aramsey_resume.tex

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\firstname{Andrew}
\familyname{Ramsey}
%\address{1943 Lucille Lane}{Pleasant Hill, CA 94523}
\mobile{(925) 639-2609}
\email{axr8451@rit.edu}
\homepage{www.github.com/ARamsey118}

\title{Andrew Ramsey's Resume}

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\section{Education}
\cventry{Aug. 2014 -- Present}{Computer Engineering BSMS}{Rochester Institute of Technology}{Overall GPA: 3.97}{Honors}{%
    \begin{multicols}{2}
        \begin{itemize}
            \item Senior Design I/II
            \item Circuits I/II with Lab
            \item Electronics I with Lab
            \item Digital IC Design with Lab
            \item Communication Systems with Lab
            \item Digital System Design I/II with Lab
            \item Reconfigurable Computing  with Lab
            \item Applied Programming
            \item Digital Signal Processing
            \item Random Signals and Noise
            \item Assembly Language with Lab
            \item Interface and Digital Electronics
            \item Data \& Communication Networks
            \item Computer Organization/Architecture
        \end{itemize}
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}
\section{Computer Skills}
\cvline{Languages:}{VHDL, Verilog, C, Python, Assembly, LaTeX, Bash} 
\cvline{Software:}{Linux, Vivado, ISE, ModelSim, OrCAD PSpice, Quartus II, GNURadio, Git, Vim}
\cvline{Hardware:}{FPGAs, SDRs, Cortex-M0+, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Function Generator}
\section{Jobs}
\cventry{May 2017 -- Aug. 2017}{Research Assistant}{Technische Universität Dortmund }{}{}{%
    Researched autonomous drone navigation via computer vision and ultra-wideband positioning
    \begin{itemize}
        \item Scaled computer vision-based location using curve fitting
        \item Achieved autonomous, scale accurate flight using only a single camera
        \item Overcame language communication barriers to work in an international setting
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}
\cventry{May 2016 -- Jan. 2017}{Computer Engineering Intern}{Parsons Corporation}{}{}{%
    Designed FPGA programs and software defined radio based applications
    \begin{itemize}
        \item Wrote, integrated, and tested prebuilt and custom IP to create a complete FPGA design
        \item Generated spec-compliant radio transmissions based on decoded data
        \item Replaced GNURadio with a custom, lightweight version using only C
    \end{itemize}
}
\cventry{Aug. 2015 -- Present}{Teaching Assistant \& Mentor}{Rochester Institute of Technology}{}{}{%
    Assist first-year students in lab exercises and adjusting to college
    \begin{itemize}
        \item Explained digital design concepts in a straightforward manner
        \item Rewrote lab handouts to be understandable and self-contained
        \item Graded lab exercises and reports
    \end{itemize}
}

\section{Projects} 
\cventry{Aug. 2017 -- Present}{Avionics for FAR OUT Rocketry}{}{}{}{%
    Designing a custom engine controller and flight computer for a liquid powered rocket
    \begin{itemize}
        \item Building a ground station using GNURadio and SDRs
        \item Verifying link budgets and protocols through hand calculations and field testing
        \item Developing a PCB to hold the engine controller power supply and gather engine data
    \end{itemize}
}
%\cventry{Dec. 2015 -- Present}{Mastermind}{}{}{}{%
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%\cventry{Oct. 2014 -- Present}{Clue}{}{}{}{%
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%        \item Self taught graph theory principles
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\cventry{Mar. 2017 -- \phantom{..}May 2017}{Freescale Car Competition}{}{}{}{%
    Built and programmed an autonomous car, achieving 3rd place in a multi-collegiate competition
    \begin{itemize}
        \item Designed filters to determine line locations
        \item Developed embedded C code for PID control
    \end{itemize}
}
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%      \item Discovered how to use git features, such as blame and bisect
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%\cventry{May 2014 -- Present}{Linux}{}{}{}{
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\section{Extracurriculars}
\cvline{}{Eagle Scout Award, Assistant Scout Master}
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\cvline{}{Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue}
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\cvline{}{German Club}
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