Extremely passionate engineer, with the ability to provide simple, elegant solutions to complex and unique problems. Energetically and enthusiastically tackles any problems.
Capable of designing high density, multi-layered Printed Circuit Boards in timely manner, with minimal flaws
Extremely comfortable with rapid prototyping hardware, including 3D printers, and laser cutters. Comfortable with iterating both hardware and software until satisfactory results.
Proven ability to lead and manage a wide variety of design and development projects in team and independent situations.
Final Design approval of all electrical systems
Troubleshooting of electronic hardware in diverse situations
Development of safe, reliable remote ignition systems
Participated in the late stage development of the first implantable cortical visual prosthetic
Designed automated Surface abrasion system for welding surfaces
Developed two axis “wobble plate” to aid in Sputtering process
Operated Optical profilometers for inspection of welding surfaces
Researched and proposed new methods for ensuring greater success rates during assembly
Researched novel biocompatible materials
Developed control hardware for large scale 3D printer
Succesfully fabricated and tested control hardware
Assisted in development/testing of concrete mixes
Successfully designed 6-bit carry look-ahead adder in Cadence Virtuoso
Designed, simulated and layed out logic cells, including NAND, XOR, and custom logic
Implemented classes fastest adder, with minimal delay of 150ps
Designed and implemented a basic microprocessor using VerilogHDL.
Successfully simulated up to 10 instructions, performing basic assembly instructions
Designed autonomous ground vehicle electronic hardware and software
Assisted in assembly of various unmanned systems, including troubleshooting hardware & software issues.
Worked with classmates to develop a "smart" blanket, to improve elderly people's sleep habits
Designed electronic systems, including heating system and temperature based control system
Designed all systems with medical device standards, including fire safety standards
Constructed and presented presentations and proposals
Michael Ganzert — mike@ganzert.ca — (250)-231-9215