ABOUT ME

Electrical Designer & Researcher Specializing in Sensor Technologies

CURRICULUM VITAE

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Education

Sept. 2015 - Oct. 2018
University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Electronics

Sept. 2009 - June 2015
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Bachelor of Science with minor in Physics

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Work Experience

Jan. 2022 - Sept. 2022
Research Assistant for the E-Minds Research Centre at the University of Windsor, Windsor Ontario
Developed embedded systems to acquire and calibrate arrays of experiemental analog sensors.

Sept. 2018 - Jan. 2019
Mitacs Accelerate Intern for Helpwear, Toronto, Ontario
Researched a method to reduce floating ground effect on wearable electrocardiography sensors.

Sept. 2012 - Apr. 2013
Junior Metrology Lab Researcher at Alcohol Countermeasure Systems, Toronto, Ontario
Led research and development initiatives in the area of electrochemical and optical sensors.

Sept. 2011 - Apr. 2012
Assistant Chemist at Methes Energies, Mississauga, Ontario
Implemented ASTM testing procedures and developed innovative measurement methodologies.

Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2011
Co-op Student at the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre, Victoria, British Colombia
Developed and implemented the data processing pipeline for the Next Generation Virgo Cluster Survey

Project Experience

July 2019 - April 2025
MonoPulse | University of Windsor - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
A novel single wire ECG acquisition system utilizing advanced filtering techniques.

Jan. 2022 - Sept. 2022
GroGuardian | University of Windsor - Electrical Micro & Nano Devices and Sensor Research Centre
Apparatus for precise measurement and calibration of experimental electrochemical sensor arrays.

Jan. 2022 - Sept. 2022
GroGenesis | University of Windsor - Electrical Micro & Nano Devices and Sensor Research Centre
Embedded system for remote monitoring and analysis of various atmospheric properties.

Jan 2017 - Dec. 2017
Capstone Project | University of Windsor - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Cardless security system featuring biometric identification through electrocardiogram signals.

Certifications

• Standard First Aid CPR A + AED
  St. Johns Ambulance, Ottawa, Ontario
  November 2024

• Analog Mixed-Signal Design Methodology and FinFET Layout Training using GF12LP PDK
  Canadian Microsystems Corperation, Montreal, Ontario
  March 2022

• Analog Mixed-Signal Design Methodology - Train the Trainer using GPDK045 PDK
  Canadian Microsystems Corperation, Montreal, Ontario
  March 2020

• Technical Writing Series
  University of Windsor Continuing Education, Windsor, Ontario
  March 2019

Publications

• L. Ferrarese, et al., "The Next Generation Virgo Cluster Survey (NGVS). XIV. The Discovery of Low-mass Galaxies and a New Galaxy Catalog in the Core of the Virgo Cluster," The Astrophysical Journal, vol. 890, no. 2, p. 128, Feb. 2020.

  • DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ab339f

• R. Sánchez-Janssen, et al., "The next generation virgo cluster survey. vii. the intrinsic shapes of low-luminosity galaxies in the core of the Virgo Cluster, and a comparison with the Local Group," The Astrophysical Journal, vol. 820, no. 1, p. 69, Mar. 2016.

  • DOI:10.3847/0004-637x/820/1/69

Scholarships & Awards

• GA/TA Award Nomination | University of Windsor, May 2019
• Fredrick Atkins Graduate Scholarship | University of Windsor, May 2019 & May 2020
• Best Capstone Project | University of Windsor Electrical Engineering Department, Aug 2018
• Merit Scholarship | University of Waterloo, Sept. 2009
• Engineering Inspiration Award | First Robotics Waterloo Regional, 2009 & 2010.

