Fernando Bernal - Cognitive Systems Engineering Laboratory - The ...

Fernando Bernal
bernal.21@osu.edu 2350 Antigua Dr. 2B
(440) 715 - 5019 Columbus. OH. 43235
OBJECTIVE
To increase productivity and efficiency of processes and protocols by implementing new usability approaches and
technology by being the liaison who ensures a proper communication bridge between users and technology.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, Ohio.
M.S. Cognitive Systems Engineering (College of Industrial and Systems Engineering) GPA: 3.8 / 4.0
Minor in Digital Production, Expected graduation date: September 2009
Thesis title: “Lightweight Tools for Coordination” (Advisor: David D. Woods, co-advisor: Emily S. Patterson)
• Development of alternate ways to utilize existing technologies such as touch screen displays, digital mapping, real
time information feeds, voice, data and video transfers to analyze data. Through the use of information layers,
users would have a better focus of data available to enhance decision making and team coordination.
Technological Institute and Higher Education Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico City, Mexico.
B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering, December 2005. GPA: 3.3 / 4.0
EXPERIENCE
Cognitive Systems Engineering Laboratory (CSEL) at The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio.
Graduate Research Associate. (June 2007 – to date).
• Collaborated to develop innovative techniques to approach issues like Data Overload, Systems Thinking, Resilience
Engineering and Human Error.
• Conducted a macrocognition research study funded by the Office of Naval Research to analyze how team members
communicate and cope with ad hoc scenarios under time pressure and constraints.
• Developed a research methodology as an extension to the macrocognition study to analyze how visual information
can be associated and perceived to enhance teamwork skills and synergy.
• Redesigned and implemented C/S/E/L’s website: http://csel.eng.ohio-state.edu
Center for Resilience (CfR) at The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio.
Graduate Research Associate. (June 2008 – to date).
• Redesigned and implemented the CFR’s website: http://resilience.osu.edu
• Development of multimedia toolkits to promote the awareness of Sustainability, Enterprise Resilience, Industrial
Ecology, By-product Synergy and Supply Chain Management.
Procter & Gamble. Mexico City, Mexico.
Manufacturing Supervisor (Jr. Manager). (April 2006 – May 2007).
• Responsible of keeping optimum conditions for maximum performance on the production lines.
• Responsible of implementing measures for keeping raw material utilization above 98.5%.
• Participated in Research and Development projects to implement new technologies and products.
• Responsible for keeping quality variables in control and taking actions in the event of defects.
Marconi Communications (Currently Emerson Network Power), Mexico City, Mexico.
IT Projects Administrator. (June 2003 – February 2006).
• Acted as coordinator of outsourcing Project “True Up” in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
• Conducted budget elaboration, IT upgrades and growth estimations for project “True Up”.
• Reduced telephone costs by 20% monthly (fixed and mobile communications).
• Planned the shutdown logistics of the Weston Florida Office Site.
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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT), Mexico City, Mexico.
Graduate Fellowship Awardee (Sept. 2007).
• CONACYT is the highest government institution in science and technology in Mexico. The fellowship is awarded
to top graduate students candidates based on academic and professional performance; it includes full tuition
coverage and stipend.
ITESM, Mexico City, Mexico.
2nd place winner at “Ingenia” Engineering development contest (May 2005).
• Designed and constructed a car alarm with mobile communications technology.
Recognition from the Electronics department for project development. (May 2005).
• Developed, designed and constructed a remote temperature and moisture monitoring system.
Recognition from the Interactive Media Department for project development (May 2005).
• Designed a methodology for extracting editable digital audio and video material from the DVD format.
Responsible for Mission Control in Project “Aries” (August 2001 - December 2002).
• Collaborated in the orbit calculation for a satellite entirely designed and built by students.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Philip Morris, Mexico & Dominican Republic.
Team integration instructor and event logistics (July 2000 & July 2001).
• Team Leader for the “Marlboro Adventure Team” event in Mexico (2000) and Dominican Republic (2001).
• Led a team of athletes from 11 countries to perform safely outdoor activities such as: white water rafting,
rappelling, 4-wheel driving, hiking and team building activities.
Discovery Channel Southern Traverse, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Logistics coordinator and alpine checkpoint leader (Nov. 2001).
• Responsible for the alpine section of an outdoor multi-sport race.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Fluent English, Fluent Spanish, Basic German and Basic Russian.
• Mac OS and Windows platform use. MS Office, Lotus Notes, Adobe Creative Suite (CS4), Final Cut Suite (video
editing suite) and Maya (3D modeling) software use.
Graduate Level Relevant Coursework (March. 2009)
• Human - Robotic Interaction, Occupational Biomechanics and Industrial Ergonomics, Resilience Engineering,
Systems Thinking, Data Overload and Human - Systems Interaction, Cognitive Engineering, Human Error and
System Failure, Experimental Design, Advanced Vision, Building Virtual Environments and Programming for Artists.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Counselor at the university’s “Counseling and Orientation department” which focuses its efforts to help people with
alcohol and drug abuse related problems. (January – December 2004).
• Rock Climbing instructor at ITESM. ( January – December 2003).
• Logistics Coordinator at AESC (Computer Sciences Student’s Association) ITESM (1999 – 2000).
• Interpreter at “APEC” (English – Spanish) (October 2002).
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