VINCE LIXIANG BU
500 Broadway, Apt. 5158 • Malden, MA 02148 • (857) 204-7901 • Vincent.Bu@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated and professionally trained Electrical Engineer with extensive experience and practicum seeks a
position within the industry where specialized skills and abilities may be used to contribute to state-of-the-art
product development and research. Candidate possesses considerable experience with business development,
project management and problem solving. Able to travel and relocate.
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
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Engineering & Design: Plans, coordinates and supervises daily engineering functions. Diagnoses and
resolves engineering and design issues. Calibrates and installs equipment, modifies designs, manages
burin-ins, quality control and warrantee issues. Possesses outstanding analytical, quantitative and
conceptual skills. Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Technical Support: Provides comprehensive support for projects requiring electrical, electronics,
infrastructure, installation and testing expertise. Offers complete website construction and maintenance
spanning entire software development cycle. Provides strong knowledge of operating systems, software
engineering principles, objective-oriented design methodologies, debugging and coding techniques.
Project Management: Proficiently organizes and manages teams, equipment and other resources for
routine and special projects. Tracks and reports work in-progress, inventory and quality assurance while
prioritizing projects according to importance. Ensures on time, budget-friendly completion of all tasks.
Key Strengths: Exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively interfacing with customers, engineers and
senior management. Able to convey complex technologies to a variety of skill levels. Utilizes talent for
quickly learning new information, procedures and technologies. Exceptionally organized and able to
handle multiple tasks and deadlines. Proven ability to work independently and as a vital member of a
team. Offers fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Electrical Engineer / Research Assistant
1/2007 – Present
Tufts University & Agilent Technologies • Medford, MA
Conducts in-depth data analyses, testing and product design for Research & Development. Candidate runs
post-analysis on collected data and derives meaningful information for managers, advisors and engineers.
Investigates fundamental properties of Microplasma and plasma source design. Notable achievements include:
 Designed Microplasma Source based on Microstrip Split-ring Resonator (MSRR) and built customized
testing hardware to conduct performance tests—finished device met the research interests and design
specifications of the employer
 Testing system can be used for long term research and future projects
 Candidate is currently composing a scientific journal paper to be subscribed to the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers
Junior Engineer / Intern
4/2006 – 10/2006
Admiral Metals Company • Woburn, MA
Directed all engineering operations for a company with 100 employees. Initiated, expanded and managed system
database. Created and launched a software system for one the organization’s subsidiaries. Updated and
developed new functions for the proprietary company system. Notable achievements include:
 Finishing ISO9000 training
 Constructed, tested and upgraded a GPS tracking system with assistance from consultants
 Submitting analysis reports and flow recommendations, critically improving operations efficiency
 Successfully implementing multiple internal communication networks
 Providing internal consulting and training to fellow staff members and personnel to improve system
operation
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
Lecturer / Graduate Student
1/2004 – Present
Tufts University • Medford, MA
Lectures and teaches general physics to up to 40 undergraduates while preparing texts, examinations, lessons and
other teaching materials. Supervises lab sections and provides one-on-one and group study sessions while
coordinating with supervising professors regarding curriculum and grading standards. Currently engaged in
composing Master’s Thesis for Electrical Engineering on Atmospheric Microplasma Source based on Microstrip
Split-ring Resonator (MSRR). Notable achievements include:
 Authoring and updating lab manuals and related materials
 Introducing adjusted and improved physics labs and procedures to the Physics Department
 Consistently ranking as a top instructor based on over 500 student evaluations
 Designed and fabricated 32 bit ALU and Register File (see http://www.eecs.tufts.edu/~lbu01/finalproject)
 Designed and fabricated CMOS Capacitor-less Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
(see http://www.eecs.tufts.edu/~lbu01/public_files/CMOS_Regulator_Final_Paper.pdf)
Consultant / Junior Engineer
Intern
2002 – 2004
Tsinghua Tongfang Microelectronics Company, Ltd. • Beijing, China
Provided customer service for a 500-employee, university-business partnership formed in 2001 to research and
develop state-of-the-art identity chips. Ably assisted senior engineers and responded to technical inquiries from
clients. Drafted analysis reports and presented client feedback to project teams while maintaining precise records
of problems, solutions and correction methods. Oriented and trained clients. Notable achievements include:
 Creating and launching an online help system for customers
 Acting as Project Team Leader to coordinate developmental activities for various proposals
 Writing a smart console program with text editing, command analysis/recognition and online resources
 Submitting analyses and recommendations, leading to critical improvements in meeting client requirements
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Physics
Tufts University • Medford, MA
Graduate Scholarship, 2004 – Present
3.9 GPA
To be earned 12/2007
Earned 12/2005
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
Minor in Economics
Peking University • Beijing, China
Talented Student Scholarship
3.75 GPA
1st Place, Career Originality Competition
2003
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Environments:
Applications:
Tools:
Windows, Mac OS, UNIX, Linux, DOS, Computer Aided Design (CAD)
ADS, Cadence, EEsof, VHDL, Verilog, SPICE, Matlab, Letux, LabVIEW, Origin, Microsoft Office,
VISIO, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Dreamwave, Flash, Oracle, C, C++, Java languages and Algorithms
RF, Microwave, AC/DC. Analog CMOS IC, VLSI, ASIC, Plasma, Material Processing, Vacuum
Systems, Oscilloscopes, Frequency Counters, Multimeters, Power Meters and Colorimeters,
Routers, Switches, Servers, Hubs, LAN/WAN, Coaxial and Fiber-optic Cable, Curve Tracers
EXCEPTIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST