EDUCATION
Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Management of Technology (MOT) Certificate,May 1997

University of California, Berkeley, CA
MS Mechanical Engineering,Dec 1996
Specialization: Design and Information Technology --G.P.A: 3.7/4.0

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
BS Mechanical Engineering, May 1992 --Magna Cum Laude

SKILLS
Fluent in English and Spanish
Computer Platforms: Sun Workstations/UNIX, DEC station, Windows NT , Macintosh
Programming Languages: C/C++, BASIC, FORTRAN, CommonLISP, Matlab
Internet: HTML, WAIS, CGI, Web Server Administration
Knowledge of Sybase and Oracle

EXPERIENCE
Berkeley Expert Systems Laboratory (BEST),UC Berkeley, CA: Graduate Student Researcher
Researched and developed a methodology based on the decision-analytic concept of expected value of perfect information (EVPI) to control query augmentation in information retrieval. The method aims at defining a search strategy to guide end-users in formulating "intelligent" queries over document databases.
Assistant UNIX system administrator for the BEST laboratory. Responsibilities include maintaining NIS/NFS databases, installing software and hardware, TCP/IP network management, troble-shooting network problems and performing web-site content development. (1995 - Present)

AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ: Consultant in Flip-Chip MCM Technology
Part of a focused, comprehensive research project to develop generic tools and processes for the design, fabrication and testing of flip-chip multichip modules (MCMs). Tested feasibility of flip-chip assembly technology for improved performance of MCMs at lower cost. Evaluated the mechanics of fine scale flip-chip solder joints, studied the tension-driven reflow realignment process associated with its assembly, and helped to quantitatively define its capabilities. Utilized Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) fractography and X-ray microscopy to study the shape and microstructure of the MCM solder-joints, as well as to further enhance the accuracy of the results found. (1992 - 1994)

AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ: Research Associate in Multichip Module Technology
Researched novel technology for packaging integrated circuit chips. Tested micro solder-joints for a range of joint sizes and shapes to determine their assembly and reflow characteristics. (1991 - 1992)

Aqualon/Hercules Inc., Parlin, NJ: Mechanical Engineer CO-OP
Worked with experienced engineering group to supply technical support for the maintenance force. Concentrated on repetitive maintenance problems to further enhance equipment operability. Assisted engineers in analyzing procedures and designs. Conducted field inspections and worked as a troubleshooter. (Summer 1990)

Simplex Computers Center, Kenilworth, NJ: Computer Operator/Clerk
Handled hardware and software inventory. Installed hardware and software in PCs. (Summer 1989)

HONORS
AT&T CRFP Fellowship (1994-Present)
AT&T Summer Research Program (SRP) award (1991-1992)
National Science Foundation (NSF), Incentives for Excellence Scholarship (1990-1991)
Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society (1989-1992)

ACTIVITIES
Co-President, Latino(a) Association for Graduate Students in Engineering and Science (1996-1998)
Vice-president, Latino(a) Association for Graduate Students in Engineering and Science (1995-1996)
Research Mentor, AT&T Summer Research Program (Summer 1993)
Vice-president, Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Society (1990-1991)

PAPERS
Barreto, Jorge Enrique; Dong, Andy; and Agogino, Alice M.: 1997, Information Value Theory in Query Augmentation, Submitted to the 1997 ACM SIGIR Conference.

Barreto, Jorge Enrique: 1996, Augmenting Information Retrieval Using EVPI Computation, Master's project Report, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley.