PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of broadcast equipment such as VTRs, cameras, video and audio switchers, routers, graphic computers, linear and non-linear editing systems, satellite equipment, ISDN lines, fiber optics, PC hardware and software, computer network and software controlled systems.
I am also responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of studio broadcast equipment in the ITU-R 601 digital environment.
 

Field Engineer II.............................................................................................................................................. 1995 - 1997
University of Utah, Utah Education Network, , Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of telecommunication and networking equipment such as video editing gears, video switchers, software controlled systems, data routers, graphic computers, and computer networks. Assisted in the design, implementation and maintenance of a complex two-way, fully interactive video network and its support systems. These support systems include video compressing computers, MPEG computers, microwave transmitters, high speed digital phone lines, T1 lines, ATM, frame relays and fiber optics. This network currently serves educators and students all over the state of Utah.
I was also responsible for providing technical support to the universities, colleges, high schools and other end sites belonging to this network, ensuring that their equipment was always running and no classes were lost.
 

Electronic Engineer Specialist.............................................................................................................................. 1991-1995
Jeff's Electronics, Orem, Utah, USA

Maintained a management position in the maintenance of consumer and professional video and audio equipment, including mixers, VCRs, computers, cameras and video switchers. I was responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of solar powered systems, ordering parts and equipment and technical support. Maximized profits and minimized costs through the development of practical database software that enabled superior customer support and service in this client oriented business.
 

Aircraft Electrical Systems Design Specialist.................................................................................................... 1983-1990
EMBRAER, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil

Avionics system design for civil and military aircraft including: Radar, Automatic Flight Controls, Engine Controllers, Electronic Flight Displays, Communications Systems, Air Data Systems, Radio Navigation, Flight Reference Sensors, Flight Simulators, Cockpit and Control Panels, Surveillance and Warning Systems, Deicing Systems and others.
 
 

EDUCATION

Certificate of Business Management ...................................................................................................... December 1995
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Bachelor of Science -Electrical Engineering ........................................................................................ December 1989
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil

Certified Electronic Technician ........................................................................................................................ June 1982
E.T.E.P. Technical School, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
 
 

ADVANCED SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Windows 95/98/NT
• Relational Databases
• MS Office
• Unix
• Intergraph CAD/CAE/CAM
• Auto CAD 14.0
• Visio
• Networking
• Internet

Designed and built a working prototype of a deicing control system to be used in EMBRAER’s EMB-123 turbo-prop aircraft (Project sponsored by EMBRAER).
 
 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

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