Supervision, Mentorship, and Teaching

• Sole Invigilator for the engineering supplimental examinations | University of Windsor, Sept. 2019
• By special request of the Associate Dean.
• Head Graduate Assistant for GENG 2340 Electrical and Computing Fundamentals | University of Windsor, Fall 2019
• Managed a team of 13 graduate assistants providing guidance and oversight to ensure effective academic support.
• Graduate Assistant ELEC 4000B Capstone Design Project | University of Windsor, Spring 2019
• Graduate Assistant ELEC 4000A Capstone Design Project | University of Windsor, Winter 2019
• Graduate Assistant GENG 2340 Electrical and Computing Fundamentals, Fall 2018
• Entrusted to deliver lectures and manage classroom activities in the professor's absence.
• Mentored and supervised three outstanding scholars to ensure project success | University of Windsor, Winter 2019
• Projects included: literature reviews, embedded electronics design, and FEM modeling.
• Workshops Attended | University of Windsor - Centre for Teaching & Learning
• Teaching and Learning Conference Volunteer Training, April 2019
• Creating a Teaching Dossier, April 2019
• Leading Effective Labs and Tutorials, Sept. 2018
• Grading and Providing Effective Feedback, Sept. 2018
• Designing Lessons and Creating Lesson Plans, Sept. 2018

Affiliations

• Member IEEE, March 2018 - Present
• IEEE Young Professionals Membership- 5 years
• IEEE Women in Engineering Membership - 4 years
• IEEE Circuit and Systems Society Membership - 1 year
• Alumni Representative, Nov. 2018 - Sept. 2021
• University of Windsor Engineering Student Fund
• First Robotics Competition
  
  • Founding Member and Mentor - Team 3161 Tronic Titans, Sept. 2009 - Aug. 2011
  • Electrical Lead - Team 1334 Red Devils, Sept 2009 - Nov. 2010

Technical Skills

The following is a list of software/hardware/protocols/equipment I have used.

Computer Aided Design

• Electronic Design Suites (OrCAD, Allegro, Altium, Quartus, Proteus, Keysight EDA, Autodesk Fusion, KiCAD, MicroCap)
• Electronics Simulation (PSpice, ngSpice, MicroCap, TINA, Icarus, LTSpice)
• Integrated Circuit Design (Virtuoso, Spectre, Innovus, MAGIC)
• Mechanical Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks, FreeCAD)
• Programing IDEs (MPLAB-X, Keil Studio, STM32, Ardrino)

Electronics Implementation

• Communication Protocals (SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, USB, TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485, PS/2)
• Antenna Systems (Wifi, Bluetooth, RF 315/433MHz, Waveguides)
• Microcontrollers (PIC8/16/32, DSP32, ATMEGA32, ATtiny85, ARM-Cortex-M3)
• System on Chip (ESP32, STM32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
• Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ADuCM356, MAX30131, ADPD7008, AD9102)
• Robotics (Servos, Steppers, Controllers, Encoders, IR Sensors, etc)

Analytical Software

• Finite Element Analysis (COMSOL, ANSYS, Keysight Pathwave/EMPro, Elmer FEM)
• Numeric Computing Enviroments (MATLAB, Octave, Igor Pro, SciDavis, MAPLE, Labview)
• Data Visualization (SciDavis, Igor Pro, ParaView, LabPlot)

Instrumentation & Control

• Static Measurement (Digital Multimeter, LCR Meter, Source Measurement Unit, ESD Tester)
• Signal Analysis (Osciliscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Time-Domain Reflectometer,NI-PXI System)
• Signal Generation (Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Pulse Generator, AC/DC Power Supplies)
• Signal Preprocessing (LNA, LIA, FIR/IIR Filters, PLL)
• Spectroscopy(Mass, Xray, MNR, IR, Gas Chromotography)
• General Chemistry (Titration, Analytical Balance, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Centrifuges, Calorimeters)
• Optical Imaging (Probe Station, Scanning Electron Microscope)
• Mass Flow Monitoring & Control

Computer Proficiencies

• Programing Languages (C++, Python, Fortran, Assembly, Verlog, VHDL, HTML/CSS)
• Machine Learning (SVM,KNN)
• Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Debian)
• Automation & Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, VBScripts, MATLAB)

Other Skills

• Project Management (Planning, Budgeting, Negotiation, Scheduling)
• Documentation (LaTeX, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Research (Report Writing, Conference Papers, Abstracts, Presentations)
• Prototyping (3D Printing, General Machining, Electronics Assembly)
• Circuit Debugging (Methodical Fault Finding, Divide and Conquer)
• Soldering (Traditional, Hot Air, Reflow)
• Computational Science (Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Optimization)

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