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Pomona, California

• Worked with Projects Q.A. team and developed a good understanding of substations construction and standards implementation. Provided venders with diagrams and images for animal mitigation. Contributed in analyzing SAG Data for 115-12kV low profile substations and provided spreadsheet for improving SCE current sag request forms.• Performed engineering work for the following project: emergency circuit breaker replacement for distribution stations, circuit line addition and breaker, installation of nonconductive fencing, miscellaneous equipment additions such as disconnects, above and below grounding and conduit plan, HVAC and protective relay addition. Modified plot plans for specification and one line diagrams on new revision and also signed-off on documents.• Prepared pre-engineering job walk meeting minutes, develops project final design specifications and used review manager for routing documents to project team for review/comments and approval. Prepared bill of materials on Design Manager for various projects. Scheduled pre-engineering job walk meetings with stakeholders, construction, maintenance, operations, field engineering, test, civil and etc.• Coordinates with other disciplines such as structural, civil, apparatus, protection, drafters as well with lead engineer and technical writer. Reviewed and corrected as-built drawings for Corporate Document Management issue.• Insured safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.

Pomona, California

• Responsible for the integrity of Edison’s Aspen database. Experience in reading one line for construction, logic and elementary drawings. Worked with engineers to improve documentation protocols for protective relays settings known as OD43. Train Schweitzer Laboratory employees, contingent workers and other Edison interns with understanding of the Aspen database procedures. Scheduled meetings and contributed in meeting discussions in regards to performance, analysis and providing creative ideas.• Worked with manager to create a personal development plan. Managed personal schedule, created manuals, daily journals, and portfolio. Implemented weekly and monthly reports to analysis members overall contribution in regards to aspen database goal. Compiled and listed pending errors from individuals to improve team performance.• Performed automatic recloser coordination summaries, fuse sizing calculation, short circuit analysis and fault calculations. Used software to create electronic setting files, Cape simulations and finalized Visio templates.• Provided assistance in preparing for brown bag meetings which discussed lessons learned. Aided in meeting set-up during and after presentation. Worked with manager to create PowerPoint presentation for end of year brown bag meeting. Worked with protection engineers from different groups to create slides and presentation consolidation.• Worked with senior engineer to create GE N60 relay settings electronic files. Used various drawings, schematics and circuit maps to accomplish reports.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Worked with SCE advisor to design a three-phase power system at Cal State L.A using LabVolt modules to simulate generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. Use a DAI unit for various analysis such as wave forms, phasor analysis and metering measurements to demonstrate resistive, capacitive and inductive load effects on the system. Demonstrated how loads can affect the regulation of voltage, frequency and power factor.• Designed, drafted and constructed a low voltage substation to demonstrate how an operating and transfer bus configuration works, connection of transformers delta-to-wye, and overall connections of a three phase power system. Used AutoCad drawings to show one line diagram, three line diagrams and module front panel.• Managed thesis deadlines, faculty approval and IEEE writing format style for submission of final report.

Los Angeles, California

• Assisted in installing a fully functional 7 kW grid-tie solar system with approximately 60 solar panels at C.S.U.L.A.• Provided assistance with wiring, mounting solar panels, conduit installation, and string planning. • Gained general installation methods of solar panels from beginning to end.

Los Angeles, California

• Implemented and established proper protocols solutions for student enrollment and tutoring policies. • Conducted office operations such as answering general questions, filing, tutor schedules, student enrollment. Participated in student recruitment by publicly speaking in class rooms, orientations and information booths.• Isolated student’s weaknesses and provided personal approaches towards strengthening their math skills.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managed a team of 6 members and also provide leadership assistance to 4 additional senior design teams.• Awarded 2nd place winners out of 15 teams in regards to team presentation and accomplishments. • Managed weekly and quarterly reports, presentations, task delegation, team meetings, project projections, writing proposal, performed schematic designs, research studies.• Communicated with vendors to determine proper connection and equipment specification based on designs specs.

Pasadena, California

• Analyzed, tested, improved optimization, implemented and maintained web content and for multiple websites.• Worked with programmers to create functions for website stability, admin controls and website expansion. • Represented company in industry trade shows, conducted presentations and focused on supplier recruitment.• Provided technical support to suppliers in terms of system usage, order protocol, and inventory management.

Master'S Degree, Electrical Engineering, 3.2

Emphasis in power

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies