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Jon Bennett
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2B Electrical Engineering
Student ID: CENSORED
Email:
Website: www.jbprojects.net
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Skills Summary
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· Working knowledge of C, C++, Java, C#,
Visual Basic, Matlab, familiar with PIC Assembly &
VHDL
· Excellent computer networking skills,
with varied experience and related awards
· Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting
skills as a result of project-related tasks
· Multi-disciplinary technology skills, including electronics, mechanical, embedded and high-level software design and development
· Experienced in circuit design,
construction and analysis through a variety of electronics projects
· Motivated team-player with a drive
to learn and excel
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Technical Skills
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Programming: C, C++, Java, C#, Visual Basic, Matlab, familiar
with PIC Assembly & VHDL
Development Environments: Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio
6 & 2005, XCode, Microchip MPLab, Linux/Unix w/ Makefiles
Computer Networking: Server configuration and maintenance
(various windows and Linux distros),
Cisco router & switch command-line configuration, networking
theory and practice, *Skills Canada National Networking Champion
Web Development: HTML, Dreamweaver,
FrontPage, familiar with current web technologies (PHP, SQL etc.)
and their implementations
Equipment: Experienced using laboratory equipment (DMM,
Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.)
Hands On: Circuit construction and soldering, welding,
machining; have built many interesting things
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Work Experience
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iPhone Wireless Engineer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino
, CA Jan. 2007 – April 2007
· Contributed to the development of low-level software (driver and stack) implementations of WiFi and Bluetooth on the iPhone
· Implemented RF factory software test mode (kernel and user-space software components)
· Learned as much about applied innovation as embedded systems
Software
Development
Christie Digital
Systems Kitchener
, ON May 2006 – Aug. 2006
· Designed Java-based GUI (graphical
user interface) projector control application to customer specifications
and implemented solution
· Strengthened development skills,
coded using object-oriented principals in both Java and C++
· Learned about control methods and
device communication via Ethernet and Serial
Computer
Technician
Apex
Computers Waterloo
, ON Dec. 2004 – Aug. 2005
· Developed analytical problem-solving
skills by trouble-shooting an array of computer hardware and software
issues
· Provided on-site support to business
clients
· Delivered technical advice and
solutions to customers using user-friendly terminology
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Relevant Projects |
Custom
Alarm System
Bang & Olufsen, Consultant
Toronto
, ON Feb. 2005
· Developed custom hardware solution
for protection of Bang & Olufsen phones on display in Holt Renfrew department store
· Learned about telephone ring signal
generation and microcontroller programming
· Custom-built circuit, alarm enclosure,
and assembly-written controller firmware
LED
Matrix Message Scroller
Personal
Project June 2004
· Designed and built circuit for
scrolling messages and playing animations on two 5x7 LED Matrices
· Interfaced circuit to PC parallel
port and wrote custom control and animation creation software
(VB6)
· Gained knowledge of PC/Hardware
interfacing, soldering, and circuit construction skills
FIRST
Robotics Team
Waterloo
Collegiate Institute
(WCI) Jan. 2004 – April 2005
· Led team of 18 students and 6 mentors
in my final year of high school
· Designed, built and shipped a complex
robot in a 6-week timeframe
· Fostered an atmosphere of teamwork,
instilled a sense of pride, and encouraged dedication in team
members and mentors |
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Volunteer Experience
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Website
Administrator
Electrical
Engineering Class of 2010 Website Sept. 2005 - Present
· Elected this position by my peers,
amongst candidates
· Developed website (www.ee10.net) utilizing HTML,
PHP & MySQL Database technologies
· Integrated various components (forum,
picture gallery, etc.), conforming appearances to template style
WCI Robotics Team – Community Outreach Program
Waterloo
, ON
Feb 2004 – June 2004
· Key member in the establishment
and development of this program
· Visited regional schools delivering
interactive talks about robotics, science & technology as
part of a presentation team
· In charge of “Speed Demon”
competition, a robotics competition set up and run at participating
schools
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Awards and
Accomplishments
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RIM
Computer Engineering Technology Award Nov. 2005
· Awarded for demonstrating excellence
in computer engineering high school courses and extra-curriculars
National
Champion: IT+PC Network Support Competition May 2005
Skills Canada
· Won gold medals at both provincial
and national levels of competition
· Scored 100% at provincial competition,
a first in the competition’s 16-year history
· Expanded knowledge of network operating
systems, server configuration, and network design
Skills
Ontario
Board of Directors’ Award of Excellence May 2005
· Awarded for highest score among
all competitions and competitors
Sobeys
Scholarship
Oct. 2005
· Received scholarship based on academic
performance and community involvement
Sandvine IT Award Nov. 2004
· Awarded for demonstrating excellence
in computer-related high school courses
Academic
Course Awards
2003, 2004
Waterloo
Collegiate Institute
· Received the Cisco Networking Course
Award for 2 consecutive years
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Education
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Candidate
for Bachelor of Applied Science in Honours Electrical
Engineering
University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON Sept 2005
to present
Ontario Secondary
School Diploma
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Waterloo
, ON Sept 2000 - June 2005
· Graduated with honours
· Attained Ontario Scholar designation
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Activities and
Interests
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· Student member of the Professional
Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
· Biking, hiking, table-tennis, poker
· Website development (www.ee10.net; www.jbprojects.net)
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