Angela W.

Wu
MASc, Mechanical and Materials Engineer, University of Waterloo
MSc, Applied Physicist, Lakehead University
Apt 5, 427 Barrie place, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3Z6
Cell: 519 590 7289 (any time) ww55a71e@westpost.net
Technical qualifications
Software Skills
* Programming: C++/C, Labview
* Engineering Modelling: Matlab, AutoCAD
* Data/Image Processing: Matlab, Photoshop, Origin, SPM 32
* Documentation: MS Word, Excel, Access, Endnote, Latex
* Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Mac OS, MS-DOS
Hardware Skills

* Electrical/Computer: oscilloscopes, soldering, amplifier, function

generators, computer peripherals, network equipment
* Materials/Metallurgical: brazing, soldering of similar/dissimilar
materials, DSC, TGA, GC-MS, callipers, torque wrench, spot welding
instruments, surface mount technology, various resolution
microscopes (optical, SEM-EDS, STM and TEM), various measuring
instruments (XRD, XPS), Instron hardness measurement, ceramic,
polymer, metallic material preparation (grinding, polishing and
etching), mechanical modification (sandblasting, precision cutter,
pull and shear tools), chemical and electrical deposition,
instrumentation, equipment troubleshooting
Relevant Courses and projects
* Digital electronics technology: digital circuit design,
application resulting in high grade of
* Simulative electronic technology: analog circuit design,
application and resulting in high grade of
* Non-destructive detection methods: in-depth knowledge of various
non-destructive detection methods
* Labview process: project leader of programming to realize auto
control of bulb lighting - Team work
* Fourth year project: circuit design of a well working
semiconductor radio - Creative
Summary of Skills
* Well organized, responsible, hard-working and eager to embrace
challenges
* Self starter, quick learner, works well independently and within a
team
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Able to carry out complex multi-tasks under pressure
* Unambiguous communication skills within teams
Work Experience
Research Assistant, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Sept/2007-Aug/2009
* Ti based alloy/Ceramic processing, corrosion testing, materials
interface characterization - Creativity
* Nano metallic/ceramic joint fabrication and microscopy analysis -
Take ownership
* Materials heat treatment process characterization - Hands on lab
experience
* Prepare and maintain technical documentation, briefings,
presentation - Communication
Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Apr/2008-Aug/2008
* Demonstrate 115 undergraduate students how to use Instron tensile
test equipment using PowerPoint
* Mark assignments and evaluate the students to monitor the
application of their knowledge
Research Assistant, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sept/2005-Aug/2007

* Maintain and repair the ultra high vacuum chamber, troubleshooting

- Problem solving
* Project design, execution, data analysis, instrument set up,
troubleshooting, calibration
* Nanostructure fabrication inside vacuum chamber
Teaching Assistant, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sept/2005-Apr/2007
* Demonstrate 40 students how to use lab equipments
* Tutorial of course