Success as an

Engineering Student

By: Evan ManriqueElectrical Engineering

Student at Cal Poly (SLO),

Former student of Chabot College

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Presentation Overview My Education Path Tips For Transferring(Chabot vs. Cal

Poly) Projects Internships/Career Path Questions

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My Education Path

• Graduated Arroyo High School in 2009.• 2.85 GPA• Rejected from every college I applied to.

• Attended Chabot and Ohlone College from Summer 2009 to Spring 2012.• Provided me with a new beginning.• Interest in Engineering began in ENGR 10!• Graduated with a 3.9 GPA

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My Education PathStarting at Chabot…

Advice: Focus on Math, Physics, and Engineering courses ASAP! GPA matters! So…

Take your time in school. Staying an extra year in community college can help tremendously!

Set goals and achieve them! I am no genius! I found something I am passionate about and I

WORK HARD. Form Study Groups.

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My Education PathTransferring

• Applied and was accepted to Cal Poly and UC Berkeley.• Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy (Practical)• UC Berkeley (Theoretical)

• Transferred to Cal Poly (SLO) Fall 2012 (B.S. Electrical Engineering)• Graduating in Spring 2015• Focus: Mix Signal Circuit Design and RF/Microwave Circuit Theory and Design. • President’s list with 3.93 total GPA

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My Education PathImportant Classes at Chabot

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Engr 11/43/25/CSCI 14 Design processes from ENGR 11are used on a daily

basis in industry. Matlab is used often in my current internship. Computer programming is in HIGH demand.

Math 1,2,3,4,6 Calculus and differential equations are used often in

circuit theory and RF/Microwave circuit design. Physics 4A, 4B, and 4C.

Develop problem solving skills. Many electrical engineering problems use principles

learned in 4B.

Transferable Classes(Chabot Cal Poly)

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Transferring Tips(Chabot Cal Poly)

Chabot to Cal Poly Transition: Quarter system is fast pace!

Learn and take the time to UNDERSTAND the fundamentals taught at Chabot.

Professors want you to succeed. Attend office hours religiously!

Engineering is very competitive Get involved! Get experience through projects!

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Projects Projects are essential to building a strong

technical resume. Having project experience open doors to

possible internship opportunities.

I have personally improved: Problem solving. Teamwork and Leadership skills. Design and Testing Strategies. Communication. And much more!!!

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My Project ExperienceResume Snippet

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Railgun A gun launch system that uses

electricity and magnetic force to fire a projectile at extreme speeds!

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CPU Design and DDR Game Implementation

CPE 233 at Cal Poly

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Electrocardiograph (EKG)

Powered by one 9V battery

Modular design. Implemented differential

amplifier design. Amplified heart beat pulse by

80dB or 10,000x! Interfaced with a

microcontroller Low cost

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Electrocardiograph (EKG)Snippet of my Circuit design…

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The Internship…Internships are key! Nothing beats experience! Great way to test drive a company. Engineering Internships are paid!

Sometimes housing and relocation money included. How to get an Internship:

Network with professors. Network at college career fairs. Obtain a high GPA. Have project experience. LUCK!

Remember “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”

- Seneca

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My Internships

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AT&T NETDP Internship, Layer 0-3 Network Engineering Mobility Transport Network Optimization Team, San Ramon, CA June 2013 – Sept 2013

United Airlines, Cabin Systems Engineering InternshipSears Tower, Chicago, IL Sept 2013 – Dec 2013

Space Systems Loral (SSL), Communication Vehicle Engineer Internship June 2014 – Sept 2014Spacecraft Test and Operations, Palo Alto, CA

AT&T NETDP Internship #1Network Engineering Intern

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Project manager of Groom projects to remove GSM (2G) infrastructure, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars. Performing jobs that make a difference.

Selected to analyze team’s project data and present my accomplishments to the VP of the MTNO team.

Created a process improvement to automate and optimize tasks of MTNO engineering project managers. HUGE!!! Resulted in a job offer after graduation!

AT&T Training

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United Airlines Internship #2Cabin Systems Engineer Intern

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Worked in Willis Tower, formerly known as Sears Tower in Chicago, IL.

Free Flights!

United Airlines Internship #2Cabin Systems Engineer Intern

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Responsibilities: In Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems.

In Air WiFi. Lighting. Video On Demand System (monitors, earphones and intercom).

Developed Engineering Change and Repair Authorizations to modify Cabin Systems on the aircrafts. Engineer and mechanic relationship

Managed projects implementing Boeing and Panasonic’s engineering service bulletins.

Recognized for delivering more workable engineering documentation than many full time employees. Volunteer for any and every project!

Space Systems Loral (SSL)Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern

SSL is a premier designer, manufacturer, and integrator of reliable communications satellites

Products include high-powered direct-to-home broadcast satellites, commercial weather satellites, digital audio radio satellites and spot-beam satellites for data networking applications. The versatile 1300 series has a total satellite power capability

ranging from 5 to 25 kW continuously throughout the life of the spacecraft, and can support from as few as 12 active transponders to as many as 150 transponders.

Familiar customers include: NASA, XM Satellite Radio, Sirius Satellite radio, and many more!

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Space Systems Loral (SSL)Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern

Responsibilities: A CVE is in charge of the testing and integration of

the entire Payload and Communication system on the Satellite.

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Space Systems Loral (SSL)Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern

Test Phases a CVE intern is responsible for: Panel Integration and Tests Main Body Integration and Reference Performance

Tests Thermal Vacuum Tests Dynamics Tests Final Performance and CATR Tests Pre-Launch Tests

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Space Systems Loral (SSL)Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern

Panel Level Integration and Test

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Space Systems Loral (SSL)Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern

Main Body Performance and RPT Testing

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Space Systems Loral (SSL)Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern

Thermal Vacuum Tests (TVAC) and Dynamic Tests

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Space Systems Loral (SSL)Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern

Final Performance and CATR Tests

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Questions?

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Feel free to email me at evanmanrique@yahoo.com