Success as an
Engineering
Student
By: Evan Manrique
Electrical Engineering
Student at Cal Poly (SLO),
Former student of Chabot
College
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Presentation Overview
 My
Education Path
 Tips For Transferring(Chabot vs. Cal Poly)
 Projects
 Internships/Career Path
 Questions
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My Education Path
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Graduated Arroyo High School in 2009.
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2.85 GPA
Rejected from every college I applied to.
Attended Chabot and Ohlone College from Summer
2009 to Spring 2012.
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Provided me with a new beginning.
Interest in Engineering began in ENGR 10!
Graduated with a 3.9 GPA
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My Education Path
Starting at Chabot…
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Advice:
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Focus on Math, Physics, and Engineering courses ASAP!
GPA matters! So…
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Take your time in school. Staying an extra year in community
college can help tremendously!
Set goals and achieve them!
I am no genius! I found something I am passionate about and I
WORK HARD.
Form Study Groups.
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My Education Path
Transferring
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Applied and was accepted to Cal Poly and UC
Berkeley.
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Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy (Practical)
UC Berkeley (Theoretical)
Transferred to Cal Poly (SLO) Fall 2012 (B.S. Electrical
Engineering)
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Graduating in Spring 2015
Focus: Mix Signal Circuit Design and RF/Microwave
Circuit Theory and Design.
President’s list with 3.93 total GPA
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My Education Path
Important Classes at Chabot
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Engr 11/43/25/CSCI 14
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Math 1,2,3,4,6
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Calculus and differential equations are used
often in circuit theory and RF/Microwave circuit
design.
Physics 4A, 4B, and 4C.
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Design processes from ENGR 11are used on a
daily basis in industry.
Matlab is used often in my current internship.
Computer programming is in HIGH demand.
Develop problem solving skills.
Many electrical engineering problems use
principles learned in 4B.
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Transferable Classes
(Chabot
Cal Poly)
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Transferring Tips
(Chabot
Cal Poly)
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Chabot to Cal Poly Transition:
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Learn and take the time to UNDERSTAND the
fundamentals taught at Chabot.
Professors want you to succeed.
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Attend office hours religiously!
Engineering is very competitive
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Quarter system is fast pace!
Get involved!
Get experience through projects!
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Projects
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Projects are essential to building a strong technical
resume.
Having project experience open doors to possible
internship opportunities.
I have personally improved:
 Problem solving.
 Teamwork and Leadership skills.
 Design and Testing Strategies.
 Communication.
 And much more!!!
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My Project Experience
Resume Snippet
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Railgun
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A gun launch system that uses electricity
and magnetic force to fire a projectile at
extreme speeds!
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 CPE
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CPU Design and DDR Game
Implementation
233 at Cal Poly
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Electrocardiograph (EKG)
 Powered
by one 9V battery
 Modular design.
 Implemented differential
amplifier design.
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Amplified heart beat pulse by
80dB or 10,000x!
 Interfaced
with a
microcontroller
 Low cost
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Electrocardiograph (EKG)
Snippet of my Circuit design…
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The Internship…
Internships are key! Nothing beats experience!
 Great way to test drive a company.
 Engineering Internships are paid!
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Sometimes housing and relocation money included.
How to get an Internship:
Network with professors.
 Network at college career fairs.
 Obtain a high GPA.
 Have project experience.
 LUCK!
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Remember “Luck is what happens when
preparation meets opportunity”
- Seneca
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My Internships
AT&T NETDP Internship, Layer 0-3 Network Engineering
Mobility Transport Network Optimization Team, San Ramon, CA
June 2013 – Sept 2013
United Airlines, Cabin Systems Engineering Internship
Sears Tower, Chicago, IL
Sept 2013 – Dec 2013
Space Systems Loral (SSL), Communication Vehicle Engineer
Internship
June 2014 – Sept 2014
Spacecraft Test and Operations, Palo Alto, CA
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AT&T NETDP Internship #1
Network Engineering Intern
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Project manager of Groom projects to
remove GSM (2G) infrastructure, saving
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Selected to analyze team’s project data and
present my accomplishments to the VP of the
MTNO team.
Created a process improvement to automate
and optimize tasks of MTNO engineering
project managers.
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Performing jobs that make a difference.
HUGE!!! Resulted in a job offer after graduation!
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AT&T Training
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United Airlines Internship #2
Cabin Systems Engineer Intern
 Worked
in Willis Tower, formerly known as
Sears Tower in Chicago, IL.
 Free Flights!
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United Airlines Internship #2
Cabin Systems Engineer Intern
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Responsibilities:
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In Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems.
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Developed Engineering Change and Repair
Authorizations to modify Cabin Systems on the aircrafts.
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Engineer and mechanic relationship
Managed projects implementing Boeing and
Panasonic’s engineering service bulletins.
Recognized for delivering more workable engineering
documentation than many full time employees.
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In Air WiFi.
Lighting.
Video On Demand System (monitors, earphones and
intercom).
Volunteer for any and every project!
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Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern
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SSL is a premier designer, manufacturer, and
integrator of reliable communications satellites
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Products include high-powered direct-to-home
broadcast satellites, commercial weather
satellites, digital audio radio satellites and spotbeam satellites for data networking applications.
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The versatile 1300 series has a total satellite power capability
ranging from 5 to 25 kW continuously throughout the life of
the spacecraft, and can support from as few as 12 active
transponders to as many as 150 transponders.
Familiar customers include: NASA, XM Satellite
Radio, Sirius Satellite radio, and many more!
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Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern
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Responsibilities:
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A CVE is in charge of the testing and integration of
the entire Payload and Communication system on the
Satellite.
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Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern
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Test Phases a CVE intern is responsible for:
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Panel Integration and Tests
Main Body Integration and Reference Performance
Tests
Thermal Vacuum Tests
Dynamics Tests
Final Performance and CATR Tests
Pre-Launch Tests
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Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern
 Panel
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Level Integration and Test
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Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern
 Main
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Body Performance and RPT Testing
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Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern
 Thermal
Vacuum Tests (TVAC) and
Dynamic Tests
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Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Communication Vehicle Engineer Intern
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Final Performance and CATR Tests
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Questions?
Feel free to email me at
evanmanrique@yahoo.com
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