Ren Rail-Ip

2007-present

72 Walmer Road, Apt 6, Toronto, ON M5R 2X7 rene.rail.ip@utoronto.ca 647.746.7363

Education_________________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Division of Engineering Science major in Electrical and Computer Engineering Relevant Courses: Robot Modeling and Control, Systems Control, Linear Systems and Control, Advanced Power Electronics, Electronic Circuits, Electric Drives

Technical Skills____________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB and Simulink, PLECS, OrCard Capture and PSpice,

Google SketchUp 6, DataStudio Software, electrical laboratory equipment. Deliverables: functional prototype circuits and printed circuit boards, circuit schematics and simulations, functional C, C++, Ruby on Rails, Verilog, and Assembly code in Windows, Linux, microcontrollers, PSoC, FPGA mechanical assemblies, testing documentation, control algorithm simulations and models

Employment Experience:____________________________________________________________ May 2010 Aug 2011

Electrical Engineering PEY Student, MDA Space Missions, Brampton Assembled and tested five robotic CBRN Crime Scene Modellers with Optical Odometers used for navigation and tracking and a Mars Exploration Science Rover sensor head prototype Developed electrical circuit schematics and layouts for printed circuit boards for an optical localization unit then developed software to test, optimize, and debug the instrument. Designed and built the power distribution and digital input and output system for MDAs Underwater Scene Modeller that was successfully field-tested underwater. Wrote test procedures for Next Generation Canadarm circuit boards and performed these tests using oscilloscopes, power supplies, test racks, etc.

May 2009 Aug 2009

Teaching Assistant / Tutor, Ecole Les Rapides, Sarnia, Ontario Assisted elementary school teachers in teaching young student reading and mathematical skills by establishing after-school learning programs throughout the school year Instructed students in appropriate behaviour and attitude by encouraging them to be respectful, disciplined, and friendly towards teachers and classmates

May 2008 Aug 2008

General Labourer, Sarnia Insulation Supply, GlassCell Isofab, Sarnia, Ontario Worked in an industrial setting in the production and manufacturing departments gluing elbows of pipe insulation, cutting sheet metal, tracing insulation, and managing a full warehouse to develop practical and organizational management skills Coordinated a large production project by and ensuring effective teamwork and overseeing the gluing, assembling, packaging, and distributing of pipe insulation elbows

Ren Rail-Ip

rene.rail.ip@utoronto.ca 647.746.7363

Other Engineering Experience_______________________________________________________

2009 Project Member, AER201 Engineering Design and Robotics Course, University of Toronto Designed the circuit boards that could run four independent DC motors and four independent UV light sensors off one power supply while optimizing cost and performance Developed an understanding of effective team dynamics, efficient communication between team members, and the management of a large project Finalized a prototype that could precisely dispense any amount up to 15 of four types of candy in under 30 seconds in exchange for points rewarded to the user for correct answers to Arithmetic questions displayed on an LCD Wrote a final report detailing all design decisions and processes that accumulated to the final prototype, which dispensed candy to correct answers to arithmetic questions Project Member, Engineering Design Course: Praxis II, University of Toronto Prepared a Request for Proposals to improve the accessibility, sustainability, and general design of the subway stations of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Produced a solution that increased the capacity of a TTC subway car by 18% during peak hours while maintaining the same current number of seating during quiet hours Presented and explained the final design concept at a public showcase where a professional TTC critic later declared the design was the Clear Winner

2008

Leadership/Teamwork Experience_____________________________________________________
2010 - present Coach and Captain Engineering Intramural Mens Soccer Team, University of Toronto 2010 - present 2008 - present Organized try-outs to fill two soccer teams and held training sessions Led our team to win the Championship in the fall 2010 and the fall 2011. Coach and Captain Engineering Intramural Coed Volleyball Team, University of Toronto Organized try-outs to fill four volleyball teams and held training sessions Treasurer, 2008-2010 Collected yearly dues from over 30 students, handled finances, paid bills punctually, delegated funds to appropriate committees, maintained records of all accounts and activities, and prepared accurate budgets Scholarship Chairman 2008-2010 - Scheduled weekly study sessions, provided an updated list of academic resources, and developed programs to meet chapter goals Treasurer Youth Council, St. Clair Child and Youth Services for Mental Health Planned budgets for a Battle of the Bands fundraising and awareness event Head Leader F!rosh 1T3 Orientation Week, University of Toronto Directed a group of 30 first year students for 4 days while providing valuable advice, providing a fun experience, and ensuring safety throughout F!rosh Week Executive Member Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Tau Kappa Chapter, U of T

2009 2008-2009

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