Engineers
Artistee Shayna Harris Phone: (319) 353-4974
747 Hawkeye Drive Cell Phone: (404) 272–7646
Iowa City, IA. 52246 E-mail: artistee-harris@uiowa.edu
Objective
Seeking a Software Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical engineering position (applications or systems) in software design, hardware, code and test.
Education
PH. D. in Electrical & Computer engineering, 2009 - present
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Overall GPA: 3.00/4.0
Master of Science in Electrical & Computer engineering, 2007 - 2009
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Sub track in Software Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.00/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree, 2006
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Concentration in Software Systems; Overall GPA: 3.17/4.0
Computer Skills:
Program Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Assembly, Matlab, Q-Basic, (X)HTML, CSS, MFC, Java Swing, Oracle, SQL, XML, Visual Basics, WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
Operating Systems: UNIX, Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS
Software Development Tools/Simulators/Management tools: JCreator 3.0 LE, NetBeans 4., Microsoft Visual Studios .NET older versions to present version, Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers, VAPS XT v2.1, DOORS, GPS SMART, GPSSIM, SimGEN, ClearCase and PREP
Word Processors, Presentation, and Tools: Microsoft Office: older versions to present version.
Work Experience
Rockwell Collins, Doctorate Engineering Co-op, Navigation Software, Cedar Rapids, IA. September 2010 – present: Responsible for troubleshooting and debug of problems encountered during test as part of a multi-contractor team comprised of systems, electrical, and software engineers. Task requires participation in the development and test of advanced navigation systems applicable to the US DOD and Commercial Aircraft markets which includes GPS Receivers, GPS/INS navigation systems, datalink networks, and augmentation systems. Task requires creation and execution of functional tests in laboratory and remote site facilities utilizing a combination of simulations, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and live test environments. In addition, task also requires assisting in other elements of the engineering process such as system performance analysis, system/sub-system design, and system integration.
Rockwell Collins, Graduate Technical Intern, Advanced Concepts, SEPP Program, Cedar Rapids, IA. May 2010-August 2010:Responsible for investigating the use of touch screens in the commercial flight deck environment - focusing on human factors aspects (widget size and placement) as well as investigating the kinds of interactive avionics display formats which are amenable to touch screen use. The primary objective of the project was to understand how to integrate touch screens in an aircraft flight deck (cockpit) and what advantages and limitations exist in their use. Developed a functional graphical prototype using an experimental touch screen in a flight deck mock up (simulator) and executed experimental scenarios with pilot subjects to determine user ability in actual flight environments. In addition, used single and multi touch functions to accomplish tasks such as rotate, zoom, menu selections and etc. with fingers’ gesture, which helped in enhancing the interaction with flight deck interfaces. This project is the first step in understanding how to influence consumer and commercial touch screen technology to enhance the pilot's interaction with the aircraft avionics system. Final project was presented to senior managers and executive leadership (CEO, etc.) via a final formal presentation and exhibit.
University of Iowa, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Iowa City, IA. January 2010 - May 2010: Position as a Graduate Teacher Assistant (GTA) for High Performance Computer Architecture course. GTA responsibilities include: tutoring; holding office hours; grading homework or exams and administering exams.
University of Iowa, OPL (Operator Performance Laboratory) and Center for Computer Aided Design (CCAD), Iowa City, IA. August 2008 – 2009: Position as a Graduate Research Assistant in the OPL. Designed and evaluate human-in-the-loop/human computer interaction, intelligent autonomous systems to increase efficiency, inter-operability, and safety.
University of Iowa, Center for Bioinformatics, Iowa City, IA, August 2007 – August 2008: Position as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Computational Genomics Laboratory. Creating software tools to sample and perform DNA Sequence analysis. Tools are implemented to gather, store, retrieve, and analyze genomic datasets which requires a computational capacity previously unimagined by computer users and designers.
Accomplishments/Organizations
GAANN Fellowship (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need)
SWE (Society of Women Engineers)
NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)
S.T.A.T (Student Today, Alumni Tomorrow)
Theta Tau Fraternity
The National Dean’s List
The National Scholars Honor Society