JOSHUA RAJASINGH

**** ******* **., **********,

Email: abl6qt@r.postjobfree.com

OH - 45219, USA

Phone: 513-***-****

A Mechanical Engineer with an M.S. in Automation, Controls and Robotics

with 3 years of experience and expertise in development and programming of

autonomous robotic vehicle control system, image processing, motion

controllers and automotive sensors.

Summary

. M.S. in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Robotics, Automation

and Controls.

. Skilled in developing algorithms and coding in Matlab/Simulink and

C++.

. Experience in programming Intelligent Control Systems for Autonomous

vehicles.

. Hands-on experience using motion controllers, servo systems,

automotive sensors, laser scanners, PLCs and machine vision.

. Experience with sensor data acquisition, diagnostics, health

monitoring and failure prediction.

. Familiar with Electronic Control Modules, Embedded Systems and

Microprocessor Programming.

. Well-versed in solid modeling packages as well as design concepts and

NPD.

. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the experience in

technical documentation, client training and technical support.

Technical Skills

Languages and technologies - Matlab/Simulink, Labview, C, C++, Visual

Basic, FORTRAN

Image processing, Microprocessor programming

(Machine codes)

Hardware - Motion Controllers, Electronic Control Modules, servo

systems, sensors, embedded systems, automotive

wiring.

Solid Modeling - SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, Inventor,

CATIA, AutoCAD

Operation systems - Windows, Linux, Mac OSX

Software - MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, web

design

Work Experience and Projects

Center for Robotics Research, University of Cincinnati (June 2007 -

Present)

Graduate Researcher

. Setup of electrical hardware in Electric Robot Jeep including wiring and

testing of electrical components.

. Developed the control software for Autonomous Robotic Vehicles using

Matlab and C++.

. Interfacing with SICK Laser proximity sensor, GPS, digital compass and

cameras.

. Path planning done using Image Processing and obstacle avoidance.

. Controlled vehicle's motion by motion controller, digital servo motor

systems and differential steering.

Projects as a Mechanical Engineering Student (Sep 2006 - June 2009)

. Performance analysis and failure prediction was done on a General Motors

axil speed sensor. Signals from the sensor were analyzed using LabView

and Matlab. Variations in performance caused due to sensor failures and

adverse conditions were used to create a pre-failure warning system.

. Designed and modeled an RPP cylindrical robotic arm for applications in

the food industry. Image processing program created using Matlab.

. Programmed PLCs to control a multi-pallet production line. Conveyor

control, station-transfer and multiple drilling operations were done

autonomously utilizing pallet recognition.

. Programmed an 8-bit processor using binary machine codes to perform

arithmetic operations

. Completed a New Product Development cycle for a food processor

implementing DFM/DFA.

Bharath Heavy Electricals Limited, Trichy, India (Dec 2004 - Feb 2005)

Engineering Intern

. Designed a hydraulic clamp for aligning and holding 10" diameter high

pressure pipes while they were machined by a band saw machine. 3D CAD

modeling, stress analysis and validation were done using CATIA.

. Completed a hands-on training course on various machines and processes

involved in manufacturing high pressure boiler systems.

Faculty Training and Resource Center (FTRC), University of Cincinnati

(June 2007 - Present)

Documentation and Support Consultant

. Creating and editing manuals and guides for instructors in the use of

Blackboard, the University's online academic portal, and the center's

multimedia equipment.

. Guiding and trouble-shooting Blackboard-related issues for students and

instructors in person and over the phone.

. Conducting one-on-one training sessions with University Instructors and

Professors.

Other Experience

. Bartender at the University's Sports bar, the Catskeller

Sep. 2006 - June 2010

. Lab Consultant at University's computer labs. Sep.

2006 - July 2007

. Summer Conference Assistant at University's Housing Dept.

Summer 2007, 2008

. Dell Online Technical Support Executive at Sutherland Global Services.

Mar 2006 - June 2006

. System Administrator of the computer lab at Shalom High School.

July 2001 - Aug 2005

Education

. University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA June

2010

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering: GPA:

3.54/4.0

. Anna University, Chennai, India June

2005

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering: First

Class

Relevant Course Work

Intelligent Systems & Controls, Logic Controls, Robot Vision, Robot Design,

Automobile Engineering, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Controls, E-Manufacturing,

Total Quality Management, Finite Element Techniques, DFM

Achievements and Activities

. Awarded Full-Tuition University Graduate Scholarship for graduate degree.

. Competed at the International Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) in 2008

and 2010 (Rochester, MI).

. Executive Committee Member of the Mechanical Engineering Student's

Association during undergraduate studies.

. Chief Editor of the College Christian Magazine, "CrossThoughts" at

undergraduate college.

Thesis

Intelligent control software has been developed using Matlab to navigate an

autonomous mobile robot through an obstacle course. Lane detection is done

using image processing and obstacle detection is done using SICK laser

scanner proximity readings. The lane and obstacle locations are used to

form a virtual environment and a suitable heading is calculated. Multiple

methods and algorithms have been developed, tested and compared.

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