Renard DellaFave
Raleigh, NC
Ten years total industry experience.
6 years equivalent experience in analog / digital circuit design
3 years in embedded systems, 2 years in cad and board layout
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SKILLS
* Design CPUs, microcontrollers, IO and peripheral subsystems, medical devices, test instruments, consumer electronics, battery charge and control systems, and switching power supplies
* Knowledge of embedded C for microcontrollers, and Microsoft C# for Windows applications
* Expertise with test equipment including DVMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum and logic analyzers.
* Possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of electronic components and systems
* Experience with circuit simulators, PCB layout, and schematic capture software including: LT SPICE, PCB Artist, MultiSim, Altium Designer, and Ultiboard
* Medical device standards UL 61010 and IEC 60601
* Battery system development to UL 2054 and IEC 62133 standards
* Follow latest design processes and best practices including EMC, DFM, DFT
* Ability to generate algorithms and firmware for use in control systems in C and Assembly
* Knowledge of AC/DC and DC/DC linear and switching power supply topologies
* Good organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively
EDUCATION
BSEE from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC with a 3.995 GPA
Focus: Analog Electronics, RF Design, and Signal Processing
WORK EXPERIENCE
United Therapeutics - Product Engineer - Research Triangle Park, NC - 5/2011-8/2012
* Evaluate medical devices, developing, verifying, and validating new test methods & equipment
* Bring battery pack electronics to UL 2054 compliance: PTCs, thermal cutouts, active protection
* Reprogram and calibrate medical device embedded electronics and piezo nebulizer components
* Document device design for DMR, DHR, including verification and validation protocols
* Develop new test fixture design: PCB, cable harness, specifications, and test protocols
* Save money and speed development with creative solutions to CAPA reports