Patrick Wojcik

3A Computer Engineering 20379698 [email protected] (647) 909-8289 Current Address 110 University Ave. W Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3E2 Permanent Address 4526 Gatineau Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2X7

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated the ability to follow instructions and solve problems in demanding settings without constant supervision. Three years of experience in fast paced workplace environments with responsibilities that include production engineering support, project management and software development. Solidified knowledge of Object Oriented Programing theory in Java and C# from five years of computer science courses, University programming courses and on the job experience. Able to set and follow project timelines while working on multiple projects and coordinating with other teams across the country. Analytical thinker able to conceptualize, successfully implement and streamline engineering processes. Committed team player that demonstrates self-driven flexibility and reliability while maintaining team integrity. Familiar with electrical testing equipment, force gauges, YAG laser equipment, injection molding machines and able to learn about how to use new equipment on the fly.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Successfully designed and developed programs in C#, Java, Visual Basic and C++. Developed Windows applications using C#, .NET, MSSQL, Entity Framework in a Visual Studio developer environment. Designed, developed and tested an ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Application and created the front-end using HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery. Solid understanding of all Microsoft Office products and many Adobe products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and InDesign. Able to learn and use computer software in a short amount of time; learned to used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and learned various Web Technologies such as ASP.NET and HTML5. Designed and built performance grade desktops for friends, businesses and previous co-op employers. Exposed to a high level of AutoCAD and Solidworks demonstrated by building a 3D model of the Baylis NRG Transseptal Needle.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Solutions Developer T4G Limited, Toronto Ontario January 2013 April 2013

Designed, developed and tested an ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Application for company use. Learned HTML5 technologies to develop the front-end for the ASP.NET application worked on during the term. Worked with Microsoft software products such as C#.NET in Visual Studio 2012 and MS SQL Server. Worked with a team of engineers spread across Canada to solve company software issues using Lync. Collaborated with a Senior Engineer to document the architecture of the Web Application that was developed. Contributed to internal company applications that were in the process of development. April 2012 August 2012

Verification and Validation Engineering Vivosonic Inc., Mississauga Ontario

Developed a custom FTP client from the ground up using .NET and C# to transfer SQL database files from clinical units to secure government servers. Mastered the new Microsoft Expression Studio software suite for the software department and ran tutorials to teach the team how to use the new tools. Worked with the Software development team to introduce new improvements to the company software suite. Performed Verification and Validation tests on medical hearing diagnostic hardware and software that is used worldwide. Learned SQL and new Microsoft technologies such as .NET 4.0 and XAML to bring a new look to Vivosonic software. January 2011 April 2011 September 2011 December 2011

R&D Engineering Assistant Baylis Medical Company, Mississauga Ontario

Researched and developed improvements to the current line of Baylis NRG Radio-Frequency puncture transseptal needles for use in transseptal catheterization procedures. Developed a solid understanding of Baylis products and was responsible for design and production of critical tools and machines used to produce Baylis products. Released a new transseptal needle to an existing family of Baylis products as part of a team of experienced Engineers and other co-op students. Managed and executed various projects in a professional environment including laser welding development, plastic injection molding, UV/IR curing systems and implementation of a needle cleaning and drying system in an ISO standard clean room. Researched ways to improve the echogenicity of Baylis NRG needles in the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto using ultrasound equipment. Tested products according to company quality policies and ISO standards using electrical testing equipment and various force gauges.

EDUCATION Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science, Honours Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Sept. 2010 present

Relevant Courses: Advanced Calculus for Engineers, Fundamentals of Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Electronics Circuits 2, Discrete Mathematics, Digital Computers, Physics of Electrical Engineering 2, Digital Circuits and Systems, Eng. Design, Embedded Microprocessor Systems, Operating Systems and Systems Programming, Signals and Systems. Awards:

Awarded for Outstanding Excellence and Top Student Award in Computer Science in the graduating class of John Cabot. Achieved the Honour Roll in all four years of Secondary School studies and the Ontario Scholar Award.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:

International Languages, School of im.Mikolaja Kopernika held in John Cabot Secondary School, Mississauga, Ontario

September 1996 June 2008

12 years of Polish Language Study in the School of im.Mikolaja Kopernika held in John Cabot Secondary School. Obtained a diploma and honours for successfully completing Polish as a second language courses in high school.

Hobbies and Interests Enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, swimming and boating as well as troubleshooting and building computers for friends and family. Enjoy working on home projects that involve open-source Arduino boards and that do something useful around the home. A recent project involved a complete control system for a marine reef aquarium LED lighting system. Interested in Microsoft technology; currently working on a C# application for Microsoft Windows 8.