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. 2015 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 8th among West’s top public universities http

://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities-west/top-public

Lower tuition fees compared to UCs and Private Schools

Transfer ExperienceSan Jose State University, Fall 2012San 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?