Salil Karkarey
Phone: 818-***-****
Bellevue, WA 98006
E-Mail abj8wx@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Highly motivated and capable Electrical Engineering student
keen to pursue challenging assignments in a high energy environment which
promotes learning, self-development and achievement.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (May 2010) (GPA 3.49)
California State University, Northridge, California
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
(June 2007)
University of Pune, Maharashtra, India
ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
( Computer Networks ( Telecommunication ( Fiber Optics Communication +
Networks Lab
( Digital Communication ( Digital Electronics ( Digital Signal Processing
( Data structures in C ( VLSI ( Information Theory + Coding
Techniques
WORK EXPERIENCE
T-MOBILE, Bellevue, Washington, USA
Engineering Intern - Product Development (09/2010- present):
( Performed high level UI tests on mobile terminals (Google Android,
Symbian OS, Windows mobile, RIM Blackberry) and reported issues by logging
them into a central database
( Coordinated with the logistics department to update firmware of devices
under test for each test cycle
( Performed A-GPS handset signal strength and performance tests using the
LCAT software (Location Collection and Analysis Tool)
( Maintained inventory of devices allocated to the team and recorded device
checkouts
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE (CSUN), Northridge, California, USA
Computer Technician Student Assistant (09/2008-05/2010):
( Maintained and monitored over 250 department computers, set up new
computers and installed software
( Provided daily technical support (E-mail, network connectivity and
peripheral equipment)
( Performed troubleshooting of software, hardware and network problems and
prepared troubleshooting guides
( Assisted and trained faculty and students with audio, video equipment
and recording/editing software
( Performed PC/Laptop repairs, server updates and maintained logs
NEETI SOLUTIONS, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA
Project Intern Digital Image Processing (07/2006-05/2007):
( Studied and implemented previously used filtering techniques for
Ultrasound images using Matlab
( Successfully implemented the S.R.A.D (Speckle Reduction Anisotropic
Diffusion) imaging filter
( Performed a comparative study of all the implemented techniques
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
( Telecommunication skills: Cellular communication, GSM, CDMA, 3G, GPS
( Matlab and Simulink - Solving complex engineering problems, graphs,
building system models in Simulink.
( NI LabView - Solving Basic/Intermediate level problems as part of
coursework.
( Optisystem 8.0 - Simulation of Optical systems as part of coursework/LAB
and Graduate project
( C - Basic/Intermediate knowledge of C and data structures
( Perl - Basic Perl concepts: Pattern matching, File Handling and I/O, CGI
scripting
( Networking Protocols - IPV4, ARP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, UDP, TCP, CSMA/CD,
CSMA/CA, RIP
( Computer Networking skills - The TCP/IP and OSI models; basic security
and wireless concepts; routing/ switching fundamentals; IP addressing; WAN
technologies; IOS; configuring RIPv2, static and default routing.
CERTIFICATIONS
. CCENT- Cisco Certified Entry Level Network Technician (Valid till
9/2013)
PROJECTS/ PRESENTATIONS
( CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE (CSUN), Northridge, California
Graduate Project: Optical Engineering Fiber Bragg Gratings, (2009-2010)
. Designed a fiber optics communication system using Optisystem 8
. Simulated the effects of various levels of dispersion on the system.
. Successfully compensated the induced dispersion using Fiber Bragg
gratings.
. Prepared a report and presentation on the same.
Presentation and Report: MP3 Compression, (2009-2010)
. The report discussed the theory and concept behind MP3 compression.
The MP3 encoding and decoding processes were also covered in detail.
Presentation and Report: SONAR (Spring 2009)
. This report gave a brief overview about the theory, working and
performance of SONAR. The applications of SONAR in the scientific,
military and civilian fields were also discussed.
( UNDERGRADUATE DESIGN EXPERIENCE:
. Designed a Microcontroller based symbolic password authentication
system using the 8051 Microcontroller