Curriculum Vitae - Resume
Personal Information
Born: 14. Juni 1979 - Jacksonville, FL; USA
Raised in Austin, Texas; USA
Austrian Residency Permit (including Working Permit)
Married with 2 Children
Working Experience
Since 04/2008
AB Mikroelektronik GmbH; Salzburg, Austria
Research and Development Engineer
FHS - (Fachhochschule)
The University of Applied Sciences (Salzburg)
Since spring semester 2015
01/2005 – 04/2008
Semitool GmbH; Salzburg, Austria
Regional Process Engineer
04/2004 – 11/2004
Wacker - Siltronic AG; Burghausen, Germany
Diplomand/Master Thesis
08/2001- 10/2003
Technical University Munich; Garching, Germany
University of Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
KLA Tencor; Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Graduate Research Assistant
Education
04/2003 – 06/2004
Technical University of Munich; Garching, Germany
Master's Degree
10/2001 – 09/2002
University of Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Master's Program
08/1998 – 07/2001
The University of the Ozarks; Clarksville, Arkansas, USA
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Advanced Training
05/2012
Additive Academy; Frankfurt, Germany
10/2011
European Certification & Qualification Association; Krems, Austria
04/2010
InfraTec GmbH; Dresden, Germany
Extras
Languages
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Projekt, Daptiv, Minitab, LT Spice, ThSim, Corel Suite, Web design HTML/CSS.
Memberships:
Hobbies
Born: 14. Juni 1979 - Jacksonville, FL; USA
Raised in Austin, Texas; USA
Austrian Residency Permit (including Working Permit)
Married with 2 Children
Working Experience
Since 04/2008
AB Mikroelektronik GmbH; Salzburg, Austria
Research and Development Engineer
- Development of new materials, processes, and technologies for advanced electronic packaging with focus on power electronics and optoelectronics.
- Collaborative work on customer specific applications for electric motorcycles, in-wheel motors, e-water pumps in high and low volt ranges.
- Supervising Bachelor, Master, and Diploma theses for University and Fachhochschule/Polytechnic students.
- Organizing and execution of nationally funded research projects.
FHS - (Fachhochschule)
The University of Applied Sciences (Salzburg)
Since spring semester 2015
- Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus
- Matlab Software
01/2005 – 04/2008
Semitool GmbH; Salzburg, Austria
Regional Process Engineer
- Developing and adapting chemical processes and hardware in the FEOL and BEOL for the semiconductor industry. Customer support for Bosch, Philips, Infineon, Elmos, AMD, Siltronic, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- On-site customer contact and problem solving.
- Documentation Revisions
04/2004 – 11/2004
Wacker - Siltronic AG; Burghausen, Germany
Diplomand/Master Thesis
- Laboratory setup, Data acquisition, analysis, optimization of test systems.
- Title of thesis: Transient Ion Drift Method. (Grade 1.3 = A)
08/2001- 10/2003
Technical University Munich; Garching, Germany
University of Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
KLA Tencor; Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Graduate Research Assistant
- Masters of Science Degree: 2004
Technical University of Munich in Garching, Germany
Material Science (Applied Physics) - Bachelor of Arts Degree: 2001
The University of the Ozarks in Clarkesville, Arkansas
Physics and Mathematics (Major)
Chemistry (Minor)
- Current vs. Voltage Measurments for Solid State VCSEL Lasers.
- Etching and deposition using a Raster Electron Microscope (REM)
- Optimizing cathode luminescense through micro-mechanical processes: lithografie, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), wet etching, instrument calibration.
Education
04/2003 – 06/2004
Technical University of Munich; Garching, Germany
Master's Degree
- Applied physics with emphasis in material science and energy science.
- Master Thesis: Transient Ionen Drift Method. (1,3= A)
- Total GPA (2,3 = A-) Scale 1 to 5.
10/2001 – 09/2002
University of Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Master's Program
- General Physics and Material Science
08/1998 – 07/2001
The University of the Ozarks; Clarksville, Arkansas, USA
Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Major in Physics und Mathematics
- Minor in Chemie
Advanced Training
05/2012
Additive Academy; Frankfurt, Germany
- Principles of standard statistical methods. (Minitab Certified Trainings)
- Principles of Design of Experiments (Minitab)
10/2011
European Certification & Qualification Association; Krems, Austria
- ECQA Certified Integrated Design Engineer
- Modules iDES.U4 (E1-E5)
04/2010
InfraTec GmbH; Dresden, Germany
- Introduction in the Theory and Practice of Infrared-Thermography.
Extras
Languages
- English: Native tongue
- German: Fluent in speech and writing
- Spanish: Intermediate
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Projekt, Daptiv, Minitab, LT Spice, ThSim, Corel Suite, Web design HTML/CSS.
Memberships:
- Member of the Engineer Trade Association (since 2013)
- Group: Consulting Engineers
- English teacher for Montessori Elementary G1-G4 (seit 2012)
Hobbies
- Music: Guitar and Piano
- Sport: Capoeira, soccer, hiking, skiing, tennis, cycling, basketball.
- Art: wood working, painting, drawing, children's theater club.
- Garden: Permaculture