1. ALPHA MBENNAH
441 West Lynnhurst Ave Apt # 301 651-373-9805
St Paul,MN 55104 mbenn001@umn.edu
OBJECTIVE: Seeking full time employment in the fields of Radio Frequency (RF) or Power generation to utilize my
knowledge and enhance my technical skills
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Expected May 2016
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN College of Science & Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.090
Relevant Coursework: Electric Drives, Analog Electronics, Digital Systems’ Design, Power Systems,
Wireless Hardware System Design, Energy Conversion and Storage, Transmission Lines
SKILLS:
Programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor Professional, Matlab, LTSpice
Computer Languages: C++
Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili
PROJECTS: Sept 2015-Dec 2015
Battery Power Monitor System Design
 Designed, assembled and tested a voltage measurement sub-system for a power monitoring device used to
measure power consumption in battery-powered devices including cellular modems
EXPERIENCE:
3Dernity, New Hope, MN May 2015-Present
Circuit Designer
 Constructed a Delta bot 3D printer using Computer Numeric Control (CNC) printed parts
 Spearheaded a new 3D printer model by designing new 3D printer circuitry with a team of 4 Engineers
Nova Lab, Minneapolis, MN May 2013-Mar 2014
Research Assistant (RA) Student Manager
 Led a team of 7 RAs daily in assembling numerous pairs of 30-meter, 16 cell slabs to create 2-to-1 extrusions
 Participated in building PVC modules for a 12000 ton neutrino detector to facilitate learning the behavior of
neutrinos
 Solved a number of mechanical problems including minor crane breakdowns that affected the project
PRISM Auto shop, Golden Valley, MN Jul2012-Aug 2012
Volunteer
 Engineered an individual computer programming project which involved creating a code to facilitate the
understanding of the general flow of activities at the auto shop
 Assisted the service manager in ordering vehicle parts from suppliers
LEADERSHIP:
University of Northwestern, St Paul, MN Aug 2012-Dec 2012
Assistant Receptionist Desk Coordinator
 Supervised 6 night time front desk employees in carrying out various desk projects
 Collaborated with the Department of Public Safety in conducting late night patrols on campus
ACTIVITIES:
National Society of Black Engineers, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MN Aug 2014-Present
Member