James Nguyen

1213 Alvarado Avenue, Apt. 28, Davis, CA 95616 | (925) 577-7539 | jklnguyen@ucdavis.edu
Education
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Davis

Graduation Date: June 2015

Major GPA: 3.7

Experience
Solar Efficiency Analyst, PVUSA
October 2012 Present
Improve economic modeling for Enact Systems sales platform for solar developers
Acquired knowledge of gas transmission, power grid distribution systems, DOT/PHMSA and CPUC regulatory codes
Emphasized safety when supervising the assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting of solar modules
Analyzed efficiency of real time solar tracker system models of solar modules
Performed inverter functionality validation using Power Hardware in Loop testing methods
Experience with WonderWare Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control Solutions (SCADA) and GASMOD
Lead Developer, Buddy Watch INC.
September 2014 Present
Developing personal safety Android app called Buddy Watch using Java
Used Google Maps API and Real Time Transport protocol to implement user tracking and danger detection
Defined and devised user test cases and scripts
Managed software integration and communication between developer, design and marketing teams
Documented and organized software architecture using UML 2.0
Acquired experience with developing Linux device drivers and Linux platform debugging
Field Representative, Sacramento Kings
October 2014 December 2014
Operate and maintain LED signage systems and operating software for all sporting and non-sporting events at the Sleep Train Arena
Perform proactive assessments of onsite products before any event is open to general public
Coordinate with ANC Operations Manager and Tech Support Specialists to meet the needs of the client and building for games and other
events.
Research Intern, Dr. Richard Kiehls Research Group
June 2013 March 2014
Acquired experience with VLSI, computer architecture, x86 assembly, chipset design methods and ASIC verification
Acquired experience with logic validation, synthesis, and timing analysis tools and silicon design tools such as HiPer Silicon Design Suite
Researched novel ways to fabricate GaAs-based and Si-based heterostructures
Gained familiarity of Intel computer architectures

Personal Projects

Software Projects: Creating personal Linux distribution (ongoing)

Animal Health Monitor Sensor Network (ongoing):
o Building electronic sensor network to assist UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in maintaining health and safety of various
animals including dogs and cats.
o Created sensors and drivers for CO2, audio, ambient light, and humidity/temperature sensors in C using Programmable System
On a Chip (PSOC) as embedded software platform
o Used NI Diadem software to create scripts for graphical data visualization ; gained knowledge of LabView
o Assisted in creating footprints and schematics for sensor as well as overall PCB architecture
Formula SAE Series Electrical Hybrid Vehicle:
o Developed and benchmarked telemetry system which included battery management system and diagnostics and dashboard
using PSOC as microcontroller ; used CAN bus for as communications protocol

Skills and Abilities

Foreign Language: Vietnamese

Programming Languages: C, C#, C++, CSS, Cuda, E, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Matlab, Octave, Objective C, Python, SQL, Verilog, Visual Basic,
x86 assembly
Networking: TCP/IP, Wireshark, BackTrack, Metasploit
Simulation Software: Eagle, AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Quartus II, PSPICE
Development Platforms: Unity 3D, Android Studio, Xcode , OpenGL

Relevant Coursework

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Networks
Cryptography

Data Science
Parallel Computing
Programming
Embedded Systems

Functional Hardware
Verification
Databases
Operating Systems