Zahra Abbas
Chicago,IL
Summary
As a dedicated Electrical Engineer currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science, I bring substantial experience in power tool IoT technology and embedded electronics from my previous role at Milwaukee Tool. I have developed a strong skill set in coding, circuit design, and IoT systems, with expertise spanning full-stack development to hands-on hardware integration. My work is driven by a passion for creating innovative smart devices that push the boundaries of technology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineer II
Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Ensured successful implementation of low to mid-level complexity projects through independent work on all aspects of designing, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Verified changes by conducting electronic testing and hands-on tool testing alongside cross-functional teams
- Managed firmware updates in C++ and facilitated implementation of design, performance, and product number changes.
- Developed and modified Python test scripts for firmware regression testing.
- Operated various laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems.
- Tracked projects to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes.
- Collaborated with Engineering and Operations teams globally.
- Designed and qualified new solutions to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.
Solutions Engineer Co-op
Nokia of America
Naperville, IL
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed functionalities for the Social Networking platform.
- Worked as a Full Stack developer for web and mobile apps.
- Adopted Agile methodology.
- Good understanding of networking protocols and the
TCP/IP stack. - Worked on Vue JS, Ionic framework, and Nuxt JS for Web interface.
- Implemented Test Driven Development(TDD) and Behavior Driven Development(BDD)
- Worked with Development and Test Teams to create fully automated CI/CD Pipelines.
Software Engineer Intern
Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with SCRUM-AGILE software development cycle
- Reviewed Product Feature Specifications and created
design documentation and test plans. - Increased efficiency by working with AR/VR experts and Product Owners.
- Developed an Augmented Reality application using C# with
.NET frameworks in Unity 3D. - Designed a Website using ReactJS and CSS for Frontend.
- Worked with a team of five and increased 5% of team
velocity than the previous team.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
DePaul University
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2021
Skills
- PSpice/B2Spice
- MATLAB
- JavaScript/HTML/CSS
- C/C/Java/Python
- C# NET
- SQL
- Linux
- Visual Studio
- GitHub/Gitlab
- AutoCAD
- Soldering
- FPGA boards
- Arduino UNO
- Altium Designer
- Raspberry Pi
- Oscilloscope/Power Supplies/DMMs/Signal generators
- PHP/XHTML
Projects
NASA JPL
Senior Design Project
(09/20-05/21)
- Worked on wireless sensor area network communication protocol (ZigBee).
- Created a ZigBee mesh and Java GUI for a Wireless Tunable laser spectrometer array onboard the ISSS(INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.)
- Designed an algorithm and implemented the code in Java for a backup coordinator.
Organizations
Mars Rover Club (08/2019 - 05/2021)
Electrical member
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) (06/2020 - 05/2021)
Volunteer/Member
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) (01/2018 - 05/2021)
Volunteer/Member
Timeline
Electrical Engineer II
Milwaukee Tool
08.2021 - 05.2024
Solutions Engineer Co-op
Nokia of America
01.2021 - 05.2021
Software Engineer Intern
Discover Financial Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Computer Science
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Northern Illinois University