NIKHIL MUKUNDAN
PERSONAL DETAILS
Address:
E mail: nikhilmukundan
@yahoo.com
Telephone: +1-201-***-****
East Newark,
Date of Birth: 8th April 1986
New Jersey 07029
Gender: Male
USA.
Nationality: Indian
EDUCATION
2008-2010 NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, New
Jersey, USA
. MS Electrical Engineering Specialization: Computer
Networking
. CGPA: 3.27 expected to graduate in May 2010.
. Subjects : Computer Networks - Architecture,
Protocols & Standards, Computer Communication
Networks- Advanced course, Introduction to Internet
Engineering, Computer Networking Lab, Wireless
Networks, Random Signal Analysis, Linear Systems,
Communications Systems 1
2004-2008 ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ANNA
UNIVERSITY, Chennai,
India
. B. E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
Grade :73.2%, First class
2002-2004 ASAN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, Chennai, India
. HSC, Tamil Nadu Grade : 94.3 % First class with
Merit
2000 PSBB SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL,
Chennai, India
. CBSC, New Delhi Grade : 81% First Class with
Distinction
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2009 CISCO Certification: CCNA
2010 Currently pursuing: CCNP BSCI
KEY PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
2008-2010 Interworking of LTE with CDMA EVDO
during transition from 3G to 4G
. Dealt with the technological evolution from CDMA 2000
to LTE
. the architecture for optimised handovers between E-
UTRAN Access and CDMA2000 Access
. the phases and steps involved in the optimised active
handover process between the two systems
TCP TBA algorithm
. Observed the improved speed of TCP connection and the
increase in its throughput capacity by modifying on
the TCP client side only
. The use of the slow start detector helps the client
to get an accurate picture about the status of the
server
Web Services Project
. Studied important web services related concepts-
benefits, challenges, typical scenarios and an
overview of technologies that are part of the
platform
OPNET Project
. Modeled a campus network with both wired and wireless
communication
. Configured the appropriate applications and profiles
and obtained networks performance statistics via
simulations to variants in design
2008. Adaptive DS CDMA receiver for multi user detection
. Designed a receiver with adjustable tap weights for
reducing interference and improving performance for
multi user detection
INDUSTRY TRAINING
Dec 2007 Infosys Campus Connect training
program, Chennai, India
. Industry-academia partnership initiatives to assist
the entry level engineers improve their employability
skills and make them industry ready
. Highlights of the program include computer hardware
and system software concepts, programming
fundamentals, art of communication, adapting to
corporate life and team work
SKILLS
Languages and Software: C, Matlab, OPNET Modeler 8.0, Microsoft
Office 2007.
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Sun Solaris 10.
Languages: English, Tamil, Malayalam.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2004-2008 Class President, 3rd year Bachelor of
Engineering in Electronics and
Communication Engineering,
Anna University.
. Promoted student involvement in the class
administration
. Organized college festival "Jet Signum" with a
participation of over 10
colleges
2000-2004
. School House Captain
. Captain of School Cricket team
. Member of college cricket team
. Distinction in national level Science Olympiad
. Participated in the International Award for Young
People (formerly known as Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Scheme) at the bronze level, 2001
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2000- 2008
. As a volunteer with the "KARUNA" club I passionately
worked to create environmental awareness amongst
students with particular emphasis on the welfare of
animals
. Worked as a volunteer at the "CHINMAYA MISSION" where
we were trained to focus on "imparting maximum
happiness to maximum people."