Kahn C. Evans

Current Address:
248 Village Dr
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 292-8211
kevans@iastate.edu
 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~kevans 		Permanent Address:
314 14th Ave N
Clinton, IA 53732
(319) 243-7517

Objective:

A position as an electrical engineer with interests in communications, and digital signal processing.

Academic History:

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
August 1994- Present
GPA: 3.45/4.0
Intended Major: Electrical Engineering

Clinton High School
Graduated May 1994
GPA: 4.18/4.0

Educational Experience:


Experience with FORTRAN, C++, and HTML programming languages. Familiarity with DOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX, and OS/400 operating systems. Competent with MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, SPICE, and MATLAB software.

Work Experience:


May 1998-August 1998
International Business Machines, Rochester, Minnesota
Co-op: Hardware System Stress Test
Cabled, configured, and tested AS/400's. Became competent with the OS/400 operating system. Improved communication skills by working with developers on problems encountered during testing.

January 1998-Present
Instructional Technology Center, Ames, Iowa
Student Employee
Inspected and checked in audio and visual equipment, videotaped events, and inspected videos. I worked this job while at shcool.


January 1997-August 1997
International Business Machines, Rochester, Minnesota
Co-op: Processor Runtime Diagnostics Team
Development team for problem isolation, error correction, and redundant hardware features for the system processor and mainstorage subsystem on the AS/400.
  • Testing
    Served as the focal point for testing of the processor/mainstorage subsystem. This included verification of hardware and software by introducing errors into the system through hardwired bugs and software injection.
  • Documentation
    Served as the interface from the hardware diagnostics team to the information development group to ensure accurate and effective field service actions would result from the internal diagnostics. This included developing the error code translation tables and the repair and replacement procedures that are included in the AS/400 field service books.

    May 1996-August 1996
    Quantum Chemical Company, Clinton, Iowa
    Safety Technician
    Verified that fire and safety equipment met government standards through a series of inspections and tests. Performed maintenance on fire protection systems, inventory of parts, and documented the results. Gained work experience on an industrial site, and became familiar with OSHA standards.

    June 1992-August 1993, June 1994-August 1994, May 1995-August 1995
    Happy Joe's Pizza Parlor, Clinton, Iowa
    Cook/Driver
    Made, cooked, and delivered pizzas, swept floors, washed dishes, and maintained a good relationship with the customers. I also worked this job while on winter breaks from college.

    Honors:

    Admitted to ISU with Recogintion
    State of Iowa Scholar
    National Honor Society
    Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
    Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
    		 Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society
    Happy Joe's Scholarship
    National Merit Scholarship
    Marston Club Scholarship
    Dean's List

    Activities:

  • Oratorio choir
  • Residence Hall Floor - President (Fall 1996)
  • Residence Hall Floor - Vice President (Fall 1995)
  • Residence Hall Floor - Intramural Chair (Spring 1995)
  • Promotions chair for Towers Residence Association Executive Council (Spring 1996)
  • Eta Kappa Nu Recording Secretary (December 1997-December 1998)

    REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST