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scannergeek · 11-15-05, 11:17 AM

Hi everyone,

I used to be pretty active on here last year, but I haven't posted anything recently. Thought I'd give you all an update on what I've been up to:

I graduated Cal Poly Pomona this past summer with a BS in Electrical Engineering (the diploma's framed and on the wall!

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I'm now going to Cal State LA for my Master's in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in power systems. It's a very nice campus. Almost every building is either newly constructed, or had an extensive renovation and remodeling. The faculty there is VERY nice, and every professor I've met seems excited to be there, and cares for the students' success.
One of the strange things I've experienced there is that when I walked into the food court for the first time, what's the first place I saw? Kikka Sushi! I wondered if I was on the right campus!

I'm also working at an electrical engineering company in Brea. There's only 9 of us there, including myself. However, we work very well together, and are very busy. We perform electrical engineering for large industrial customers, including college campuses.
In a typical college campus, the transformers and cables that serve the buildings are the responsibility of the campus. In return, they get a lower electric rate. However, if something breaks or needs upgrading, it is the campus's responsibility. That's where we come in.
I've worked on 3 projects so far for Cal Poly SLO. I've worked on several projects for UCI, and we're currently working on a major project for Orange Coast College.
I always joke that after paying all this money to the CSU all these years, it's nice to be on the receiving end of the money flow now!

Lastly, I'm still running my webhosting business. That is doing well.

I'll try to drop in every once in a while and see how things are going

***Admin*** · 11-22-05, 12:08 AM

scannergeek, CONGRATULATIONS (Class of '05). Thanks for sharing all that! Interesting.

I really hope the best in your career and hope that you make a positive difference and contributions to the society.

i2ealphaze · 11-28-05, 03:17 PM

awesome.. if you got the time could you answer a few q's for a 2nd yr e.e. major like myself? and give any advice? anyways congrats on the great payoff!

scannergeek · 12-07-05, 05:41 PM

I'll try to answer when I have the time. If they aren't personal questions, feel free to post them here so other ECE majors can see it.

i2ealphaze · 12-08-05, 08:29 AM

did you get an internship while you were studying? i was wondering about what those companies that offer internships are looking for. Do i need to have taken a certain class? or would it look better if I tutored? What do you think employers are exactly looking for when a person doesnt have the experience?

scannergeek · 12-11-05, 07:46 PM

If you are going to work in industry, an internship can be invaluable.

Read the job description completely. If you're going to be working with FPGA's, make sure you've taken that class. If it's power, make sure you've taken a couple electives beyond just 310. It should be easy to tell based on reading the job description and the college catalog what courses you need to take.

Make sure your GPA is over 3.0. In industry, they really don't care about what you've learned in your classes. They care about how fast you can pick up and master new ideas and techniques. If you have a good GPA that tells them you can work hard, and master new ideas quickly.

11-15-05, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
scannergeek Active Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Fullerton Posts: 109	Checking in... Hi everyone, I used to be pretty active on here last year, but I haven't posted anything recently. Thought I'd give you all an update on what I've been up to: I graduated Cal Poly Pomona this past summer with a BS in Electrical Engineering (the diploma's framed and on the wall! ) I'm now going to Cal State LA for my Master's in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in power systems. It's a very nice campus. Almost every building is either newly constructed, or had an extensive renovation and remodeling. The faculty there is VERY nice, and every professor I've met seems excited to be there, and cares for the students' success. One of the strange things I've experienced there is that when I walked into the food court for the first time, what's the first place I saw? Kikka Sushi! I wondered if I was on the right campus! I'm also working at an electrical engineering company in Brea. There's only 9 of us there, including myself. However, we work very well together, and are very busy. We perform electrical engineering for large industrial customers, including college campuses. In a typical college campus, the transformers and cables that serve the buildings are the responsibility of the campus. In return, they get a lower electric rate. However, if something breaks or needs upgrading, it is the campus's responsibility. That's where we come in. I've worked on 3 projects so far for Cal Poly SLO. I've worked on several projects for UCI, and we're currently working on a major project for Orange Coast College. I always joke that after paying all this money to the CSU all these years, it's nice to be on the receiving end of the money flow now! Lastly, I'm still running my webhosting business. That is doing well. I'll try to drop in every once in a while and see how things are going

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11-22-05, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,945	scannergeek, CONGRATULATIONS (Class of '05). Thanks for sharing all that! Interesting. I really hope the best in your career and hope that you make a positive difference and contributions to the society.

11-28-05, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
i2ealphaze Newcomer Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 43	awesome.. if you got the time could you answer a few q's for a 2nd yr e.e. major like myself? and give any advice? anyways congrats on the great payoff!

12-07-05, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
scannergeek Active Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Fullerton Posts: 109	I'll try to answer when I have the time. If they aren't personal questions, feel free to post them here so other ECE majors can see it.

12-08-05, 08:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
i2ealphaze Newcomer Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 43	did you get an internship while you were studying? i was wondering about what those companies that offer internships are looking for. Do i need to have taken a certain class? or would it look better if I tutored? What do you think employers are exactly looking for when a person doesnt have the experience?

12-11-05, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
scannergeek Active Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Fullerton Posts: 109	If you are going to work in industry, an internship can be invaluable. Read the job description completely. If you're going to be working with FPGA's, make sure you've taken that class. If it's power, make sure you've taken a couple electives beyond just 310. It should be easy to tell based on reading the job description and the college catalog what courses you need to take. Make sure your GPA is over 3.0. In industry, they really don't care about what you've learned in your classes. They care about how fast you can pick up and master new ideas and techniques. If you have a good GPA that tells them you can work hard, and master new ideas quickly.