Resume

David Hickox

P: 630-542-6969 E: [email protected]

Summary of Qualifications

Programming- C, C++, C#, x86, Bash, Batch, Python, Ansible, Chef, Java,
HTML, CSS, Node, JS, SQL, ARM, Git, Mercurial, SVN, Perforce
Lab equipment- Oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering/reflow
3D Part Design- Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Blender, OnShape, 3D printing
PCB Design- Altium, Diptrace, KiCad, EagleCAD, PSpice
Office Tools- NGINX, K8s, Docker, ESXi, Jira, Gitlab, Github, ELK Stack,
pfSense, FreeNAS, Office, Agile, Trello, OpenProject
Digital IO Protocols- CAN (UDS, J1939), Quad-SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG

Education

The University of Illinois: Urbana Champaign

Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Minor in Business: Expected May 2021

Cumulative GPA: 3.48

Experience

Viasat – LinkWay Team – Embedded Software Intern | May 20 – Aug 20 | Carlsbad, CA

Created multi-platform, lightweight, multithreaded software management system
Created a configurable ELK Stack-based graphical status and data display user interface
Enabled new collaborative workflows by designing and deploying a package of internal tools

John Deere Electronic Solutions – JLG Department – Intern | May 19 – Aug 19 | Fargo, ND

Created automated HIL tests for several complete systems saving thousands of engineering hours
Created tools that allowed for easy human interface with custom proprietary CAN systems
Created a web service for teams throughout Deere to be able to identify their Open Source obligations

John Deere Electronic Solutions – AUTOSAR Department – Intern | May 18 – Aug 18 | Fargo, ND

Implemented I2C, CAN and several other protocols at the driver level for 32-bit Aurix TriCore MCUs
Designed and implemented hardware simulators allowing rapid inexpensive HIL test simulations
Maintained and updated internal tools for controller-human interaction and testing
Validated code compatibility with an entire family of new hardware controllers

UIUC ECE OpenLab – President (Present), Lab Monitor (1 Year) | Jan. 18 – Present | Urbana, IL

Manage and coordinate ~25 employees who monitor, maintain, and improve the lab
Handle project management, purchasing, maintenance, and new staff appointment
Increased employee efficiency by designing an automated lab resource management system
Ensure safety and accessibility for 1000+ users and staff in the lab

PSYONIC – Electrical Design and Manufacturing Engineer | Jan. 19 – May 19 | Champaign, IL

Designed and produced a multitude of miniaturized devices for prosthetic use
Tested and ensured the durability of electronics systems to create a worry-free user experience
Cut costs of manufacturing and testing during the early stages of development

THRUST – President (Present), Avionics Director (1 year), Project Manager (2 years) | Aug. 17 – Present | Urbana, IL

Founded a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to drive growth and financial viability
Redesigned rocket electronics system to use a standardized 32 bit automotive ARM processor
Built a 12 server K8s cluster for Gitlab CI/CD and HIL testing
Conducted training for PCB design, 3D modeling, Soldering, lab safety, etc.

Other Activities and Honors