RAGHAVAN, DINESH HARIHARAN
*** ***** **, ***# ***, College Station, Texas-77840 +1-469-***-**** acqsxi@r.postjobfree.com OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging full time position as an Electrical Engineering in AMG Technology. EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Aug 2013-May 2015 Masters of Engineering- Electrical Engineering,
GPA:3.78/4.0 Area of specialization: Electric Power and Power Electronics Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamilnadu, India Aug 2007-Apr 2011 Bachelors of Engineering- Electrical and Electronics Engineering, CGPA: 8.94/10.0 (Class standing 3/70) Senior design project: Effectiveness of using Dynamic Voltage Restorer to mitigate power quality problems in low voltage distribution system Advisor: Dr.D.Ashok Raju RELATED SKILLS
Software/Tools : MATLAB, ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, E-terrasource, Powerworld, LabVIEW, PSIM
Programming : C/C++/C#, Java, Python, VB,HTML,CSS,PHP,PLC
Designing : PCB
Operating System : LINUX,WINDOWS
Standards : NEC 2005,IEC
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Aug 2013- May 2015
Designed the DC-DC boost converter and 3 phase DC-AC Inverter Model for wave energy conversion system using Matlab/Simulink.
Designed a level-2 solar powered electric vehicle charging station with the capability of charging four vehicles using Matlab/Simulink.
Presented a study on the design procedure and experimental validation for a robust H2 state feedback controller applied to a DC-DC boost converter model.
Designed a power system model with Tap Changing under Load and Phase Shifting Transformers and performed load flow analysis by Gauss Seidel and Newton Raphson Method by using Matlab
Designed and Implemented Kalman filtering algorithm in distance relays for phasor measurement
Designed a Power System Model and performed Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Transient System Analysis and Arc Flash Analysis using ETAP and SKM.
Presented a study report on Fault Ride through Mechanism for DFIG Based Wind Turbine Integration with Grids.
Developed a Matlab/Simulink model to study the vector control and the direct torque control strategies on induction motor and permanent magnet synchronous motor using Space vector PWM.
Studied and designed optimal controller realizations with minimum round-off noise gain by using a delta operator.
Designed a Monte simulation program using Matlab for a multi area power system to determine the reliability indices.
Built a hardware model of robot (car) and integrated infrared and ultrasonic sensors to the system to detect obstacles and control the speed of the vehicle (DC motor). The entire project was controlled in real time using a PIC16F877a microcontroller.
Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamilnadu, India Jul 2010 – Apr 2011
Designed Dynamic Voltage Restorer to mitigate power quality problems in low voltage distribution system
Designed Thyristor controlled power for Induction motors
Analyzed the usage of SCADA and studied on different ways to upgrade them in a thermal power plant.
Implemented speed control of DC motor by using a AT89C51 microcontroller by PWM pulses and varying the pulse widths according to the keypad register values by interfacing the controller with LCD, keypad and Motor drive circuit
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HCL Technologies, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Jun 2011- Jun 2013 Software Engineer
Worked as a developer in a Pharmaceutical Domain project with tools such as SharePoint, Visual Studio2013, Oracle database, Sql server and languages like C++, Java.
Updated my experience on Document Creation/Editing tools such as Microsoft office (like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) report generation tools, Business objects and computer hardware. TANGEDCO, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India May 2010-Jun 2010 Summer Trainee
Worked with the Protection team to understand and develop the relay settings for LV Switchgears.
Expanded my knowledge on transformers, switchgears and circuit breakers by working with the maintenance team and by carrying out regular repairs and tests on them. Transmission and Distribution Centre, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India May 2009-Jun 2009 Summer Trainee
Worked with the design team to develop a substation layout using ETAP
As a part of my study report drafted a single line diagram of a distribution system using ETAP. LEADERSHIP
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Aug 2014-Aug 2015 General Secretary of India Association
Worked as a chief event planner for all the event organized by the association
Coordinated with the other Indian cultural organization for various events on campus.
Headed the mentoring team to help out incoming Indian Graduate students. .. Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamilnadu, India Apr 2009- Apr 2010 President of Leo Club
Defined goals and provided leadership training to 200 active members
Increased membership by 25%
Mentored the incoming freshman to ease their transition to the college atmosphere by organizing various sessions for them
RELATED COURSEWORK
Electrical Power System Analysis methods Rectifiers and Inverters
Optics for harnessing solar energy Power quality
Introduction to optimization Switch mode Power supplies
Electric Power System Reliability Electric Motor Drives
Power system operational and control Linear control system
Computer relays Power system protection and fault analysis
HONORS & CERTIFICATES
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Mar 2014- Mar 2016
Certified Associate developer in LabVIEW tool.
HCL Technologies, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Apr 2012-Apr 2013
Awarded a Recommendation certificate for my hardwork and innovative skills for completing a value add proposal that saved $300,000 for my employer and reduced the work of 5 employees. Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamilnadu, India Apr 2010-Apr 2011
Honored a “Best Leader” medallion for my contribution to the student organizations WORK AUTHORIZATION
Eligible for Full Time position in United States with Optional Practical Training (OPT).