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David William McLoda

http://www.geocities.com/dwmcloda/portfolio
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Permanent Address
1010 SW 46th Avenue, #205
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
(954) 975-8861

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging multidisciplinary position in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,
especially involving creative solutions to design problems in the entertainment industry.

EDUCATION

Massachusetts Institute of Technology......Cambridge, MA

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, June 1999.
Humanities Concentration in Economics.

Relevant Coursework

Computer System Engineering (6.033)
Design and Manufacturing (2.007)
Mechanical Engineering Tools (2.670)
Microcomputer Lab (6.115)
Computational Structures (6.004)
Signals and Systems (6.003)
Communication, Control, and Signal Processing (6.011)
Circuits and Electronics (6.002)
Artificial Intelligence (6.034)
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (6.001)
Computers in Engineering Problem Solving (1.00)
Probabilistic Systems Analysis (6.041)

Other Coursework

Vector and Multi-variable Calculus (18.01, 18.02)
Differential Equations (18.03)
Electromagnetism and Electrostatics (8.01, 8.02)
Solid State Chemistry (3.091)
Biology (7.013)
Psychology (9.00)
Microeconomics (14.01)
Macroeconomics (14.02)
Aerospace Economics (14.25)
New Enterprises (Sloan Grad Class, 15.390)
Introduction to Acting (21M.700)
Foundations in the Visual Arts (4.301)
Theatre Lighting Design (21M.735)

Science & Engineering Magnet High School.......Dallas, TX

Rank: 4/655 GPA: 3.9/4.0

EXPERIENCE

August 1998 - December 1998
MIT Sloan School of Management........Cambridge, MA

• Co-authored comprehensive Business Plan for The Director's Cut Theme Restaurant.
• Conducted various new venture analyses including feasibility, market research, marketing, and economics.
• Frequently presented new venture design concepts related to the themed restaurant industry.

May 1998 - September 1998
Gilderfluke & Company........Burbank, CA

• Developed firmware to operate a 32-channel servo motor controller board.
• Upgraded the mechanics of a hydraulic miniature motion base system.
• Learned digital circuit design and hardware troubleshooting using a variety of test equipment.
• Gained experience with the 8051 microcontroller, serial communication, and flash memory.

February 1998 - May 1998
MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering .........Cambridge, MA

• Participant in the 2.70 Annual Mechanical Engineering Design Competition.
• Designed, created, and integrated all components of complex mobile robotic system.
• Performed spreadsheet analysis to weigh the benefits and risks associated with critical design decisions.
• Created detailed isometric drawings for all system components.
• Gained experience with a wide range of manufacturing techniques and tools in order to machine parts to exact tolerances.

May 1997 - Sept. 1997
DSC Communications.........Plano, TX

• Investigated the capabilities of the PIC16C74 microcontroller in communications hardware.
• Developed firmware for the PIC microcontroller to analyze and respond to bit streams.
• Surveyed technical staff to identify the inventory needs of a newly formed development lab.

January 1997
MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ........Cambridge, MA

• Member of team in 6.270 Autonomous Robot Design Competition with the highest scoring robot.
• Designed a robot that would carry out a certain strategy in head to head competition.
• Learned teamwork, the design process and the integration of hardware, software, and mechanics to create an intelligent machine.

Feb. 1996 - May 1996
MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory ........Cambridge, MA

• Built radio transmission circuitry and power supplies for a community of microrobotic "Ants".
• Designed and built mechanical components for a vision based mobile robot.
• Constructed a camera tracking servo mechanism.

Sept. 1994 - May 1995
International Science and Engineering Fair ........Hamilton, Canada

• Member of team who designed and built a voice controlled robotic arm.
• Placed Third in NASA sponsored "Destiny in Space" category.
• Gained experience in electronics, mechanical design and fabrication, computer interfacing, stepper motors, motor drivers, and pneumatics.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer Skills: C, Pascal, Lisp, Assembly, HTML, MATLAB, and Pro/Engineer (limited).
Other: Electronics, machine shop (mill, lathe), theater lighting and props, and mechanical special effects.

ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

Designed, built, and managed an intricate charity haunted house to benefit the Leukemia Society.
Member of the International Association of Haunted Attractions.
Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Social Chairman), summer camp counselor, film, animatronics, writing, travel.

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