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==Personal Information== | ==Personal Information== | ||
| − | *Name: Francois Johannes | + | *Name: Francois Johannes LOUW |
| − | *Born: | + | *Born: 31 December 1984, Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA |
| − | *Citizenship: South | + | *Citizenship: South Africa |
| − | *Marital Status: Unmarried | + | *Current Location and Legal Status: Kyoto Japan, Student Visa |
| − | * | + | *Marital Status: Unmarried |
| − | * | + | *Language Ability:English (Native, Business, Advanced Technical) |
| + | **Afrikaans (Native, Business, Advanced Technical) | ||
| + | **Japanese (Daily Conversation, Limited Technical) | ||
| + | **Spanish (Elementary Level) | ||
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| − | * | + | ==Contact Detail== |
| + | *(See resume PDF) | ||
| + | *LinkedIn: http://lnkd.in/bxqTfuC | ||
*Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vollaforever | *Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vollaforever | ||
*Google+: http://www.gplus.to/volla | *Google+: http://www.gplus.to/volla | ||
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==Objective== | ==Objective== | ||
| − | + | My target job is Software/Embedded/Electronic Systems Engineer where I can fully utilise my hardware and software research, development and integration skills. | |
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==Academic History== | ==Academic History== | ||
| − | * | + | * Masters Degree student at Minoh Laboratory in the Graduate School of Informatics at Kyoto University, Japan. Planned Graduation 2015/03. (2013/10 – Present) |
| − | *Hon.Eng (Electronic) Graduate School of Electric, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2010-Partially completed) | + | * Graduate researcher at Nakamura Laboratory in the Graduate School of Electronic Engineering at Kyoto University, Japan (2011/04 – 2013/09) |
| − | *B.Eng (Computer) School of Electric, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2009) | + | * Hon.Eng (Electronic) Graduate School of Electric, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2010-Partially completed) |
| − | *Zwartkop High School, South Africa | + | * B.Eng (Computer) School of Electric, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa (Graduated 2009) |
| − | *Balcarras High School, England | + | * Zwartkop High School, South Africa (Graduated with Honours, 2003) |
| − | *Lyttleton Manor High School, South Africa | + | * Balcarras High School (Junior High School), England |
| − | *Hennopspark Primary School, South Africa | + | * Lyttleton Manor High School (Junior High School), South Africa |
| − | *Louis Leipoldt Primary School, South Africa | + | * Hennopspark Primary School, South Africa |
| + | * Louis Leipoldt Primary School, South Africa | ||
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==Job History== | ==Job History== | ||
| − | + | 2013/05 – Present: Globe English School. (Japan) Part Time English Teacher. | |
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| − | + | 2010/08 – Present: Universal Mobile Technologies. (South Africa) Systems Engineer. | |
| − | + | 2009/01 – 2011/03: Parsec Pty. Ltd. (South Africa) Software and Hardware Engineer. | |
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| + | 2003/10 – Present: Brainwave Projects 729cc. (South Afirca) Founded company that | ||
| + | provided specialised computers for rugged environments. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | Kotie Du Buisson: Director at Libra Measuring instruments, Pty. Ltd. (http://www.lmi.co.za) | ||
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| + | Petrs Pelser: Executive Director at Parsec Pty. Ltd. (http://www.parsec.co.za) | ||
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| + | Ehrard v.d. Walt: Director at Universal Mobile Technologies. (http://www.umobiletech.com) | ||
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| + | Hiroyuki Kume: Instructor at Globe English School, Osaka. (http://www.globeenglish.com) | ||
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| + | (Ask for contact details) | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| − | * | + | * Masters Degree student at [http://www.mm.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/ Minoh Laboratory], Kyoto University (Current). |
| − | *Shared ownership of company Universal Mobile Technologies; Director of research and development | + | * Part Time English Teacher at Globe English School in Osaka, Japan (2013/05~Present). |
| − | *Worked | + | * Manufacture and sale of Engine Control Units for Porsche 928 (Current, After Hours) |
| − | *Partially completed Hon. Eng. Electronic Engineering after hours at University of Pretoria. | + | * Research student at [http://www.ccm.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp/index-j.php Nakamura Laboratory], Kyoto University (2011/04~2013/09). |
