Electrical Engineer

 

DENNIS M. WAIRIA 2910 ROSALIE ave PARKVILLE, MD 21234 (410)254-1290 (H) 443)676- 4668 (C) [email protected] Objective: Seeking an entry-level position in the field of electrical engineerin g. Academic Background * Obtained masters of Engineering Degree from Morgan State University, Maryland in the year of 2003 with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering. * of Science Degree Kenyatta University, Kenya in the yea r Obtained 1995 withBachelor a major in Mathematics andfrom Physics. Relevant Courses: * Advanced Project Management * Introduction to Digital Communication * Speech Signal processing * Adaptive Signal Processing * Advanced Analytical Computer Engineering Mathematics. * Information Theory * Environmental Risk Management Professional Experience * 2004 - Present: Currently works as a mathematics teacher with the Baltimore Ci ty Public School System. * 2004 (Jan.) - 2004(June): Worked in a communication and signal processing labo ratory. * 2001 - 2003: As a graduate student, I assis assisted ted my professor in teaching an un dergraduate course: signal and systems. Programming Languages Skills * Proficient in programming with Matlab, C++, Computer Skills * Maple, Microsoft word, excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Communication Skills * Strong verbal, presentation and written skills. Strong in working as a member of a team. Conference Presentations * Presented a paper on efficient optimization of discrete constrained parameter problems utilizing the Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approximation Algori thm at the Johns Hopkins applied Physics Laboratory-March 2003. * Presented a research paper at Eastern Education Research Association (EERA) 30th annual conference, Clearwater, Florida: Feb. 14th -Feb. 17th. Title of the paper: Assessing the Assessments: A Comparative Study of the Mathematics and Sci ence Sections of the Maryland and Florida Exit Assessments; Are there Significan t Differences and what are the Implications for other States? Publication * Whitney, J.; Hill, S.D.; Wairia, D.; Bahari, F (2003). Comparison of the SPSA and simulated annealing algorithms for the constrained optimization of discrete non-separable functions. American Control Conference, Vol. 4, Issue, 4-6, 3260 3262. * Wairia, D & Pinder, P. (2008). Utilizing a Laboratory Practical to Clear up Ur ban High School Students' Misconceptions of Newton's Second Law: An Experimental , Action Based Research 8. References * Dr. James E. Whitney II Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

 

Morgan State University Phone: (443)-885-3067 [email protected] * Dr. Richard Dean Lecturer, Electrical & Computer Engineering Phone: (443)-885.4746 [email protected] * Dr. Glenda Prime Chairperson, Education Dept. Morgan State University Phone: (443)-885-1908 [email protected]