OBJECTIVE
To work in a challenging environment where I can apply my knowledge for organizational benefit and learn skills to further hone my technical, managerial, and decision-making abilities.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Graduation: May 2016
Overall GPA: 3.86
Dean’s Honor List for all semesters
Relevant Courses: Systems and Control Theory, Digital Control Theory, Power Systems Analysis I&II, Electrical Distribution Systems, Power Electronics, Applications of Vector Analysis, Applications of Complex Analysis, Random Processes and Stochastics
Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology May 2014
Relevant Courses: Introduction to Computing & Programming, Microcontroller Interfacing, Circuit Analysis I&II, Calculus I&II, Electronics I&II, Communication Systems, Digital Control theory, Digital Signal Processing, Instrumentation
EXPERIENCES
Actiontec Electronics, Sunnyvale, California Jan 2016- Present
Working as a QA engineer in the Systems Engineering Department.
Key roles include:
Document and design test setup, architect and design software to control test setup and automation for the xDSL, MoCA and wireless applications.
Write test documents, perform test automation and scripting, log bugs and analyze test results including metric values for SNR, Annexes, CO/CPE, bandwidth (upstream/downstream) and cross-talk.
Develop test strategies, test plans and execute the functional, interoperability and regression tests for CPEs.
Review results, reports and ensure that critical defects are logged into a bug-tracking system with appropriate severity.
Interface with customers and coordinate tests on various interoperability projects based on MRD (Market Requirement Document) and ERD (Engineering Requirement Document).
Manage the Hardware Engineering department network using Cisco routers and switches.
Fauji Fertilizer Company, Goth Machhi, Pakistan Jun-Aug 2013
Internship in the Instrumentation Department. Studied P&I diagrams, work permits, field instruments, vibration monitoring equipment, Distributed Control Systems and hands on training on PLC simulator.
KEY COURSE PROJECTS.
Design of a Digital PI Controller for room temperature on WSAN system
Design of a distribution system for a new seaport
Optimal Pitch Control Design of an Airplane using MATLAB/SIMULINK
Isolated Bi-directional DC-DC converter for renewable energy storage systems
Design and Fabrication of Hybrid Energy Meter
DC Motor Control
Automated Teller Machine using Microcontroller interfacing
Noise Cancellation using MATLAB/SIMULINK
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Represented Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology at Science & Technology Exhibition, organized by Directorate of Science and Technology Nov 2013
Project Manager Team leader and overall project manager at NASA Space Camp (Houston, Texas, USA) Aug 2009
Student Council Member and nominated for the Head Boy and served as the House Captain of Lahore Grammar School 2007-2008
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programing Languages: Python, Matlab, C/C++, SQL
Networking: TCP/IP, IPV4, IPV6, VPN, network virtualization, network optimization, 802.11 wireless architecture, routing principles, application layer fundamentals (HTTP, FTS, SSH, Telnet, ICMP, SMTP, DNS, FTP)
Operating Systems: Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Test equipment: Microcontroller Interfacing: Arduino, PIC18F, ATMEGA 8051, DSLAM, ATM switch, Ixia traffic generator and analyzer, MoCA test setup
Microsoft Office, Applied Information and Communication Technology
INTEREST AND HOBBIES
Keep myself updated on latest industry trends in automobiles, electronics and avionics.
Sports: Badminton and soccer.
**No visa sponsorship required in future (GC-EAD)