Rizalino A. de Guzman BS Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University Software Quality Assurance, Electric Power Research Institute ENGR-10 March 17, 2014

Background  Chabot Engineering Student  Started 2007  Received AS Mathematics  Transferred to SJSU, Fall 2012  BS Electrical Engineering, Dec Expected  Started Internship, Spring 2013

Why I chose EE?  Took ROP in Computer Repair  Loved working with computers  Decided to try Computer Science  Interest in Circuits and Signals  Built own guitar effects

Why San Jose State?  Heart of Silicon Valley  Engineering Instructors currently work/have experience in the industry  Ranks 8 th among West’s top public universities  Lower tuition fees compared to UCs and Private Schools

Transfer Experience San Jose State University, Fall 2012 San Jose, CA

Chabot College v. San Jose State  Self-learning  Average class size = 75  Active student life  Fast-paced engineering classes  50%-75% Faster than Chabot  Opportunity to meet people in the industry  Rush hour is a pain  Guided Learning  Intimate learning environment  Smaller class size  Easier access to professors  Cheaper (price/unit)  Easier commute

Tips For Success  BMayer’s Student Study Skills Lecture and Quiz  Take note of deadlines and requirements  Seek Help  Use available resources  i.e. Faculty, Tutoring  Pay attention in ENGR 25!  MATLAB is extremely important  Don’t linger on past mistakes

Internship Experience Palo Alto, CA

Internship  EPRI  Electric Power Research Institute  Founded in 1972  Caters to Power Utilities  Started Spring 2013  Software QA Engineering Team  Student Employee

Internship Tips  GPA does not tell the whole picture  It matters who you know  Networking is important  Job Fairs  Utilize Campus resources  Resume Workshops, Career advising etc.  Do your best  Opportunity for career advancement  Be persistent  Grab every opportunity presented to you

Questions?