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Rizalino A. de Guzman BS Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University

Rizalino A. de Guzman BS Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University. Software Quality Assurance, Electric Power Research Institute. ENGR-10 March 17, 2014. Background. Chabot Engineering Student Started 2007

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Rizalino A. de Guzman BS Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University

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  1. Rizalino A. de GuzmanBS Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University Software Quality Assurance, Electric Power Research Institute ENGR-10 March 17, 2014

  2. Background • Chabot Engineering Student • Started 2007 • Received AS Mathematics • Transferred to SJSU, Fall 2012 • BS Electrical Engineering, Dec. 2015 Expected • Started Internship, Spring 2013

  3. Why I chose EE? • Took ROP in Computer Repair • Loved working with computers • Decided to try Computer Science • Interest in Circuits and Signals • Built own guitar effects

  4. Why San Jose State? • Heart of Silicon Valley • Engineering Instructors currently work/have experience in the industry • Ranks 8th among West’s top public universities http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities-west/top-public • Lower tuition fees compared to UCs and Private Schools

  5. Transfer Experience San Jose State University, Fall 2012 San Jose, CA

  6. Chabot College v.San Jose State • Self-learning • Average class size = 75 • Active student life • Fast-paced engineering classes • 50%-75% Faster than Chabot • Opportunity to meet people in the industry • Rush hour is a pain • Guided Learning • Intimate learning environment • Smaller class size • Easier access to professors • Cheaper (price/unit) • Easier commute

  7. Tips For Success • BMayer’s Student Study Skills Lecture and Quiz • Take note of deadlines and requirements • Seek Help • Use available resources • i.e. Faculty, Tutoring • Pay attention in ENGR 25! • MATLAB is extremely important • Don’t linger on past mistakes

  8. Internship Experience Palo Alto, CA

  9. Internship • EPRI • Electric Power Research Institute • Founded in 1972 • Caters to Power Utilities • Started Spring 2013 • Software QA Engineering Team • Student Employee

  10. Internship Tips • GPA does not tell the whole picture • It matters who you know • Networking is important • Job Fairs • Utilize Campus resources • Resume Workshops, Career advising etc. • Do your best • Opportunity for career advancement • Be persistent • Grab every opportunity presented to you

  11. Questions?

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