NUERTEY ODZEYEM
96 Haddon Avenue South
Hamilton, ON
L8S 1X8
(905) 525-6009
E-mail: odzeyen@mcmaster.ca CAREER OBJECTIVE:
  • Seeking a fast-paced job in Computing, High-tech or Telecommunications that will challenge, expand and build upon my skills as a Computer Engineer.

    •       EDUCATION:
    McMaster University, 1996-Present
    Bachelor of Engineering
    Graduating in May 2000
  • Completed Computer Engineering Level III with an A average (Deans Honour List)..
  • Developed Software for minimization of Boolean Functions with emphasis on the Object Modelling Technique  (OMT).
  • Developed software for a maze-tracing robot with emphasis on software documentation, testing, integration and system verifications.
  • Other completed projects include the design of transmission lines, microwave ovens and a study of satellite communications.

    •       Pope John Secondary School and Junior Seminary
    Koforidua, Ghana, 1988-1995: Completed O Level-GCE and A Level-GCE
  • Graduated in 1995 with an excellent grade in advanced level math and statistics.

    •       RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
  • Relevant coursework include: Electronic Devices and Circuits, Software Development and Design of Software Systems, Digital Systems Design, Communication Systems, Control Systems, Computer-Aided Engineering, Electromagnetic Fields, Discrete Time Systems and Random Processes.

    •       TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  • Operating Systems: DOS, Win3.x, Win95, Win98, Mac Os and the Unix Operating System.
  • Hardware: Electronic Devices and Circuits, and Digital Systems Design.
  • Software Packages: MS Visual J++, Matlab, Maple, PSpice, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Bryce3D, MS Access, MS Word, and MS Excel.
  • Programming Languages: Assembly Language, Lattice ABEL-HDL, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, CGI, and HTML.

    •       EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
    05/1999 - 06/1999, Programming Teaching Assistant at McMaster University
  • Organised and instructed weekly tutorials for first year engineering students.
  • Marked weekly assignments and worked hand-in-hand with the course’s lecturer to impart programming, problem solving and engineering computation skills to students.

    •       06/1998 - 08/1998, Computer Consultant at KEK Insurance Brokers Ltd.
  • Trained the staff of the company in the usage of various software applications and in the usage of the Windows 95 operating system.
  • Tested the company's computers for millennium compliance and implemented solutions recommended by the AON group of companies.
  • Worked with the Accounts Manager recommending and implementing strategies for automating the duties of the Accounts Department.

    •       06/1997 - 08/1997, Webpage Designer at KEK Insurance Brokers Ltd.
  • Authored and designed a prototype web page for the company. The design phase physically took place in Canada and the end product, http://www.ghanaclassifieds.com/kek/, was sent to the company's headquarters in Ghana via email.

    •       05/1997 - 06/1997, Webpage Designer at Steel City Physiotherapy
  • Authored and designed a webpage, http://www.spectranet.ca/scphysio/, for the company. Also took the responsibility of engaging a reliable Internet Service Provider to ensure the company’s connectivity to the Internet.

    •       DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS:
  • Completed Computer Engineering level III with an A average (Deans Honour List).
  • Completed Computer Engineering level II with an A average (Deans Honour List).
  • Completed Engineering Level I with an A average (Deans Honour List).
  • Highly commended by the Royal Commonwealth Society in the class A-category international essay competition. (1994-1995)
  • Awarded the best fine art student in Pope John Secondary School. (1994-1995)
  • Awarded the best physics and math student in Pope John Secondary School. (1992-1993)

    •       PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS:
  • Golden Key National Honour Society.
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
  • McMaster Amateur Radio Society (MARS).
  • McMaster International Student Association.

    •       INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
  • Hobbies include playing scrabble and bodybuilding.
  • Pursue outdoor activity such as jogging and soccer.
  • Enjoy reading, music, sketching, painting, and Martial Arts.

    •       REFERENCES: Available upon request.