Russell Banta is a highly qualified electrical engineer with over 15 years of experience in various engineering roles. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronic engineering from University College Cork and has worked in roles such as IT support specialist, data center engineer, graduate engineer, and assistant engineer. He has strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills. He is proficient in programming languages, Microsoft Office, and engineering software such as MATLAB. He is seeking a new engineering position that allows him to utilize his skills and experience.

1. RUSSELL BANTA
53 Beech Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
0838067415
bantarussell@gmail.com
PROFILE
Bright, highly-motivated & energetic individual with strong team-working & interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational skills, hardworking and enthusiastic. Able to retain & store information,
thus making me able to work well on my own or as an asset to any team. Keen to work in a
friendly professional environment:
- Professional
- Highly qualified Electrical Engineer
- Excellent Organizational and Team Working Skills
- Ideal candidate for challenging positions requiring drive, initiative, and
responsibility
- A proven problem solver, capable of working well on my own or within a team
EDUCATION
Sept 2002- Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Hons) UCC
June 2006 Result: 2nd Class Honors Grade 1
Final Year Subjects:
- Aplied Power Electronics and Motion Control
- Mechatronics and Industrial Automation
- Electrical and Electronic Power Supply systems
- Engineering Management
- Production Engineering
- Medical Electronic Systems
- Optical Electronics
- Microelectronics
Projects:
- Final year: Team project which designed and implemented a Prototype
Ultrasonic Anemometer suitable for Mars exploration, Gained experience in engineering design
process and an in-depth knowledge of ultrasonics. Used MATLAB for data acquisition, signal
processing, and mathematical modeling. Prepared and delivered a presentation to
lectures and classmates.
- Third Year: Used Microsoft Excel to construct a spreadsheet that calculated
bending moments of cantilever beams.
- Other: Wrote programs in C, C++, and in Mathematica code for digital signal
processing. Built, tested, and debugged circuits.
EMPLOYMENT
April 2015 - IT Support Specialist Westbourne IT
Present
Level 1 IT support for a large multinational company with a wide range of
computer issues

2. - Triaged issues for immediate solution or escalation to appropriate teams.
- Dealt with users in a professional and friendly manner.
- First call resolution offered where possible.
February 2014 - Data Center Engineer Future People
April 2015
Computer Networking, Cloud Computing & Virtualisation & Operating
systems.
September 2012 - Tutor in Maths, Physics and Science Self employed
January2014
Tutored Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students in maths, physics, applied
maths and science.
July 2008 - Carer H.S.. Limerick
August 2012
Cared for a very ill family member within the home. Managing their Home,
Bills & Shopping. As well as scheduling Nursing, Doctor and Hospital
appointments.
April 2008 - Graduate Engineer E.S.B. Co. Clare
June 2008
Created an Access database for recording and scheduling inspections of key
plant sub-components.
- Worked within team to ensure all team members requirements were met by
database design
- Completed assigned project on time and fit for purpose
- Thoroughly tested and debugged database
Sept 2006 - Assistant Engineer M/A-Com Euro-tech Ops, Cork
April 2007
Secured work experience as an assistant engineer.
- Liaised with engineers and reported to Project Manager on all tasks
- Worked on RoHs project to ensure existing products complied with
WEEE directive.
- Produced changes to existing component documentation and verified
changes through S-Parameter analysis
- Ensured new versions of documents were verified and stored on
MATRIX
March 1998 - Window and Door Fitter John O'Connor Windows, Co. Limerick
August 2002
- Manufactured double pane glass units for windows & doors.
Jan 1996 - Quality Control Paramount Headwear, Dexter Mo. U.S.A
Feb 1998
- Quality control of the manufacturing of hats
Feb 1994 - Antique Dealer Self Employed, Dexter Mo. U.S.A
Dec 1995
- Sourced American Handmade Quilts and sold them to Auction Houses in the
UK. Including the likes of Sotheby's & Christie's Auction Houses.
May1989 - Mold Setter Missouri Industries, Dexter Mo. U.S.A
Jan 1994

3. - Setting of molds for the injection of plastic, in order to make components for
various projects.
ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of programming languages C, C++, Visual Basic, and Java
Highly proficient at Access, Excel, Word and Power-point. Experience of MATRIX & SAP
Knowledge of Mathematica, Matlab and Electronics workbench
- Presentation: Developed ability to produce reports and presentations to a
professional standard
- Analysis and Evaluation: Proficient in evaluating data and formulating solutions
- Organisational: Effective at time management and prioritising tasks to achieve
deadlines
- Intepersonal / Communication: Strong team working, leadership, and
communicational skills
- Travel: Widespread travel throughout the United States and Ireland
- Reading: I enjoy reading to gain knowledge and understanding on a variety of
subjects, especially facts, science, biology, physics and world history.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.