Gadget design, robotics, hacks, DIY technology and more.

Objective

To become a “kick-ass” Roboticist and Electrical Engineer.

Summary

I am a Jr. Electrical Engineer from McGill University specialized in Control & Automation and Power Engineering, and I am always eager to put my knowledge, energy  and creativity to good use. I love to make electrical, electronic and mechanical things (i.e. robots)

Education

STANFORD – On-Line Classes
Machine Learning: October to December 2011 – Certificate
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: October to December 2011 – Certificate

BACHELOR IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – CONTROL & AUTOMATION – POWER
McGill University: August 2004 – May 2008.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE – DEC
CEGEP André-Laurendeau: 2002 – 2004.

INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
École Internationale de Montréal: 1999 – 2002.

Skills

Language:

Proficiency in writing and speaking
Spanish, French, and English.

Engineering Tools:

VHDL · Verilog
Altera Quartus · Xilinx ISE · Lattice ispLever · Altium designer
PSpice · EMTP-Works
Autocad · Microstation · SolidWorks
POSPac · SoftNav · OPC
Omron CX-One
Arduino
Microchip
Choreograph

General Computing:

C · Java · Assembler · Python · Qt
OpenOffice.org · MS Office
Gimp · Inkscape · Photoshop · Illustrator
3ds max · SketchUp · Solidworks
Maple · Matlab · Octave
Linux · Windows

Web Design:

HTML · CSS · Java Script
WrordPress · Joomla!

Work Experience

RobotShop Distribution Inc.
ROBOTICS SPECIALIST – January 2009 until present.
- Assisted in the conception and design of robotics projects.
- Provide technical consultation regarding the usage of electronic, electrical, and mechanical components.
- Designed a web-based remote monitoring system for robotic equipment: MyRobots.com.
- Searched and select new products and suppliers for distribution.

CanSat International Inc.
DIGITAL DESIGN ENGINEER – August to December 2009.
- Design and implement digital signal processing systems on a Lattice FPGA.
- Ensure that the implemented systems perform within specifications.

Directec
AUTOMATION INTERN – May to July 2009.
- Assisted in the development of automation programs for industrial laundry systems.
- Designed a motor controller to retrofit Fanuc S420F robotic arms.

Panaxion
Jr. PROJECT ENGINEER – April to October 2009.
- Assisted in designing and building a paint blending machine prototype for mass production.
- Designed an automated and autonomous painting system.
- Assisted in the design of a document management system for internal use.

Orthodontie Plus
WEBMASTER – March to June 2009.
- Designed, deployed and maintained a corporate website: orthodontieplus.com
- Provided an email, calendar and document management solution for the staff.

PHB Group
FIELD PROFESSIONAL – September to December 2008
- Verified and adjusted aerial pictures for correctness and suitability for the client’s needs.
- Planned and conducted aerial photographic and LiDAR topographical surveys.
- Operated the Vexcel camera, the Optec LiDAR, and high precision GPS units at various Quebec locations and at Lagos, Nigeria.
- Acted as the team leader in a one-month-long Nigerian mission.

McGill University
LABORATORY ASSISTANT – Summer 2008
- Updated and designed the McGill Chemistry Research Group web page.

McGill University
DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN TEACHING ASSISTANT – Winter 2008
- Leaded 2-hour tutorial sessions for a group of around 40 students.
- Answered questions, and provided useful examples and advise regarding theoretical and practical digital system design problems.

Ville de Montréal
GEOMATICS TECHNICAL AGENT – Summer 2007
- Researched and developed various ways of displaying 3D architectural data.
- Helped document the 3D modelling process.
GEOMATICS TECHNICAL AGENT (STUDENT) – Summer 2006
- Reorganized and thoroughly documented the Old Montreal 3D model set.
- Helped in the development of a standard classification system for 3D models according to their level of detail.

Inner City Day Camp
SHADOW – Summer 2005
- Assisted a mentally disabled child to participate in the camp activities.
ASSISTANT COUNSELLOR – Summer 2003
- Assisted a Camp Counsellor with the various camp activities and games.

Centre d’action sociocommunautaire de Montréal
HOMEWORK HELPER – 2000 to 2002 during the school year.
- Helped underprivileged elementary school children with their homework.

Other Achievements

International Cooperation Trip: Ecuador – January 2009 to February 2010.
• Lead a group of CEGEP IB students in a trip to Ecuador.
• Built and deployed a wind power generator in a Ecuadorian indigenous community.
• Built and deployed a solar water heater for an indigenous Ecuadorian school.

Les Fonds Équateur: CEGEP André-Laurendeau, May 2009 – present.
• Deployed a forum enabling team member to exchange information and organize activities: ecuador.carlitoscontraptions.com
• Provide guidance for students deploying alternative energy systems in Ecuador.

Lunar Excavator Team: McGill University, June 2008 – present.
- Integrate the excavator controllers and sensors in a single circuit board.

McGill Autonomous Robotics Team: McGill University, April 2008 – present.
- Develop a low level control system for MARTy, the McGill AUV.

Carlito’s Contraptions Website: carlitoscontraptions.com, 2006 – present.
- Maintain a website documenting my do-it-yourself electronics projects.

CS Games: Laval University, March 2005.
- Participated in an interuniversity computer science competition.
- Designed the McGill team logos.

Humanitarian Trip: Ecuador, December 2003.
- Participated in a trip to Ecuador to help the needy indigenous people.
- Installed the computer systems brought to the Ecuadorians.
- Designed and constructing two bunk beds with local materials.
- Translated and helped in the communication between the Canadians and Ecuadorians.

IB Website: CEGEP André-Laurendeau, 2002 – 2003.
- Designed and maintained the International Baccalaureate website.

EIM 3D replica: École internationale de Montréal, 2001.
- Created of a photorealistic interactive replica of the interior of the EIM using the Half-Life 3D engine.