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University of the Pacific
Began earning a degree in Engineering Physics. Worked in industry as an intern to build experience -
California Devices, Inc.
First job as an engineer, designing application specific integrated circuits for a semiconductor manufacturer. -
Tidewater Associates, Inc.
Second Job. Working for a engineering consulting firm designing products like custom computers, disk drive arrays, etc. -
Siemens Components, Inc.
Expanding my expertise in integrate circuit design. Developed libraries and software for bipolar circuits. Also started doing software support. -
VLSI Technology Inc.
Going back to my roots. Working for an application specific integrated circuit manufacturer. Became a support engineer, working with design engineers on software issues and problems. -
Philips Semiconductors, Inc.
VLSI Technology was sold to Philips. I was moved into the IT department as a software support engineer. Worked with national and international offices of Philips to install and debug software. -
NXP Semiconductors, Inc.
Philips Electronics spun off its semiconductor business as a stand alone company. I continued to work as an engineering software support engineer. -
Begin Teaching Career
Lost my engineering job during the financial downturn. Started my teaching career by getting an temporary credential and working as a substitute.
