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Objective:
To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my skills as a
Computer Engineer and Electronics/Automation Engineer
Education:
Master Studies in Energy, University of Gävle (http://www.HIG.se) the course Energy-Online (Master) (distance learning), (kurskod ME531B).
Master Studies in Electronics Oulun Yliopisto, (University of Oulu), 2003
(BroadBand Satellite Internet [QoS, Technologies and Services]
Prof. Dr. Elina Kukkonen, Oulu, Prof. Dr. Sastri El Kota, USA, )
BSc in Computers Systems, 2004
- Computer Systems Faculty (Rovira i Virgili University - Tarragona, Spain)
BSc in Computer Engineering, 1990
- Automation & Computer Faculty (Politechnics University-Bucharest) [homologated in Spain]
Doctor Engineer of Automation and Robotics 1988
- Automation & Computer Faculty (Politechnics University-Bucharest) [homologated in Spain]
BSc in Electronics/Automation Engineering 1985 (Automation & Controls, Instrumentation)
- Automation & Computer Faculty (Politechnics University-Bucharest) [homologated in Spain]
Post Graduate studies
Juridical aspect for creation of companies 1997 (parallel with thirth University)
Artificial Intelligence 1985-1986 (after first University)
Related Personal Projects and achievements (fully personally):
Peristaltic Pumps Control (with microcontroller) for URV
(University Rovira i Virgili -Tarragona-Spain)
pH/ISE Data Aquisition System (Voltametric, Ion Sensitive Electrode) for URV
(University Rovira i Virgili -Tarragona-Spain)
Fire/Intrusion Central system (microcontrolled) for Gemaber s.a.- Spain
Experience in Broadband/Wireless/Radio/Microwave or similar industries:
2000 summer: changed communication for pH System to Bluetooth standard
(BGB100, Philips, 2402 to 2480 MHz)
Eliminated errors due to RF
1996 - to date: University Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona, Spain)
- I designed a pH/ISE Data Aquisition System (Voltametric, Ion Sensitive Electrode) for URV
(University Rovira i Virgili -Tarragona-Spain)
The adapter for the sensors where connected thru with the PC in three ways:
Parallel/EPP
RF communication (2.4 GHz)
IRDA
1991-1996: GEMABER, Spain Fire/Intrusion Central system (microcontrolled)
- The last versions of sensors I designed were based on microwave (RADAR system, wall mounted two wire communication and power, 12/24 V, addressable/identificable 1 sensor/99 sensors on the same line)
1990-1991: General Manager & CEO of SHARe (Soft Hard Automation Research)
Banu Manta str, Bucharest
I had also to assist and to develop the transmission for Mammalian Cancer Detection System (PC monitoring, RF transmission for the last version of the detector)
1986-1990: Ventilatorul Bucharest.
Designed HMI (Human Machine Interface) with RF transmission FSK modulation
1981-1985: IAMSAT, Bucharest
Among other applications (Electronics, Automation) I had to develop the communication for Nuclear Central Cernavoda (Centralised communication including PABX, Radio Narrow-Band, Software Drivers for RS232,
Protection Antiintrust for and High reliability Alarm System using one of the first ASICs in Romania ["UNICHIP" based modulator {Unichip was in 1980-1990 the unique, so the best ASIC system in Romania composed by an unconnected first mask chip where the developer had to give a list of connections or to complete the design of the subsequently masks}])
February 1985 (last course of Electronics & Automation Faculty) I was hired to Chief of R & D Lab for Computers and Electronics in IAMSAT and contributed to the final step of the project
1980-1981: Channel Danube - Black Sea: Automation & Communication Maintainment (Associate Electronics).
O & M for Communications
- Radio Narrow-Band
- Wireless Communications for Automation and Control for
Excavation and ground transportation in 80 KM area (60 Miles about)
(I have modified the Automation communications to avoid interference and relays using ->> CODE HOPPING)
1978-1980: Navy LieuTenant Communications & Radar.