| − | *Completed Computer Engineering degree, University of Pretoria. | + | * Shared ownership of company Universal Mobile Technologies; Director of research and development (2010~Present). |
| − | *CEO and Software Engineer, Brainwave Projects 729cc, established company in 2003. | + | * Worked at [http://www.parsec.co.za Parsec Pty. Ltd.] as software engineer (2009/01~2011/03). |
| − | *Co-founder and member of JFK Engineering, a specialist electronic engineering company. | + | * Partially completed Hon. Eng. Electronic Engineering after hours at University of Pretoria. |
| − | *[http://www.lmi.co.za/ LMI] software development, installation and commissioning of various projects. | + | * Completed Computer Engineering degree, University of Pretoria. |
| − | *Mine consultancy software development. | + | * CEO and Software Engineer, Brainwave Projects 729cc, established company in 2003. |
| − | *Community based project. | + | * Co-founder and member of JFK Engineering, a specialist electronic engineering company. |
| − | *Participation in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest | + | * [http://www.lmi.co.za/ LMI] software development, installation and commissioning of various projects. |
| − | *Part time employment at Ultra Electronics in England. | + | * Mine consultancy software development. |
| − | *Network administrator at Balcarras High School in England. | + | * Community based project. |
| − | *Various provincial and national [http://www.exposcience.co.za/ Science EXPO] projects. | + | * Participation in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest |
| + | * Part time employment at Ultra Electronics in England. | ||
| + | * Network administrator at Balcarras High School in England. | ||
| + | * Various provincial and national [http://www.exposcience.co.za/ Eskom Science EXPO] projects. | ||
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| + | ==Qualifications== | ||
| + | * Masters degree student at Minoh Laboratory, Kyoto University | ||
| + | * Researcher at Nakamura Laboratory, Kyoto University | ||
| + | * Advanced Artificial Intelligence Research | ||
| + | * OpenCV and advanced graphic processing | ||
| + | * Partially completed Hon.Eng Electronic Engineering at University of Pretoria | ||
| + | * B.Eng. Computer Engineering | ||
| + | * National Instruments Labview Core 1, 2, 3 and Intermediate 2 | ||
| + | * Parsec VHDL course | ||
| + | * Hardware Design Qualification | ||
| + | * PCB Schematic Capture (Mentor Graphics, Eagle, KiCad, PSpice) | ||
| + | * PCB Layout and design | ||
| + | * Graduated High School Grade 12 with honours | ||
| + | * A+ | ||
| + | * Cisco CCNA and CCNP-BSI | ||
| + | * C/C++ | ||
| + | * Pascal & Delphi | ||
| + | * Visual Basic | ||
| + | * C#, Java and JavaScript | ||
| + | * Assembly (x86, ARM, MIPS and Microchip) | ||
| + | * Python | ||
| + | * SQL | ||
| + | * Embedded C/C++ | ||
| + | * Software can be programmed for Windows and Linux | ||
| + | * Experience in graphical interfaces and advanced graphics using OpenGL | ||
| + | * Specialised C/C++ Libraries: Qt, .NET, DirectX, OpenGL | ||
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==Detail== | ==Detail== | ||
| − | Currently | + | Currently Masters Degree student at Minoh Laboratory in the Graduate School of Informatics |
| + | at Kyoto University. Research is based on visual media processing. Enrolled in Autumn | ||
| + | semester 2014, and planned graduation date is 2015/03. | ||
| − | + | Part time English teaching is done at a professional English teaching school in Osaka while | |
| + | studying at Kyoto University. Primarily weekends and holidays are used for work in order to | ||
| + | pay living expenses in Japan. | ||
| − | + | Research student at Kyoto University. Received the Monbukagakushou (MEXT) scholarship | |
| + | and arrived in Japan 2011/04. Research was done on advanced human detection and tracking | ||
| + | techniques on fast moving first person perspective video. | ||
| − | + | Partially completed Hon. Eng Electronic degree as part of Master’s degree at University of | |
| + | Pretoria during 2010. The studies was stopped because I went to Japan due to the MEXT | ||
| + | Scholarship. | ||
| − | + | Researched, developed and tested a working replacement fuel management system for the | |
| + | Porsche 928 S4. This unit was engineered from beginning with hardware design, prototype | ||
| + | production, embedded software, Windows interface software, testing, debugging and | ||
| + | production all achieved during after-hours. Currently the unit is being produced for other | ||
| + | Porsche 928 owners that require replacement units. | ||
| − | + | Worked as full time employee at Parsec (PTY) Ltd, appointed as “Junior Software Engineer”. | |
| + | Projects worked on are not limited to software and various complete hardware designs and | ||
| + | schematics have been successfully implemented. Restructuring and updating of the QMS | ||
| + | system for the ISO: 9001 standard was also done. | ||
