Resume

JOHN MESSIHA

Ellicott City, MD 21043 | messiha1@umbc.edu

Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduation Date: May 2018

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.35/4.00

Howard Community College (HCC) Graduation Date: May 2015

Associate of Science, Computer Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.51/4.00

Honors: HCC STEM Scholar

Relevant Coursework

Signals and Systems, Probability and Random Processing, Computer Security, Microelectronics, Python and C++ Computer programing, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Coding Theory, Principle of Digital Design, Circuit Theory, Computer Architecture, Systems Design and Programming, Electromagnetic waves and Transmission and Data Structures.

Skills

MATLAB, C, C++, Assembly, Internet of Things (IoT), Signal Processing, Circuit Analysis, Systems Design, Simulating Switching Regulators using LTspice, Developing and Debugging AVR microcontroller applications using ATMEL Studio, PCB Design and Analysis using Cadence, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) using Autodesk Inventor, Data Analysis, Computer Maintenance, Linux, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Inventory, Time Management, Project Management and Fluent in Written/Spoken Arabic

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

GSS - GOSSAMER SECURITY SOLUTIONS - SECURITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - Catonsville, MD June 2018 - PRESENT

· Perform government IT security testing under Common Criteria (CC) and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS ) 140-2.

· Produce professional test reports to present test evidence for conformance.

· Communicate with vendors to solve problems.

· Perform quality and consistency reviews for projects before submissions.

BEVI – ELECTRIC VEHICLE INITIATIVE – DATA ANALYST – Baltimore, MD April 2017 – October 2017

· Researched newly developed Electric Vehicles EVs.

· Published weekly EVs Reports via marylandev.org.

· Maintained the BEVI website, content wise.

MEDIA SYSTEMS CORPORATION – COMPUTER PROGRAMMER INTERN – Cairo, Egypt May 2009 – January 2013

· Generated daily inventory documents (consoles/parts).

· Designed different prototypes on computer for software testing.

· Processed monthly statements and balance inquires (bank statements/sales).

· Remodeled gaming consoles (X-box/Wii/ PSP).

· Developed computer network databases (home/office).

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS

Radio-Frequency Identification Bird Tracking System: Developed a radio-frequency identification bird tracking system that detects when birds with RFID tags want to feed and dispenses food accordingly. This data is immediately recorded and sent back to the customer's database with the use of Xbee communication working like relays in a "mesh network".

Linux Kernel Intrusion Detection System: Designed and deployed an Intrusion Detection System into the Linux kernel version 4.15.

80x86 Microprocessor Board: Used Cadence to design schematics for the various components of the Intel 8086 microprocessor.

Brain-Computer Interface Wheelchair: Programmed and designed the interface between a micro-controller and an EEG headset.

Man In The Middle (MITM): Performed, executed, and fully demonstrated a complete Man In The Middle (MITM) type attack.

Obstacle-Avoiding Robot: Prototyped a well-balanced model using Arduino; created design specifications with three motion sensors.

Guitar Sound Amplifier: Built a prototype using a 3D printer; led a team of four in the design and construction process.

CAMPUS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

· Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) group member September 2016 – PRESENT

· UMBC Ambassador January 2018 – PRESENT

· HCC STEM volunteer May 2013 – May 2015

· HCC soccer club, President May 2014 – May 2015

· HCC Introduction to Engineering Design Class 2015 Project Leader May 2014 – May 2015

INTERESTS

· Soccer – Best Player Award 2012 – Sahara Language School (SLS).

· Guitar – Performed for the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.