1979: after first graduate I have been admitted in R & D Labs in the Navy (Mangalia City) and I participated in development of the project for avoiding the effects of water high wave on the Radar
My task was to develop "Pulse skip and interpolate.." (skip the pulses when a detector signalised a high deviation from horizontal position [trigger and threshold hardware] and to interpolate the signals combining with the previous pulse for the same angular position of Radar)
1978: AA Electronics Technician (Electronics Technical High School Bucharest)
Related Job Experience:
- Feb - 1996 to Date URV (University Rovira i Virgili -Tarragona- Spain)
Product Development Engineer (System Annalist)
pH/ISE acquisition systems (W95-GUI dedicated hardware..)
Peristaltic pump controller (W98-GUI dedicated hardware..)
[All my design]
- Designed and implemented complex GUI and RDBMS applications under WINDOWS NT environment using
Visual C++, MFC, C, Visual Basic 4, SQL Server 6, Access 2.0
- Member of a development team for a large client server (three tier) relational database application using
Visual Basic, remote automation, remote databases and SQL server.
- Redeveloped and reengineered several applications of serial communication and databases
- Designed, developed and tested communication software written in C for DOS and UNIX, based on custom communication protocol
- Designed relational database applications on UNIX environment
- Supported and managed the activity of a Novell network
- Designed and developed structured software applications in C (DOS/WINDOWS), C++, Pascal
- Designed database applications dBase and Fox-Pro
- Co-ordinated and supervised the whole activity in a NOVELL computer network
- Taught public courses 10 hours/week about computer programming
- Design pH/ISE systems (Electronics, PCB, Hardware, PC Software (GUI, Analytical), Firmware
- Redesign with ASIC and Bluetooth
* My proudest Accomplishments: Very High Technology Project (8x8, sensors X references)
Comissioning Engineer VolksWagen Navarra (Pamplona Navarra- España)
My tasks:
Programming / adjusting parameters for the PLCs SIEMENS (SIMATIC S7)
Programming / adjusting parameters for the Robots KUKA
Supervision of confectioning
Contributing together with the mechanical chiefs to the up-to-date of the parameters of interconnection between Robots/PLCs and the process (welding, deformation)
Inspection of the Robots/PLCs/ I & C in the final process and assuring the ISO 9001
Here I had the opportunity the use my technical German skills and this way actuated as interface between the German team and local (Spanish)
- Erkimia Oil Refinery, Tarragona, (Spain) (Contract)
I have supervised all the operations for O & M of the Water Treatment for this Plant and Programmed all PLC's Systems (SIMATIC 7):
Primary Treatment dosification (FeCl3, Hipochlorit, CaCo3)
pH Adjusting
Postreatment
Custom Adjusts (The Process was regulated according with the normative but adapted to the clients needs)
Follow-up of the process and Courses for the personnel of the plant
(Here I have worked with Dr. Rashid el Harrak [doctored in Analytical Chemistry by Rovira and Virgili University])
- Torrevieja (Alicante, Spain) Desalting Plant (Revers Osmosis) (Contract)
I have supervised all the operations for O & M of the Water Treatment for this Plant and Programmed all PLC's Systems (OMRON):
Primary Treatment dosification (FeCl3, Hipoclorit, CaCo3)
pH Adjusting
Fouling index Adjust
RH Adjusting
Reverse Osmosis (Racks) !! First desalting plant in Spain !!
Postreatment pH Adjusting
Custom Adjusts (The Process was regulated according with the normative but adapted to the clients needs)
Follow-up of the process and Courses for the personnel of the plant
Dismantling Vandellos II, Tarragona, Spain. [Nuclear Power Generation Plant]
[Decommissioning of Installation]
Co-ordinate:
The verification of all PLC's, DCS, and cabling.
