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Christopher Whitt

27 Woodland Ave. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3A 3J6
(902)444-2647 christopher@whitt.ca
http://whitt.ca/

KEYWORDS: Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Software Design, Acoustics
SKILLS

Training in software engineering, DSP, digital communications, computer architecture, hardware design, and assembly language programming.
Software design and development using a variety of tools including UML, Java, C/C++, and Matlab.
Strong interest in applied acoustics.
Excellent familiarity with computers. Experience with many versions of Unix-like, MacOS, and MS Windows systems, including basic system administration.
Ability to learn quickly. Excellent reading comprehension, solid understanding of math concepts, and strong problem solving skills.
Well-rounded in concert production, with knowledge of acoustics and experience in equipment set-up, trouble-shooting, live sound mixing and lighting operation.
Comfortable with public speaking and technical writing.
Basic knowledge of written and spoken French.
Play several musical instruments: bass guitar, double bass, guitar and drums.

EDUCATION: September 2000 - Present
Master of Engineering, Memorial University - St. John's, Newfoundland

Thesis research on acoustic array signal processing. Coursework in ocean acoustics, information theory, image processing and computer architecture. Completed a seminar course in teaching. GPA 3.80

September 1994 - April 2000
Bachelor of Engineering, Memorial University - St. John's, Newfoundland

Electrical Engineering, specialized in Computers and Communications. Graduated first in class, GPA 3.92.

EXPERIENCE: January 8, 2006 - Present
Telecommunications Instructor, Faculty of Engineering Technology, College of the North Atlantic Qatar, Doha, Qatar

Taught courses in digital logic, microprocessors, basic circuit theory and math.

October 1, 2004 - December 27, 2005
Audio and Lighting Technician, ABI Productions, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Responsible for setup, operation and maintenance of all lighting equipment, including computized automated lighting, for concerts and corporate events.

January 2003 - September 2004
Freelance Audio and Lighting Technician, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Setup and operated professional concert sound and lighting systems for many festivals and corporate events in and around Nova Scotia.

September 2000 - April 2002
Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University

Responsible for correcting and grading student assignments, as well as providing tutorials for students in math and software engineering courses.

August 23, 1999 - December 17, 1999
Software Engineer, Instrumar Limited, St. John's, Newfoundland

High-level software design with UML and well as low-level code timing optimization.

January 4, 1999 - April 23, 1999
Software Engineer, CORETEC Incorporated, St. John's, Newfoundland

Performed simulations using MATLAB to test the functionality of third party modules for a company product.

April 27, 1998 - August 28, 1998
September 2, 1997 - December 19, 1997
Software Engineer, Lotek Marine Technologies Inc., St. John's, Newfoundland

Worked independently to design and develop a C/C++ software package for numerical processing in animal telemetry.

January 6, 1997 - April 18, 1997
May 6, 1996 - August 30, 1996
Software Engineer, Newbridge Networks Corporation, Kanata, Ontario

C/C++ software development in a large real-time software environment for Frame Relay and ATM WAN hardware.

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES: Scholarships and Fellowships:

NSERC PGS 'A'
F. A. Aldrich Fellowship
Atlantic Accord Career Development Award
APEGN Award for Engineering Excellence and Memorial University Medal for Electrical Engineering 2000
Schlumberger Scholarship 1999
NSERC Undergraduate Research Award 1999
Atlantic Accord Scholarship 1999, 1997, 1994
Numerous other undergraduate scholarships.

Member of:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Audio Engineering Society (AES)

Volunteer Experience:

1992-2002 Member of technical production team at Bethesda church, involved in all aspects of operating, designing, and installing sound, video and lighting systems. Also involved in training and coordinating volunteers for Lytehouse Youth Ministries, the church youth group.
1998-1999 IEEE Student Branch Chairperson (vice-Chair 1996-1997).

PUBLICATIONS

C. Whitt, C. Moloney, "Simulation of Loudspeaker Arrays",Proceedings of the Eleventh Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference, 2001.
C. Whitt, C. Kinden, J. Loder, J. Seshadri, Dr. S. O'Young, "The Establishment of a McNaughton Resource Centre at Memorial University of Newfoundland", Proceedings of the Eighth Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference, 1998
D. Cote, R.T. Lindstrom, R.S. McKinley, G.H. Niezgoda, L.M.N. Ollerhead, D.F. Rowsell, D.A. Scruton, C.J. Whitt, "A Coded Acoustic Telemetry System for High Precision Monitoring of Fish Location and Movement: Application to the Study of Nearshore Nursery Habitat of Juvenile Atlantic Cod (Gadus Morhua)", Marine Technology Society Journal, Spring 1998

References available upon request.

Updated 2006-08-16