Richard Pham is an electrical engineering graduate with extensive experience in mechanical design, hardware debugging, and programming in multiple languages. He has leadership experience as a lead supervisor and fundraising chair, organizing various events and managing budgets. Additionally, Richard has worked as a personal trainer, creating customized fitness plans for clients.

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RICHARD PHAM
Phone Number: (714) 722-5225 Linkedin.com/in/RichardPham94 Email: Richard.L.Pham@gmail.com
EDUCATION
❖ University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering: Electronics/Optics
Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in Network and Digital Technology
Expected Graduation: June 2017
❖ Relevant Coursework
Mechatronics, Analog Electronics, Computer Systems and Assembly, Properties of Materials, Opto-Electronics, Fiber Optic
Communication, Computer Systems in C, Signals,Systems, Transforms, Logic Design.
HARDWARE SKILLS
● Excel in experience with mechanical design using SolidWorks, Laser
Cutting, and Rapid Prototyping.
● Highly comfortable with Software languages in C, Java, MIPS, Unix,
Matlab, and ISE Design Suite.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
● Advanced knowledge of Hardware
debugging using: DVM, Oscilloscope,
Frequency Generator, Multimeter
● Proficient with Hardware in regards to
FPGA Design, Feedback and Control
Systems, Signal Processing, LC-3,
Arduino, and Soldering.
● Very Proficient in: C, Java, MIPS, Unix, Matlab, and ISE Design Suite.
● Proficient in: Verilog, C++, HTML
● Worked with MPLABX IDE, Terminal, GitHub
PROJECTS
Slug Wars the Slime Awakens
● Worked groups of 3 to design and build an autonomous robot.
● Utilized phototransistors and LED’s to create a set of reflectivity sensors for environmental discovery.
● Manipulation of an H-Bridge to control the movement of our robot.
● Created an IR detector with multiple gain and butterworth filter stages that translated an analog signal into a digital signal.
● Assisted in 3d modeling using SolidWorks.
● Assisted in programming the robot in embedded C using Microchip’s MPLABX IDE.
● Assemble power distribution circuit using a set of voltage regulators.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports,
University of California Santa Cruz
Lead Supervisor of Building Operations
September 2013 - Present
● Provide professional advisory services to student staff of 80+.
● Perform valuations of student performance, equipment longevity, and statistical analysis of member usage.
● Mentor and develop junior level Attendant; actively involved in hosting formal/informal training sessions
● Spent 3 months, planning, purchasing, arranging and advertising $180,000 of new gym equipment.
International Fraternity Sigma Pi, Iota-Eta Chapter
Fundraising Chair Head / New Member Education Committee
October 2014 - Present
● Organized a 20+ committee of gentleman to plan 4 fundraising events annually.
● Supervised a $2000 budget to plan social, philanthropic, brotherhood, and academic events.
● Headed a philanthropic/fundraising event called “Splash for Carter” raising a revenue of $1000 to aid a fellow brother’s cancer
treatments.
24 Hour Fitness
NASM certified Personal Trainer
June 2014 – September 2015
● Created a personalized workout and diet plans based upon the client’s short-term and long-term goals.
● Utilized NASM for research in regards to injuries, weight loss tactics, alignment correction, and the OPT-Model.
● Bi-Weekly fitness assessments to gauge progress in weight loss, body fat content, strength, and personal performance.
● Retained as well as gained new business clients to frequently surpass the company's $2500 monthly quota.