GARY PLUNKETT
5978 King Road
PO Box 789
Nobleton, Ontario
L0G 1N0
(905) 859 - 7710
[email protected]
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario
  • Graduated May 2003
  • Courses included computer communication networks, computer architecture, real time computer systems, photonic devices, engineering design, digital communication systems, microwave engineering, electromagnetics, power devices and systems, electronic devices and circuits
Work Experience
Controls Engineer, CIMCO Refrigeration, Toronto, Ontario
March 2005 - Present
  • Responsible for successful start up of control systems in ice rink and industrial facilities
  • Developed Visual Basic applications for data logging and real time control based on electricity prices
  • Developed custom software and HMI interfaces for Delta Controllers with OrcaView and RSView32 for PLC systems
  • Involved in training employees
  • Member of the safety audit committee as part of a team to improve workplace safety
 
Software Verification Engineer, Aversan Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
October 2004 - March 2005
  • Provided software integration verification for the F-35 (JSF) PTMSC Controller
  • Developed a utility for analyzing tests to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Configured test boards for executing test code
  • Assisted in training of new personnel
  • Debugged and analyzed software environment troubles
  • Designed software solutions for repetitive tasks
 
Technical Specialist, Programmable Control Support Systems, Barrie, Ontario
May 2003 - October 2004
  • Designed user interfaces in RSView32 Works
  • Created graphical solutions for documentation using Microsoft Visio
  • Created an ActiveX DLL for database manipulation
  • Developed a real time custom data monitor application for communication with PLCs
 
Field Technician, Bell Canada, Bancroft, Ontario
May 2002 - August 2002
  • Analysed troubles using digital meters and other equipment
  • Three week course on safety and job training
  • Provided technical advice and service options to customers
  • Worked independently and analytically to find and fix sources of trouble
  • Maintained van, tools, and equipment and ensured materials were well stocked
Technical skills
Programming: C, C++, Assembly language, VHDL, Visual Basic, HTML, Matlab, GCL+, ODBC, ADA
Applications: AutoCAD, Altera Max+ II, Dreamweaver, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.), Photoshop, MS Visio, VectorCAST, ObjectAda, Dimensions, Visionclick
Operating systems: Familiar With Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95, 3.x, DOS
Hardware: Oscilloscopes, function generators, ASIC boards, various RF equipment

Design Projects
Phone Appliance Control System
  • Conceived, designed and implemented a device to answer phone, take user input and control appliances in home
  • Prepared and delivered presentations for the proposal and outcome of the project
  • Constructed a technical paper outlining the design and implementation of the project
CPU Design
  • Implemented a simple 5 stage pipelined RISC CPU using Altera Max+ II in VHDL
Real Time Computing Projects
  • Interfaced two computers with a serial port in assembly language and C code
  • Programmed applications to use a commercial data acquisition board with polling, interrupts and DMA
  • Assembled code for a simple multitasking dispatcher for DOS
Radio Kit
  • Assembled and studied the properties of a heterodyne AM radio
Interests and Activities
Leadership:
  • Student's Council Vice President in 1998 - 1999
  • Attended Camp Enterprise in April 1999, a two day session stressing business and leadership skills involving speakers from the business community as well as activities concentrating on business and leadership skills
Hobbies
  • Electronics repair (VCRs TVs, Stereos etc.)
  • Web page design
  • Programming
  • Hockey
Musical Productions:
  • Sound and lighting technician and repaired headsets in high school production of Jo in 1999
  • Operated spotlight and fixed headsets in high school production of The Wiz in 1998
References:
  • Available upon request.