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• Created initial FPGA design requirements specifications based on flowdown requirements from program
• Presented key design stages at reviews to stakeholders and management where an approval vote is held to continue to next stage
• Created RTL using hardware description languages (HDLs) such as SystemVerilog, Verilog and VHDL
• Compiled, synthesized, and generated FPGA designs and images using Linux scripts
• Reviewed verification team notes and generate bug fixes as needed
• Interfaced and controlled various electronic devices via FPGAs such as ethernet MACs, DACs, trip switches, motor controllers and utilize packet and serial communication methods such as SPI, ethernet, UART and HDLC

• Facilitate a weekly lab section with 20-25 students for the course MAE 334 (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Lab) where students are introduced to digital data acquisition systems
• Aid students during labs and explain and demonstrate key concepts needed to ensure they understand and can complete all required lab components
• Provide feedback and assistance with lab reports and general course material during weekly office hours

Denver, Colorado

• Utilized hardware description languages such as SystemVerilog, Verilog and VHDL to modify and update preexisting FPGA RTL package based on requested design changes from project leads
• Reverse engineered an FPGA design by interpreting previous VHDL code, specifications, and schematics in order to break down and document functions and design
• Completed a Design Requirements Specification (DRS) for an updated FPGA to provide exact requirements and functionality based on requested design changes from project leads for use by verification engineers
• Created a Static RAM interface in System Verilog that successfully allowed data to be stored and accessed
• Created a test bench in order to simulate written code and ensure proper functioning

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Worked in the University at Buffalo Nano-satellite lab responsible for developing small satellites funded through government programs
• Paired with faculty mentor to develop a compact GPS tracker using Automatic Packet Reporting System and audio frequency shift keying to generate and transmit data
• Assembled and soldered small electronics for use in nanosatellite testing and development
• Completed lab safety training and Research Methods course to become familiar with skills required for planning and conducting undergraduate research
• Presented research findings during Research Symposium and Poster Competition and state wide conference

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted in testing parts to be used in a high sensitivity tracker within a particle accelerator at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
• Developed data collection programs using Python to collect and monitor data from vacuum sensors during tracker parts testing
• Created internet based data charts and graphs that could allow sensor data and status to be accessed remotely even when not within the lab
• Contributed and presented research project to judges and public at Symposium for Undergraduate and High School Student Research