To obtain a challenging hardware/software engineer position within a research and development department in a firm that emphasizes on developing for communications.

September 1995 – Present

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada.

May 1998 – August 1999

Industry Internship Program at Nortel Networks.

Network Solutions Planning – Professional Services.

September 92 – June 1995

Completed grade 12 at Gordon Bell High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Awarded the Governor General Medal for being the top student.

Faculty of Engineering Entrance Scholarship.

University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarship.

Judy Steward Sutherland Scholarship.

Always willing and anxious to learn new technologies.

Self-motivated and good interpersonal skill.

Capable of working independently as well as a team member.

Highly organized, result oriented and good analytical/problem solving abilities.

Operating Systems: PC Windows/Mac, Unix, Solaris OS.

Programming languages: Assembly, FORTRAN, C, C++, Java(OOP), HTML, Visual Basic, VBA.

Application softwares: MathLab, MathCad, AutoCad, Internet applications.

Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Hardware languages and tools: Motorola 6800/68000, Verilog, Synobsys, Cadence.

Knowledge of computer architectures, interprocessor’s communication, microprocessor modules hardware design.

Network communication protocols: TCP/IP, ATM, LANE, SONET, MPLS, IP/Tag Switching.

Strong background in network architectures: LAN, WAN, interconnection technologies, access networks.

Network planning skills: TDM/PSTN and Data/Packet networks.

OTHER TECHNICAL BACKGROUND AND KNOWLEDGE

Digital communication systems, microprocessor interfacing, ASICs, FPGA, VLSI design methods.

Learning more on ASICs, VLSI design.

Familiar with Object Oriented Design, Database Principles.

Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave/RF communication.

May 1998 – August 1999 Network Planner – Network Solutions Planning

Nortel Networks ( Manager: Brian Higgins)

• Provide support to network planning and market research studies.
• Assist with technical studies to evaluate network/product alternatives.
• Analyze market needs and trends, develop network models.
• Gained extensive network and telecommunication experience through various studies, survey, competitive analysis.
• Develop understanding of Nortel product portfolio.
• Received three awards for high-level performance and dedication.

Summers 1995 – 1997 Cashier

• Provided courteous, efficient service in fast-paced environment.
• Effectively handled the cash register, manage inventory.

1994 & 1995 Tutor

Gordon Bell High School

• Helped students with school works.
• Developed strategies to effective studying.

• Member of the IEEE society.
• Active member of the Vietnamese Student Association.
• Enjoyed sports including badminton, swimming and cycling.
• Investing and Stock Markets
• Other courses: Financial Accounting & Management Accounting, Economics.