Engineer Design

KRISHNA MATTA

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U.S. Citizen • 100% Travel Availability • Top Secret Security Clearance

PERSONAL OBJECTIVE

An experienced systems engineer with an MBA who is eager to identity product opportunities and generate new sales as a

Solutions Architect by bringing with me strong experiences in hardware and software product development, vendor and

customer management, technical project planning, leadership, and effective technical communication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Software Consultant – QUORUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (Houston, TX) May 2012 – Apr.

2013

• Develop batch process code in C++ that enables natural gas trading allocation, billing, and inventory database records

to be analyzed, processed, and organized into client focused reports

• Interface with business liaisons to derive cost-effective estimates for new product features and support contracts that

directly impact new business opportunities for the division

• Implement and support new client driven functionality and features for three generations of Quorum’s QPTM software

suite ensuring compatibility with both Oracle and Microsoft DB implementations

• Create database linked business reports using Crystal Reports that scale efficiently to client needs

• Provide QA support and regression testing to ensure highly reliable client builds

• Capture software changes and test scenarios with extensive documentation

Digital and Analog Systems Design Engineer – RAYTHEON (Dallas, TX) Dec. 2007 – May

2012

• Lead digital and analog system design, testing, and support for multiple programs, simultaneously creating a reputation

for successful test platform control systems with a 99% uptime availability

• Coordinated and managed the work of members across cross-functional teams using EVMS to ensure quality,

timeliness, and consistency leading to overall productivity increases of up to 15%

• Acted as a liaison between program managers, engineers, customers, and vendors in order to maintain schedules and

ensure cost effective solutions that have cut costs by up to 60%

• Managed contractor agreements to ensure compliance with schedule and quality requirements for circuit board designs

through a combination of site visits, inventory sampling, technical reviews, and digital communication

• Delivered focused technical presentations to customers and summary reports to upper management during all phases of

a project in order to bring about a spirit of collaboration

• Influenced management through innovation by leading department initiatives through white papers which led to the

creation of an idea submission incentive program

• Supervised and trained technicians, interns, and helped develop new-hires

Digital Design Engineer – RAYTHEON (Dallas, TX) Jan. 2006 – Dec.

2007

• Designed, reviewed, fabricated, and tested printed-circuit-boards (PCB) for project test-equipment with an emphases

on lessons learned about quality, timeliness, and cost-control

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• Developed real-time FPGA control firmware in VHDL for signal-testing boards, devised and shared templates with

colleagues to expedite testing in order to reduce future cost of development by 20%

• Evaluated and selected vendors for analog and digital component procurement needs using eReq and managed

subsequent buying activities in order to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals

• Managed inventory levels by creating a shared system of supply management that helped reduce engineering time

spent by over 85% and reduced cost by over 65%

• Published and released technical drawings and documentation through PDM

Platform Engineering Co-op – ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (Austin, TX) Aug. 2004 – Aug

2005

• Tested and debugged server/workstation boards for AMD Opteron partner companies

• Reduced test time by developing a DDR2 specifications support tool in Visual Basic

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration in Strategy and Finance, Overall GPA: 3.7 / 4.0

Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX), May 2010

Relevant courses: ● Master Negotiations ● Financial Accounting

● Strategic Management ● Marketing Management

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering – Embedded Systems & VLSI Design, Overall GPA: 3.5 / 4.0

University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX), December 2005

Relevant courses: ● Digital Systems Design ● Embedded & Real-Time Systems

● Integrated Circuit Design ● Computer Architecture

SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Access)

• Trained in developing financial models, forecasts, and budget estimates

• Experienced in using IBM Lotus Notes and SAP Crystal Reports

• Comfortable with Oracle PL/SQL and Microsoft MSSQL databases

• Adept with PCB Modeling Tools (Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, AutoCAD, PSpice, Mentor Modelsim)

• Competent with Programming Languages (C/C++, Java, VHDL, HTML, Labview)

• Knowledgeable about Microsoft Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server

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• Confident working with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies)

• Familiar with the RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and TIA-644 standards

• Trilingual in Hindi, Sindhi, Gujarati and confident working within diverse multi-cultural environments

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Certified in Principles of Systems Engineering (PoSE)

• Granted an Innovator Idea Award for Technology in 2011

• Awarded multiple Spotlight in Excellence awards for Raytheon projects

• Certified Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist with lead experience on 2 projects

• Inducted into the exclusive Dean’s Circle within the SMU Cox Leadership Program

• Recognized as a UT Austin College Scholar in ‘03 and ’04 with Academic Honors in ‘02 and ‘05

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Treasurer – Enclaves of Breckenridge HOA (May 2011 – May 2012)

• Served as one of three Board Members responsible for managing the community

• Managed the treasury with a focus on reducing costs and future risks

• Implemented new community-wide features while shrinking budget

Judge/Mentor – FIRST Tech Challenge, BEST Robotics, SMU Visioneering (Sept. 2010 – Mar. 2012)

• Judged robotics competition amongst high school and middle school students

• Mentored a middle school class towards building and competing in the robotics competition

• Mentored high school students in engineering methodology in a competitive setting

IRS Certified Tax Preparer – Habitat for Humanity (Jan. 2010 – Feb. 2010)

• Prepared taxes for low-income families who quality for free tax services

• Provided financial and tax advise that maximized the eligible future tax credits for families

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