Juan F. Gonzalez is seeking an engineering position to utilize his electrical engineering and communications skills. He has a 3.78 GPA from the University of Texas at El Paso and will graduate in May 2016 with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. His experience includes undergraduate research detecting spectral shifts in fiber optics and system administration for the ECE department at UTEP. He is proficient in languages and software relevant to engineering.

1. Juan F. Gonzalez
350 N Festival Dr, Valley View Rd Apt 1405 ● El Paso, TX 79912 ● jfgonzalez3@miners.utep.edu ● 915.479.4421
OBJECTIVE:
Apply engineering, problem solving skills, management, and leadership skills in a challenging full time position in order to
maximize my engineering experience and knowledge.
EDUCATION:
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Graduation Date: May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Communications and Signal Processing
Major GPA: 3.78/4.00, Cumulative GPA: 3.74/4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Fiber Optics March 2015 – Present
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas
 Detect and calculate reflected spectral shifts in Fiber-Bragg Grating (FBG) in Polarization Maintaining fiber (PM),
for rotation and stress detection in the fiber.
 Work with the S5FC1550P-A2 SLD Fiber-Coupled source and the FPC030 manual fiber polarization controller,
and test bench design for calculating the reflected waves.
 Optimize the method of calculating the reflected waves by modifying the order of components.
System Administrator June 2014 – Present
The University of Texas at El Paso, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department El Paso, Texas
 Network and computer administration for the ECE department for around 20 faculty members.
 IT support to the 50 computers of the laboratories.
 Improved computer lab functionality by developing a way to deploy updates to several machines.
 Accelerated the account registration office for over 100 students by eliminating paperwork.
IEEE Chapter – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers March 2013 – Present
The University of Texas at El Paso, College of Engineering El Paso, Texas
 Successfully designed a Tesla Coil with other 5 members, by generating calculations and manipulating electric
components (capacitors, transformers, inductors).
 Currently working on the capacitor bank design, along with troubleshooting.
 Effective communication with the other 5 members on the logistics and assemble methods.
 Joined the Micromouse team with other 6 members and developed the design, currently integrating the system.
SKILLS:
- Use of MultiSim, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and AutoCAD.
- Practice with the following Languages: C, Assembly, PHP, and HTML.
- Experience with MSP430, and TMC4C123GX microprocessor.
- Familiar with UNIX operating system.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC and Muse CC.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English. Basic knowledge in Portuguese
RELEVANT COURSES:
- Circuit Analysis I & II, Electronics I & II
- Signals and Systems (Analog and Discrete), Advanced Random Processes and Probability
- Digital Design I & II, Software Design in C, Embedded Systems.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
- IME Fellowship Program Scholarship ($1000) 2014 – 2015 academic year.
- MAES Honors Program Award October 2014 and 2015.
- UTEP MAES/SHPE Member of the Year Award, and Academic Excellence Award 2014 – 2015.
- UTEP MAES/SHPE, Member, 2013 – Present. Webmaster (officer) 2015 – Present.
- UTEP TSPE (Texas Society of Professional Engineers) Webmaster 2015 – Present.
- College of Engineering Dean’s List Fall 2012 – Spring 2015.