James B. Bassett is seeking a position as a design engineer. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington with a 3.98 GPA. He has hands-on experience in analog and digital circuit design through over 100 SPICE simulations and schematics as well as PCB layout experience. He also has 5 years of experience with electrical engineering test equipment and 4 years mentoring robotics teams.

1. JAMES B. BASSETT
Everett, WA 98203 | (425) 344-1572
bassettj@uw.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/JamesBrianBassett
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN ENGINEER
 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from University of Washington with 3.98/4.00
GPA in engineering coursework, 3.89 cumulative GPA.
 Hands-on design experience in analog and digital circuits including:
o 100+ SPICE simulations and schematics
o 50+ MatLAB models
o PCB layouts for audio and RF design projects with industry partnership
 5+ years experience with EE test equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
 4 years mentoring FIRST robotics teams with extensive software/circuit design and evaluation.
 Strong software design skills with 10+ large-scale projects deployed to thousands of users.
 Former STEM instructor with demonstrated success in verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
 Leadership experience on high-performing, award winning teams.
EDUCATION
Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science with minor in Mathematics
University of Washington, EE Coursework GPA: 3.98/4.00 | 2016
Analog & digital circuits and systems, transistor circuits, network and transform theory, DSP, renewables.
Renewable research published and presented at IEEE Power and Energy Conference, Dallas, TX.
Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences
University of Washington, Magna cum Laude
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Engineering Design Software: PCB Layout, Schematic Capture, LTSpice, LogicPort, LogiSim, Quartus
Engineering Test and Measurement: Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers
Hardware: Altera Cyclone V FPGA/ARM, Arduino, Embedded Linux, PLDs, I2C, SPI
Programming Languages: Java, C, Python, Verilog HDL, Assembly, UNIX scripting, Selenium
OS & Networking: Linux, MacOS, Windows (Microsoft Certified), TCP/IP design, Aruba Wireless, ARM UBoot
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Analysis of Transients on Transmission Lines (UW Applied Electromagnetics Design Project) July-August, 2016
 Simulated transient response on microstrip RF transmission lines using LTSpice and Matlab.
 Designed multiple solutions to reduce reflections that maximized signal integrity for digital applications.
USB to Ethernet Conversion (UW Capstone Design Project) March-May, 2016
 Designed PCB for data transmission in RF range.
 Developed network bootable ARM system for USB to Ethernet bridging device to reduce hardware costs.
 Project manager for team of electrical engineering and computer science students.
Audio Signal Processing Project (UW Microcontroller System Design Project) March-June, 2016
 Designed PCB shield for embedded linux platform and analog input.
 Designed A/D circuit to analyze audio spectrum of musical instruments via ARM microcontroller.
 Programmed in C, Python, BASH scripts, and PHP web-based GUI for display of FFT data.
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Wireless Remote Solar Power Monitoring Device (Personal Design Project) March-December, 2016
 Designed embedded Arduino/Raspberry Pi project to sample and record solar power production.
 Programmed in Python and PHP to continuously collect data and publish realtime graphical results.
FPGA-based Keypad Scanner (UW Digital Circuits Design Project) July-August, 2015
 Designed digital logic on Altera Cyclone FPGA to debounce and scan 16-key input device.
 Coded digital logic in Verilog HDL using modular approach with reusable code elements.
Analog Audio Amplifier Project (Devices and Circuits II Design Project) April-June, 2016
 Designed schematic, verified in SPICE simulation, built, and tested class AB audio amplifier.
 Successfully engineered to produce undistorted output across wide range of frequencies.
Renewable Energy Textbook Chapter (UW Research Project) January-July, 2016
 Co-authored Siting and Sizing Renewable DG Sources chapter for Elsivier publication in 2017
 Matlab programming for graphical representation of solar and wind power statistical data
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Electrical Engineering Lab Manager/Technician 2015-2016
University of Washington, Bothell, WA
 Provided subject matter expertise for undergraduate electrical engineering coursework.
 Collaborated with students to troubleshoot engineering lab experiments and design projects.
 Maintained and calibrated 12 workstations with Tektronix oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters.
 Monitored and managed consistently optimum inventory levels of electronics components.
Robotics, Programming, STEM Instructor 2011-2015
Arlington School District, Arlington, WA
Department of Defense, Ansbach, Germany
 Designed coursework in computer science, robotics, and 3D CAD modelling.
 Taught wide range of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) courses including Advanced
Placement calculus, Microsoft Server certification, Digipen Technologies.
 Presenter at Europe-wide STEM conference, National School Board Association Conference.
 Mentored competitive and award-winning FIRST robotics team.
Web Developer, Network Engineer 2005-2011
Arlington School District, Arlington, WA
 Designed 15 web-based applications for finance, workflow, and performance tracking.
 Extensively used and adapted open-source software for reliability and cost savings.
 Managed TCP/IP network with 500+ clients and 20+ servers.
Software Company Owner & Developer 1999-2007
Basmati Software, LLC
 Designed first online gradebook software in U.S. Released under open source GNU/GPL license.
 Software developed using cost-free Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
 Hosted records for thousands of customers. Received awards for improving student performance.
 Fostered lasting B2B relations with commercial gradebook vendors and SIS architects.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Gracious Professionalism Award: FIRST Robotics Olympic & Cascade Regionals | 2012
Educator of the Year: Free Masons District 8 | 2012
Commencement Speaker: Ansbach High School, Bavaria, Germany | 2014
Washington Association of School Administrators
Improving Student Performance | 2001
Excellence in Education: 2012 | 2015