Francois Botha

SUMMARY

Electrical Engineering candidate at Arizona State University (BSE, Electric Power and Energy Systems, expected 2027). Laboratory-trained in analog and digital electronics, embedded systems, and power-related coursework, with additional strength in programming, CAD, and hands-on fabrication. Seeking an engineering internship or entry-level technical role.

EDUCATION

B.S.E., Electrical Engineering — Electric Power and Energy Systems Expected 2027

Arizona State University (ASU)

• Concentration in electric power and energy systems; current coursework in hardware design languages / programmable logic (EEE 333) and energy systems & power electronics (EEE 360).
• 99 semester-credit-hour block transferred into ASU from prior undergraduate electronic-engineering study; ASU record also includes C++ programming, engineering calculus sequence, differential equations, linear algebra, university physics with labs, and chemistry for engineers.
• Selected completed ASU coursework: CSE 100 Principles of Programming with C++ (A); MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I (A); MAT 266 Calculus for Engineers II (B+); MAT 267 Calculus for Engineers III; MAT 275 Modern Differential Equations; MAT 343 Applied Linear Algebra; PHY 121/122 University Physics I + Lab; PHY 132 University Physics Lab II; CHM 114 General Chemistry for Engineers; EEE 350 Random Signal Analysis; ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Electronics: Analog design, digital design (FPGA, VHDL), microwave engineering, antenna design, PCB design and layout, electromagnetic field theory, phase-locked loops (PLL), analog communications and modulation, electronic engineering design

Embedded systems: Microcontroller programming (Microchip, Texas Instruments, Atmel); serial communications including RS-232, I2C, and USB

Programming: C, C++, SQL, Git, Delphi; MATLAB / Simulink, PSpice, LTSpice, LabVIEW

CAD & EDA: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Cadence, OrCAD; technical drawing / graphical communication

Power, signals & analysis: Energy systems and power electronics (in progress), random signal analysis, linear systems, control systems, modulation and communications systems, engineering statistics, numerical methods

Lab & instrumentation: Oscilloscope, multimeter, signal generator, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer; soldering; PCB prototyping and debug; measurement techniques and computer modeling

Manufacturing & shop: Manufacturing processes, materials science, practical wiring, introductory machining (fitting and turning), basic welding and brazing, woodwork, plumbing

Tools: Microsoft Office, Apple productivity tools, Microsoft Project, Visio; Windows, macOS, Linux

SELECTED ACADEMIC WORK

• Electronic engineering design studio work: specification exchange, subsystem integration, and team delivery of a working design.
• Community engineering project: designed and built interactive science-center exhibits as part of a student community-service module.
• Laboratory and practical modules covering wiring, workshop practice, measurement, and computer modeling of physical systems.

ACTIVITIES

• IEEE Student Member. Previously served as treasurer of a university IEEE student branch (2010–2011), including budgeting and branch operations.

SUMMARY

Dependable hands-on worker with experience in hospitality, retail, facilities and systems maintenance, landscaping, and agricultural operations. Comfortable on the tools, with customers, and in kitchens or stores that need to stay clean and running. Also an Electrical Engineering student at Arizona State University. Seeking restaurant, maintenance, facilities, or other general work.

SKILLS

Hospitality & kitchen: Dish pit and flight dishwasher; prep and pantry cook (desserts, salads, sandwiches); banquet prep; hot-food station; walk-in and floor cleaning; trash, recycling, and compost

Retail: Cashier and customer assistance; receiving and checking in orders; restocking; store, equipment, and restroom cleaning

Maintenance & trades: Building and housing maintenance; electrical and plumbing repair; irrigation, pumps, piping, boreholes, and reservoirs; fencing; basic welding; woodwork; wiring

Grounds & equipment: Lawn mowing and weed-eating; 100-foot defensible-space / fire-code clearance; operation and upkeep of heavy machinery

Other: Food Handler Certificate (Responsible Training, ANAB-accredited, valid through Oct 2029); labor coordination; livestock handling; valid driver license

WORK EXPERIENCE

Prep Cook, Cold Kitchen September–October 2020

Scofield Catering & Management — Creek Fire base camp, North Fork, California

• Prepared and portioned cold-kitchen items for firefighters on a mobile base-camp kitchen during the Creek Fire response (about three weeks).

Dishwasher, then Prep and Pantry Cook April 2018 – June 2019

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite — Delaware North Parks and Resorts

• Dishwasher (Apr–Aug 2018): flight dishwasher, floors, walk-ins, trash / recycling / compost.
• Prep and pantry cook (Aug 2018–Jun 2019): desserts, salads, sandwiches, and banquet prep.

Sales Associate 2018–2019 and Nov 2019–Feb 2020

7-Eleven and 76 — Oakhurst, California

• Customer checkout, receiving, restocking, hot-food prep, and store / equipment / restroom cleaning.

Landscape / Fire-Clearance (Self-Employed) June 2019 – August 2019

North Fork / Sierra foothills, California

• Mowed yards, weed-ate overgrowth, and cleared 100-foot defensible space to meet state fire code.

