

Targeting: Entry to Jr. Level Electrical/Sales/Application Engineer and Technical Positions • Young and ambitious engineer with a sound academic background combined with hands-on industry experience looking for a full time position to apply and enhance his engineering skills. Education B.S. Electrical Engineering University of California, Los Angeles Fall 2012 Coursework: Circuit Analysis Digital Signal Processing Electromagnetic Waves Feedback Control Semiconductor Physics Communication Systems Technology Management Microfabrication Projects: Digital Signal Processing Design Spring 2012 Utilizing DSP operations, DSK6416 DSP board, and C coding, created original audio processing functions: spectral glide effect, ring modulation and tremolo effect, fade in and fade out effects. Experience (Engineering) Test Engineer (Technologies and Services Development Team) January 2013 – December 2014 7Layers Irvine, CA Testing LTE RF and RRM performance of wireless devices: - Verification of wireless products under 3GPP standards under LTE technology specifications for RF and RRM. - Troubleshooting erroneous 3GPP 36.521-1 and 521-3 test cases under conducted testing environment using R&S TS8980. - Validated test cases under LTE and SUPL 2.0 test specifications for GCF and PTCRB. - Conducted hands-on training with 8 new operators on RF testing in conducted test labs. - Obtained knowledge of LTE, WCDMA, VoLTE, SVLTE, GSM, CDMA, TDMA, FDMA, UTRA. - Tested antennas performance with Vector Signal Analyzers and provided consulting services for customers. - Calibrated test systems according to ISO standards. - Frequently used multimeter to troubleshoot faulty cables, devices, etc. Project management for start-up services: - Setting up new services for customers needing validation of their device’s wireless performance. - Creating new test specifications and plans for new testing services, such as smart home camera certification. - Development of new testing services into a working project including logistics, business analysis, and test plan. - Worked with developers to deliberate a roadmap and concept for an internal lab management tool, InterLab. - Maintained fluid communications and relations with external customers and validation organizations. Validation Engineer Intern July – December 2012 7Layers Irvine, CA - Acquired experience in wireless communication testing (mainly LTE RF and RRM). - Utilized equipment such as Rhode&Schwarz TS8980, CMW-500, various attenuators and power supplies. - Became expert in Microsoft Excel Macros using VB Language.
2 Engineering Intern Summer 2009 Anydata Irvine, CA - Assembled GPS Tracking devices manufactured by sister company AnyTrack and tested with multimeter. - Engaged in extensive soldering. - Handled customer service through live chat and phone, quality assurance, shipment and returns. Experience (Logistics/Sales) Founder January 2014 – Present Proper Korean Irvine, CA Online Korean language tutoring service: - Conducted complete logistics of a sole proprietorship. - Gathered up to 10 students within weeks using solely online marketing via social networks, online ads, and SEO. - Increased traffic to homepage from 10 per day to 500 per day within a week. - Regularly followed up on potential students via phone and email. - Designed lesson plans for different levels and teaching strategies tailored for students’ needs and application. - Hired and trained licenses tutors in Korea and managed payroll. - Scheduled teaching sessions for students and tutors in different time zones. - Created home page: https://www.properkorean.com Field Audio Engineer September 2014 – May 2015 Patterson Bible Education Center Patterson, NY - Implemented from scratch a system of maintaining and tracking inventory of over 100 pieces of equipment using barcodes and a web application. - Designed sound reports and folly effects for post edit. - Performed the role of a boom mic operator during indoor and outdoor shoots including short films. - Acquired set etiquette and experience involved with complete logistics of creating a movie. - Fine-tuned keen ear for audio during the postproduction editing process. Private Tutor 2008-2010 SAT Tutoring Group Irvine, CA - Worked 1:1 with local high school students to improve SAT, SAT II, and PSAT scores with emphasis on mathematics. - Consulted with students and parents to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses as well as offer council for college acceptance requirements. - Quickly gathered a pool of students from 5 to 20 within three months. - Leveraged strengths in persuasive communications, consultation, and interpersonal skills. Skills & Extra Curricular Activities Proficient in Mac and Microsoft OS, Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel) Volunteer Work: 60+ Hours/Month Proficient in Matlab Proficient in VB (Excel Macro) Bilingual-Korean: Reading, Writing, Conversing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Golf Handicap 15
Last Resume Update | July 8, 2015 |
Address | Columbia |
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Resume File | Kihwan_Peter_Cho_Engineering_Technical_Resume_2015.pdf 106.06 kB |
Spanish Speaking? | No |
Willing to Relocate? | No |
Years Experience | 3-4 |