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Kerry Wiser

Graduate Student
AMANDA Research Lab
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering




Contact

University of Utah
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
50 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 3280
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9206

Office: MEB 1363
Phone: (801) 585-5771
E-mail: kwiser at gmail dot com
Website: http://www.ece.utah.edu/~wiser


Education

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 5/2010


Course Work

  • Analog IC Design
  • Embedded System Design
  • Wireless Communication Systems
  • Feedback Systems

Senior Project

An ultra low power context aware GPS receiver was developed in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories as a vital member of a five person team.


Business Experience

  • Lead Technician-PC Club, Murray, UT, 5/2007 - 7/2008
    • Managed the service department and directed technicians in proper procedure.
    • Resolved escalated high-pressure situations by improving customer rapport while solving technical problems.
    • Supervised and assisted in monthly inventory count.
    • Utilized extensive PC/electronics skill set in the repair of desktop and notebook PCs involving OS/software repair, customization, hardware troubleshooting and installation.
  • Counter Intelligence Agent- Geek Squad at Best Buy, Murray, UT, 9/2006 - 6/2007
    • Demonstrated friendly customer service and thoughtful sales skills while assisting troubled customers.
    • Recommended and provided solutions for computer and electronics issues.
    • Configured new PC systems. Performed repair of desktop and notebook PCs.
    • Operated point of sale systems and maintained on-shelf accessibility of current inventory.
  • Circuit Design and Production Technician-Wallace Innovative Lighting, Washington, UT, Summer 2006
    • Designed and constructed analog circuits involving LED's, filters, and regulators in a production environment.
    • Circuit design tasks include schematics and PCB layout using orCAD software.
    • Assembly techniques utilized include through-hole soldering and trade-secret construction methods.
    • Quality assurance demands required that every part be hand tested and pass rigid standards.