getting to know rob syvertsen…


Objective

To contribute my skills and
knowledge to a design team doing leading edge development in the
field of electronics manufacturing.

Work
experience

1997
- Present Xantrex Technology Inc. Burnaby, BC

Production
Engineering Technologist

  • Designing, implementing, and
    maintaining equipment and processes used in the manufacturing of
    electronics products, specifically power converters. Reviewing
    product design to reduce manufacturing cost.

1995
– 1996 Squirrel Systems
Vancouver, BC

Electronics
Technician

  • Worked for 3 co-op terms
    assembling, troubleshooting and repairing point of sale systems.
    Also responsible for maintaining test fixtures and equipment.

1991
– 1997 Western Grocers
Vancouver, BC

Perishables
Receiving Lead Hand

  • Organizing morning receiving
    shift in main distribution center.

  • Ensuring that all product is
    received as ordered and stored away in preparation for afternoon
    distribution shift.

  • Can operate a variety of
    forklift equipment.

Education

1994
– 1997 British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC

Diploma
of Technology, Computer Control

  • The main topics covered are
    hardware and software (assembly language, C and C++) design for
    PIC, microcontroller and PC-based systems, digital and analog
    electronics, applications software (CAD, PC layout, logic
    simulation), electrical machines and devices, industrial
    electronics (e.g. switching power supply design), data
    communications, closed loop control theory and programmable logic
    devices.

  • All stages of product
    development (design, manufacture, fault finding and testing) are
    emphasized throughout the program.

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