Cesar A. Gomes
***** **** ***** ***** ? Silver Spring, MD 20906 ? ablywo@r.postjobfree.com
HEADLINE: Recent graduate Computer Engineer with a focus on
hardware/Integrated Circuit design, and an interest in developing
systems as solutions across the ever-changing technology space.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Howard University, Washington
DC, May 2010 GPA: 3.36/4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Support Intern: PeopleSoft Workgroup, Howard University
Jun 2010-Present
. Provide immediate, troubleshooting solutions to computer/network
issues for workgroup members on day-to-day basis.
. Tasked with inventory and documentation of services provided by
workgroup servers & raids that the group utilizes.
. Volunteering services to Campus-wide Help Desk to relieve stress on
Desktop & Network Services group.
Systems Administrator: Computer Learning & Design Center (CLDC), Howard
University Feb 2007-May 2010
. Led student operators in day-to-day operation, maintenance, and
improvement of computer lab for student body.
. Configured Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server in CentOS Linux
environment to reduce performance load on server with numerous
functions.
Technology Analyst Intern: Corp. Development Program, JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
New York, NY Jun 2008-Aug 2008
. Leveraged Microsoft SharePoint 2003 as potential solution to centralize
capacity management group communication; this includes documentation,
group-wide scheduling, edit of permissions, and creation of workspaces
by category.
. Automated database import to and format of Excel spreadsheets using
Visual Basic for Applications to simplify & speed up recorded macros.
Databases contained information on Key Performance Indicators of servers
managed by group.
SKILLS & PROFICIENCY
Languages: Software: Hardware: Operating Systems:
C/C++ [Basic]; Microsoft Office Digilent FPGA Windows-XP, Vista, 7,
Visual Basic for Suite [Basic]; PIC Server 2003 [Basic];
Applications [Intermediate]; Microcontroller Linux-Ubuntu, CentOS
[Basic]; Xilinx [Basic]; [Basic]; [Basic]
VHDL ModelSim [Basic];
[Basic-Intermediate] PSPICE
; [Intermediate];
Assembly Language - Arena Simulation
Motorola 68K, PIC, Suite [Basic]; Lotus
SASM Notes/Domino [Basic]
[Basic-Intermediate]
UNDERGRADUATE TECHINICAL PROJECTS
WiMAX/WiFi Interdependency Case Study; Course: Senior Design
Aug 2009-April 2010
. Hypothesized dense WiFi activity would impact WiMAX performance under
real world conditions.
. Collaborated with student team to develop test plan of hypothesis,
leveraging current WiMAX technology & numerous WiFi access points around
Howard University's campus.
. Researched & developed tool to quantify RF intensity in 2.4GHz frequency
range.
. Concluded dense WiFi activity impacts WiMAX receiver performance.
Radio Frequency Remote Control Receiver Assembly Program; Course:
Microcomputer Design Aug 2009-Dec 2009
. Researched remote control protocol for understanding of signal
transmission and reception method.
. Integrated receiver, buzzer, 7-segment LED and RISC microcontroller
components to receive & output remote control's transmission.
. Programmed PIC microcontroller with native Assembly Language to
interpret received information & display result on 7-segment display
component.
EXTRACURRICULARS
Team Lead: Intel Design Challenge - WiMAX Field Testing, Howard University
Member: Team Adoption - Abbott Team, Howard University
AFFILIATIONS
Alumnus: Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, DC Alpha Chapter, Howard
University
Alumnus: Eta Kappa Nu EECE Honor Society, Lambda Gamma Chapter, Howard
University