Muhammad Ali Siddiqui
**** * ***** ******, ********, CA 90260
310-***-**** *******************@***.***
EDUCATION
Virtual University, Pakistan (in progress)
MCS. Degree in Computer Science
Preston Institute Management Science and Technology, Pakistan
B-Tech. Degree in Electronics
Govt. Jamia Millia Polytechnic Institute, Pakistan
D.A.E Diploma of Associate Engineer in Electronics
SKILLS
Technical: Electronic hardware repair/troubleshooting, Proficient in using various lab equipment ranging from power supplies AC/DC to environment control units, Ability to design PCBs, Completed 48 hours of X-ray analysis course for Pakistan Custom Body Scanners, X-ray analysis etc.
Software: Electronics CAD software, All versions of Microsoft Windows from Windows 3.1 to Windows 8 (Win 8 is still in beta, I had the opportunity to test it as a beta tester), Linux (Red-Hat, Ubuntu, Open BSD, Open Solaris), Open Office Suite, Web Development, Game Development using Unity 3D, C++, VB, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access etc.
RELEVANT COURSE WORK
Basic Electronics
Applied Chemistry
Theory of Automata
Digital Electronics
Applied Physics
C++ Programming Language
Linear Circuit Analysis
Measurements Analysis Lab
Data Structures
Industrial Electronics
Linear Algebra
Discrete Mathematics
Microprocessor & Microcomputers
Differential Equations
Web Development
Telecommunication System
Electronic Devices and Circuits
Radar Communication
Pulse and Digital Circuits
Motors and Generators
Antennas and Transmission Lines
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ledtronics Inc. Burn-In Technician, Torrance, CA May 2010 – Present
Responsible for testing before and after burn-in of LED based products
Responsible for maintaining Burn-In Room's equipment
Responsible for maintaining electrical system and equipment to ensure effective operation of system and services
Keep customer satisfaction on products
Pakistan Revenue Automation Ltd. Asst. Engineer. X-ray & CCTV, Karachi, Pakistan March 2006 - Oct 2009
In charge of a team of sub-engineers responsible for maintaining X-ray & CCTV equipment
Upgraded Pakistan Custom’s X-ray and CCTV system at Karachi Station
Responsible for maintaining the system running continuously
Provide operational support for Pakistan Customs
Repaired X-ray machines and CCTV equipment
Commissioned the X-ray and CCTV system installation projects for Pakistan Customs
Maintained electrical systems and equipment to ensure effective operation and service to the Government
Prepared the safety logs and repair status for providing and supporting materials
Communicated with administration and district staff for receiving and conveying information to resolve concerns and issues
Philips Electrical Industries of Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. Tech. X-ray and CCTV, Karachi, Pakistan October 2001 - Dec 2004
Provided technical and operational support to Federal Board of Revenue Government of Pakistan
Responsible for repairing X-ray machine’s mother boards and circuits
Upgraded, repaired and evaluated various electronic equipment
Installed and maintained various auxiliary equipment
Assisted Senior Engineers in installing X-ray and CCTV systems and equipment
Performed basic functionality checks in order to avoid user error
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Frequency Counter and 1Hz to 50MHz Sine/Square/Triangular wave Function Generator
Designed a Frequency Counter capable of measuring 100Khz of frequency and a Multi wave Function Generator capable of generating frequencies in the range of 1Hz to 50MHz. This project was also placed in an exhibition center just for educational purposes.
Central Control System - I
Designed an AI based CCS system capable of controlling electrical, atmospheric and communications in a building.
ACTIVITIES
Game development, reading, movies, music, and some outdoor sports.