SAIFUL RATUL
504-***-**** **************@*****.*** http://linkedin.com/in/saiful-ratul
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
MSc. In Electrical Engineering, Dec 2016
GPA: 3.64
North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
BSc. In Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Dec 2012
GPA: 3.38
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Electrical Engineering Professional Services, New Orleans, LA
Engineer - Feb 2017
Worked closely with Entergy Standards Group
Supported applications by automating repetitive tasks and reports, and by creating data tools using VBA, MS Access, MS Excel (Macros, Formula & Functions, queries, forms, etc.).
Developed complex SQL queries to retrieve data from IKW database using MS ACCESS.
Utilized MS Access, SQL, queries, macros to ensure data quality & integrity in Standards database, generate reports, analyze and summarize output and discover gaps.
Analyzed, modeled, mined, cleansed, mapped, reconciled and validated large datasets from various sources for analytics and reporting, including SharePoint Lists and ODBC database.
Provided training to Entergy Employees on MS Access based tools.
Entergy, New Orleans, LA
Transmission Design Basis, Intern - July 2015 to Dec 2016
Streamlined newer Entergy database that housed daily updated and complete information of part numbers and industry standards from IKW for easier access
Created VBA and MS Access based tools replacing outdated tools used by company
Initial Relay testing setup: Panel settings and wirings
Handled Relay Testing procedures using SEL Ascelerator Quickset and Doble test set
Modification of design schematics for protection standards using AutoCAD
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Graduate Research Assistant - August 2014 to July 2015
Worked on UNO-Entergy collaborated projects
Created Test Plan for Entergy
Performed Load flow studies using simulation tools including PS/SE, EMTP, and HyperSim
Wiring and calibration of equipment used in the projects
COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming Languages: Python, Visual Basic, C, Assembly Language, Verilog
Applications: AUTOCAD, MATLAB, POWERWORLD, EMTP-RV, PSSE, PSPICE, HOMER, LATEX, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS.
Familiar with Linux and Windows environments
Worked with SEL Ascelerator Quickset and Doble test set
THESIS AND PROJECT
Master’s Thesis
Optimal DG placement: A Multi-Method Analysis
Strategic placement of Distributed Generation to maximize load while preventing LMP increase.
Undergraduate Project
Advanced Detection System for the Visually Impaired: An Arduino based navigation tool