Electrical Engineering
Resume:
Mahdi Ashktorab
Los Angeles, CA 90024
abp4kb@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION University of California, Los Angeles, CA
M.S. Electrical Engineering
Expected Graduation: June 2012
UCLA GPA: 3.60/4.0
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Graduated May 2010, Cum Laude
SJSU GPA: 3.63/4.0
Relevant Coursework:
Embedded Systems, Analog/Digital Circuit Design, VLSI Design, DSP, Digital
Logic, Linear Systems, and Network Analysis.
SKILLS Languages: HTML, PHP, JavaScript, C, C++, and Verilog.
Software: MATLAB, PSpice, MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop.
PROJECTS VO2 Max Estimation, 2012-Current
Directed a team tasked with utilizing the Android platform to adapt the YMCA
protocol to a custom built stationary cycle and accurately estimate a user s
maximum oxygen update (VO2), an indicator of human endurance.
Running Biomechanics, 2011-Current
Designed a small, lightweight module used to measure the fine movements of
a runner s feet. Performed tests to determine the accuracy of algorithms able
to calculate a runner s efficiency based off data extracted from the module.
Energy Monitoring for Stationary Cycle, 2011-2012
Created an inexpensive system which can determine cadence, distance
traveled, and energy input to a stationary exercise cycle. Developed Android
software to wirelessly interact with the cycle and record extracted metrics.
Simultaneous Wireless Recharge and Data Transfer, 2011
Developed an isolated board which can: identify a device via RFID tag, begin
inductive charging, and simultaneously capture data via Bluetooth.
Fully-Differential High-Speed High-Precision Amplifier, 2010
Designed and simulated two Fully-Differential High-Speed High-Precision
Amplifiers. One aimed at minimizing settling time given a set power budget
and the second aimed at minimizing power for a given settling time.
Formula Hybrid Car Project, 2009-2010
Electronics Team Lead to a multidisciplinary team of engineers responsible for
the design and build of a hybrid race car. Placed second in the international,
inter-collegiate competition held at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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EXPERIENCE Wireless Health Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate Student Researcher, 3/11-Current
Designed, implemented, and tested novel embedded system technologies
and pursued research interests under the guidance of Professor William
Kaiser.
Conducted research in human biomechanics and developed a novel,
inexpensive system to monitor energy expenditure and to estimate an
individual s endurance.
Worked with Olympic runners and developed technologies to extract
critical running metrics used to determine running efficiency and
technique.
Perot Systems Government Services, Moffett Field, CA
Systems Administrator, 6/07-7/2010
Hardwired control circuit of a to-scale model Boeing 747 cockpit.
Build and disassembled hardware components of PCs, laptops, servers,
and workstations.
Created interactive web-forms and databases using: HTML, PHP, and
JavaScript.
IEEE San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Public Relations Officer, 6/09-5/2010
Managed industry contacts to the biggest student branch in the Bay Area.
Organized technical conferences and fundraising initiatives to support the
members of IEEE and the electrical engineers at SJSU.
Took an active role in helping the greater community through information
outreach.
Won the IEEE Region 6 Central Area outstanding student chapter award.
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
DEVELOP Intern, 6/06-9/2006
Participated in a student-run, student-led NASA scientific research group
in central Nevada.
Used NASA satellite imagery and computer analysis to find statistical
correlation between various fire factors of previous wildfires located in
Nevada.
The results were published and presented at the 2006 Joint Workshop on
NASA Biodiversity
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
DEVELOP Intern, 6/05-9/2005
Published and presented a scientific research paper at the American
Geophysical Union in 2005 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.
Used NASA satellite imagery to map specific plant locations and densities
in Utah.
Collected field data in Utah and used it to run an accuracy assessment on
the predictive coverage map of non-native plant species.
ACHIEVEMENTS SJSU Dean Scholar, 2009
IEEE Member, 2008-2012
Phi Kappa Phi Member, 2009-2012
Tau Beta Pi Member, 2009-2012
Semi-Finalist at the California State Speech Championship, 2005
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