{"id":123,"date":"2021-12-24T02:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T02:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zareklazowski.com\/?page_id=123"},"modified":"2026-06-19T23:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T23:35:57","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zareklazowski.com\/?page_id=123","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#bfddf2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Frank Ruhl Libre&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-family: Frank Ruhl Libre; font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>Resume<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;Frank Ruhl Libre||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Frank Ruhl Libre||||||||&#8221; hover_transition_duration=&#8221;50ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Work experience&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>July 2022 \u2013 Present<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Embedded Firmware Engineer<\/strong>, <em>Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Design and maintain firmware and supportive software for Automation&#8217;s Controls and Monitoring group. Apply AGILE principles to daily duties by breaking down assignments into manageable chunks. Integrates World Class Manufacturing principles with automated unit testing of production code. Utilize real-time OS functionality to ensure tasks are completed on time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 2021 \u2013 December 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Microcontroller-Based System Design Teacher\u2019s Assistant<\/strong>, <em>Cal Poly SLO<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Reviewed submissions for Cal Poly\u2019s Microcontroller Based System Design course, recommended efficiencies and C-styling improvements for readability. Submissions were designed on the STM NUCLEO-L467RG.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>January 2021 \u2013 March 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Computer Design Teacher\u2019s Assistant<\/strong>, <em>Cal Poly SLO<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Evaluated designs submitted to Cal Poly&#8217;s Computer Design and Assembly Language class and offered suggestions for improvement where available. Designs were created in System Verilog utilizing the RISC-V ISA.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>December 2020 \u2013 August 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Assistant<\/strong>, <em>Envision Optometry<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Organized patient information to ensure ease of access and preparedness for upcoming appointments. Fielded calls from both external offices and patients, to facilitate communication between doctors, specialists, and patients. Reviewed inbound and outbound shipment invoices for accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>January 2020 \u2013 March 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lab Technician<\/strong>, <em>Envision Optometry<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Utilized in-house lab equipment to trace and edge lenses. Maintained in lab equipment through cleaning and verifying operating condition. Neutralized glasses prior to dispense. Reviewed inbound and outbound shipment invoices for accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 2018 \u2013 August 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>IAM Analyst Intern<\/strong>, <em>Mechanics Bank (Formerly known as Rabobank NA)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Certified user privileges for all employees, which involved reviewing current access and adhering to strict security protocols to control internal user permissions. Followed authentication procedures when granting access requests to various banking applications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 2017 \u2013 September 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cashier<\/strong>, <em>Lowe\u2019s Home Improvement<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>Provided customers with excellent customer service at checkout, including locating, assembling, and transporting desired products as necessary. <\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 2015 \u2013 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ice Cream Scooper<\/strong>, <em>Doc Burnstein\u2019s Ice Cream Lab<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>Provided superior customer service to internal and external customers. Exhibited critical attention to detail to customer requests and cleaning duties. Displayed ability to learn new skills quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Skills&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0.6)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;Frank Ruhl Libre||||||||&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Programming Languages:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>C<\/li>\n<li>C++<\/li>\n<li>Python<\/li>\n<li>RISC-V Assembly<\/li>\n<li>ARM Assembly<\/li>\n<li>System Verilog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Applications\/Environments:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Git<\/li>\n<li>Unix<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Office Suite<\/li>\n<li>GDB<\/li>\n<li>HP Service Manager<\/li>\n<li>RISC-V<\/li>\n<li>Vivado<\/li>\n<li>MatLab<\/li>\n<li>PSpice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Technical<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Object Oriented Design<\/li>\n<li>Real-time Operating Systems<\/li>\n<li>Multi-Threaded Programming<\/li>\n<li>ARM Neon<\/li>\n<li>I<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/span>C<\/li>\n<li>SPI<\/li>\n<li>RS-232<\/li>\n<li>Network Protocols<\/li>\n<li>Soldering<\/li>\n<li>Lathe<\/li>\n<li>Mill<\/li>\n<li>Hand tool experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Inter\/Intra-Personal:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicates well verbally and in writing<\/li>\n<li>Fits in any group dynamic<\/li>\n<li>Exhibits critical attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Performs well in high stress situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Education&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 2019 \u2013 June 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>B.S. in Computer Engineering<\/strong>, <em>California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo<\/em>, GPA: 3.467<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 2016 \u2013 May 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Computer Engineering<\/strong>, <em>Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria<\/em>, GPA: 3.50<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Relevant Coursework&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hardware:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digital Electronics and Integrated Circuits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Analysis, design, application and interfacing of integrated logic circuits such as NMOS, CMOS, TTL, ECL, and other logic families.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digital Signals and Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Signal and system description and analysis, with emphasis on discrete-time signals and linear time-invariant (LTI) systems. 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