GIANCARLO J. LUJAN 1735 S. Dale Ct Denver, CO 80219 (303)934-5314 giancarlo.lujan@gmail.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * 3+ years of design experience with an emphasis on power supply, mix-signal IC, and embedded system design from performing requirements definition, schematic design, board layout, board construction, and detailed testing * 5+ years of customer service experience in a help desk and call center environment * Seasoned instructor with over 4+ years experience in creating training materials and educating engineering professionals * Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills while working effectively in a fast-paced environment, with an assertive, productive, and self-starter attitude TECHNICAL SKILLS Embedded Systems: MSP430, PIC, TMS470 ARM, Motorola MC555, Xilinx XC9536 Hardware: Designed a 12V DC to 200V DC Tapped Inductor Boost Converter Languages: C, C++, Assembler, x86 Assembly, Verilog, HTML, XML IDE & Software: Code Composure Studio, Eclipse, IAR Embedded Workbench, Xilinx FPGA Express, Protel, Circuit Designer, Spice, PSpice, Lab View, Matlab, Visio, Aspen, Magic OS & PC Apps: Windows 98 / 2000 / NT / ME / XP, DOS, MAC OS X, UNIX, Linux, MS Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, Access) MS Publisher, Outlook, Eudora, Star Office DB software: Siebel, Vantive, SAP, Sharemaker, WWSMART, MAD Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Multi-Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, JTAG Emulators, Signal Generators, Digital and Analog data recorders, Logic Analyzers CAD Tools: Protel, Visio, PCB design software Image Editor: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw Interface & Other Skills: LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, RS232, UART, SPI, CAN, RF, Electronic Assembly, Soldering, and HW/SW Debug EXPERIENCE NOTE: Currently Pursuing a Masters TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Field Application Engineer/ Technical Trainer (Advance Embedded Controls) Dallas, TX 3/2003 - 11/2005 * Designed video gaming system which included firmware development to demonstrate the ability of the MSP430 to generate NTSC video signals in real-time, schematic design, board layout and construction * Publication: Pong Video Game Using the MSP430 * Developed C library for Interfacing the MSP430 and SST25VF020 external flash memory * Wrote five technical FAQs for the MSP430 MCU that are listed in TI's knowledge base * Resolved an average of 1,250 technical inquiries annually * Responsible for driving AEC Net Revenue in the mass market for 15 states in the central area * Trained over 150 customers, 50 channel partners, and 43 local sales reps on the Advance Embedded Controls portfolio and tools * Grew MSP430 mass market Net Revenue & Resales by 605% from $.99M in 2Q03 to $6.01M in 2Q05; a 194% year on year growth from $.99M in 2Q03 to $1.93M in 2Q04; followed by a 311% year on year growth from 2Q04 to $6.01M in 2Q05 * Uncovered and supported 1632 design opportunities at 158 companies in 31-month span from 2Q03 to 3Q05 * Generated $.51M of MSP430 Net Revenue and Resale for 2004 from new business opportunities System Engineer - Audio Power Amplifier Group Dallas, TX 7/2002 - 3/2003 * Conducted market analysis of the OEM and Aftermarket Car Audio Segments that provided technical specifications, TAM, R.O.I, and cost/revenue roadmaps used for new product definition and development of Class-D APA solutions * Publication: TPA3001D1/D2 EVMs Users Guide * Created a Product Selections Guide for the Class-D amplifiers detailing features and selling points * Performed strategic analysis of competitors audio power amplifier solutions Regional Business Specialist - Americas Distribution Group Dallas, TX 3/2002 - 7/2002 * Provided training to new TI contract Reps in the Central region for TI's distribution pricing models and strategies * Inside sales support of TI's distribution partners by providing pricing on all TI semiconductor products utilizing SAP and leveraging internal relationships with the various marketing contacts UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO Research Assistant - Power Lab Boulder, CO 9/2001 - 12/2001 * Designed a 12V DC to 200V DC Tapped Inductor Boost Converter * Programmed the XC9536 Xilinx CPLD to incorporate gate drive circuits along with the MC555 Motorola MCU to control voltage and current loops in a Multilevel Matrix Converter * Researched Wind Power Applications by building an AC-AC Multilevel Matrix Converter to be applied to Wind Turbines NATIONAL INSTITUE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Mixed Signal Engineer/Technical Support (Co-op) Boulder, CO 8/2000 - 9/2001 * Designed frequency synthesizers and modulators which incorporated schematic design, board layout, board construction, and detailed testing * Debugged asymmetric high voltage amplifiers, phase-locked loop, rectifiers, inverters, switched-mode power supplies, and analog filters for NIST labs * Performed phase-noise measurements on various integrated circuits QWEST Design Engineer (Intern) Littleton, CO 5/2000 ó 8/2000 * Capacity provisioning for Qwest Central Offices computer-aided installation of switches, rectifiers, and batteries throughout the nation XCEL ENERGY System Protection and Substation Engineer (Co-op) Boulder, CO 8/1998 - 9/1999 * Programmed SEL 550,387, and 220 relays * Conducted fault studies to check instantaneous breaker current ratings at substations * Created and updated a Distribution Substation Load Report via computerized call up of Distribution Protection Units (DPU) * Rebuilt a one-mile section of Mountain Feeder 2530 requiring site evaluation and computer simulated design CERTIFICATIONS * Texas Instruments Sales Training Program * MSP430 Certified Technical Trainer * Win-Win Negotiations EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO at Boulder 12/2001 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering GPA:3.33 Relevant Courses: Switched-mode Power Supply Design, C++, Telecommunications, RF Transmission