Cynthia M. Abundabar
530-893-8002 Pager: 1-800-809-1573
cynful@ecst.csuchico.edu http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~cynful

EDUCATION: California State University, Chico Graduation: May 2000
                        Major: Electrical Engineering Minor: Physics (Optics)

EXPERIENCE:

CSU Chico Center for Regional and Continuing Education (Sept. 1997 - present) Chico, CA

Assistant Network Administrator, Ensured network integrity and security. Performed tape backups of network files, using ARC Serve IT. Performed web site administration, database management, and support staff on various hardware platforms and software programs

NEC Electronics, Inc. (June - August 1997, 1998, 1999) Roseville, CA

Assembly Test Quality Control Engineer Intern, Assisted in development of process checks for ASIC, memory chip production for certification for QS9000 status. Assisted in updating specs and  various documentation.
Reliability Engineer Intern, Assisted engineers in preparing samples for testing, learning various failure analysis techniques and equipment, trained new engineers, and created a training manual. Reliability Engineer Technician Level IV, Redesigned database for failure analysis reports, expanded failure analysis techniques learned previously.

Notre Dame Elementary School (November 1998 – May 1999) Chico, CA

Computer Support Technician, Maintained, repaired, and upgraded various computer platforms (hardware and software) for usage in classrooms. Assisted and trained teachers in various software applications.

MESA Secondary Program (March 1997 – June 1997) Chico, CA

Student Mentor, Mentored and tutored several subjects to junior and senior high school students in one hour radius. Assisted in various MESA programs, i.e. Saturday Academy, MESA Day

Angeli International (Sept. 1991 - 1998) Vallejo, CA

Owner, Innovative entrepreneur who started first family owned retail Filipino clothing store in Vallejo. Expanded business to include wedding planning services and travel services.

PROJECTS:

Senior Project: "Inverted Pendulum using Fuzzy Logic Controls"
Advisor: Dr. Albert Richardson Fall 1999 – Spring 2000

Research: "Inverted Pendulum: Fuzzy Logic Controls versus Traditional Controls"
Instructor: Dr. Benjoe Juliano Spring 1999

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Languages: DOS, UNIX, HTML, C, MC68000 Hardware: PC, Mac, SGI Indy
Software: Windows 95/98 & NT, Mac OS, ArcServe IT, Pspice, MS Office, MS Access, MS FrontPage, VisioTechnical,                  Word Perfect, Matlab, MathCad, Alias Wavefront, 3D Studio Max

MISC SKILLS:

Fluent in Tagalog (Filipino), Computer Troubleshooting, Web Page Design,Operated Scanning Acoustic Tomograph, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM 4500), Orion I De-solder, and Focused Ion Beam (SMI 8300)

HONORS:

Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers Reg. IV Paper Competition Second Place 99
CSU, Chico ECE Department Herbert F. Langdon Scholarship Recipient 99
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation Scholarship Recipient
MESA Engineering Program Industry Advisory Board Scholarship Recipient 97, 99
Delta Xi Phi Sorority Outstanding Leadership Award 99
Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers Outstanding Contribution Award 97

ACTIVITIES:

Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Editor 98-99, Treasurer 99
Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority Beta Associate Chapter, CSU Chico Public Relations 99
Latinos in Technical Careers (student chapter of SHPE) president 95 - 97
Filipino American Student Organization (FASO) President 97-98,Web Administrator
Northern California Pilipino American Student Organization (NCPASO) Web Administrator
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Association of Computer Engineers (ACE)
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Girls Scout of America - Sierra Cascade Council