Maithili P. Ghamande

**** ********** ***, *** **, Erie,PA Ph: 407-***-**** abotu4@r.postjobfree.com

Multidisciplinary Engineer and Physicist seeking position in R & D section of a reputed institute.+5 years experience in MATLAB, + 2 years experience in Mathematica, +2 years experience in Python.Strong hold on data analysis and data manipulation techniques. Advanced knowledge and background in digital signal processing and data analysis.Strong mathematical, analytical skills and proven written, verbal skills.

Master of Science, Physics Aug 09-Aug 11

University of Akron GPA: 3.70/4.00

Thesis: Optical Properties of Thin Films

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering Aug 07-Aug 10 University of Akron GPA: 3.23/4.00

Thesis: Domination Based Approach for Data Aggregation.

B.E, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, India Sep 2003-May 2007

Programming Languages: Python, MATLAB

Engineering Tools: MATLAB Simulink Box, Mathematica, LabVIEW, OMNET++

SigmaPlot,MathCad.

Device characterization: UV – VIS spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Atomic Force Microscopy

Electrical and optical characterization of Photovoltaics, Ellipsometry

Other Tools: MS Office, DOORS.

Automation Related: PLC, SLC-100, Fuzzy Controller in MatLab

Platforms: Windows XP,Linux

Systems Engineer (Contractor : GE Transportation, Erie PA) : Oct 2011 – todate.Development of data analysis and train handling algorithms for smart and fuel efficient locomotives.Conducting simulations for optimizing, modelling and analysing the systems of the locomotives with MATLAB and Simulink for the Train Master, Speed Regulator, and Estimation (RTE) subsytem of Trip Optimizer.Remote analysis of data from Trip Optimizer Locomotive and Train Master Software for cruise control of trains.Post processing of Trip Optimizer Locomotive data in Ms-Exel.Participate in weekly status meetings.

M.S in Physics: (2009-2011) Mathematical modelling of electrodynamics of organic thin films in MATLAB and Python. Investigating the optical properties of multilayer organic photovoltaic thin films in MATLAB and Python. Simulation and study of effect of geometry on efficiency of solar cell and on photocurrent generation.Data acquisition using UV–VIS spectroscopy for transmission, absorption and reflection co-efficient. Study of biological samples using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).Study of different modes of Laser using Fiber Optics, study of radioactive materials.

National Radio Astronomy Observatory Intern: (May ’10- August ’10)Studied and evaluated existing synthesis imaging techniques, adaptive optics for radio-interferometer imaging with Expanded Very Large Array telescope and identified area where algorithmic improvements are needed. Developed an algorithm to fit a non – linear phase of antenna dish using least square method and optimization toolbox in Python and in Perl. Project needed extensive knowledge of Radio – Interferometry, Python, and synthesis imaging.

M.S in Electrical Engineering: (2007-2010) Developed an algorithm in C++ OMNET++ environment for data aggregation in wireless sensor networks (WSN’s). Identified and isolated many issues of WSN’s using discrete event simulation in Jprowler, and TinyOS . Automation of MicroFactory using programming in SLC-100 to perform the pre-designated job of separating, painting blocks etc. Task scheduling, sequencing of periodic and heterogeneous tasks using scheduling diagrams.Advanced course work in Digital Signal Processing, several projects, as example, simulation and comparison of effect on signal to noise ratio of different windows using Mathematica. Implementing Modulation, DFT, FFT on these windows.

Forbes Marshall.Ltd, India: (2006-2007)Designing and implementation of boiler loops including temperature, pressure using Fuzzy Controller in MATLAB-Simulink. Designing and implementation of boiler loops using PID controller.

Bachelor of Engineering: Building, measuring and testing of electronic equipments such as IC’s, LEDs at system level for analog and digital circuits.Troubleshooting, repairing high voltage equipments e.g voltmeters, current meters, oscilloscopes, DC/AC power supplies, Cathod Ray Tubes.Instrumentation, process, and control at system level of boilers, signal processing and digital circuits.

Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Akron:As a TA for Astronomy lab taught concepts and experiments of Astronomy. As a TA for Physics Life Sciences, helped students understand kinematic equations using experiments.Grading lab reports, papers, and homework, helping students with difficulties.

Domination based Approach for Clustering in Data Aggregation, Globecom 08 IEEE proceedings

http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=4697924 Optical Properties of Multilayer Organic Thin Films, Presented at OSAPS 011 APS meetings.

Physics:

Solid State Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods for Physics, Lagrangian Mechanics, BioPhysics.

Electrical Engineering:

Digital Signal Processing I & II, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Real Time Operating Systems, Graph Theory and Combinatorics, Numerical Methods.

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