Tom Nadeau
93A Mathis Drive #186
Dickson, TN  37055
pcassembler@mindspring.com

Employment Goals:

Short-term:  Telecommunication traffic analysis, system optimization, and test automation. 
Long-term:  Research and development of telecommunication networks.

Established Skills:

Telecommunication traffic loading analysis and prediction.
Simulation test design and system engineering (Yourdon methodology).
PC troubleshooting, repair, & performance optimization. 
PC network installation and support (OS/2, Netware, Windows).
A+ Certified Computer Technician
Internet website design using HTML and Java.

Technical Experience:

Present.  Telecom Traffic Analysis Engineer, Verizon Wireless, Nashville, TN.  Maintained master
database of analog and digital cellular sites for MidSouth region.  Recommended capacity resource
allocation to reduce call blocking and ineffective attempts.  Increased efficiency of capital
allocation by introducing finer levels of granularity into network growth models.  Used data-mining
techniques to identify and predict consumer traffic patterns for special events.  Salary:  $24/hour.

2000-2001.  Test Engineer, CTDI, Nashville, TN. Designed test plans, test procedures, and related
hardware/software/network configurations for Nortel KSU PBX and Voicemail/ACD systems.
Maintained and enhanced test capabilities for Teradyne Z1860 in-circuit tester.  Programmed SL1
and M1 switching equipment.  Implemented hard-disk screening and OEM replacement procedures,
saving over $100,000 in annual parts cost.  Salary:  $18/hour.

1997 - 1999.  PC Technician, Techware Computers and Microstar International, Nashville, TN.
Repaired, upgraded, and assembled over 1000 IBM-compatible personal computers. Installated DOS,
Windows 3.1, Windows95, WindowsNT Workstation and Server, and IBM OS/2 Warp. Provided
telephone support for wholesale customers, consultants, and endusers. Introduced systematic
program of cleaning, refurbishing, and retail sales of used computers. Resolved IRQ and memory
management conflicts; fixed errors in system registry and .INI files; corrected device driver
conflicts.  Salary:  $12/hour.

1991 - 1997.  Business Owner, Intelligent Microcomputer Associates, Pasadena, CA. Repaired,
upgraded, and assembled over 500 IBM-compatible personal computers. Installed and custom-tuned
PC operating systems and application software. Presented PC seminars at the L.A. Computer
Marketplace show several times each year. Trained customers in accounting, WordPerfect, Lotus,
and Microsoft programs.  Salary:  N/A.

1985 - 1991.  Member of Technical Staff, NASA-JPL, Pasadena, CA.  Manager of TAQ and TTD
components of Traffic Simulation Unit (TSU).  Wrote documents for design, test, and field operations
of PC-controlled circuit tester for FAA Air Traffic Control system. Designed and implemented Lotus
123 macros for ATE instrument control via HPIB bus.  Supported FAA contractor selection process
for Air Traffic Control automated voice switch (VSCS).  Summer position performing signal analysis
of telemetry from comet space probe to determine effects of antenna tracking and spacecraft
precession on SNR.  Salary:  $22/hour.

Educational Background:

1985 - 1986.  MSEE, California Institute of Technology (no thesis). Coursework in information theory,
control theory, and computer algorithms and complexity.

1981 - 1985.  BSEE, Clemson University, Magna Cum Laude with Senior Departmental Honors.
Coursework in electronic circuits, fiber optics, and digital communication. Independent study of
loudspeakers and audio systems. Three-time winner of IEEE Student Paper Contest for independent
research projects.  Samuel R. Rhodes Award. R.F. Poole Scholar.  Air Force Sergeants Association
(AFSA) scholarship winner. Four-time member of varsity College Bowl intercollegiate quiz team.

1978 - 1981.  Dickson County Sr. HS, Dickson, TN, 4.6+ GPA.  MAA Bronze Award.  Top
Departmental Awards in Math, Science, Spanish, and French.  U.S. Patent Office Award at
International Science and Engineering Fair. Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science Cruiser Award.
State representative to National Youth Science Camp (NYSC).