Eli Hwang
Chicago
Summary
Skilled communication engineer with strong focus on signal processing, network design, and telecommunications. Known for effective team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Adaptable to changing project requirements and reliable in achieving technical goals. Equipped with excellent problem-solving abilities and keen understanding of industry standards and protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Illinois Institute of Technology
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed course materials aligned with academic standards and student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted in curriculum development, incorporating current trends and best practices in education.
Programmer
Contracted
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and maintained software applications using Java and Python programming languages.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify software requirements and improve user experience.
Teacher's Assistant
Illinois Institute of Technology
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and materials organization.
- Facilitated student engagement through hands-on learning experiences and collaborative group work.
Education
Credentials Certificate - Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications
University of Chicago
01.2025
Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
05.2024
Graduate Certificate - Communication Systems
Illinois Institute of Technology
05.2019
Master of Science - Telecommunication and Network Engineering
Southern Methodist University
05.2015
Bachelor - Electrical Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
06.2013
Skills
- Network design proficiency using GNS3 and OPNET
- Proficient in various network protocols
- VoIP Server: Asterisk
- Network Monitor: Wireshark
- Software Programming: C/C, basic Assembly Language, basic Python
- Hardware programming with Verilog HDL and HSPICE
- Other Software: VMware, Matlab, Photoshop, Flash, wxMaxima, Excel Solver
- Wireless networking
Certification
- CISCO
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching Sep 2015
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching July 2017
- CompTIA
- CompTIA Security+ Aug 2016
- Amazon Web Services
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate June 2018
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English, Chinese (Mandarin and Taiwanese), Japanese
Publications
- Eli Hwang, G. E. Atkin “Data-driven Reconfigurable Convolutional Encoder for Physical Layer Security”, 2024 RISP International Workshop on Nonlinear Circuits, Communications and Signal Processing
- Yu Xiao, E Hwang, Chi Zhou, G. E. Atkin “Time Asynchronous Noma For Increasing BER Performance”, 2024 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE On EIT
- Eli Hwang, X Hao, G. E. Atkin “Design of Incidence Matrices With Limited Constellation Expansion in Massive Connectivity NOMA Systems”, 2023 IEEE Access
- Xing Hao, E Hwang , G. E. Atkin “Polynomial Phase Signal-based Modulation For Downlink NOMA”, 2022 3RD ASIA SYMPOSIUM ON SIGNAL PROCESSING (ASSP)
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
- Adjunct Professor: Illinois Institute of Technology 2025
- ECE 308 Signals and Systems
- Teaching Assistance: Illinois Institute of Technology 2020 – 2024
- ECE 211 Circuit Analysis I
- ECE 403 Digital and Data Communication Systems
- ECE 406 Wireless Communications Systems
- ECE 503 5G Wireless Network: Architecture, New Radio, and Security
- ECE 504 Wireless Communication System Design
- ECE 511 Analysis of Random Signals
- ECE 513 Communication Engineering Fundamentals
- ECE 514 Digital Communication Principles
- ECE 515 Modern Digital Communications
- ECE 519 Coding for Reliable Communications
- ECE 520 Information Theory and Applications
- Cram School instructor: High School Mathematics 2012 – 2013
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Project Proposal, IIT Communications Lab 2021 – 2023
- - Discussion Leader and Experiment designer
- Design Project, NTHU Communications VLSI Lab Feb 2010 - Nov 2010
- - Project Leader
- Japanese Study via Comic Club, National Tsing Hua University Sept 2007 - Jun 2013
- - Core Member and Director of Annual Presentation
NETWORK EXPERIENCES
- Asterisk:
- - Build a VoIP server under VMware using Asterisk with functions like Ring Group, Call Queue, Voice Mail, and Conferencing etc.
- GNS3:
- - Build network using multiple protocol like RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS etc.
- Traffic Engineering:
- - Finished training with OPNETWORK Session 1310 Planning and Optimizing MPLS TE Deployments & Session 1334 Planning and Optimizing Optical Networks.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Illinois Institute of Technology
02.2025 - 05.2025
Programmer
Contracted
06.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Illinois Institute of Technology
08.2020 - 05.2024
Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Graduate Certificate - Communication Systems
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Telecommunication and Network Engineering
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor - Electrical Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
Credentials Certificate - Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications
University of Chicago