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Salvador Aldaz

Pacoima,CA

Summary

Graduated with a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. Involved in multiple class projects and assignments that required learning and mastering multiple programs, programming languages, circuits, and other components. Highly motivated, persistent, and adaptable to any situation. Willing and able to take leadership positions and able to motivate teammates to complete tasks and achieve the main goals. Can be quick to adapt and have shown the capability of being able to pick up new skills needed to meet the demands of whatever work is required of me.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Throne Field Technician

Throne Inc.
06.2024 - Current

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  • Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, from components: both form a hardware and software perspective.
  • Resolved mechanical and electrical fault with the Throne equipment
  • Utilized safety practices to complete task efficiently and safely
  • Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Maintained records of both task completed and future task needed in a timely and organized fashion
  • used a plethora of hand tools and techniques from those used in electrical work and plumbing

GARDNER

SELF-EMPLOYED
01.2008 - Current
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds
  • Provided lawn care services, including soil aeration, seeding, fertilization and weed control
  • Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, to clear brush and for tree removal
  • Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.

HVAC APRRENTICE

BATEMAN WATER HEATING ENGINEERING INC.
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Was training to become a Water heater Technician
  • Learned to solder copper pipe, principles of plumbing, basic welding, basic ac and dc circuit construction, troubleshooting electrical, plumbing and other types of faults with the water heating system
  • Assembled, delivered and installed hundred thousand dollar retrofit projects
  • Learned to write up estimates for repairs and new system, invoicing, communicating with customers on how to improve current systems.

FRONT DESK

WEST VALLEY POLICE STATION
05.2010 - 07.2021
  • Worked in generating reports for no-violent crimes
  • Minor IT work for certain computers with technical difficulties
  • General office work (filing, shredding, resupplying desk)
  • Worked for community services.

MEAT CLERK

SUPERIOR GROCERS
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents
  • Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying
  • Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction
  • Prepared and expedited food orders to support waitstaff and other team members
  • Earned Superior Grocer employee of the month.

Education

COMPUTER ENGINEERING B.S. -

CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
05.2021

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

RESEDA HIGH SCHOOL
06.2012

Skills

  • Engineering: OrCAD, PSpice, MATLAB, LabView, Vivado, LTspice
  • Programming: C, C, C#, Python, VHDL, Verilog, some Assembly
  • VirtualBox, VM workstation Player
  • Technical Support
  • Hardware Repair
  • Electrical Systems
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Bilingual: Spanish and English
  • Linux, Windows, Mac OS Android, IOS
  • Some knowledge with MYSQL, PhpMyAdmin
  • FPGA, Microcontroller, circuit analysis
  • Written multiple Philosophical Essays
  • Microsoft Excel

Activities

Part of the Police Academy magnet program in high school that was modeled and structured after the LAPD's own structure. The program teaches communication skills, teamwork, self-reliance, personal responsibility and developing leadership skills. Within the program I led a class of 40 students for two years and a 12-person team for four years. Within the program I achieved 486 hours of community service all while maintaining a 3.9 GPA. Due to the physical training of this program, I grew to enjoy exercising and playing multiple sports like paintball. Due to programs within my classes I have grown to enjoy programming devices such as the Raspberry Pie. I also enjoyed messing with the Linux operating system.

Timeline

Throne Field Technician

Throne Inc.
06.2024 - Current

HVAC APRRENTICE

BATEMAN WATER HEATING ENGINEERING INC.
11.2021 - 09.2023

MEAT CLERK

SUPERIOR GROCERS
05.2018 - 08.2018

FRONT DESK

WEST VALLEY POLICE STATION
05.2010 - 07.2021

GARDNER

SELF-EMPLOYED
01.2008 - Current

COMPUTER ENGINEERING B.S. -

CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

RESEDA HIGH SCHOOL
Salvador Aldaz