VARUN GANDHI MUKESH GANDHI

**** ******** ****** **, **********, DC, 20037 ● 202-***-**** ● ac1t9r@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION

The George Washington University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Master of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, GPA: 3.6/4.0 Concentration: Robotics, Mechatronics and Controls Washington, DC

May, 2017

Anna University, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, GPA: 8.9 / 10.0 Tamilnadu, India

April, 2015

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Programming Languages: C, C++, Python

Software: Robot Operating System (ROS), ABB RobotStudio, MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, OpenCV, Proteus, AutoDesk Eagle, AutoCAD Electrical, LabVIEW, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Simatic Step 7, Wonderware InTouch, SQLite PROJECTS

Design of Autonomous Mini-Sumo Robot with Innovative Stealth Technology Mar. 2017 - May 2017

• Crafted robot to autonomously locate other robots in the environment and push them out of the ring in a sumo style wrestling competition

• Coded Arduino Mega to integrate QTI sensors (edge detection), accelerometers (collision detection), ultrasonic range finder sensors (obstacle detection) and servo motors (navigation)

• Sketched CAD models for robot chassis using SolidWorks and 3-D printed files using Makerbot Replicator printer

• Designed innovative stealth strategy by placing acoustic insulation foam on chassis to absorb opponent robot’s ultrasonic sensor sound waves 3-D Printed Search and Rescue Robot using Arduino and Raspberry Pi 3 Feb. 2017 - April 2017

• Designed $100 robot to autonomously navigate and locate objects in dangerous environment for search and rescue operations

• Developed C++ program using OpenCV tools on Raspberry Pi 3 to utilize android phone camera for detecting and tracking objects

• Coded Arduino Mega to integrate accelerometers, ultrasonic range finder sensors and drive servo motors for navigation

• Configured I2C communication between Arduino and Raspberry Pi 3; sketched CAD models for 3D printing robot chassis Warehouse Automation using Fetch Robot Nov. 2016-Jan. 2017

• Programmed Fetch robot to autonomously transport goods from various storage bins to delivery counter in a warehouse using ROS

• Developed python script to precisely navigate the robot across storage bins while avoiding obstacles in the environment

• Coded the 7 DOF robot arm to grasp objects accurately from desired storage bin and drop them at delivery location ARM Cortex M4 Microcontroller based Music Box System Nov. 2016 - Dec. 2016

• Developed application using ARM Cortex M4 microcontroller to play different songs by varying clock frequency for each musical note

• Designed circuits for speaker; C program to read musical note frequencies, GPIO initialization, debouncing push buttons, UART communication Maneuver Control of a Quadrotor using Geometric Methods Mar. 2016 - May 2016

• Analyzed research paper and designed non-linear geometric tracking control system to perform complex maneuvers for Unmanned Ariel Vehicles

• Computed dynamics model, kinematic equations and control law for attitude, position, and velocity controlled flight modes of 6 DOF quadrotor

• Developed MATLAB code and successfully simulated quadrotor to exercise 720 rotation and sinusoidal motion while maintaining stability IR Based Heartbeat Measurement Sensor using PIC Microcontroller May 2014 - June 2014

• Fabricated module to measure heartbeat using IR optical sensor by detecting change in blood flow through arteries in fingertips of patients

• Designed circuits and soldered components to PCB board for IR diode, low pass filters, gain amplifiers, 7-segment display

• Programmed PIC microcontroller to read diode signal for calculating heartbeat; configured GSM module to transmit data over long distance WORK EXPERIENCE

Anna University, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology Research Assistant

Tamilnadu, India

Oct. 2014-April 2015

• Guided team to design Periodic Output Feedback Control algorithm for accurate water level control of spherical tank system and improved speed of system response by 26% in real-time

• Commissioned the spherical tank system; installed, calibrated, serviced, and troubleshot field instruments for precise measurements

• Developed algorithm using LabVIEW that computes and generates continuous output feedback signal without measuring every single input sample Bannari Amman Sugars

Automation Intern

Tamilnadu, India

Jan. 2014-April 2014

• Collaborated with team to design a low-cost system that detects excessive bags being delivered to transport trucks through conveyor and saved

$10,000 per year in losses upon implementation

• Devised ladder logic program using RSLogix 500 to count individual bags, even if the bags are connected or overlapped with each other

• Installed Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 Programmable Logic Controller and developed human-machine interface using Wonderware InTouch ADDITIONAL

• Instructor - trained 65 students and 10 faculty members on Ladder Logic and Programmable Logic Controllers, Oct. 2013

• Event Organizer - helped in organizing 10+ guest lectures and 3 national level symposiums, 2011-2015

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