Permanent Address
|
230 Newport Dr.
|
Cambridge, Ont.
|
N3H 5T2
|
(519) 650-5646
|
E-Mail: philippe@faure.ca
Goals:
-
I have strong human interaction skills, but also wide knowledge when dealing
with Optics and Microwave technology. I would like to work in an industry
that would challenge me and give me the chance to do some individual problem
solving, but work in a group and come to a collective solution.
Education:
1996- 2001,
McMaster University ,
Hamilton Ontario,
-
Completed five years in the Engineering Physics and Management Program.
-
Specialization in Geometric Optics, and Microwave systems, with other courses
that include Nuclear Power, Semiconductors and Lasers and other EM waves.
1991-1996
Gloucester
High School,, Ottawa, Ontario
-
Graduated June 1996.
-
Completed 8 OACs Chemistry, Biology, English, French, Algebra/Geometry,
Calculus, Physics, Economics
Work
May 2006 to Present
RF Engineering, COMDEV
- Design Space Qualified Filters
- Engineering Services for Proposal submission.
May 2001 to May 2006
Development Engineering, EMS
Technology
- Manufacturing Test Support Specialist
- Design and Test components for an Emergency Beacon Simulator
- Engineering Contact for Electro-Magnetic and Environmental Qualification Testing
July 2000 to September 2000
Engineering Summer Student, McMaster
University Electrical Engineering Department
-
Created Laboratories for an undergraduate course in Electro-Magnetics.
-
Worked completely without supervision.
-
Transcribed course notes for a graduate course in microwave antenna design.
May 2000 toJune 2000
Engineering Summer Student, EMS
Technology
-
Built GPS signal systems to carry the signal from the roof to the basement.
-
Tested faulty products identify problems locations and solutions
-
Provided support for ongoing projects
-
Redesigned antenna feed for a smaller size but with same output power
May 1999 to September 1999
Engineering Summer Student, EMS
Technology
-
Ran several quality assurance and performance tests.
-
Wrote several Instructional Manuals for in-house software
-
Provided support for ongoing projects
June 1997 to August 1997
Technologist, OTEC Processing Systems,
-
Handled shipping, receiving and minor repairs for an ISO 9001-certified
company.
-
Worked independently with defined instructions to solve practical problems.
February 1996 to July 1996
Jackaroo, New South Wales, Australia,
-
Spent 5 months in Australia working for room and board on a sheep station
in the outback.
-
Sheep herding, fence repairs, vehicle maintenance, general farm duties.
Leadership and Community Service:
January 1997 to April 2001
Student Walk Home
Attendant Team (SWHAT),
-
Received the award for the top volunteer (2001).
-
Received award for top Dispatch Volunteer for September (1998).
-
Received award for one of the four top volunteer of the Year (1997-1998).
-
Trained as a walker since January 1997, trained as a dispatcher since September
1997.
-
Chance to meet different people from all programs on campus.
1984-1997
All Levels, Scouting,
-
Spearheaded 9 Hug-a-Tree and Survive courses to Beavers, Cubs and the Odawa
Support Team in the Odawa Area during the winter of 1994.
-
Taught 20 Boatwise Courses to people of different ages, in scouting and
to the general public.
-
Led 3 Beaver Rambles (Hikes) in the woods around Blackburn Hamlet (Ottawa
region).
-
These experiences helped me work with other people of different ages and
backgrounds. The presentations helped me gain confidence to do presentations
in front of people and how to talk "to them" and not "at them".
Training and other skills:
-
Familiar with Quattro Pro, Excel, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Lotus, HTML,
Programming in C and Matlab and the operating systems Linux, MS-DOS
and Windows. Always willing to learn more.
-
Excellent command of both oral and written English
-
Very strong abilities in communicating in French and English
-
Strong organizational skills
-
Completed the Scouts Canada Trainer Development 1, 1995
-
Helped develop Scouts Canada/RCMP "Hug-a-Tree and Survive" course, 1994-1995
-
Achieved the highest level possible in Scouting for youth, the Queen's
Venturer Award, 1994
-
Participated in the Canadian Jamboree in the Venturer Service Program,
1993
-
Completed Radio Telephone Operator's Certificate for Sea (1992), Land (1994)
-
Completed the Royal Canadian Life Saving Society's Basic Canoe and Boat
Rescue 1995
-
Completed the Power and Sail Squadron's Boating course, 1995
-
Experienced with metal, woodworking machinery and power tools, Basic drafting
skills
Interests and hobbies:
-
Like to juggle and play music (Level 4 Royal Conservatory of music)
-
Play soccer and many other sports
-
Member of the IEEE
- Working towards P.Eng.
References:
|