Ed Callendar  (250) 386-6601


Education
  • University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.   Completed all academic requirements for an Electrical Engineering degree; applying for my 5th work term
  • St. Michaels University School, Victoria BC.   Grade 8 to grade 12, graduated in 1997
Work Experience  
Systems Engineer January – April 2001
MacDonald Dettwiler MacDonald Dettwiler
Richmond, BC Work Term 3
  • Tested all scenarios for NCOT (Naval Combat Operator Trainer) project team on the lab workstations, trying to make them crash and trying to make sure the scenario tested all requirements as specified by DND (Department of National Defense)
  • Wrote, tested and demonstrated the Radar Verification Procedure to ensure all radar functionality and requirements are met as specified by DND
  • Created and edited many touch-screen (VAPS) panels using Object Editor and then programmed in the panel functionality using C (used to simulate the real hardware panels and toggle switches on the navy ships)
Contractor September – December 1999
Allegro Integrated Services
Vancouver, BC Work Term 2
  • Co designed the new alarm system for Vancouver's Sky Train using Auto CAD R14
  • Implemented Routers, NION’s (network input output nodes), and Casi Suppression Boards into a Fibre Optic alarm monitoring network
  • Diagnosed Fibre Optic Channel Communications problems
  • Created the Tunnel Vent Fire Response Scenario program to assist the control operators in the case of a fire
  • Installed, programmed, and customized the software and operating systems on the control room and computer room workstations
Mechanical Designer January – April 1999
Arcobaleno Pasta Machines Arcobaleno Pastamachines
Richmond, BC Work Term 1
  • Designed a prototype Stripe Machine including the gear ratios, motor, reducer, conveyor belts, cutting mechanisms, and calibrators following strength and speed specifications so that the machine could achieve the requirements of potential customers.
  • Created a couple 3D isometric drawings of other potential machines to give prospective buyers the general idea of what the machines would look like
  • Wrote and illustrated an instruction manual with exploded views, electrical diagrams, and maintenance instructions for the Dough Cutter 500
Computing and Lab Equipment Experience
Languages C, Java, Assembly Language, HTML, and Visual Basic
Operating Systems UNIX, MS-DOS, Windows, and Macintosh
Software Microsoft Office, AutoCAD R12 - R14, Mechanical Desktop 2.0, Matlab, Adobe Photoshop
Hardware Macintosh, IBM PC, UNIX, Printers, Motorola MC68HC11 Micro-controller board, oscilloscope, multimeters, breadboards, soldering iron
Life Experiences
  • Crewed for the 132 ft Brigantine Eye of The Wind in the Tall Ships 2000 race from Philadelphia to Amsterdam via New York, Boston and Halifax
  • Sailed from Victoria, BC to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on board a 40-foot sailboat with 2 other people in May 1998
  • Participated in the 1999 and 2001 Canadian Ultimate Frisbee National Championships
  • Head prefect (Councilor) in my boarding house at St. Michaels University School (grade 12)
Interests
  • Outdoor activities, especially soccer, sailing and ultimate frisbee which I play competitively on the university men's team
  • Other hobbies include scuba diving, digital multimedia, designing and building boats, and working with: electrical devices, sound systems, computer equipment
Skills, Courses, Achievements and Awards
  • Valid BC drivers license
  • Certified scuba diver
  • WHMIS certified
  • Standard first aid (March 1998)
  • Hazards and Safety Course for Contractors on Vancouver's Sky Train
  • Canadian Yachting Association Bronze Level IV (Laser Sailing)
  • Tourist information counsellor's training course
References
Brian Cox, P.Eng Stephen Harmer, P.Eng Antonio Adiletta
Project Manager Manager Manager
MacDonald Dettwiler Allegro Integrated Services Arcobaleno Pasta Machines
Richmond, BC Vancouver, BC Richmond, BC
(604) 574-0754 (604) 669-1604 (604) 270-8448