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Christopher Whitt
102 - 2E Veronica Dr. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3N 3A3
(902)444-2647
cwhitt@ieee.org
http://www.engr.mun.ca/~whitt/
- Electrical Engineering, Software Design, Signal Processing, Acoustics,
Sound Reinforcement.
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- Software design and development using a variety of tools including
UML, Java, C/C++, and Matlab.
- Training in software engineering, DSP, digital communications,
computer architecture, hardware design, and assembly language
programming.
- Excellent familiarity with computers. Experience with many
versions of Unix-like, MacOS, and MS Windows systems, including basic
system administration.
- Well rounded in audio engineering, with knowledge of acoustics and
experience in both live sound reinforcement and recording.
- Ability to learn quickly. Excellent reading comprehension, solid
understanding of math concepts, and strong problem solving skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking and technical writing.
- Basic knowledge of written and spoken French.
- Play several musical instruments including bass guitar, double bass,
guitar and drums.
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September 2000 - Present
Master of Engineering, Memorial
University - St. John's, Newfoundland
- Thesis research on array signal processing for sound
reinforcement.
- Coursework in acoustics, information theory, image processing and
computer architecture. GPA 3.80
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September 1994 - April 2000
Bachelor of Engineering,
Memorial University - St.
John's, Newfoundland
- Graduated at the top of the class, GPA 3.92.
- Electrical Engineering, specialized in Computers and
Communications.
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August 23, 1999 - December 17, 1999
Software Engineer,
Instrumar Limited, St. John's,
Newfoundland
- Designed and documented a Windows-based application using UML
and Visual Basic.
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January 4, 1999 - April 23, 1999
Software Engineer, CORETEC Incorporated, St. John's,
Newfoundland
- Performed simulations using MATLAB to test the functionality of
third party modules for a company product.
- Worked
independently to modify and improve existing in-house MS
Windows-based software utilities.
- Assisted in the company's pursuit of a patent.
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April 27, 1998 - August 28, 1998
September 2, 1997 - December 19, 1997
Software
Engineer, Lotek Marine Technologies
Inc., St. John's, Newfoundland
- Worked independently to design and develop a C/C++ software
package for numerical processing in animal telemetry.
- Preliminary investigation for a graphical user interface to
the numerical processing software as well as the telemetry
receiver system.
- Provided computational support for prototype testing and
field trials, and participated in the early stages of implementation
of process quality systems.
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January 6, 1997 - April 18, 1997
May 6, 1996 - August 30, 1996
Software Engineer, Newbridge Networks Corporation,
Kanata, Ontario
- C/C++ software development in a large real-time software
environment for Frame Relay and ATM WAN hardware.
- Designed and implemented the control interface for a proprietary
software suite to test a remote access product.
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- C. Whitt, C. Moloney, "Simulation of Loudspeaker
Arrays",Proceedings of the Eleventh Newfoundland
Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference, 2001.
- C. Whitt, C. Kinden, J. Loder, J. Seshadri, Dr. S. O'Young,
"The Establishment of a McNaughton Resource Centre at Memorial
University of Newfoundland", Proceedings of the Eighth
Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference,
1998
- D. Cote, R.T. Lindstrom, R.S. McKinley, G.H. Niezgoda, L.M.N.
Ollerhead, D.F. Rowsell, D.A. Scruton, C.J. Whitt, "A Coded
Acoustic Telemetry System for High Precision Monitoring of Fish
Location and Movement: Application to the Study of Nearshore
Nursery Habitat of Juvenile Atlantic Cod (Gadus
Morhua)", Marine Technology Society Journal, Spring
1998
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Graduate Fellowships:
- NSERC PGS 'A' ($34 500)
- F. A. Aldrich Fellowship ($15 000)
- Atlantic Accord Career Development Award ($13 000)
- Undergraduate Scholarships:
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- APEGN Award for Engineering Excellence and Memorial
University Medal for Electrical Engineering 2000
- Schlumberger Scholarship ($1000) 1999
- NSERC Undergraduate Research Award 1999
- Atlantic Accord Scholarship ($2000) 1999, 1997, 1994
- IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section Scholarship ($1000)
1998
- Charles O. Thomas Scholarship ($750) 1998
- Faculty of Engineering Dean's List 1996-1999
- Provincial Centenary of Responsible Government
Scholarship ($1000) 1998
- Doctor William Boyle University Scholarship ($1000) 1998,
1997
- David S. Templeton Engineering Scholarship ($2000) 1997
- Dr. S.M. Blair Memorial Alumni Award for Excellence in
Engineering ($500) 1996
- R.G. Reid Undergraduate Scholarship ($2200) 1996, 1994
- Canada Scholarship ($10 000) 1994
- Provincial Electoral District Scholarship ($1000) 1994
High School Awards:
- Governor General's Bronze Medallion 1994
- Principal's Honor Roll, school board scholarships in math
and social studies, wrote the Canadian Invitational Mathematics
Challenge.
Member of:
Past Member of:
- Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Newfoundland
Symphony Youth Orchestra (NSYO)
- Memorial University Jazz Band and Festival Choir
- High School Concert Band, Concert Choir, Regional Math
League team.
Volunteer Experience:
- 1998-2002 Technical Director of Lytehouse Youth Ministries,
responsible for sound systems, lighting, and technical teams.
- 1998-1999 IEEE Student Branch Chairperson and vice-Chair
(1996-1997).
- 1995-2002 - Assistant technician for weekly church radio
broadcast.
- 1992-2002 - Regular member of technical production team at
Bethesda church, advising on
audio-visual system design and installation.
- 1998,1995,1994,1992 Traveled with youth teams working with
local churches in Estonia, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Trinidad
and Tobago.
- References available upon
request.
- Updated 2003-01-12