1. HENOK WORKAYEHU
henokworkayehu@gmail.com 312 Warren Street,Roxbury, MA 02119 (617) 401-6487 US Citizen
Electrical Engineering Major; Available for full-time Entry level position
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
Bachelors of Science Cum Laude honors: Electrical Engineering 05/16/2015
Master of Science Magna Cum Laude honors: Electrical Engineering 12/18/2015
Energy Conversion Certificate
Minor: Biomedical Engineering
Honors: The National Dean’s List Fall 2013 - spring 2015
GPA 3.6, Dean’s List
Relevant Courses: Electromagnetics II, Linear Feedback,Microprocessors, Logic Design, Electronics I and II
with Lab, Signal and Systems, Intro/Probability & RandomProcessing, Control System, Linear System Analysis,Power
System Distribution,Power Electronics, Alternate Energy Sources, Digital System Processing, Electric Vehicle
Technology,Computational Methods/PowerSystemAnalysis,Microwave Electronics
SENIOR PROJECT Calming Light (Light showthat is used to calm down adults suffering from autism)
 The lights are powered from the wall outlet and a timer-controlled light systemusing microcontroller which
would be set by the user and the userwould have the control to turn the lights on and off at any time using Remote
and Smartphone.
RELEVANT SKILLS
Equipment: Digital Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Wave Function Generator, Soldering Iron
Programming: C, exposure to Visual Basic
Software: Eagle, Dxdesigner, Ltspice, Logic Works, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Labview
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant/Advanced Electronics Center at UMass Lowell 02/13 - 03/14
Research Assistance
 Various Research Projects Including: Solar Powered Vehicle
 Built a 4 wheeled vehicle out of PVC to make it as light as possible and powered it using a Hub motor. A solar
panel was used to recharge the batteries.
Center for Electric Car and Energy Conversion Laboratory at UMass Lowell 04/14 - 10/14
Research Assistance
Battery Charging and Evaluation
 To test single cell or entire battery modules ranging from 2-12V at 1mA-320A
 Charging and discharging at different resistances and evaluate the rate of discharge
RELATED COURSEWORK
 Power Distribution Systems
Gained an understanding ofthe analysis and operation of electrical power distribution systems,including the
design and operation of the power distribution systemcomponents: distribution transformers, distribution
substation,distribution networks, and distribution equipment.
 Power Electronics
Studied engineering design and performance analysis of power electronics converters.
 Alternate Energy Sources
Acquired knowledge of PV conversion,cell efficiency, cell response,systems and applications. Wind Energy
conversion systems,Tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy conversion,geothermal energy, solar
thermal power, satellite power, bio-fuels. Energy storage:Batteries, fuel cells, hydro pump storage,flywheels,
compressed air.
MKS INSTRUMENT( Power Electronics Group) (co-op) 09/15 – present
 Perform various tests on Standard plasma generator and Remote plasma generator.
 Testing and troubleshot various BOOST boards,POWER boards,INVERTER boards.
 Design and implemented various systemcircuit boards.
 Experience in schematic design and PCB layout.
 Generate an electronic signal (in either the analog or digital domain) to stimulate a control board.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Bunker Hill Community College, Boston,MA 09/11-Present
Math ComputerLab Assistant
 Assist students with computer programs, software and use
 Provide assistance to students with any math and other science related problems
University of Massachusetts, Boston,MA
Renewable Energy Lab 05/12 - 08/12
 Participated in research to produce a fully electric vehicle to reduce dependency on fossil fuels