Minal Patel
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*** **** ******* **, *** # 101 Phone: 319-***-****
Mt Pleasant, IA – 52641 Mobile: 515-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a career opportunity in the field of Embedded Development System,
Wireless Mobile Communication, Hardware / Software Development, Networking and
related other fields, interested in the fields of computer manufacturing (hardware), signal
processing and high-performance computing and Robotics.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication, Gujarat University, INDIA,
June 2005, Distinction Grad (GPA 3.7)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Operating Systems /Environments:
Window CE 5.0
Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
MS-DOS and Linux, RTOS
Programming Languages:
C++
C Programming
VB.Net
Applications:
Micro Controller, Micro Processor
MAT Lab, MAPLE
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Technical skills / other Computer experience:
Knowledge of Computer Networking, Software installation, Cabling, PCB layout.
Knowledge of PC hardware and functioning.
Major Subjects:
VLSI, Microwave, Fiber Optics, Mobile Communication
Data Communication Networking, Television, Antennas,
Power Electronics, Optical communication, Digital Signal Processing
Micro-Controller, Micro Processor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WINEGARD CO. Aug. 2008 - Present
Burlington, IA – USA
Development Engineer
Currently I am working on Dish Network project and Embedded Systems.
Worked on Two –way satellite system, IDU (Indoor Unit) and ODU (Outdoor
Unit) on T.V. Satellite system.
Also, I am working on Pic18F Microcontroller with Programming C and C++.
Electronics Hardware and Software Designing.
I designed Sierra TFT LCD Display.
Currently, I am making modifications to the Free scale Reference BSP to support
the Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Platform.
AVISTA Inc. COMPANY. July 2008 – Aug. 2008
Platteville, WI, USA
Software Engineer
Performed software verification and testing on Aircraft related software.
METROGROUP CORP. Dec 2007 – June 2008
Mt Pleasant, IA-52641, USA
Electronics Engineer
I worked on Data Collection project using VB.Net, Omron PLC and Microsoft
Access and Excel.
Also, I have done BARCODE MATCH Project on Mitsubishi PLC; these projects
read the barcode and match the barcode.
New equipment installation, trouble-shooting and debugging.
I have done Traffic control signal project on Omron PLC.
PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LIMITED. July 2005 – July 2007
Andheri East, Mumbai, INDIA
Embedded System Engineer
Designed Paint machine project like vending machine style using embedded
control system (software and hardware both)
My major role for the project was designing the hardware as well as the
embedded software development for the system.
C and assembly programming for embedded systems (8051, ARM, PIC).
Excellent skills in C/C++ and Assembly.
Designed embedded systems with Microchip PIC micro-controllers PIC 18F452.
Designed and developed automated process machine.
Worked on embedded control systems includes components from sensors to
power supplies, LED / LCD’s, Touch-screen.
MPLAB IDE Integrated Development Environment Microchip DS PIC
microprocessor,
Worked on PCB, designed and tested electronic circuit.
SYSTRONICS DIVISION. January 2005 – May 2005
Ahmedabad, INDIA
Trainee Engineer
I have done Project on Embedded System “Micro Controller Based Power
Supply”.
Platform Microcontroller Assembly language.
AT89C52 Microcontroller Chip on 0-30Vmax, 2mA Max output Power Supply
Working with 4 x 4 matrix keypad, Dot matrix LCD Display, PC link on
Assembly Language.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Familiar with the Construction, analysis, measurement, and troubleshooting (to
the Component level) of analog and digital electronic circuits.
Well versed in analog, digital, and telecommunication electronics theory.
Familiar with Instrumentation, Electronic Control and other Industrial Electronics.
Read and interpreted Programmable Logic Control ladder and basic wire
schematic diagrams.
Experience of various I/O interfaces e.g. RS232, RS485, RS422, Ethernet, USB
and protocols like serial, Parallel, I2C, GSM/GPRS and GPS. Blue tooth etc.
Hardware/firmware development and debugging to test various parts of the Micro
controller based hardware and analog circuit design. Hands on experience of
different embedded IDEs like Code Warrior, Keil, and MPLAB.
Used the following equipment: DMM, oscilloscope, clamp-on AMP meter, signal
Generators, calibration Test equipment, RF generators, microscope, soldering iron.
Visa Status: Permanent Resident (Green Card)