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Donald Petersen

Donald Petersen

Electrical Engineering
ROUND ROCK,TX

Summary

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Results-oriented professional with broad experience in developing and integrating GPU and FPGA technologies into Notebooks, Desktops and Enterprise Servers. Seeking a position that offers new challenges and allows for
further career growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Automotive Restorer

Self
Round Rock, United States
09.2020 - Current
  • Road-tested vehicle to verify completed quality repair work.
  • Assessed work orders and determined appropriate methods of repairs.
  • Maintained shop facilities and equipment for maintenance, repairs and safety.
  • Analyzed vehicle systems through print manuals and computer-aided testing to determine appropriate repair.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Grew market share to more than 50 customers with 80% referral rate.

Senior Principal Engineer

Dell
Round Rock, TX
10.2006 - 09.2020
  • Reviewed plans, documents and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
  • Calculated labor and material needs, making necessary orders and purchases.
  • Created specialized staff teams for complex or new projects.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Trained staff members and improved engineering application processes.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Over 50 successful projects

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas At San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
03.1997 - 05.2001

Skills

Power Systems

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Accomplishments

2 Registered Patents
2 Adult Children
Over 100 customer and project related awards
Key definition aspects of DisplayPort Standard
ASE Certified Engine Repair
Only First to Launch GPU delivery product in Enterprise space

Work Availability

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Timeline

Automotive Restorer - Self
09.2020 - Current
Senior Principal Engineer - Dell
10.2006 - 09.2020
The University of Texas At San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
03.1997 - 05.2001
Donald PetersenElectrical Engineering