Yonathan Berhane
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Third-year Electrical Engineering student with hands-on experience in PCB design, embedded systems, and robotics (RoboSub, RoboMasters). Proficient in schematic capture, circuit simulation, and hardware testing, with expertise in microcontrollers and system integration. Strong track record in designing, verifying, and optimizing embedded hardware and power distribution systems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Subteam Member
RoboSub Club, McMaster
02.2025 - Current
- (Research phase) Conducted thorough research, weighing options to choose between tethered serial, tethered Ethernet and wireless options, taking into account various aspects such as latency, bandwidth and range.
PCB Fabrication Team Member
Robomasters, McMaster
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and optimized custom PCBs for drones and bots, improving efficiency in both LV and HV systems by up to 15%.
- Collaborated with a 15+ member cross-disciplinary team to integrate electronics with control subsystems, reducing hardware-software integration issues by 20%.
- Developed key components of power distribution and battery management systems using Altium, tailored to meet technical requirements.
Education
Electrical Engineering & Society, Minoring in Sustainability and Nuclear studies
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON07.2028
Skills
- Design verification & validation
- MATLAB data analysis
- Proficient in Altium Designer
- Python & C/C
- Mentorship & peer support
- Circuit testing & design
- Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint (Advanced)
- 3D printing & rapid prototyping
- Signal Integrity & Debugging
- Embedded systems ARM Cortex, Arduino
- PSpice, OrCAD/Allegro
- PCB design & fabrication
- Project Coordination & Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Project management
- Analog electronics design
- AutoDesk inventor & AutoCAD Electrical
Certification
- Altium Designer Certified
- AutoCAD Electrical Certified
- MATLAB Certified
- ETAP certification (In progress)
- NFPA 70E training (In progress)
- WHMIS 2015
Timeline
Electrical Subteam Member
RoboSub Club, McMaster
02.2025 - Current
PCB Fabrication Team Member
Robomasters, McMaster
01.2024 - Current
Electrical Engineering & Society, Minoring in Sustainability and Nuclear studies
McMaster University
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
International Student Mentor, McMaster
- Assisted 30+ new international students in navigating campus services, registration processes, and administrative requirements.
- Responded promptly to student inquiries via email, chat, and in-person meetings, ensuring a smooth experience.
- Coordinated events and informational sessions to enhance student engagement and improve overall satisfaction.
Access Tech (volunteer technician), McMaster
- Supported clients with technology access and troubleshooting, ensuring seamless use of software and hardware systems.
- Logged and tracked inventory database, maintaining accurate documentation to enhance service efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to implement solutions, improving response times and overall client satisfaction.
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