1. MICHAEL LEGESSE
1301-3233 Eglinton Ave. E., Scarborough, Ontario M1J 3N6
Phone #: (647) 886 9271, E-mail: michael.legesse@mail.mcgill.ca
SKILLS SUMMARY
Programming Languages and Software Tools
C, Matlab, Simulink, Visual Basic, PSCAD, ETAP, PSpice
CAD Tools
AutoCAD, MagNet (FEM Software)
Microprocessors and DSPs
Motorola’s MC68HC11 and DSP56002, Texas Instruments’ TMS320LF2407A
PLC Systems, Programming Tools, and HMI Software
ControlLogix, FlexLogix, SLC 500, B&R Automation‘s Systems,
RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSView, Automation Studio
EDUCATION
Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) September 2001 – June 2005
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
McGill University (Montreal, Canada) September 2006 – June 2008
M. Eng, Electrical Engineering
MAJOR COURSES
• Advanced Electromechanical Systems
• Finite Elements in Electrical Engineering
• Power Systems Operation and Planning
• Flexible AC Transmission Systems
• Robust Control Systems
PROJECT WORK
• Performed finite element analysis of low frequency electromagnetic
devices using MagNet and Matlab

2. • Modeled and simulated power systems, electrical machines, power
electronic circuits, and drive systems using Matlab/Simulink
• Performed power system analysis and simulations that include fault
analysis, constrained and unconstrained optimal power flow studies, and
economic dispatch using ETAP, PSCAD, and Matlab
• Designed and programmed robust H-infinity controller for a water tank test
bed
THESES WORK
• Designed and implemented a multi-purpose power electronics converter
capable of implementing dc-to-ac inversion, ac-to-dc conversion, and
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) operation (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Coupled FEA – Simulink simulation of a field oriented controlled induction
motor drive system. (Master’s Thesis)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hatch Ltd. June 2008 – Present
Electrical Engineer
• Currently working as part of a team on the design and development of a
power electronics based technology for stabilizing power fluctuations and
flicker mitigation
• Responsibilities include power system data collection and analysis, power
quality analysis, protection scheme analysis, development of control
software, and preparation of technical documents.
GES Control Systems January 2006 – August 2006
Application Engineer
• Designed and programmed control schemes for ControlLogix, FlexLogix,
and SLC 500 PLC platforms using RSLogix family of software packages
• Participated in developing and commissioning of automation solutions for
the printing press industry
MEMBERSHIPS
• Engineer in Training (EIT) – Professional Engineers of Ontario
• Member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST