Rodney J. Poquadeck 8553 Honeytree Blvd

Rodney J. Poquadeck 8553 Honeytree Blvd. Email: [email protected] Canton, MI 48187 Phone: 734-416-6243 Cell: 248-719-4035

Summary:

My career to date has encompassed product development for AC-DC and DC-DC switching and linear power supplies, high current DC power distribution systems up to 2000 amps for use in large main-frame computer systems such as the Digital Equipment VAX 8600 and a prototype super computer.

Further experience includes facility AC power distribution and grounding, EMI/RFI shielding for system level electromagnetic compatibility. I am well versed in implementing lightning protection for remote Amateur Radio repeater (2 way radio) installations, for tower, associated block house equipment and service entrance connections.

I have Installed and maintained a VHF repeater system for Amateur Radio communications. I am familiar with and can use Microsoft Office Applications software, Ionospheric propagation prediction software and antenna design software (NEC). Test equipment I have good familiarity with includes, digital and analog oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, antenna/feed line analyzers (Time Delay Reflectometer) as well as other equipment for RF and power system analysis.

Currently, I am employed in the automotive industry as a Senior Electronics Technician working with electromagnetic compatibility issues and product validation for automotive safety systems.

Experience:

TRW Automotive Electronics Farmington Hills, MI Electromagnetic Compatibility Technician December ’04 to Present

 Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility evaluation on a wide range of automotive safety systems, most common is the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Airbag) and Anti-Lock brake systems.  Recommend EMC laboratory test equipment for purchase, such as, RF Power Amplifiers antennas and associated equipment for RF immunity and emissions testing.  Prepare and submit test reports to engineering.  Maintenance of laboratory RF equipment. Resume of Rodney J. Poquadeck Page 2

Continental-Teves, North America Auburn Hills, MI Electromagnetic Compatibility Technician February ’03 to October ‘04

 Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility testing on Anti-Lock Brake and Vehicle Stability Control devices and oversee EMC testing performed at independent accredited laboratories.  Construction and operational verification of in-house test equipment to carry out specific EMC tests for individual customer vehicle requirements.  Prepare and submit test reports to engineering.  Specify and order EMC laboratory test equipment such as RF power amplifiers, antennas for RF immunity and emissions testing, RF power meters, Electrostatic Discharge equipment etc.

Robert Bosch Corporation Farmington Hills, MI Electromagnetic Compatibility Applications Sr. Tech. March '98 to September '02

 Responsible for module level and vehicle level EMC testing and failure investigations at the in-house facility and customer sites.  Conduct or supervise product compliance testing for Radio Frequency susceptibility and emissions.  Design and construction of custom RF hardened fiber-optic communication transceiver for Electromagnetic Compatibility testing of antilock brake electronic control units.  Design and construction of complex load boxes for EMC testing of Antilock Brake Systems.

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI Electromagnetic Compatibility Technician July '94 to March ''98

 Responsible for EMC testing on all types of active automotive electronic modules during product development stage.  Design and construction of load cells for specific products for EMC test.  Implement circuit changes to electronic modules as needed to ensure RF emissions and immunity compliance. Resume of Rodney J. Poquadeck Page 3

Supercomputer Systems, Inc. Eau Claire, WI Power Systems Sr. Technician January '90 to January '93

 Specify design of a shielded containment room for our super computer with a minimum of 60db attenuation using wall paper with a unique combination of laminated materials.  Co-design and construction of a RS232 to RS485 serial line translator for communication between the super computer mainframe and peripheral gear.  Direct mechanical designers on implementation of RF shielding techniques for cabinets and cable interconnects.  Verified/functionally tested vendor supplied components: (1.2 Megawatt motor- generator, 10Kw programmable DC power supplies).  Specify and purchase a 2.2 Megawatt AC Substation, switch gear and diesel backup generator for a full scale prototype.  Work with Northern States Power, at this site to establish an effective low impedance grounding system common to power and signal transmission equipment.

Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, MA Project Technician, Power Conversion Systems September '78 to November '89

 Conduct or supervise regulatory agency compliance testing for product safety and RF emissions & immunity.  Direct mechanical designers during circuit board layout stage.  Recommendation and purchase laboratory capital equipment, maintain capital equipment budget.  Provide engineering support to manufacturing sites during initial product build.  Generate power supply test procedures for manufacturing sites.  Responsible for operational certification and sign-off of the VAX8600/8800 power system.  Supervise radiated/conducted emissions and immunity testing on the VAX8600/8800 power system.

Education:

Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY Associate in Electronics Technology GPA: 3.0 (4.0 scale)

Personal Interests: Amateur Radio (General Class License) N2YWI