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THOMAS W. CARNES 21959 Windy Oaks Square │ Ashburn, VA 20148-5310 │carnestw[email protected] │mobile: 703-785-5009 PROFILE Electrical & Computer Engineer with extensive experience in autonomous unmanned systems and flight control systems (FCSs) QUALIFICATIONS Extensive knowledge of electrical & computer engineering and design principles Focus in programming for autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – control, navigation, and communication Experience constructing RC aircraft and modifying the airframe to make system autonomous by implementing necessary hardware (sensors, servos, payloads, etc.) for successful flight Understanding of flight dynamics and control principles necessary for successful UAV flights Experience working with custom based Hardware in the Loop Simulators (HILS), and open source software (i.e. Flight Gear) along with extensive field testing Experience with embedded systems and VLSI design Experience with general lab equipment (i.e. multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering and surface-mount soldering, crimping) IT experience Limited experience in multi-core programming Motivated hard worker with strong written, oral communication, & interpersonal skills United States citizen LEADERSHIP Self-disciplined, professional, prepared for engineering work, high sense of public service Peer mentoring, especially international students Recommended graduate & undergraduate curricular initiatives and developed improved policies EDUCATION Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA: Master of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering August 2014 Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA; Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering Math minor May 2011 COMPUTER SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Languages - Proficient: C, MATLAB, XML Languages – Some Experience: C++, VHDL, Verilog, Assembly Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, LINUX Design Tools: Xilinx SDK for FPGA design, Mentor Graphics VLSI Design Suite, Microsoft Visual Studio SDK Software: AUTOCAD, P-Spice, DipTrace, Pads, AVR Studios, NI Multisim, Microsoft Office Reading and writing knowledge of Russian Technical writing experience
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THOMAS W. CARNES
21959 Windy Oaks Square │ Ashburn, VA 20148-5310 │[email protected] │mobile: 703-785-5009
PROFILE
Electrical & Computer Engineer with extensive experience in autonomous unmanned systems and flight
control systems (FCSs)
QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of electrical & computer engineering and design principles
Focus in programming for autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – control, navigation, and
communication
Experience constructing RC aircraft and modifying the airframe to make system autonomous by
implementing necessary hardware (sensors, servos, payloads, etc.) for successful flight
Understanding of flight dynamics and control principles necessary for successful UAV flights
Experience working with custom based Hardware in the Loop Simulators (HILS), and open source software
(i.e. Flight Gear) along with extensive field testing
Experience with embedded systems and VLSI design
Experience with general lab equipment (i.e. multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering and
surface-mount soldering, crimping)
IT experience
Limited experience in multi-core programming
Motivated hard worker with strong written, oral communication, & interpersonal skills
United States citizen
LEADERSHIP
Self-disciplined, professional, prepared for engineering work, high sense of public service
Peer mentoring, especially international students
Recommended graduate & undergraduate curricular initiatives and developed improved policies
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA: Master of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering
August 2014 Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA; Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Math minor May 2011
COMPUTER SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Languages - Proficient: C, MATLAB, XML
Languages – Some Experience: C++, VHDL, Verilog, Assembly
Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, LINUX
Design Tools: Xilinx SDK for FPGA design, Mentor Graphics VLSI Design Suite, Microsoft Visual Studio
SDK
Software: AUTOCAD, P-Spice, DipTrace, Pads, AVR Studios, NI Multisim, Microsoft Office
Reading and writing knowledge of Russian
Technical writing experience
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ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
T20-H Resolute Eagle Development, PAE ISR, Sterling, VA March 2015-May 2015
Intimately familiar with T20-H during different development stages.
Able to properly unpack and assemble the T20-H prior to missions as well as properly disassemble and
store after mission completion
Able to perform field repairs on field repairable elements of the T20-H
Assisted with hardware integration and modifications.
Performed rigorous testing and troubleshooting of communication using different frequency bands
Tested autopilot and payload controls
Assisted with full systems tests in preparation for EMI chamber testing
Formed the base of a maintenance/operations manual for the Resolute Eagle
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA July 2011- August 2014
Complement & provide assistance to multiple course instructor activities & receive training under instructor
mentorship & supervision
Duties
Teach undergraduate level courses: Digital Logic Design, C Programming, Circuits I and II, Computer
Engineering Senior Design based around Xilinx FPGA design
Prepare and proctor undergraduate examinations
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections
Scheduled & maintained regular office hours (20 hours/week) to meet with students
Grade homework, programming assignments, exams, & projects; keep records; distribute and copy reading
materials; prepare answer keys & supplementary notes
Evaluate student work objectively and fairly
Act as course web-master
Assist faculty members with student conferences
Assist faculty with lab or field research
SKILLS
Experience operating oscilloscopes, digital multi meters, frequency generators, circuit troubleshooting
Experience bread boarding, soldering, PC board layout, hand tool work
CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
SciTech 2015 Conference:
A Fully Parameterizable Implementation of Autonomous Take-off and Landing for a Fixed Wing UAV, Principle
author
January 2015
VMI Summer Undergraduate Research Presentation:
The Gauss Rifle July 2009
ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member AIAA 2013-present
Student Member IEEE 2008-2011
Vice President Eta Kappa Nu VMI Chapter 2010-2011
Delta Chapter Tau Beta Pi 2011-present
Delta Co. Representative Officer of the Guard Association 2010-2011
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Strong passion and understanding of history and international politics
Extensive knowledge and experience with firearms
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REFERENCES
Robert H. Klenke Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Chair, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
Phone: (804)-827-7007 Email: [email protected]
James C. Squire Ph.D., P.E.
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
Phone: (540)-464-7548 Email: [email protected]
Tim Bakker Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Virginia Commonwealth University
Phone: (804)-426-3907 Email: [email protected]
Siva T. Patibandla M.S.
Software Engineer
Qualcomm
Phone: (858)-352-8929 Email: [email protected]
John J. Picchi
Computer Engineering Doctorial Student
Virginia Commonwealth University
Phone: (804)-554-6541 Email: [email protected]