| − | + | Completed VHDL training and the National Instruments Lab view Core 1, 2, 3 and | |
| + | Intermediate 2 training in 2010. Passed the National Instruments Labview Associate | ||
| + | Developer exam. | ||
| − | + | In spare time Co-founded Universal Mobile Technologies, a company specialising in | |
| + | developing, manufacturing and redistributing mobile devices in 2010. Currently serving on | ||
| + | the board of directors as well as the Manager of Research and Development. | ||
| − | + | Parallel to founding Universal Mobile Technologies, also founded JFK Engineering, an | |
| + | electronic engineering company that designs and develops specialised electronic hardware | ||
| + | and accompanying software and firmware. | ||
| − | + | Completed B. Eng Computer degree at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. The | |
| + | Computer Engineering degree thesis was an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chess playing system. | ||
| + | The project implemented a theoretically undefeatable chess opponent. Results of the project | ||
| + | indicated that given sufficient resources the system is undefeatable. This project was chosen | ||
| + | to be presented and to compete as one of the best final year projects. | ||
| − | + | Successful completion of the computer engineering degree required the A+ course that was | |
| + | achieved in 2004. At the end of 2005 the Cisco CCNA course was finished, and at the end of | ||
| + | 2008 the first module of the Cisco CCNP course was completed. | ||
| − | + | At the end of 2003 a small business enterprise, Brainwave Projects 729cc, was started and is | |
| + | still in operation providing specialist computer services. Focus of Brainwave’s services are | ||
| + | targeted at supplying top-end specification computing systems, both hardware and software | ||
| + | as well as after-sales service. For selected return customers low-end PC’s are supplied as part | ||
| + | of a long-term, sustainable business relationship. The services vary but the amount of time | ||
| + | spent is kept to a minimum to avoid interference with work and studies. | ||
| − | + | Worked part time for Libra Measuring Instruments (LMI) on various occasions during | |
| + | holidays. Work included for example, programming and installing a tag reading system at | ||
| + | Ambrosia orange farm. Other work that was done for them include fault finding and repairing | ||
| + | of various in-house developed hardware and software. Diagnosing and repairing of third | ||
| + | party hardware and developing machine level interface software for the hardware were also | ||
| + | done. A full custom network server-client interface was also developed to be used with | ||
| + | remote station information gathering and synchronisation. | ||
| − | + | During 2006 and 2007 embedded software was developed for specialised data acquisition, | |
| + | transmission and processing for use in several mines. The software was embedded onto | ||
| + | external hardware which in turn communicated with a base system. That system graphically | ||
| + | displayed the results and triggered external interfaces based upon the readings acquired. This | ||
| + | system was unique because full error checking and control was necessary and needed to work | ||
| + | in very challenging environments. | ||
| − | + | In 2006 educational toys were designed and fabricated for previously disadvantaged children | |
| + | at the Fab. Lab. in the Innovation Hub. Various tools and parts were used to create Sudoku | ||
| + | boards and these toys were delivered to various schools at the IMAX theatre in conjunction | ||
| + | with the National Youth Development Trust (NYDT). | ||
| − | + | Represented the University of Pretoria in the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) | |
| + | International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) during 2004, 2005 and 2006. | ||
| − | + | During a school holiday in England in 1999, research and development work was done for | |
| + | Ultra Electronics in Cheltenham England. Software was generated to access a database and to | ||
| + | produce reports that were requested by the user. These reports were displayed on a secure | ||
| + | website that was also developed as part of the project. | ||
| − | + | Part time network administration was done at Balcarras secondary school in England, also | |
| − | + | during school holidays full network administration was done to support the School. | |
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| − | + | Unique projects were developed for the Eskom Science Expo in 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002. | |
| − | + | Two bronze, one silver and one gold medal was won in the provincials and one silver was one | |
| − | + | at the nationals. The projects were all different software projects designed and developed | |
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