Michael S. Kass
University
of Rochester 2
Alpine Drive Phone: 516.524.2186
CPU
Box 272035 Syosset,
NY 11791-3803 E-mail: mike@simtech.net
Rochester,
NY 14627-2035 Web
Site:
http://mike.simtech.net/
Entry-level position in Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Qualifications
€ Knowledge of multiple semiconductor technologies, including Bipolar, MOS, BiCMOS, and GaAs
€ Familiarity end-to-end with the design process including brainstorming, design, testing, revision, and documentation
€ Strong technical communication skills demonstrated through project-oriented courses and job experience
€ Experience using MATLAB, Cadence, VHDL, Electronics Workbench, SPICE, C/C++, and Basic
€ Understanding of Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux operating systems. Software skills include Microsoft Office; Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator and Premiere; Macromedia Flash and Freehand
€ Skills in web design, desktop publishing, and multimedia design including interactive presentations and video editing
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer
Engineering, May 2004
€ Concentration
in VLSI
€ Overall
GPA: 3.2/4.0
€ Rush
Rhees Scholarship for Outstanding SAT Performance
€ Minor
in English Creative Writing
€ Founding
Member, University of Rochester SMASH Club
University of Alabama at Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Summer 1998, 1999, and 2000
€ Attended
Advanced Space Academy Program at U.S. Space and Rocket Center for Earth and
Environmental Science Credit at University of Alabama
Senior Design, Digital Integrated Circuit Design, Communications, Signals and Systems, MOS Circuit Design, Bipolar Semiconductor Devices, Computer Organization, Computer Programming, Circuits and Signals, and Logic Design
€ FPGA-Based
Calculator December, 2001
Developed addition, subtraction, and multiplication algorithms for use in a calculator that was implemented using VHDL. The design also featured a memory function. It was tested successfully in software simulation and using an FPGA.
€ Rocket
Motion Tracking System December,
2000
Designed a unit to fit into the fuselage of a model rocket to measure acceleration, velocity, and peak altitude. The system used a Basic Stamp computer, accelerometer, ADC, and EEPROM memory. It was built and tested successfully.
Technical Experience
LEX Realty, Inc.
Syosset, NY
Office Manager, Network Administrator, Web Designer, September 1996
September 2002
€ Created and maintained company web site
€ Maintained office-wide computer network using Microsoft Windows 2000/98/95/3.1 and DOS 6.22
€ Purchased all computer-related equipment based on specific organizational needs
€ Designed several publications including newspaper ads, highlight sheets, mailings, and business cards
South Bay Cardiovascular Associates, P.C. Bay Shore, NY
Web Designer, 1999 2000
€ Created company web site
National Conference of CPA Practitioners Jericho, NY
Web Designer, 1998 1999
€ Created and maintained company web site
Sales Experience
RadioShack Syosset, NY and Pittsford, NY
Retail Salesman, June 2003 Present