Vivek Thotla

Ph No: 573-***-****, Email: acuh09@r.postjobfree.com

(Prezume, Linkedin)

Summary

Dr. Thotla has an extensive research background in Signal Processing, Radar Imaging / Analysis, SAR Imaging, Kalman/Particle Filters, Localization, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), FMCW and MFSK based range / velocity detection, SAR based object detection, Real time Measurement and Data Analysis, Wireless Networks with hands on design and hardware development experience.

Education

Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T) Jan 2015 PhD in Electrical Engineering GPA – 3.7

Emphasis: Communications, Signal Processing, Wireless Networks

Detection Identification and Localization methods, Array processing

Radar Imaging / Analysis, SAR Imaging

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), India May 2009 B.Tech in Electrical & Communications Engineering 80.05%

Emphasis: Communications, Electronics

Skills

Certified LabView Developer (100-***-****)

Artificial Intelligence for Robotics - Localization, Kalman / Particle Filtering, SLAM

Technical Skills, FMCW and MFSK based range / velocity detection, SAR based object detection

Matlab, USRP (Universal Software Radio Peripheral), NI-DAQ, NI LabVIEW, Simulink, GNU, Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Signal Generators, C++, C, Minitab, CST

Experience

Amplisine Labs Lubbock, Tx

Senior Development Engineer Aug 2014 – Present

Design of stand alone radar (FMCW) based level measurement device for oil production sites.

Currently working on Ad-hoc wireless network based control system for oil production sites and salt water disposal sites. Windows USB-Fx2, FX3 drivers and firmware. QT 4.8 C++, JSON.

Missouri University of Science and Tech (PhD) – Electrical Eng Rolla, MO

Graduate Research Assistant, Intelligent Maintenance Systems (IMS)

Detection, Identification and Localization of RC Electronic Devices through their Unintended Emissions; Radar Imaging; SAR Imaging; Measurement and Instrumentation; Signal Processing; Wireless Communications; Networking; Real Time Data Measurement and Analysis;

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, India

Research Assistant to the Dean

Design of Bluetooth Interface between Medical Devices and PC Terminal under Telemedicine.

Active contribution to Telemedicine Project under Dept. of ECE SNIST, which is a Govt Funded project (TEQIP) meant for the development of medical services in rural areas. Design of a Line Tracker using Logic gates and Micro-controller using IR sensors.

Nuclear Fuel Complex – Dept of Atomic Energy Hyderabad, India Trainee – Control Lab

Development and deployment of working temperature control ON/OFF switch for high temperature furnace.

Development of a high voltage regulator.

Development of a Low Noise Amplifier for the switch and tuned it to the application.

Patents

Stimulated Emission Detection of Super Regenerative Receivers, United States 14/259,669, Filed 2014.

Hurst Parameter based detection of R/C devices, Filed 2014.

Publications

UAV based Detection of Multiple R/C devices.

Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement.

Detection of Multiple R/C Devices Using MVDR and Genetic Algorithms

Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement

Hurst Parameter Based Detection of Multiple Super Regenerative Receivers Using MVDR, Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2014.

Detection and localization of multiple R/C electronic devices using array detectors

Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement

Detection of Super-Regenerative Receivers Using Hurst Parameter

Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement

Detection and localization of multiple R/C electronic devices using array detectors

Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2012

Correlation Based Detection and Localization of R/C Electronic Devices Using Array Detectors, Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2013

Detection and localization of R/C electronic devices using Hurst parameter

Proc. SPIE 8359, Sensors, and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense XI, 835915 May 1, 2012 {Applied for a patent}

Detection of Super Regenerative Receiver using Amplitude Modulated Stimulation

Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement {Applied for a patent}

Neural-network-based navigation and control of unmanned aerial vehicles for detecting unintended emissions

Proceedings of the SPIE, Volume 8387, pp. 83870H-83870H-11 (2012). May 7, 2012

Projects

Simulation of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) system

Source Localization Using USRP's, LabView and GNU Radio (Python) [Presented at Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate]

Programmed NLMS (Least Mean Square) and PNLMS (Proportionate Normalized LMS) adaptive filters in Matlab for echo cancellation.

Recursive Least Square Filters (RLS) and Fast RLS algorithms in Matlab for acoustic echo cancellation.

Affine Projection Algorithm (APA) and Fast APA in Matlab for acoustic echo cancellation problem.

OFDM communication using USRP, LabView and GNU Radio (Python)

Developed labview VI’s to control Agilent signal generator, oscilloscope and NI data acquisition units for generation of amplitude modulation and detection RC sources.

Phased Array Processing in MATLAB and VI in LabView

Radar Altimeter design for MST – UAV Team

Angle of Arrival Estimation using MUSIC algorithm, Minimum Variance Distortionless Response (MVDR) beamformer with regularization and a generalized sidelobe canceller(GSC)

Courses

Antennas and Wave Prop Digital Network Design

Trustworthy Networks Digital Control

Linear Control Systems Optimal Control and Estimation

Neural Networks for Control Non-Linear Control Systems

Communication Systems Digital System Modeling

RADAR Systems Digital Signal Processing

Advanced Digital Signal Processing Stochastic Signal Analysis

Statistical Decision Theory Statistical Data Analysis

Wireless Networks Wireless Adhoc & Sensor Networks

Experience (Other)

IEEE Student member – Missouri University of Science and Technology

SPIE Student member - Missouri University of Science and Technology

Member - Fort Leonard Wood/MSCoE Defense Business Cluster

Student Assistant at Missouri University of Science and Technology- International Affairs Office,

Curtis-Wilson Library, Graduate Studies Office, Phonathon

President - Indian Society for Technical Education – JNTU, Technical Association

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