Erwin "Dan" Dunbar

Summary of Qualifications

  • Education/Experience- I am currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and am a graduate of Montana State University in Computer Engineering. I have taken classes ranging from Circuits to Digital Logic to Signal Integrity and from Java to Assembly to C programming. I have worked with Tektronix Power Supplies, Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, and Multi-meters. I know how to use Windows, Linux (command line and GUI), and can figure out new software and operating systems quickly. I also have experience with MATLAB and LabVIEW.
  • Other Skills and Abilities- I enjoy learning new skills and constantly look for ways to increase my knowledge base. I enjoy working with others, and I describe myself as a “people person.” I enjoy meeting and interacting with new people on a daily basis. I am respectful both in person and over the phone, and I am able to handle difficult situations in a prudent manner.
  • Language Skills- I am able to effectively read and interpret information from a variety of sources, and then relay that information to others. I am able to communicate effectively with both peers and authority figures. I am mostly fluent in Spanish (both conversational and technical), as I studied for 10 months in a Computer Science program in Spain.
  • Mathematical Skills- I am proficient in basic and advanced math functions (Geometry-Algebra-Calculus-Differential Equations-Statistics).
  • Reasoning Ability- I am able to respond well in varying circumstances, and I am able to apply previous knowledge to new, somewhat different situations.
  • Research- I have worked on and led projects both at MSU and Sandia National Labs. This has taught me research methods and organizational skills. Both projects were presented (on separate occasions) in Germany.