Tim Schmidt

Burnaby, BC
V5J 4Y5
6435872

Platforms
C/C++

TI MSP

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Espressif ESP32

Assembly

Atmel AVR

Microchip PIC

Interests
SEGA Genesis Development

Motorola 68K CISC

SGDK C Library

Ukulele Performing

Pop and Classical genres

Gardening

Potted plants

Succulents and Tropicals

Highlights of Qualifications
  • Proficient in C/ASM programming, with extensive experience developing firmware for microcontrollers / low level devices.

  • Outstanding collaboration skills in both technical and coordinative settings.

  • Proficient with Git version control and for team-based projects.

  • Contributed to an Open Source project within the Arduino Library Manager index.

  • Familiar with web technologies, C++, and Python.

  • Over ten years experience interpreting datasheets, schematics, and technical drawings.

  • Six years of successful team leadership experience.

Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
From 2014 to 2015
Cape Breton University Sydney, NS, Canada

Electronics & Controls

Silver Medal of Academic Standing

Diploma of Electronic Engineering Technology
From 2013 to 2014
Cape Breton University Sydney, NS, Canada

Instrumentation & Controls

Dean's List with Distinction

Diploma of Electronic Engineering Technician
From 2009 to 2011
Nova Scotia Community College Sydney, NS, Canada

Recipient of the Board of Governor's Award

Work experience
Quality Coordinator
Since 2016
Ledcor Industries Inc. Vancouver, BC
  • Designed a more efficient telecom fiber optic deliverable document for subcontractors to self-evaluate and submit completed work

  • Reviews and imparts weekly network construction policy changes from TELUS, reducing repeat work and improving our company Critical Performance Indicators

  • Producing telecom and civil engineering drawings acquainted me with more familiarity with the TELUS fiber optic and copper network

  • Collaborates with client and build teams to maintain a 98+% KPI target qualifying our Quality team as best-in-class for four years.

  • Monthly visits to construction work during in-flight and post build to evaluate, course correct, and engage with subcontractors

Field Technician
From 2015 to 2016
Total Install Vancouver, BC
  • Placed on average two dozen aerial/conduit fiber cables per day

  • Read and marked up civil and GIS drawings to communicate work

  • Onboarded and led two to three member teams and job training