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Stephen M. Upchurch

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www.supchurch.org 
Objective To obtain a position that provides opportunities for learning while utilizing my engineering and computer science skills in developing solutions for automation and measurement systems.
Overview Strong skills in software configuration and troubleshooting
Strong skills in computer hardware assembly and troubleshooting
Technically and mechanically minded
Quickly grasp concepts and become familiar with new software
Education
B.S.E. in Agriculture Engineering Expected May 2005
University of Georgia, Athens Ga.Major G.P.A. 3.30
Emphasis: Electrical and Electronic Systems
B.S. in Computer Science Expected May 2005
University of Georgia, Athens Ga.Major G.P.A. 3.67
 
Mercer University 1998-2001
Macon Ga. 

Related Coursework
Instrumentation for
   Environmental Quality		Analog Electronics
Sensors and Transducers		Data Structures
Systems Programming
Electrical Machines and
   Power Distribution		Microcontrollers
Applied Machine Vision		Software Development
Theory of Computing
Electrical Circuit AnalysisEngineering Design Project

Computer Skills  
Languages C++, Java, Perl, Motorola HC11 Assembly
   
Operating Systems Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, Server NT/2003, UNIX, RedHat Linux
   
Engineering Tools Maple, PSPICE, MultiSIM, LogicWorks, AutoCAD, Microstation, LabView, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, NI Vision Builder, QuantIM
   
Applications Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft FrontPage, Wordperfect, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Apache  
   
Various Competent Installing/Removing/Maintaining Computer Hardware  
  Experienced maintaining computer networks
   
Experience  
3/2001 - Present USDA-ARS. (Athens, GA).  Computer Assistant
  • Worked closely in the development and implementation of a machine vision system 
  • Developed and integrated machine vision control software with existing hardware 
  • Designed and constructed control circuitry 
  • Provided other departments with support for desktop/workstation applications 
  • Managed external RAID storage and LTO tape backup server
1-2000 - 1/2001 Savannah Electric. (Savannah, GA).  Engineering Co-op.
  • Managed and maintained existing work-order databases 
  • Supported other departments with computer problems 
  • Assisted with the planning and development of the plant website 
  • Compiled data and monitored plant performance reports 
  • Performed analytical chemical tests on ash, water, and coal samples 
8/1999 - 12/1999 Mercer University Learning Center. (Macon, GA).  Computer Lab Assistant.
  • Instructed and assisted others with computer related problems 
  • Other general office experience 
8/1998 - 5/1999
and
8/1999 - 12/1999
Aramark. (Macon, GA).  Student Worker.
  • Access numbers from a customized data-tracking program
  • Created spreadsheets to manipulate data to present daily sales
  • Cashier
Summer 1998
and
Summer 1999
Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc.. (Decatur, GA).  Entry Level Accountant.
  • Processed 500 invoices per month
  • Created spreadsheets to manipulate data
  • Use current spreadsheets and generate reports
Honors and Activities
Honors:
President's List (Spring 2002, Fall 2002)
Dean's List (Fall 2001, Spring 2003)
Goodloe Yancy Engineering Scholarship
Hope Scholarship
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Volunteer Work:
Commerce Public Library [Computer/Technical Support]
First Baptist Church Audio/Visual/Technology Committee Chairman
Sound Engineer for local school and community events
Activities:
Intramural Sports [Soccer]
Arts [Theater, Music, Architecture]
Computer work [Configuring Servers, Firewalls, Exploring Linux]

References Available on request.