Virgilio
B. Velasco Jr., aka Dean
To work in a research or product development environment which will provide
constant intellectual challenges and exploit my multidisciplinary background.
Ph.D. in Electrical
Engineering, May 1997. GPA: 4.0
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Performed research work in agile manufacturing and robotic workcell development
M.S. in Electrical
Engineering, December 1993. GPA: 4.0
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Thesis: Design, characterization and control of a robot prototype
BS in Computer
Engineering, March 1990. Graduated at top of class.
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Bank of the Philippine Islands Science Awardee
1990 nominee for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
Academic Honors
BS in Physics, March
1989. Graduated second in class.
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Winner of numerous science and general knowledge competition awards
1989 nominee for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
Academic Honors
Philips Digital Video
Systems, Software Design Engineer II; 1999-present
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Developed object-oriented software for tightly embedded
real-time systems
Cimetrix, Inc., project
engineer; 1997-1999
o Developed motion control and device interface software for open-architecture controllers
o Reverse-engineered and enhanced large amounts of legacy code
o Developed user and internal documentation for new software modules and features
o Mentored new employees in robotics principles and Cimetrix code design
o Assisted in providing technical support for customers
o Advised customers on ways to improve cycle times and enhance system performance
o Developed techniques for incorporating innovative features and easing software maintenance
Pregnancy Resource Center
of Salt Lake (a non-profit charitable organization),
volunteer, board member and board president; 1997-present (unpaid positions)
o Maintained computer systems, local area network and internal e-mail system.
o Fixed electronic systems
o Oversaw center planning, operations and personnel
o Engaged in public speaking and public relations
Pregnancy Resource Center
of Salt Lake, board president; 1998-present
o Increased visibility and publicity of the center
o Initiated board education and training program
o Spearheaded acquisition and development of new computer systems
o Helped organize fundraising and team building events
Case Western Reserve
University, research assistant; 1993-1997
o Developed an innovative workcell control system
o Integrated sensors, actuators and software into a robotic system
o Investigated and resolved numerous hardware and software issues
o Developed a methodology for automated gripper customization
Case Western Reserve
University, instructor and teaching assistant, 1992-93
o Taught and assisted in classes on circuits, motors and robotics
Ateneo de Manila
University, instructor and senior research assistant, 1990-91
o Taught classes in physics, computer science and computer engineering
o Oversaw development of a hypertext article retrieval system
Languages spoken:
o Fluent English and Tagalog (Filipino)
o Intermediate Spanish
o Some rudimentary Japanese
Computer expertise:
o Placed in the 98th percentile on the Computer Science Graduate Record Exam
o Highly experienced in C, C++, Pascal, LISP, BASIC and HTML programming, and various assembly languages. Expertise includes Microsoft Visual C++.
o Capable of programming in many additional languages, such as Prolog and Fortran
o Experienced in using various operating systems, including Windows NT, Windows 95 UNIX, VxWorks, DOS, Windows, and CP/M.
o Proficient in structured programming, object-oriented programming and large-scale software development.
o Experienced in the use of ACIS solid geometric modeling software
o Well-versed in both software and hardware theory, and capable of learning most software packages rapidly.
Others:
o Journalism; highly accomplished in both writing and editing
o Technical writing; known for having excellent documentation skills
o Leadership; spearheaded a scholars’ organization, a science club coalition, and other student groups. Also occupied key positions in many other campus activities. Currently serving as board president for a public charity.
o Video production; experienced in scripting, directing and editing technical documentaries
o Physical fitness; engages in regular weight training and aerobic exercise.
o Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
o IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
o IEEE Computer Society
o The Science and Technology Advisory Committee Network