Azam Khan
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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Objective
To obtain a position in the field of Electrical Engineering where I can apply skills I have gained through education and research/work experience.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)08/2006–05/2009
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Minor in Mathematical Science
FH LaGuardia Community College, CUNY (Long Island City, NY)09/1990–12/1992
Associate of Science in Computer Science
Technical Skills:
C/C++ Programming
Assembly Language
Microcontroller Programming
PLC: RSLogix 5 and 5000
Controls/Robotics
Visual Basic 6.0
Ansoft Designer
Turbo Pascal 4.0
MATLAB
LabView Signal Express
Custom Sensor/Encoder Design
Sensor Implementation
Circuit Design
PCB Design (Multi-layer)
Solar Grid Systems Design
On/Off Grid Solar Inverters
Battery Charge Controller
Battery Bank Design
AC to DC Converter
Cleanroom Experience
MS Word, Excel, PP, Project
Continuing Education/Training
Rockwell Automation (Midlothian, VA) 08/2012
CCP299 RSLogix 5000 Level 1
ControlLogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting
Rockwell Automation (Midlothian, VA) 05/2011
CCP412 PLC-5 & RSLogix 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Work Experience
Founding Director (Research & Development) 11/2012–Present
Lumenizer Energy Limited (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
As founder director and project manager, established and implemented company policy to ensure effective and efficient operations
Designed, modified control circuits and software
Writer of technical and troubleshoot manual of solar tracker systems
Designed and constructed Quality Assurance devices
Design and implementation of solar energy projects throughout Bangladesh
4.2 Kilowatts single axis solar tracker R&D project 04/2018
BanglaPhone Limited (Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
4.8 Kilowatts solar tracker base community power station 01/2017
MMS Community Power Station (Jahazmara, Noakhali, Bangladesh)
4.8 Kilowatts Telecommunication Tower upgrade project 04/2016
RobiTel Telephone Tower (Kaliakoir, Gazipur, Bangladesh)
Electrical Vehicle charging station R&D project 11/2012–12/2014
Lumenizer Energy Limited (Mirer Bazar, Bangladesh)
Established and managed budgets and fund allocations
Participated as a team member in establishing and implementing employee policies to include employee roles, responsibilities, expectations, safety regulations, and training
Electrical Engineer 03/2011–11/2012
Schmitt E. G./HP Plant (Sandston, Richmond, Virginia)
Project management, maintenance, troubleshoot, PLC programming, installation, and improvement for packaging industry. Highlights:
Project Manager 05/2011–04/2012
Langen Upgrade Project: upgraded a packaging robot
Hewlett-Packard Inc. (Kildare, W23 Y972, Ireland)
Box Breaker Machine
Created schematic, built control circuit and ladder logic on Allan Bradley PLC for three custom-made machines
Installation
Allan Bradley PLC, Frequency Drive for synchronous motor, Motor drives for conveyor, DC power units, counters, etc.
Improvement/Troubleshoot
Goebel Rewinder, Okura Robot, Gannicott Stacker, and various machines
RFID Uninstall Project 03/2011
Worked as team leader to uninstall RFID machine (George Schmitt & Co Inc., Guilford, CT). The machine was later relocated to Hewlett-Packard Inc., Ireland. Created schematic and performed troubleshoot before relocation.
Pending Improvement Projects (IPR)
Rewire and troubleshoot electrical controls of Goebel Rewinder
Improve current heat sealing technology by using ultrasound sealing technology
Co-owner 09/2010–12/2012
BA Innovations, LLC (Richmond, Virginia)
Designed and developed a control system for green energy technology
R&D for controllers and sensors
R&D for Motor Driver, Battery Bank, and Charge Controller
Tutor 11/2009–02/2010
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services (Richmond, Virginia)
Tutored students in reading, mathematics, and science
Internship 06/2008–08/2008
Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, Virginia)
Installation and troubleshoot of PXI systems and LabView Signal Express for Senior Design Lab.
Developed laboratory procedures for Circuits class.
Mentor and Tutor 10/2007–02/2008
Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School (Richmond, Virginia)
Worked on Project Best. Motivated students; taught mathematics and science.
Co-owner 03/1993–10/1996
Galaxy Publications (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Writer/Editor and Production Manager
Wrote and edited High School Level Physics, Chemistry, and Math books
Managed and supervised employees in the production process, printing press, and other areas
Tutor 08/1992–12/1992
Math Lab, LaGuardia Community College-CUNY (Long Island City, NY)
Tutored students in Basic Math, College Algebra, and Calculus
Research Work
Low Temperature Diffusion Profiles and P-doped vs. Un-doped Oxide 01/2009–07/2009
Etch Rates. Performed characterization of thin films in cleanroom.
Wright-Virginia Microelectronics Laboratory, VCU (Richmond, VA)
Developed 5-Stage CMOS Ring Oscillator for Senior Design Project. 01/2009–05/2009
WVMEC, Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)
Publications
C-programming for Everyone
Authors: Azam Khan & Dr. Omar Farrok
Publisher: Bishawa Shahitto Bhaban, Banglabazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Digital Logic Design for Everyone
Authors: Dr. Omar Farrok & Azam Khan
Publisher: Bishawa Shahitto Bhaban, Banglabazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Patent Application (USPTO) _
High efficiency solar device with sensors
United States Application: US20140318597A1
Inventors: Azam Khan and Brandon Raeburn
Interests/Hobbies
Renewable energy (solar, wind, etc.), Electro-mechanical Prototyping, Semiconductors, Robotics, Sensors, Encoders, RF, Programming, Teaching, Writing, Cooking