817 W. Summit Ave.520.213.9135

Flagstaff, AZ

Michael J. Allison

ObjectiveTo obtain an entry-level electrical engineering position that allows the utilization and expansion of my skills in analog circuit design and microelectronics.

EducationNorthern Arizona University

Bachelors of Sciences in Electrical Engineering (Fall 2001)

Engineering GPA 3.83/4.00Cumulative GPA 3.49/4.00

● Electronic Circuits I / ● Electronic Circuits II
● Electromagnetics / ● Power Electronics
● Semiconductor Theory / ● Intro to Digital Logic
● Microprocessors / ● Embedded Control
● Automatic Controls / ● Digital Signal Processing
● Signals, Systems, & Filters / ● Programming in JAVA

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Coursework

Skills● Circuit simulation software including: MicroSim PSpice version 8.0, and ORCAD Capture Lite & Layout Plus, Release 9.2.

● Hands on experience with the design and layout of power circuits.

● Programming in various environments including: JAVA, LabView, MATLab, MicroChip PIC family assembly language, and the Motorola 68000 based assembly language.

Projects ● Capstone Design Project: “Battery Monitoring Network” sponsored by Dr. Marc E. Herniter and Mountain High Voltage. The system was developed in a team of four senior electrical engineers over an eight-month period. Designed, implemented, and tested a system capable of monitoring up to 128 individual battery voltages, in an arbitrary configuration. The system components were a battery monitoring card, a powered isolation bus, and a 68000-based touch-screen controller. I was responsible for the development and implementation of the battery monitoring card’s power supply and microcontroller. These duties included programming a PIC16C711 microcontroller such that it was capable of monitoring the battery voltage and temperature, as well as transmitting the data obtained using RS-232 protocol. The power supply designed centered on the LTC1474 synchronous buck regulator IC from Linear Technologies. Duties also included preparing design and reference manuals for these two systems.

  • Junior level design course: “Anaerobic Sludge Digester” sponsored by Northern Arizona University. Responsible for the programming of external circuit operation algorithms and an internet connection using TCP/IP protocol in LabView. Also developed the interfacing circuitry necessary to control a DC motor, heat exchanger, and numerous 24VAC solenoid valves. Developed a twenty-six-point temperature monitoring system using an array of thermistors to accurately characterize the mixing process of the tank.
  • Sophomore level design course: “Pyramid Navigator” sponsored by Pyramid Raiders Inc. Responsible for design and implementation of obstacle avoidance and reaction systems onboard a remotely operated robot. The obstacle avoidance system was based around modifications to a Sharp IR sensor. This design was also used to accurately and consistently map the passages the robot traveled through.

Projects Cont. ● Personal Design Projects:

  • “Remote operated tank.” Have designed the necessary control circuitry and mechanics of a fully functional model tank. Motor control circuitry for a variable speed and direction DC motor using an NMOS H-Bridge controller and basic PWM circuitry. Have also designed the circuitry necessary to recharge the system’s battery bank
  • “100W DC/AC square wave inverter.” Have built and completed some testing on a 12VDC – 100VAC square wave inverter. The inverter is based on a mixed PMOS & NMOS H-Bridge configuration that is used to drive the primary side of a transformer to develop approximately 110VAC on the secondary.

Work Experience  Northern Arizona University-Facility Services/ElectricalFlagstaff, AZ

Student Electrician May 1999-Present

  • Design of AC-DC power supplies in various applications.
  • Installation and troubleshooting of fire alarm and control systems.
  • Design of low-power AC lighting and motor control circuitry.
  • General maintenance and installation of residential electrical systems.
  • General maintenance and installation of single phase and three phase power distribution systems.

 Industrial Fabrication and MachineMarana, AZ

Machinist/Welder Apprentice June 1994-August 1997

  • Responsible for overseeing the activities of co-workers both “in-house” and in the field.
  • Responsible for managing shop in owner’s absence.
  • Implemented training for new employees— increasing profitability of the company.

Awards/Honors/IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers) – Active Member.

ProfessionalTau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society – Active Member.

Organizations2000-2001 Micron Excellence in Academics & Leadership Scholarship recipient.

College of Engineering, Deans Honor List (past 6 semesters).

Recipient of Presidential excellence in education award/scholarship (all semesters).

NAU Award for Outstanding Scholarship recipient (Spring & Fall 2000).

ReferencesMarc E. Herniter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Northern Arizona University department of Electrical Engineering, MS15600, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011-1560

(520) 523-4440

James A. Patton, Electrical Department Supervisor, Northern Arizona University

Facility Services, PO Box 6016, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011

(520) 523-6426