2128 E. Hughes Ave.
Des Moines,
IA
50320
USA
Joseph M. Garza
Phone: +1-515-988-9704
Email: garza.joseph.m@gmail.com
Website: http://jmgarza.com
Summary of Qualifications
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Work Experience
May 2008 » May 2011
Systems Analyst I
ISU: Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, 1600 S 16th St, Ames, IA, 50011
- Created a web portal to handle client entry of data. Uses C# ASP.NET postback on the back-end and jQuery and Javascript on the front-end.
- Also created a secure WCF service to allow for the retrieval of any information an end-user can access. The WCF service allows for submission of new case information as well.
- Designed a laboratory dashboard system to provides real-time case and test information that benchmarks versus average workload for that day at that time of the year.
- Designed and implemented additional dashboard systems for other departments in the college: e.g. a system that looks at all the veterinarian colleges in the US and Canada and compares a variety of different metrics.
- Redesigned the PADRAP website to meet the increased demands from the Swine Health and Canada.
January » April 2008
Support Specialist
ISU: Environmental Health and Safety Department, Ames, IA 50011
- Created a portable MSAccess DB of biological, chemical, and radiological risks to be used by the Department of Public Safety.
- Created a new Biological Materials Inventory System: designed and implemented the database, created a client web interface using AJAX design strategies, and an administrative interface using MSAcesss.
- Helped finish a colleagues Laboratory and Radiation Database project that had been in development for years.
March » December 2007
Systems Analyst I
ISU: Information Technology Department, Ames, IA 50011
- Created AJAX enabled Chemical Inventory System to gather information to be sent to Homeland security and for University-wide record keeping.
- Optimized the Online Learning Center using AJAX strategies.
- Created a new AJAX Assessment tool based on a flexible.
April » August 2006
Manufacturing Engineer
Volt Contractor at JDDMW, 825 SW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Created AJAX enable Chemical Inventory System to gather information to be sent to Homeland security and for University-wide record keeping.
- Optimized the Online Learning Center using AJAX strategies.
- Created a new AJAX Assessment tool based on a flexible.
August 2004 » May 2005
Program for Enhanced Design Experience
Rockwell Collins & University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
- Used MATLAB to validate Gopinath-style observer performance for a servo motor controller.
- Wrote software to implement observer and control servo motor in TI-DSP API.
- Designed circuit layout for custom PCB, built and tested servo motor controller and amplifier.
May » August 2004
Facilities Engineering Intern
JDDMW, 825 SW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Evaluated Iconics and RSView as replacements for WinView HMI.
- Created recovery/operation documentation for HMI computers.
- Worked extensively with PLC’s, ladder logic, and AutoCAD for day-to-day problems.
September 2003 » May 2004
Facilities Engineering Intern
CLCG, Seamans Center, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242
- Responsible for the backup/restoration of data on a cluster of Linux machines.
- Processed data from gels looking for EST’s using established scripts.
May » August 2003
Sprayer Production Engineering Intern
JDDMW, 825 SW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Designed assembly/transportation fixture for the 4920 sprayer.
- Established a virtual manufacturing process.
- Created manufacturing build of materials.
May » August 2002
Sprayer Product Engineering Intern
JDDMW, 825 SW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Implemented remote fleet management utility for the 4920 sprayer
- Designed electrical harnesses
- Upgraded software on CAN controller boxes
May » August 2001
Cotton Production Engineering Intern
JDDMW, 825 SW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Created detailed Operator Method Sheets for three large machines.
- Worked on a team with five engineering interns.
- Made OMS’s available via intranet.
Education
- B.S.E. Electrical & Computer Engineering, Univeristy of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, August 2006 - December 2007
- B.S. Computer Science, ISU, Ames, Iowa, August 2001 - May 2005
- Dowling High School, West Des Moines, IA, August 1997- May 2001