Benjamin P. McIntosh
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Objective

A research and development position in physical and geometric optics, where design plays an integral element to improve or invent novel processes and optical devices. My research interests include spectroscopy, interferometry, lens design, electro-optics, optical computing, and image processing.

Education

University of Southern California
MSEE with Emphasis on Optics
Expected Graduation in May 2007

University of California at Santa Cruz
BSEE with Emphasis on Optics and Communications
Received Highest Honors in the Major (Ranked 1st in graduating class)

Relevant Work Experience

Microchip Biotechnologies, Inc.
Fremont, CA
Independent Consultant
06/2005 – 08/2005

  • Worked with leading scientists in the biotech industry on federally funded projects for DNA sequencing and bio-terror defense systems using micro-fluidics and optics
  • Developed hardware and software solutions for improving existing processes such as implementing a computer-controlled solenoid to open and close the shutter on a fluorescence microscope that was previously operated manually
  • Used LabView extensively for instrument control, including an analog voltage controller and modifications to an existing controller for a CCD-based fluorescence detector, which made data analysis easier.
  • Improved IT infrastructure including CMS-based website

University of California at Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Engineering Assistant, Group Tutor
08/2004 – 08/2005

  • Completed the web-based fiber optics teaching lab, which brought sensitive gigahertz bit-error testing instrumentation to students wordwide.
  • Gained practical experience with microwave and optical signals including types of connectors, measurement techniques, and hardware design constraints.
  • Used LabView software to implement a server-client structure
  • Led weekly recitation sections for properties of materials and other EE classes.
  • Proctored and graded quizzes and midterms

Organization Memberships

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Optical Society of America (OSA)
  • International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)

Awards

  • Graduated with Highest Honors in Electrical Engineering
  • Plantronics Engineering Scholarship Award
  • UCSC School of Engineering Honor Society
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Undergraduate Achievement Award for Academics

Other Qualifications

  • Experience with optical design software such as OSLO and Code V
  • Knowledge of Matlab, LabView, and OrCAD PSpice
  • Experience with CAD and 3D modeling with AutoCAD and 3D Studio Max
  • Knowledge of Java, ANSI C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, .NET, PHP, and Assembly
  • Extremely high attention to detail and great patience
  • Self-motivated and quick learner

Relevant Graduate Coursework

  • Advanced Geometrical Optics
  • Quantum Electronics
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Optical Information Processing
  • Optical Materials, Instruments and Devices
  • Optical Fiber Communication Systems
  • Digital Image Processing