Archana Kumar Paranjpe
Philadelphia, PA-19104, U.S.A.
Phone No: +1-267-***-****, Email:****************@*****.***
Academics:
May 2013 : Master of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering ) at School of Engineering and Applied
Science, University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA with GPA 3.57.
2011: Completed Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics from Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of
Engineering. (University of Mumbai) with Distinction.
Relevant Coursework: Digital Signal Processing,Introduction to Optimisation Theory. Control Systems, Programming
Languages and Techniques
Academic Projects:
Implemented Noise Cancellation Schemes using Adaptive Filters, M.S.E, University of Pennsylvania
Development of a device for hand gesture recognition and analysis in real world applications(Bachelor Of
Engineering, Fr.C.R.C.E)
Designed a low cost, low power UPS system. (Bachelor of Engineering, Fr.C.R.C.E.)
Designed a portable memory card reader ( Bachelor of Engineering, Fr.C.R.C.E.)
Academic Honours:
Tata Consultancy Services Award for Best Student Project 2011-2011
Ranked third in Electronics Department in First Year, Bachelor of Engineering, Fr.C.R.C.E.
Ranked third in Electronics Department in Second Year, Bachelor of Engineering, Fr.C.R.C.E.
Ranked second in Electronics Department in Third Year, Bachelor of Engineering, Fr.C.R.C.E.
Ratan Tata Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Year 2009-2010
Conferences :
International Conference On Innovative Science & Engineering Technology (ICISET-2011)
Publications:
Design and Development of a Device for Hand Gesture Recognition, International Conference On Innovative
Science & Engineering Technology (ICISET-2011), ISBN 978-81-906366-9-4
Work Experience:
Research Assistant at The Wharton School, University Of Pennsylvania
Achievements:
Best Paper Award (Electronics), International Conference On Innovative Science And Engineering Technology
Reached the finals of all-India Photovore Challenge of IIT Techfest 2009.
Qualified at Nexus Solar Beam Roller Contest from Mumbai region at IIT Bombay Techfest.
First Prize for Science Fiction Writing, IIT- Madras, Shaastra, 2008(National Level)
Winner in autonomous category for F1- Robotics, Crescendo 2008
Completed National Service Scheme course (NSS) by University of Mumbai
Computer Skills:
Languages: C, C++, JAVA, Python, VHDL.
Software: MATLAB, SPICE, Proteus, Eagle CAD, Magic, Autocad.
Workshops attended:
Beam robotics- Robosoft Systems, COEP, Pune.
Autonomous Robotics- Nex Robotics, Fr.C.R.C.E., Mumbai.
Extra-curricular activities:
Actively involved in Student Council (Thinkers Club),at Fr.C.R.C.E. in the capacity of Vice Chairperson(2009-2010)
Founder member and Secretary Of Electronics Engineering Students Association(EESA-CRCE 2009-2010)