Michael P. McGuire Jr.
SUMMARY:
I am a skilled Engineer and Scientist, ready to build custom applications and automate tasks. A
leader capable of bringing projects through successfully, from concept review to validation and
deployment. My technical abilities include hardware and software.
OBJECTIVE:
To find an electrical engineering position, building devices that utilize various algorithms for
feedback control and analytics.
EDUCATION:
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Physics
12/2005
 Teaching Assistant - Calculus Based Physics 1 & Physics 2
 Research Assistant – Thesis Work Involving the Study of Molecular Structures
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
5/2003
Bachelor of Science in Electric Engineering
5/2003
 Minor in Mathematics
 Concentrations in Computers & Controls
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:
BIN OPTICS CORPORATION, Ithaca, NY
Data Analyst / Database Administrator
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8/2008 – 4/2009
Designed large database system architecture and automated toolsets to facilitate production
of millions of lasers from InP wafers. Gathered working knowledge of diode lasers.
Made data mining tools to provide metrics and statistical yield analytics. Obtained data from
antiquated system including many excel workbooks, grouped databases, and file sources.
Identified data integrity issues and developed ways to avoid data anomalies
Improved productivity in production line by implementing pull production procedures.
GENERAL ELECTRIC, Schenectady, NY
3/2007 - 3/2008
Software Developer / Test Coordinator
 Successfully gathered mechanical and performance measurements during active steam
turbine testing in high energy environments.
 Provided team leadership in applying experimental methods. Work conducive alongside
Local 301, Local 128, and management.
 Developed functional improvements for tests. Wrote automation code to perform calibration
procedures, this ensured necessary precision and accuracy
 Saved company time and money by taking measures to get things done correctly the first
time
Data Entry
5/2006 – 6/2006
 Switched to a new software application for handling employee information
 Finished months ahead of schedule by making specialized software to help with work
Inventory Attendant
6/2003 – 9/2003
 Operated Remstar Inventory System - Industrial Maintenance Resource Management
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
AUTOSPIDERZ.COM, Schenectady, NY
Owner/Web Master/Marketing & Sales
11/2005 - 3/2007
 Created multiple web sites, designed and developed advanced search portal with many
unique features.
 Built automated software systems for client management, employee salary structures, ACH
or credit card bill collection, emailing, and internetworking.
 Successfully made sales which required research in a highly competitive market, 1-on-1
sales pitches, promotional materials, and contracts. This led to hiring employees.
APPLIANCE RETAILER INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC, Potsdam, NY
Business Associate
3/2005 - 8/2005
 Product Development – I wrote software spiders and tutored perspective employees on
programming techniques
 Integrated code from multiple sources to work on a single, sellable application.
TECHNICAL SKILLS SET:
Software Coding
-Java
-LabView
-C/C++, VBA
-DHTML, AJAX, Java
Script/Action Script, XML,
SQL, SOAP, API’s, SSL,
Secure Sessions
-Sherlock, LV image
acquisition, Papervision3D
-OOD, Computer
Algorithms, AI, Neural
Networking, Encryption,
Bots
-Servers
(Hosting, Databases, FTP)
-Assembly, Ladder Logic
-Windows, Linux, Unix
Hardware Components
-Proximity Probes, Strain
Gauges, Accelerometers,
Lasers, IR Temp. Sensors,
Differential Pressure
Transducers, RTD’s,
Thermocouples
-LC Smith, Velmex, Rotadata
Controllers/Motors/Actuators
-Motorola 68HCS12,
Mitsubishi FX3U,
AT-MIO-16E-2 DAQ
-GPIB, RS-232, RS-485
-Analog Circuitry – Phase
Shifters, Gain Control, Bridge
Circuits, Jammers, Filters
-Digital Circuitry – A/D
Conversion, State Machines,
Mirrors, Flip-Flops
Machines & Utilities
-AFM, SEM, EIS
-optical frequency
analyzers, microchip
scribe and singulation
tools, vision test systems
-Steam Turbines
7000 HP Compressor
-Lock-In Amplifier, Diff.
Amplifier, Pico-Ammeter
-Routers, Hubs,
Printers, Scanners,
Modems, Computers
-Microsoft Office, Adobe
Creative Suite, DLPS-III,
Xilinx, PeopleSoft, Filter
Solutions, Eclipse, SSH
Secure Shell, Matlab
OTHER INTERESTS:
I would like to develop ideas and enhance my skills by building working solutions that utilize
technologies such as Restricted Boltzmann machines {neural networks}, micro-fluidics, and bioengineering such as building with protein structures; I am fascinated by many bleeding edge
advancements. Also, interested to provide for our green energy agenda, to mass produce and
improve on batteries {grid and car}, solar thermal concepts, photovoltaic, hydrogen, etc...