John Frederick Oakes
Education:
Clarkson University (Potsdam, NY)
- B.S. Electrical Engineering major; Software and Computer Engineering minor; Graduating May 2014.
Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse, NY)
- Graduated 2010.
Relevant Experience:
Programming Languages
– Proficient in C and C++, including designing rotational ciphers, as well as multiplayer logic games. I also have experience with Java, Java Swing, Python, Tkinter, Assembly, HTML, VHDL, MATLAB, and Objective C.
Senior Design Lab (Electric Car)
– Lab experience with designing an object recognition system for an electric car using a Raspberry Pi. Also designed and built a digital instrument cluster for the car.
VHDL
Experience with both Altera and Xilinx FPGAs, as well as the Freescale HCS12 Microcontroller. This includes work with the design of asynchronous and synchronous counters using Quartus II and Xilinx’s PlanAhead software.
Side Projects
Raspberry Pi experience, including a webcam based security system and a RFID based door lock (uses an RFID reader and a simple servo motor). Have also worked to interface with the OBDII (automotive) protocol.
Computer Engineering Junior Lab
Experience with the design of small digital systems using methods based on both MSI level components and state machine design with SSI components. This includes experience with digital scopes and logic analyzers.
Electrical Engineering Lab
Experience with filters, transformers, timers, and MOSFET amplifiers for design projects.
Work Experience:
June 2014 to Present
General Motors (Warren, MI)
Currently employed as a Software Validation Engineer with GM.
Summer 2013
Macy's INC (New York, NY)
As an summer technician, I worked in the Private Brands division to deploy hardware and software to 1,000 employees. This included setup as well as support for multiple functions.
2011 to Present
Siren Apparel (Potsdam, NY)
I am currently working with on the side with a couple of friends on a startup clothing company. I am currently Head of Website Design for the company.
Aug 2011 to May 2012
Clarkson, Operation of Information Technology (Potsdam, NY)
Supported the university’s staff with hardware and software repairs and upgrades.
Summer 2011, 2012, and 2013
Baltusrol Golf Club (Springfield, NJ)
Worked as a Greens and Yardage Consultant.
2006 to 2010
Blessed Sacrament Church (Syracuse, NY)
Installed and maintained Novel and Wintel servers for a local parish.
Extracurricular Activities
Amateur Radio and Electronics Club (K2CC)
As secretary I worked to move and rebuild a HAM radio station, as well as install a new tower.
Clarkson Golf Team