Classification - (radioactive level): ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
Prevention of Occupational Risk
Historical knowledge of all parts !!! Critical Action
Maintain the Electrical Auxiliaries Transformer Room Operational
(I used all my experience from CNE Cernavoda)
Feb - 1992 to Feb - 1996 Design Engineer, Gemaber s.a. (Barcelona-Spain)
Manage lab schedule for communications design and microcontroller courses.
Maintain lab equipment on an as needed basis.
Design of fire/security alarm
- Jan -1991 to Feb - 1992 Professor of Computer techniques with Maquimeca (Computer Academy, private), Barcelona, Spain
- Jan - 1990 to Jan - 1991; General Manager/Owner of SHARe srl, Bucharest Romania
(The company was registered on my name)
Responsible to
- Make contracts with national companies (Calculatorul, FEA, IFA, IEMI) and from France (Mulhouse) and Spain (Gemaber, Barcelona)
- Co-ordinate the Software/Hardware efforts and help in Design of Mamalian Cancer Systems
- Feb - 1985 to Jan - 1990; Computer Hardware Engineer / Supervisor and Project Manager with Ventilatorul - Bucharest (steel sheet treatment plant)
Responsible for the organisation and control of mechanical maintenance planning activities. Co-ordinates all design activity.
Design Welding Process Controls (TIG MAG)
IAMSAT (IMSAT) Bucharest (Automation Mounting Service & Telecom)
Chief of Mounting and Service
With this company I had the opportunity to
Install Automation Systems (I & C, DCS, Controls, Pumping, Transportation...)
Companies where I have done these tasks:
Client: CNE "PROD" Cernavoda, Constanta, Romania (http://www.cne.ro/)
("Centrala Nuclearo Electrica" – Nuclear Power Plant)
Functional Description of Project: Receive fuel-handling data from the process control computer, build and update a daily log for alarms, messages and errors.
Display a summary of alarms. Make fuel-handling data available to system responsible engineers; Print Alarm pages and Demand pages; Easy browse and display of stored messages, errors and alarms.
Installation
DCS
4-20mA Loop, PID, tº (temperature control)
Dead-Beat Loop adjust
Preparation of courses for the personnel of CNE (Local people)
Maintenance
CANDU (Canadian Deuterium Uranium)
Client: "Centrala Termoelectrica Zalau",
(Power Generation Plant [Coal])
Zalau, Salaj, Romania.
Functional Description of Project: Receive coal-handling data from the process control computer, build and update a daily log for alarms, messages and errors.
Display a summary of alarms.
Installation
DCS
4-20mA Loop, PID, tº (temperature control)
Dead-Beat Loop adjust
Preparation of courses for the personnel of Zalau (Local people)
Maintenance
(This was a modernisation)
State-of –the–art-technology replaced outmoded electromechanical control devices on all boilers
Client: "Centrala Termoelectrica Midia-Navodari",
(Power Generation Plant [Fuel])
Midia-Navodari, Constanta, Romania.
[Situated on the Black Sea Coast]
Functional Description of Project: Receive coal-handling data from the process control computer, build and update a daily log for alarms, messages and errors.
Display a summary of alarms.
Installation
DCS
4-20mA Loop, PID, tº (temperature control)
Dead-Beat Loop adjust
Preparation of courses for the personnel of Midia-Navodari (Local people)
Maintenance
(This was a modernisation)
It helped me to aquire experience in Combined Cycle Power Plants during the construction phase.
[This was one of the best Fossil Power Generation Plants due to the very short distance between the Petrochemical Complex Midia-Navodari and Constanta's port]
This plant works togheter with CNE to supply energy for the high consumption industry in the provinces of Constanta Calarasi and Tulcea. Also helps Ilfov (the Bucharest capital province) when it has peaks of power need.
Getting an up-to–date combustion control system was one of my highest priorities. The project came on budget and was completed on schedule.