Shareholder and Director — Operations & Maintenance 2008 – 2022

Elfravalei Landgoed Pty Ltd (Elfra Valley Estates) — Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa

• Family agricultural holding. Hands-on through 2016; from 2017 mainly silent shareholder and technical advisor. Sold August 2022.
• Building, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, water supply (boreholes, pumps, pipelines, reservoirs), fencing, heavy machinery, cattle work, and labor coordination.

Research and Laboratory Assistant June 2013 – August 2013

Materials Science Laboratory, University of KwaZulu-Natal

• Maintained lab equipment, assisted postgraduate researchers, and helped build new experimental apparatus.

EDUCATION

B.S.E., Electrical Engineering (Electric Power and Energy Systems), Arizona State University — expected 2027

Studies toward B.Eng., Electronic Engineering, University of Pretoria — 2009–2015 (did not graduate; 99 hours transferred to ASU)

National Senior Certificate, Christian Brothers’ College Mount Edmund, Pretoria — 2008

PERSONAL

Full name: Francois Botha

Sex/nationality: Male; Afrikaner American

Current contact: (559) 801-3839 · Francois@BothaUSA.com · www.BothaUSA.com · x.com/F_Botha_USA

Addresses on file: Austin, Texas

ASU student ID: 1214413863

UP student number: 29042951

Languages: English and Afrikaans (both native).

Licenses: Driver’s License; Food Handler Certificate, Responsible Training (ANAB-accredited), completed 10/04/2026, expires 10/04/2029, certificate #202635042057708

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Electronic/electrical engineering student with prior study in analog and digital electronics, electromagnetics, embedded systems, and related laboratory work. Additional lived experience as co-owner of a family agricultural holding (maintenance, water, electrical, labor, machinery), as a university laboratory assistant, and in U.S. hospitality, retail, and grounds work. IEEE student member; former student-branch treasurer.

WORK HISTORY

Shareholder and Director 2008 – August 2022

Elfravalei Landgoed Pty Ltd (Elfra Valley Estates) — Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa

Holding firm for agricultural properties and businesses of the Botha and Roux families. Many roles as a co-owner. From about 2017, activity was mainly silent shareholder and technical advisory. The company was sold in August 2022 after the death of P.E. Roux Junior, who had been in charge of day-to-day operations.

• Building and housing maintenance.
• Irrigation-system maintenance.
• Water-supply maintenance, including boreholes, pumps, pipelines, and reservoirs.
• Electrical maintenance.
• Plumbing maintenance.
• Fencing maintenance.
• Cattle herding and working.
• Labor relations and leadership of a labor team.
• Operation and maintenance of heavy machinery.

Prep Cook, Cold Kitchen September–October 2020

Scofield Catering & Management — Creek Fire base camp, North Fork area, California

• Temporary assignment of about three weeks on the mobile kitchen supporting the Creek Fire response.
• Prep cook on the cold kitchen: prepared and portioned cold items for firefighters and camp staff under camp food-safety rules.
• Supported setup, service, and breakdown of the base-camp food line during partial repopulation of evacuated areas.

Sales Associate August 2019 – February 2020

7-Eleven and 76 — Oakhurst, California

• Assisted and checked out customers.
• Received and checked in orders.
• Restocked merchandise.
• Hot-food preparation.
• Cleaned store, food equipment, and restrooms.

Prep and Pantry Cook August 2018 – June 2019

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite — Delaware North Parks and Resorts

• Preparation and service of desserts, salads, and sandwiches.
• Banquet preparation.

Dishwasher April 2018 – August 2018

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite — Delaware North Parks and Resorts

• Dishwashing and running the flight dishwasher.
• Washing and scrubbing floors.
• Cleaning walk-ins.
• Removing trash, recycling, and compost.

Landscape / fire-clearance, self-employed June 2019 – August 2019

North Fork area, California

• Mowed yards.
• Cleared 100 feet around houses in accordance with the state fire code.

Research and Laboratory Assistant June 2013 – August 2013

Materials Science Laboratory, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

• Maintenance and preparation of laboratory equipment.
• Assisting postgraduate students with research.
• Implementation and design of new experimental laboratory equipment.

This placement aligns with the University of Pretoria practical training module EPY423 (Practical training and report 423), which appears on the 2014 academic record without a recorded mark.

EDUCATION — ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

B.S.E., Electrical Engineering — Electric Power and Energy Systems. Expected 2027. Unofficial transcript printed 4 September 2026. Academic standing as of Spring 2026: Probation; after Summer 2026: Good Standing was not restated on the last page (cum GPA 2.37). Transfer credit from University of Pretoria: 99.000 earned hours, 0.000 GPA points (transfer block).

Courses completed with credit (repeats shown as the attempt that earned the hours)

In progress — Fall 2026 (grades NR / not recorded on the 4 Sep 2026 print)

ASU attempts that did not award credit (W withdraw, E fail, EU, D excluded, compassionate withdrawal). Included so this record can be checked against the unofficial transcript.

