1. YAMA POPAL Roseville, CA Phones: 916-780-2174 Cell: 916 218-0162
Career Objective:
Well qualified and experienced engineering professional with vast knowledge of planning,
designing, and providing cost effective services in transportation projects. Seeking the
position of an electrical engineer wherein my credentials and experience can make significant
contribution towards professional growth and development.
Summary of Skills:
 Progressive years of exposure in handling specific transportation projects.
 In-depth knowledge of the practical concepts and applications of traffic engineering.
 Comprehensive knowledge of designing traffic simulation systems.
 Possess strong logical skills with an ability to analyse traffic conditions through
statistical data.
 Hands on experience in managing and marketing government projects.
 Excellent communication skills with strong knowledge of road safety laws.
 Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications, Micro station and traffic simulation
programs.
 Extensive knowledge of the transportation policy and procedures of California.
EXPERIENCE:
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Caltrans June 1998 – March 2014
 Designed electrical transportation systems such as lighting.
 Electrical controlled traffic signal system.
 Traffic monitoring and ramp metering stations.
 Reviewed projects and permits for accuracy, consistency, constructability and cost
analysis.
 Installation of antennas and telephone demarcation cabinets and serviced cabinets and
lighting standards and signal standards and loops and detectors and LED signal lights.
 Documented contractors activities and performance according to Caltrans guidance.
 Wrote specification and manual for Traffic lights.
 Testing/repairing analog and digital equipment.
 Coordinated with field investigator to make sure electrical system are installed
properly.

2. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Rockford Engineering May1997 – March 1998
 Engineering consulting services for domestic and international approvals on telecom,
EMI/EMC.
 Tested electrical equipment accordance to UL safety directives and reviewed test
report.
 Personally submitted project to UL for approval of sticker/Accredited Laboratory.
 Preformed safety test such as determining leakage current under load variation
condition of specification of equipment under test.
 Preformed high voltage /high pot test.
 Performed design specification as well as environmental and vibration testing.
 Calibration and modification of lab safety equipment and Circuit design.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER The Cerplex Group, Inc. Feb 1995 – March 1997
 Testing and repairing analog and digital equipment.
 Computer design and analog design theory of electronic equipment such IBM nine pin
printer
 Engraving machine with xyz coordination motor movement control and power
supplies and routers.
 Developed software in visual basic language to create an automated functional testing
program.
 Utilized equipment such as HP Oscilloscope, Algor AC generator and HP amps and
volts meters.
 Designed load boxes for high voltage power supplies.
 Preformed final test for manufacturing equipment and Product release.
 Wrote technical document and procedure to be used for testing system and repairing
server as well as have edited existing documents and studying bill of material for
discrepancy.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Of Science: Computer Science Electrical and Electronics Engineering
California State University, January 1995.
Senior Project: Designed 4-channel audio mixer with equalizer and delay circuits and the
unit to be used with home stereo system amplifier using BNC connectors.