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B.S.E.E.( & Computer Science) from University of California , Berkeley, Cal.(1968) and MS.Systems.Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, California (1972), CEO of WattMinder, Sunnyvale, CA since 2001.
Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Tags:
diagnostics, energy efficiency, energy management, performance monitoring, photovoltaics, solar power, web services
Schools:
California State University System - Fullerton, University of California System
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
WattMinder, Sunnyvale, CA
Position:
CEO
Time period:
January 2001 - Present
Description:
Start-up, developer of Smart Grid technology and Energy Management Systems
Responsible for system functions and architecture; strategic & business development
30 Years of diverse job functions including missile guidance error analysis & test telemetry, software engineer, IC design training, Applications engineer & Manager, Energy Efficiency Consultant.
Employer:
Advanced Traveler Information System
Position:
Electronic Consultant
Time period:
January 1994 - December 1996
Description:
Mr. Yang contributed in the San Diego SAFE Smart Callbox Project, assisting with Callbox Controller and FOT instrument integration. He also completed assignment in the Yosemite Area Traveler Information (YATI) project for the Merced County Association of Gov. For Trimble Navigation, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, TRW-ESL, US Commlink, and others; managed project capture teams, formed strategic alliances. He is experienced with a full array of highway instrumentation--CCTV and video transmission, weather station, Loop and Piezo Detectors, Laser vehicle classifier-speed sensor, variety of Spread-spectrum Radio assessment, paging, Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD); as well as existing public radio network services such as RAM Mobile Data, ARDIS, were assessed for coverage, suitability for mobile application, equipment and operational cost comparisons.
Employer:
Electronic Systems Consultant
Position:
Instructor
Time period:
January 1989 - December 1992
Description:
As Vice President of Wavelink, and consultant to Bay Area firms, Mr. Yang defined, and developed an advanced Radio Packed Data Modem which implemented X.25 protocol with enhanced error detection and correction features, making it suitable for both stationary and mobile application. Mr. Yang performed navigation error analysis using Fourier Transform and Kalman Filtering techniques for gyro, sonar, and missile computer, for Defense firms.
Employer:
Software Engineering & Development
Position:
Consultant
Time period:
January 1986 - December 1988
Description:
As electronic consultant to Bay Area firms, Mr. Yang advanced Radio Packed Data Modem X.25 protocol software with enhanced error detection and correction features. Mr. Yang also worked on radio transceiver interface for both VHF and 800MHz band operations. In addition, he developed a follow-on Spread-Spectrum DS and TCP/IP interface specification. Mr. Yang performed contract software development for real-time industrial electronic controllers, multi-tasking medical instrumentation, custom electronic conference room facilities, and network equipment automation serial networking interface software using LU6.2(APPC) protocols.
EDUCATION
University:
California State University System - Fullerton
Time period:
1972
Degree:
M.S.Eng
University:
University of California System
Degree:
B.S.E.E.( & Computer Science)
PUBLICATIONS
Articles:
Web blogs and eHow on Photovoltaics checkup and diagnostics
INFORMATION
Clubs:
Norcal Solar Association, Solar Energy Industry Association. Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers; Industrial Apps & Power Engineering Society
Awards:
Patents pending on Intelligent PV Module, Emergency Shutdown Circuit for PV Array, Diagnostic Framework
A Web-services platform to deliver critical monitoring & diagnostics services for solar power plants --a performance & return-on-investment assurance service offering.