• 2018 Spring: ENG 101 D (later excluded; eventually earned A−); SOC 334 W.
• 2018 Fall: HST 109 E (later earned A+); SOS 111 W. Standing: Probation.
• 2019 Fall: MAT 275 W; PHY 131 W; PHY 132 W. Withdrew 3 Nov 2019.
• 2021 Spring: ENG 102 W.
• 2021 Summer: ENG 102 W (withdrew 4 Jul 2021).
• 2021 Fall: ENG 102 EU (excluded; later earned B+). Standing: Borderline Probation.
• 2022 Spring: HST 337 W; MAT 267 W; MAT 343 E.
• 2022 Fall: HST 302 W (History of the Olympic Movement); HST 327 W.
• 2023 Spring: MAT 170 W twice; compassionate complete withdraw effective 19 Mar 2023.
• 2023 Fall: MAT 265 D then W. Standing: Borderline Probation.
• 2024 Fall: MAT 267 E; PHY 122 W; PHY 131 W. Standing: Borderline Probation.
• 2025 Spring: MAT 267 W (two listings).
• 2025 Summer: MAT 275 E.
• 2025 Fall: PHY 131 EU; PHY 132 E. Standing: Borderline Probation.
• 2026 Spring: PHY 131 E (repeat included in GPA). Standing: Probation. Cum GPA 2.35 then 2.37 after Summer 2026.

Older application résumés (2024) stated “GPA 3.3, 139 credit hours.” That figure is superseded by the 4 September 2026 unofficial transcript: cumulative GPA 2.37 on 85 ASU-attempted hours / 153 earned hours, including the 99-hour transfer block.

EDUCATION — UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

B.Eng., Electronic Engineering (plan: Electronic Engineering). Full-time 2009–2014 on the official record issued 20 October 2014 (document 000357497); later résumés extend studies through December 2015. Did not graduate. ASU later accepted 99 transfer hours. Student number 29042951.

Workshop practice (WWP121) and related shop skills were undertaken in part at Tshwane South FET College as an outside student of the University of Pretoria (www.tsc.edu.za), per the 2017 résumé.

2009 — weighted average 61.31 · cumulative 61.31 · Permitted to proceed

2010 — weighted average 47.90 · cumulative 54.42 · Permitted to proceed

2011 — weighted average 47.57 · cumulative 52.54 · Permitted to proceed

2012 — weighted average 37.75 · cumulative 49.01 · Permitted to proceed

2013 — weighted average 29.14 · cumulative 47.13 · Continuation subject to readmittance

2014 — no term average recorded · cumulative 47.13 · Conduct satisfactory

EDUCATION — SECONDARY

Christian Brothers’ College Mount Edmund, Pretoria. Student 2004–2008. National Senior Certificate 2008.

Headmaster/educator letter of recommendation, December 2008 (D.N. Slabbert, English Educator; P.R. Ross, Headmaster):

• Subjects: English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Life Orientation.
• Described as highly talented and dedicated, consistently in the top ten of the academic ranking.
• Award for top student in Information Technology, 2007 and 2008.
• Competitive swimming for CBC 2004–2008; Gauteng North Colors for open-water swimming, 2007 and 2008.
• Hockey, 2004–2007.
• Choir member; honors blazer for academic, sport, and cultural contribution.

SKILLS INVENTORY

Electronic engineering: Analog design; digital design (FPGA, VHDL); microwave engineering; antenna design; PCB design and layout; electromagnetic field theory; phase-locked loops; analog communications and modulation; electronic engineering design; microprocessors; linear systems; control systems; stochastic / modulation/communications systems.

Programming: C, C++, SQL, Git, Delphi; embedded / VHDL; MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, PSpice, LTSpice, OrCAD.

Microcontrollers: Microchip, Texas Instruments, Atmel; serial communications RS-232, I2C, USB.

CAD/drawing: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Cadence, OrCAD; graphical communication / technical drawing.

Lab: Oscilloscope, multimeter, signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers; soldering; PCB development, manufacturing, prototyping, and debugging; measurement techniques and computer modeling.

Manufacturing/shop: Manufacturing processes; materials science; practical wiring; fitting and turning basics; welding and brazing basics; woodwork; plumbing.

Software / OS: Apple and Microsoft office suites; Microsoft Project; Visio; macOS, Windows, Linux.

Management coursework: Engineering management; engineering economics; engineering professionalism; impact of engineering activity and group work; project-team leadership.

Vocational/agricultural: Building maintenance; irrigation; water supply (borehole, pump, pipeline, reservoir); electrical and plumbing maintenance; fencing; livestock; heavy machinery; labor relations.

Hospitality/retail: Dishwashing; prep and pantry cooking; banquet prep; cashiering; receiving; restocking; store and kitchen sanitation.

Written communication: Laboratory reports, detailed project reports, email, letters; verbal peer and group communication; slide and poster presentations.

ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIPS, COMMUNITY

• An IEEE student member since 2010; active in the University of Pretoria IEEE student branch.
• Treasurer, IEEE UP student branch, 2010–2011
• University of Pretoria community-based project JCP203 (85%, distinction): assisted in designing and building exhibits for a science center at the CSIR Department of Defense Safety and Security.