VINCENT LEE

ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT

	University of Alberta
	BSc in Electrical Engineering, Cooperative Program, April 1999

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

• First Class Standing in the first, second and third year of engineering program
• Alberta Power Limited Centennial Awards 1997 Finalist
• Alexander Rutherford Scholarship - Grades 10, 11 and 12
• Alberta Advanced High School Diploma with Excellence
• School champion in the Canadian National Mathematics League 1993 - 1994 and the Euclid Mathematics Contest; received a certificate of Distinction
• First-Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
• Red Cross Water Safety & Royal Life Saving Society Life Saving Instructor Certificate
• National Lifeguard Service Award
• Ranked #1 in several inter-school and city-wide swimming competitions, 1988 - 1990

WORK EXPERIENCE

Canadian National Railway

Signal Design Engineer

• created / modified Centracode and VPI programs for various projects
• prepared thumbnail drawings, as-installed and typical plans using Bentley Microstation
• built Excel pivot tables with data extracted from Service Center for further analysis
• planned, coordinated and supervised the 2000 Pacific Division derailment detector installation project
• performed preliminary engineering work for the switch position indicator project on dark territories
• analyzed field problems associated with hot box detectors and offered recommendations
• performed a switch machine problem analysis and offered suggestions for improvement
• performed a TOP (Track Occupancy Permit) time study as part of the new Train Control System project
• tested new data radio hardware and software from Safetran
• calculated power requirement and following up on field problems regarding power (ongoing)
• review daily Packet Switch and BCM reports from Walker Yard, Toronto and Montreal (ongoing)
• perform regular backup and administration duties for the Signal Design servers (ongoing)

Edmonton Power -- Clover Bar Generating Station

Electrical Co-op Engineer / Engineering Technologist

• installed, configured and tested the Bailey SemAPI NT/95 Interface on a LAN computer
• analyzed, designed, procured, hired and implemented a lighting improvement project
• investigated and prepared a cost analysis report on the proposal of replacing existing plant lighting
• coordinated contractors on various plant improvement projects
• coordinated a team of summer students to work on a schematic drawings re-numbering project
• organized and set up a database using Inmagic to computerize manual-filing in the data centre
• developed relay calibration check sheets
• assisted with identification of control cables for DCS (Digital Control System) change-out
• assisted with training of mechanics on the usage of the plant Drawing Management System
• presented project status information in monthly engineering and safety meetings

CFRN-TV, Edmonton

Electrical Co-op Engineer

• composed electrical distribution line drawings using AutoCAD
• monitored building power consumption using the energy analysis software EnerLink
• investigated and followed-up on abnormal observations of energy flow
• performed power quality analysis using a wide variety of instruments
• provided suggestions to solving harmonic distortion and other power-related problems
• suggested ideas to reduce power cost and to utilize energy more efficiently
• designed a Microsoft Excel user-friendly power data input interface with security feature

Nortel -- Enterprise Networks Calgary

Terminals Department Hardware / Firmware Electronic Co-op Engineer

• provided technical support to designers on a telephone design team
• designed, constructed, tested and applied specialized design diagnostic tools
• used computer simulation tools to verify electronic design ideas
• hand built, conducted verification testing and debugged new USB phone prototypes
• presented project status information in project review meetings
• participated in modifying the Prevue Call Display device to detect for stuttered dial tone and to read out on-screen information using a Talking Adjunct
• assisted designers in the product design ISO documentation process

Planned Parenthood Association of Edmonton

Internet Home Page Developer / Software Technician / Computer Consultant

• designed, set up and advertised the organization's Internet Home Page
• created a statistical database and modified a mailing list using Microsoft Access
• assembled, analyzed and repaired IBM compatible computer systems and printers
• set up Internet connection after extensive research based on organization's needs
• trained staff on computer and Internet procedures, composed reference manuals
• designed letterhead, fax cover sheet, mailing label and e-mail signature file
• translated, composed and printed organization letterhead in Chinese
• commended by supervisor for being hard-working, innovative and reliable

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alberta

Engineering Assignment Marker

• graded weekly assignments for engineering mechanics classes
• indicated why marks were deducted and suggested corrections
• calculated and recorded grades using Microsoft Excel

Ramada Inn & Waterpark (Riviera Hotel & Water Park)

Lifeguard

• promote water safety and ensure an enjoyable environment for the swimmers
• perform water tests and add chemicals periodically to maintain water quality
• provide friendly and courteous customer service
• ensure cashiers are adequately supplied with change
• perform service, maintenance, opening and closing duties
• work independently and in a team setting, developing strong communication and interpersonal skills in the course of my duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Clubs:

• Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Club (1994 - Present), University of Alberta - assisted in the preparation for the 1995 HEV Challenge; gave presentation at the "Alberta Bound" university open house about cars powered by a combination of electric motors and combustion engines
• Student Volunteer Campus Community (January 1995 - Present), University of Alberta - taught and evaluated Cantonese Language classes at the Chinese Language School, developed short and long term lesson plans, exposed students to their traditional language and culture
• Coats For Kids campaign class representative, Ross Sheppard High School (1992 - 1994)

Volunteer Work:

• FIDIC Conference (1998), Edmonton (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) -- assisted in setting up display booths and explained to visitors about the co-op program at the University of Alberta
• Outreach Society (1994 - Present), University of Alberta (Edmonton Career Counselling Committee, APEGGA) - talk to high school students about science and engineering at the University of Alberta, give demonstrations and judge science projects
• Chinese Library Association (1994 - Present), University of Alberta - volunteer staff, assist in the maintenance of the library's Internet Home Page and an electronic mailing list, also involved in the preparation for fund-raising activities and year-book publications
• Week of Welcome (1995 - Present), University of Alberta -- welcome students to the University of Alberta, answer questions about academic studies and campus life
• Volunteer lifeguard, swimming and life-saving instructor (1992 - 1996), Jasper Place Leisure Centre, University of Alberta Aquatic Centre and Kinsmen Sports Centre -- lifeguarded and taught swimming lessons under minimal supervision, commended by senior lifeguards and instructors for being open-minded with excellent working habit and a responsible attitude

Sports activities and music:

• Starting goalkeeper (1991 - Present) - recreational soccer team
• Intramural ice-hockey team member (1993-1994) - assisted in running practices and coaching
• Captain of Wah Yah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong swimming team 1988-1990
• Violin playing (7 years)

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REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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