Software Engineering
Resume:
BHAVIK CONTRACTOR
**** ********* ** *** *, Fairborn, OH 45324
abnllg@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position in field of Software Engineering where I can fully utilize my software
development knowledge to engineer innovative solutions for the company
SUMMARY
• Extremely Energetic and hard working
• In depth knowledge of Object Oriented Programming
• Good knowledge in Web Services
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member
• Very strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – English skills approach native fluency
• Member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society
EDUCATION
1. Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Nov 2008
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
4.0/4.0
2. Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics - Jun 2003
Lokmanya Tilak COE, Navi Mumbai, India
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Engineering Aide, Trimble - Sept 2008 to Aug 2009
* Worked on the development of a Windows based tool using Visual C++ for recording CAN data
* Worked with Excel VBA macros to achieve auto generation of Embedded C++ programs involving
different language strings
* Learned about CAN (Controlled-area network) bus standard while testing various sensors and the
associated firmware
* Worked on an application install program for a WinCE device
* Developed scripts using Lua scripting language for analyzing sensor data
* Greatly improved my documentation skills while working on various test plans, configuration
procedures, and specification documents
2. Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Wright State University - Jan 2007 to Jun 2008
* Provided Laboratory assistance for courses such as Embedded Systems, Microprocessor Based System
Design, C Programming for Engineers
3. Technical Helpdesk Coordinator, EDS-India, Mumbai, India - Feb 2004 to Dec 2005
* Provided technical support to Xerox Employees on various billing software
* Acted as the Subject Matter Expert for one process
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Operating Systems: UNIX, LINUX, Windows XP/9x/Vista, Mac OS
• Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic, VHDL, HTML, XML, Lua, Perl, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
• Modeling and Simulation: UML, Synopsys simulator(VHDL), Spice, Neural Net toolbox (Matlab)
• Software Packages: MATLAB, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver
• Software Development tools: Microsoft .NET, J2EE, Image Craft’s ICC11 and ICC12
• Microcontroller / Assembly Language: Motorola MC68HC11, MC68HC12
GRADUATION PROJECTS
1. Graduate Thesis: Two Dimensional Localization of Passive UHF RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification) Tags - Nov 2008
* Context awareness is very important in today’s ubiquitous computing world -- While GPS works
well for outdoor localization, my thesis investigates the problem of indoor localization using RFID
tags
* Utilized tools and APIs provided by Alien Technology to develop the localization software
* Gained valuable knowledge in C#, .NET platform, Matlab and RFID infrastructure, and greatly
improved my documentation skills
2. Undergraduate Project: Visualization of Aircraft flight using DFDR (Digital Flight Data Recorder)
data
* Worked with the DFDR data provided by the national airline company Air India, to simulate an
aircraft flight using C language -- The objective of the project was to aid in analyzing the causes of
aircraft accidents
RELEVANT COURSES
• VLSI Design • Linear Systems
• Circuit Design with VHDL • Foundations of Neurocomputing
• Data Structures and Algorithm • Microprocessor I and II
• VLSI Synthesis and Optimization • Introduction to Software Engineering
• Microprocessor Based System Design • Operating System
RELEVANT COURSE PROJECTS
1. Logic Analyzer (Course: Microprocessor I) - Winter 2007
* Designed and implemented a small logic analyzer using the Axiom CSM-12C32 evaluation board
and external hardware
* Gained vital experience in C (microcontroller programming), C++ (PC programming), and serial
communication
* Improved my hardware and software debugging skills
2. Real Time Operating System (Course: Microprocessor II) - Spring 2007
* Designed and implemented a small Real Time Operating system (RTOS) using the Axiom
CSM-12C32
* Greatly increased knowledge of C, sensors, and Signal Conditioning
3. Railroad Load Generation Software (Course: Introduction to Software Engineering) - Spring
2007
* Developed a software for a railroad load generation system using Software Engineering principles
and implemented the design using JAVA
* Gained hands on experience over the software lifecycle, in the areas of software analysis, design,
and implementation
* Enhanced my skills in JAVA, UML, and software development
4. Operating Systems (Course: Operating Systems) - Fall 2007
* Implemented a file system on a simulated disk in LINUX
* Successfully implemented and tested basic commands like mkdir, chdir, rmdir, cp, pwd, ls, inode,
etc
* Increased my proficiency in UNIX, C++, and software debugging
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