Relevant Skills:
Programming Languages:
- C++ (Borland/Inprise, MS VC6), MS Visual Basic 6.0 and VBA, Assembler,
- HTML, Java, Delphi 5, TPW (Turbo Pascal for Windows)
- LISP (CLISP)
- Windows based GUI applications in C++ and Visual Basic.
- TCL/TK
Systems: Windows XP/ME/95/98/NT, IBM and UNIX, MacOS-9
Software: Ada 95, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, X-Windows, SAP/R3, Adobe PhotoShop 5
Web: Java, JavaScript, VBScript, COM, DCOM and ActiveX
--Y2K-
Ethernet, Fiber Optics, SNMP, LAN and WAN topologies and protocols, Voice over X, TCP/IP
CATV, PTT, wireless, switching equipment including broadband, ATM, frame relay and ISDN
PC Architecture: CPU, VGA, HDD, IDE, SIO, DRAM, SRAM, Test, Debug
DSP Hardware Platforms: TMS320C3x EVM, TMS320C54x EVM
DSP Software: GO DSP Code Composer, Hypersignal
ASIC: XILINX
CAD: AUTOCAD R14, Microstation, ELCAD, ORCAD, TANGO, Mentor,
(plus PCBs -Board Layout- ORCAD-PCB, TANGO..)
Verilog, Veribest
Simulation: EWB (Electronical WorkBench)
Automation: PLCs:
Siemens Simatic, Allen Bradlley 5/04
SCADA
Intellution FIX 32
DCS
Robots:
- KUKA,
- FANUC
Microcontrollers, Embeded Processors [all hard and soft]:
8x51, [Intel, Philips, Dallas]
PIC 16XXX, PIC 17CXXX, PIC18CXXX [AMT- Arizona Microchip Technology]
68HCxx, 68XXX [Motorola]
(I use various Software Tools and also IAR "DAOS" [Different Architectures One Solution])
Matlab, SPSS (Statistical)
LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) (Chemical, Biological).
Awards:
1988 "Henry Coanda" Award for Computer Excellence
2001 July Haestad Methods Instant Winner (haestad.com, civilquiz.com)
Organisations:
Professional Engineers of Romania
RomUNIV [Toronto, Canada]
TMS320C54x Club (Texas Instrument),
Dacia Honor Society
Announcement
"VOICE International CT Buyers' GUIDE CD-ROM" (CT: Computer Telephony)
Languages:
English - (fluent), [I use it all day in Computers, Waters, Automations, Electronics…]
Spanish - perfect (Castillan, Catalan) [I Studied in Catalonia, Spain], understanding Gaelic
Portuguese - understanding [very well technical texts]
French - very well
Italian - well
German - [understand perfectly technical texts],
Dutch - [understand perfectly technical texts],
Swedish - [understand perfectly technical texts],
Turkish - understanding (light)
Romanian - Mother Tongue
Published scientific papers:
- EDN: pH/ISE Incertitude Elimination using Fuzzy Logic ( Ph. Dr. Florenci Sales de Vilalta, Automation Eng. Stefania Danciu Cutus, Dipl. Eng. Stefan Danciu ) (Feb. 1996)
- EDN: Software optimsation for PIC 16CXXX (Technician Danciu Cutus Stefania, Dipl. Eng. Stefan Danciu ) (Jun 1998)
- CAC 96. [Chemical Analitical Congress], Tarragona, Spain (Ph. Dr. Florenci Sales de Vilalta, Prof. Dr. Jaume Aranda, Automation Eng. Stefania Danciu Cutus, Dipl. Eng. Stefan Danciu ) (Jun. 1996)
Interests:
Basketball, surfing the Internet, travelling with my family
Reading: Eminescu, Shakespeare, Guy de Maupassant
Willing to travel to do better my job
References:
Available upon request.
P.S.
I Can Prove all above with:
- Original / translated documents
- Original / Demo programs and CADs (Gerbers, Orcad Schematics)
- Original Printed Circuit Boards [PCB's] (complete)
- Permitting examination of my skills
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