1. Dalmer Spencer Aranda
1188 E 900 S, Provo, UT 84606 spencer.aranda90@gmail.com (801) 358-3700
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University Expected April 2016
Minor in Mathematics and Computer Science
RELEVANT COLLEGE STUDIES AND SKILLS
Programming Languages
C/C++, Python, x86 Assembly, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Matlab
Hardware Description Languages
VHDL, Verilog
OS Platforms
Windows, Linux (Fedora, Ubuntu)
Technical Knowledge
Understanding of symmetric/asymmetric encryption, MAC and cryptographic hash functions
Basic understanding of software security
Understanding of the x86 architecture and buffer overflow
Ability to use the C compiler and a debugger to test, analyze, and optimize programs
Testing RF modules using Python
Designing Digital System using Verilog and VHDL
Databases, Client and Server interaction
Data Structures: AVL Trees, Stacks, Queues, Maps
Designing Embedded System
EXPERIENCE
Systems Assurance Engineer Intern, Digi International May 2015 – Present
Test functionality of various module via radio frequencies using Python
Create and add functions to different testing frameworks using Python
Read over 100 pages long documents for understanding and testing various Digi products
Used WireShark to view and debug transmission packets through networks
Research in Security For Embedded Systems, BYU Computer Engineer Department Jan 2016 – Present
Reading published papers on various security and embedded systems topics every week
Discussion of these topics with graduate students and professor to choose a path for research
Computer Programmer, BYU Humanities Department Jan 2014 – Aug 2014
Worked with a team developing a speech therapy program
Displayed real time image of correct tongue placement for given sound using JavaScript
Teaching Assistant, BYU Computer Science Department Aug 2013 – Dec 2014
Taught object-oriented programming to over 600 students
Taught weekly “Help Sessions” to a large group of students
Assisted in formulating test cases and helped students debugging and testing their programs
HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
Electrical and Computer Engineering Scholarship Fall 2014 – Winter 2014
Participated in a BYU Math competition, Integration Bee 2013
National Honors Society member
Volunteer Experience
C++ Programming Tutor Aug 2012 – June 2014
Math Tutor July 2011 – June 2014
Volunteer Representative, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sept 2009 – Aug 2011