Peter Tyser
pttyser@wisc.edu

Campus Address:
120 S Randall Ave
Madison, WI 53715
608)-358-7788

Permanent Address:
N2410 Three Town Rd.
LaCrosse, WI 54601
(608)-788-0996

Objective:
A full-time computer engineering position in embedded systems beginning in August, 
2005.

Education:
	University of Wisconsin - Madison
	B.S. Computer Engineering - Embedded Systems focus, May 2005.
	GPA:  3.46/4.0
	Computer Languages: C, C++, Assembly(PPC, MIPS, x86), Perl, Python, 
		PHP, Java, Visual Basic, Pascal.
	Design Tools Used: Xilinx Foundation, Mentor Graphics Suite,
		PADS PowerLogic/PowerPCB, GNU toolchain, ModelSim, Design 
		Vision, Tornado.
	Relevant Coursework: Microprocessor System Design, Digital Logic Design, 
		Electronic Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Computer 
		Architecture, Verilog/VHDL Synthesis, two independent 
		studies, community service-based class.

Experience:
	Extreme Engineering Solutions, Madison, WI
	Computer Engineering Co-op, Fall 2003 - Present
		Worked primarily with embedded Linux on PPC and MIPS ProcessorPMC and 
		CompactPCI single board computers.  Added networking capabilities (DHCP/TFTP) 
		to a proprietary bootloader, built x86-PPC cross-platform Linux development 
		environment, ported Linux to a variety of PPC and MIPS-based single board 
		computers, wrote Linux and vxWorks device drivers.  Wrote customer installation 
		manual for Linux.  Required independence, good communication skills, understanding 
		of software/hardware interaction, thorough understanding of networking protocols, 
		strong software development skills.  Cooped for 8 months during fall and summer of 
		2003, part-time since.

	Materials Research Group, UW-Madison, Madison, WI
	Network Administrator, Spring 2000 - Present
		Responsibilities included maintaining servers as well as end user support.  Skills 
		include working with Apache, Microsoft IIS, Samba, Sendmail, and other standard 
		web/email/file server applications.  Proficient in all Windows? OSes as well as Linux 
		and Macintosh.  Position required wide array of technical knowledge as well the 
		ability to work and communicate well with others.

	Self Employed, La Crosse, WI
	Computer Technician, Network Administrator, 1998-2000
		Built custom computers with parts purchased online.  Repaired, upgraded personal 
		computers.  Set up networks for local businesses/residences.  Created a web-based 
		front-end to a Filemaker Pro database for the School District of LaCrosse.  Developed 
		strong organizational, interpersonal, and financial skills.

Honors:
	National Merit Finalist, All-State Scholar, High School Valedictorian, 1st place 
	Individual Award - University of Wisconsin 2005 Engineering Expo.