NELESH SINGLA

*** ****** ****, *** * . Rochester, NY 14623 . 585-***-**** .

abl8ir@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position where I can fully utilize my skills gained throughout

the academic career, testing, programming, signal processing skills and

prior experiences.

Programming, Testing and Signal Processing Qualifications

. Capacity to program effectively in MatLab, C/C++, and Assembly language

of 8051 & 8086.

. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Drupal, ColdFusion, Javascript, and jQuery.

Operating Systems: DOS, Win 98, XP, Vista, Linux, MAC. Software Tools:

Matlab, SPJD-51, ASM-31, MS-Office 2003/07, Photoshop.

. Ability to apply in-depth knowledge of communication theory (such as

communication in fading environment), signal processing concepts, OSI

model, error correction codes, link budget analysis, network design,

protocol selection, probability and random processes, gained through

challenging graduate and undergraduate course curricula.

. Hardware & Software (alpha and beta) testing and troubleshooting

experience.

. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication

and teamwork skills, enhanced through class projects, internships, and

employment.

. Knowledge of wireless standards (FDMA, TDMA, OFDMA etc.), GSM, UMTS,

WCDMA, LTE and 802.11 a/b/g/n, System design, Wireless Sensor Networks,

Basic networking concepts (LAN, WAN).

. Some experience in installing equipment's, connecting telephone lines and

computers, Networking using switches and hubs and setting up of broadband

connection at homes and small offices.

. Electric laboratory skills (Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, circuit

testing and troubleshooting, soldering, mounting ICs on a general PCB)

and Workshop skills (including welding, carpentry, smith shop, sheet

metal shop).

Technical Experience

University of Rochester University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Research Assistant Jan 2009 - May 2010

. Communication in fading environment (Physical layer issues).

. Doppler effect on fading.

. Modeling the communication system in Matlab.

. Performance improvement for wireless sensor networks in terms of energy

consumption, latency and throughput.

. Project in Matlab on Cross layer design for Wireless Sensor Networks.

Digital Initiatives University of Rochester, Rochester, Ny

Web Tester and Designer June 2009 - May 2010

. Test websites on the basis of given used cases; perform/record test cases

using Selenium IDE, iMacro.

. Check link failures using Alert link runner, Xenu link sleuth; correct

coding errors in HTML, CSS, ColdFusion, Javascript, Drupal.

. Create web pages using HTML, CSS, jQuery, Image Mapping

. Use photoshop for image mapping and editing, prepare excel sheets,

presentations and word documents

New Shakti Radios Patiala, India

Production Engineer September 2007 - July 2008

. Hardware testing and correction.

. Manage the production and control quality of Stablizers, inverters, DVD

players and Television.

. Using a PCB layout explain the co-workers how to install hardware on PCB.

. PCB troubleshooting: Check if there is a problem and explain the co-

workers how to solve those errors.

. Enhanced communication and teamwork abilities.

Solid State Physics Laboratory/Defense Research and Development

Organization New Delhi, India

Research Intern January 2006 - June 2006

. Assist the senior scientist in the project on RADAR system.

. Work on Microcontroller 8051 - simulation of assembly language program,

feeding the program in the microcontroller chip using uKeil and

installation of chip on general PCB.

. Designing of circuit on a general PCB.

. Hardware/Software testing and troubleshooting, Code debugging.

Coursework and Projects

Fundamentals of C & C++, Analog Devices and Circuits, Digital electronics,

Wireless Communication; Mobile Communication; Digital Communication;

Digital Signal Processing; Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic

Processes; Analog Communication; Satellite Communication; Wireless Sensor

Networks.

Projects during MS( All in MATLAB)

. New cross layer design with adaptive modulation for wireless sensor

network: By predicting the channel at the transmitter, adaptive

modulation can increase the energy efficiency and other performance

parameters of the system.

. Mobility effects in Wireless Sensor Networks: Research on Doppler Effect

on the system and how to compensate these effects.

. Wireless sensor networks MAC layer protocol comparison: Comparison of

different protocols such as S-MAC and X-MAC and find out which is best to

use and under which scenario.

. Cross Layer design for Wireless Sensor Network: Used the concept of

information sharing between physical and MAC layer to improve the

performance.

Projects during Bachelors

. Automatic railway crossing bar using microcontroller: Designed,

programmed, and built a very economical and efficient model of automatic

railway crossing bar using ATMEL 89C52 micro-controller and multiple

inductive proximity sensors.

. Logic control stage for digital output driver of radar: Designed and

developed the second stage of the RADAR rotation system at Indian Defense

Research Laboratory using ATMEL 89C51.

. Some minor projects: IR alarm, remote jammer, FM transmitter, water level

indicator, 5 V and 12V power supply, fire alarm, audio amplifier,

up/down counter, lie detector, voltage regulator (variable and fixed).

Education Background

University of Rochester Rochester, NY

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Expected May 2010

. Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

. Member, Rochester Indian Association.

Punjab Technical University Sangrur, India

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering

July 2007

. Graduated with First Division Honors and aggregate percentage of 81.53%

. President, Student hospitality and management committee.

. Class representative.

Silicon Institute, Division of Mascott Network Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh, India

Certification Course in basic electronics theory Spring 2005

. Circuit design and development on a general PCB.

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