Zachary T.
Reinhardt
[email protected] 5452 Glenridge Drive #604
[email protected] Atlanta, GA 30342
(c) 678-910-2911
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA
Bachelors of Science, Cum Laude December 2009
Major in Electrical Engineering Technology (GPA 3.68)
Minor in Mathematics (GPA 3.9)
o Ranked 17 out of 192 (Top 9%)
Ranked Second in Major
o University Honors Scholar
Work Experience
GE Energy – Transmission and Distribution Atlanta, GA
Meters Firmware Engineer April 2010 – Present
Design and Develop Firmware and on Embedded Systems in Smart Meters
Troubleshooting Issues and Enhancing Existing Applications Designed Using C/C++
Develop Conceptual and Detailed Designs in Accordance with Established Engineering Processes,
Submit Design Code for Reviews and Consequentially Update Designs
Georgia Tech Research Institute – Signature Technologies Laboratory Atlanta, GA
Research Assistant January 2008 – April 2010
Electromagnetic Propagation
• Calibrated Radar Cross Section (RCS) System and Conducted Response Measurements
• Calibrated Network Analyzers and Characterized Antenna Response from S to Ku Band
Characterized Phased Array, Curved Surface, and Horn Antenna Response
• Performed Digital Signal Processing on RCS and Antenna Measurements in MATLAB
• Performed Research in Antenna Response Modification
Embedded Computing
• Designed Algorithm to Communicate Between Host Controller and Sensors Via SPI Bus
and Between Host Controller and Computer VIA RS232 for TI MSP430 Using ANSI C
• Modified Algorithm for Data Entry Control and Response for Embedded Web Server in
ANSI C for PIC18*** Series Controller
Mathematical Computing
• Researched Object Recognition and Image Processing Methods Relative to Object
Tracking Including Scale Invariant Features, Sobel Filters, and Background Subtraction
• Developed MATLAB Algorithm Using Unique “Memory Matrix” to Recognize, Track,
and Present Targets of Interest Throughout Noisy Video Sequence
Mechanical Modeling
• Designed Antenna Mounting Systems and Calibration Targets in Solidworks
• Machined and Tested Mounting Hardware and Calibration Targets for Functionality
Southern Polytechnic State University – Electrical Engineering Department Marietta, GA
Teaching Assistant January 2009 – December 2009
ECET 1011 – Fundamentals Laboratory
• Taught MathCAD Programming and Development
• Demonstrated Circuit Analysis
• Demonstrated Circuit Simulation
EE 2200 – Digital Circuits
• Graded Homework, Labs, Tests, and Quizzes
• Proctored Tests, Quizzes, and Labs
ECET 3220 – Digital III
• Graded Homework, Labs and Tests
Zachary T. Reinhardt
[email protected] 5452 Glenridge Drive #604
[email protected] Atlanta, GA 30342
(c) 678-910-2911
Scholarships & Awards
SPSU Foundation Scholarship 2006, 2008, 2009
• Awarded for Community Service and Academic Performance
IEEE Scholarship 2008, 2009
• Awarded for Excellence in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Presented in Research,
Academic Performance, and the IEEE Robotics Design Competition
Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities 2008
• Nominated by Honors Program Director for Overall Academic Performance and
Community Service
Dean’s List 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• Cumulative Semester Grade Point Average Greater than 3.5
Activities and Organizations
President – Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society 2007 – 2009
• Top 5% of Engineering and Engineering Technology Students Admitted
• Directed Fundraising Efforts, Recruiting, and Finances
• Coordinated Extra-Curricular Activities
President – IEEE Hardware Competition Team 2007 – 2009
• Directed Overall Design and Manufacturing
• Directed Finance, Logistics, and Recruiting
• Overall team Improvement from Didn’t Qualify to Top 20 Over Three Years
Author – Mensa Research Journal 2008
• Conducted Research on Gifted Children and Gifted People Relative to Group Dynamics
• Article Published in Volume 39, Number 2 Summer 2008
“Are Mensans Really Gifted in the Workplace?”
Member – University Honors Program 2005 – 2009
• Completed 18 hours of Honors Level Coursework
• Senior Capstone Focused on Distributed Autonomous Robotics
Community Service
Rescue Atlanta Ministries 2006 – 2009
• Served Food and Passed Out Blankets in Grant Park in Atlanta
• Assisted with Setup and Cleanup for Food Service and Worship
Must Ministries 2006
• Cooked Breakfast for Shelter Residents and Helped with Setup and Cleanup
Northside Family Worship Center 2007 – 2008
• Chaperoned Trips and Assisted with Transport of Students and Assisted with Event Setup
Volunteer Tutor 2005 – 2010
• Tutored High School and College Students in Algebra, Physics, and Calculus
