Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams
Williams
3492 E. Temple Way (626) 252-3596
West Covina, CA. 91791 [email protected]
CAREER SUMMARY:
Systems engineer possessing Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years expertise in systems design,
requirements definition, validation, verification, customer support and interface, and system troubleshooting.
Worked on the development of advanced wireless networking algorithms, integration of product with
networking equipment, and have taken a lead role in the translation of customer needs to system
requirements and test conduct.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Possess Current SECRET level security clearance
Directv - El Segundo CA (April/2011 - Present) - Title: Principal Systems Engineer
Testing of Low Noise Block (LNB) down-converters and RF multi-switches and working with vendors to
resolve issues. Have been involved with updating test software for new LNB, multiswitch, and power
supply hardware. Have produced test plans and has involved development in LabView.
Have been involved in the updating of various product specifications
Raytheon - Fullerton, CA (April/2005 - April/2011) - Title: Systems Engineer
Instrumental role in the design and optimization of wireless mobile ad hoc networking (MANET)
algorithms for Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) tactical communication system. Responsible for the
development, validation, verification of resulting requirements and integration with Cisco routers. Also
responsible for generating and running simulations of real world use conditions.
Lead Systems Engineer responsible for interfacing with a major product customer. Tasks involved
troubleshooting wireless and Internet Protocol (IP) networks and defining requirements based on
customer needs.
Considerable experience in technical writing and conducting/leading technical meetings: Technical writing
experience includes the writing of design documents, test procedures, reports, trade-off studies.
Customer Interface Experience: Interfaced with and trained US and international customers on numerous
occasions. Have conducted technical demonstrations internationally on behalf of program.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering – Graduated: Dec./2008 (GPA: 3.5/4.0)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Relevant Coursework:
Communications – Digital Communication Mod/Demod, Wavelet Theory, FEC, Microwave design.
Graduate Project:
Software Defined Filter and Modulators – Involved mixed-signal design techniques,
ADC, DAC, and FPGA development work using Verilog, MATLAB System Generator, and Xilinx tools.
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering – Graduated: March/2005 (GPA: 3.5/4.0)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Relevant Coursework:
RF analog Filter Design, Microwave circuit design, Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filter Design
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
MATLAB – Simulink, SysGen, Image Processing Use of Electronic Test Equipment
PSpice IP Networking and Cisco Router Config
C/C++ LabView
Verilog – Graduate Project
Microsoft Office – Excel, Powerpoint, Word,
etc
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Electronics Hobbyist/ Product Development: Obtained circuit design expertise through various personal
projects. Currently working on personal project utilizing 8-bit microcontroller and other peripheral ICs.