Kartik Pathak
Parsippany, NJ 07054
PH: - 973-***-****
Email: - ******.******.*@*****.***
Objective: - Looking for a challenging position in the area of Asic design
and Verification engineering.
Skills:-
. Programming Languages: C, C++, MATLAB, HSPIC simulation, VHDL, Basic
Scripting in Linux
. Tools: Modelsim (mentor graphics), VHDL, Montor graphic EDA, OP-NET
17.5, Quartus II 9.1, MATLAB simulator, Oracle VM Virtual box
. Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7, 8, Windows server 2008, 2012, Unix,
Linux (Red hat Cent Os), Ubuntu, Mac, Android, PXE (Preboot eXecution
environment)
. Software / Applications : MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Lotus Notes,
outlook, MS project, visio
. Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Racks, Firewalls, LAN,
WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, VoIP, PPP
. Mobile Communication: GSM Architecture, CDMA 2000, BTS, BSC, MSC
. Design/Drawing Tools: Ulti-board (PCB Design), Multisim (Circuit
Design), Pcad (Antenna Simulation Software), Solid drawing editor.
. Assembly Languages: 8085, 8086, 80386 Microprocessors & 8051, PIC
Micro controllers
Education:-
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering Sep
2011 - May 2014
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ
GPA: - 3.7/4.0
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and communication
June 2004 - June 2008
Gujarat University, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India
GPA: - 3.96 / 4.00
Relevant course work: VLSI design I, Semiconductor devices, VLSI design II,
Computer architecture, Computer networking lab, Control system design, DSP
lab, Random signal analysis and Linear systems, Engineering Mgt, Project
control.
Learning tool: Verilog, System Verilog
Projects at NJIT: -
. Implement a parallel algorithm in VHDL for "Object recognition in
image" proposed in IEEE. Use TSMC 0.18 micron technology.
Successfully done pre and post synthesis simulations. Created a
testbench.
. Design a chip for 32 bit subtraction using 2's complement in TSMC
0.18 micron technology for 850 Mhz data output rate. Use CLA (Carry
Look Ahead Adder) logic, Shift register, Domino logic to meet
requirements. Design layout to reduce parasitic and cross check with
spice simulation
. Design a chip for 32 bit decoder in TSMC 0.35 micron technology: -
Design schematic and layout in mentor EDA tool check the simulation
in ELDO and also extract parameters from Caliber PEX.
. 16 point IFFT using Quartus II. Define algorithm in VHDL, perform
functional simulation and implement code on FPGA board.
. Design network for corporation using OP-NET. Modeling, configuration
and performance analysis of customized network for corporation using
op-net modeler.
. Furuta pendulum and Magnetic levitation (Matlab) in control system
design,
. Real time speech signal analysis (Matlab) in random signal processing
Project during Bachelor:
. Ultra Sonic Distance Meter: To learn microprocessor timer, counter and
assembly programming
. PC BASED FUNCTION GENERATOR: To understand digital to analog
conversion and interaction of circuit board to PC and oscilloscope
. FM Receiver
Professional Experience:-
Hardware Validation Engineer, Since May 2014
ZT Systems, Secaucus, NJ, USA
Job description: -
As a Hardware validation Engineer my role is Internal Server R&D Hardware
validation
Responsibilities:-
. Projects: DDR3 RAMS, DDR4 RAMS, LRDIMMS, RAID card, HBA, Intel CPU
(Haswell plateform, IV Bridge, Sandy Bridge, Grantly), Mezz cards,
BIOS, BMC, SSD, HDD, NIC, Kauri6T, Saturn14, Humbold14, etc
. Interfacing with architecture, design, system-level simulation,
platform, BIOS and system engineering for a high degree of
collaboration and leverage in all phases of the design process
. Evaluate test specifications, requirements, strategies and
methodologies for electrical validation and platform level testing
. Coordinate test effort preparation and track requirements, schedules
and actions
. Review, track, document and summarize test results
Co-OP in solutions engineering group, June 2012 to May 2014
PANASONIC SYSTEM COMMUNICATION OF NORTH AMERICA, Harrison - Technology
center, NJ, USA
Job description: -
As a Co-op Engineering my role is assist senior engineers in development of
new products, test methodology (IP 65) (MIL-810G), conduct test, research
solutions, etc.
Responsibilities:-
. Projects: Plug-in PC, Tough book (cf-31) and Tough pad (M1, G1), 3rd
party printers for tough pad, GPS application for cf-31, Network
Scanner, Intel education laptop and tablets, collaborative class room,
etc
. Test different applications (Megstrip, barcode scanner, etc) on
different operating systems. Ex. Android, windows
. Conduct test per requirements, Prepare test procedure, make changes
in prototype modules.
. Develop applications / fixture to test products, work with 3rd party
to trouble shoot the technical issues.
. Conduct temperature test, Vibration test, Drop test, water (IP-65)
test, hing test, keyboard test, passmark performance test, burn-in
test, bench mark test, etc on different products.
Electronics Engineer
PPI-TIME ZERO, Paterson, NJ, USA
Job Period: Oct 2010 to April 2012
Company Profile: PPI is leading name in Electronics manufacturing services.
An industry based on providing contract design, manufacturing and product
support services on behalf of OEMs. Traditional services include PCB
assembly, box-build and testing.
Job description: -
As Electronics engineer my role is to prepare methodology of project
process. Assist in production and quality department.
Responsibilities:-
. Modify circuit, drawing, components as per customer requirement
. Prepare control (Method) book for production
. Design electronic work station for out-sized projects
. Develop applications for employee to make production easier, faster
and qualitative
. Train employee for new projects and help them on production floor
Technical support engineer
Scientech Technologies Pvt Ltd, Indor, MP, India
Job Period: June 2008 to Dec 2009
Job description: -
As a Technical support engineer my role varies between R&D departments to
marketing department based on requirements.
Responsibilities:-
. Troubleshoot Educational electronic trainer equipments
. Hands on experience on developing application for specific Electronic
Trainer Boards
. Savvy with installation and commissioning of cutting edge heavy
Electrical Equipments at client location
. Install variety of new equipments and trained employees
. Provided technical session to marketing officials about different
product, features and its core competence as compared to market
competitors
Electronics and Communication Intern
Sonic Technology Pvt Ltd, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Internship Period: January 2008 to June 2008
Responsibilities:
. Hands on training of design and development of Printed Circuit Board
(PCB)
. Learned ORCAD to develop single and multi layered PCBs
. Experienced the manufacturing process of developing single and multi
layer PCB
. Developed two layered PCB for FM Radio Receiver using ORCAD
. Sooner the company officials recognized my grasping skills and
dedication to work, and assigned me to design and prepare working
plans, scale drawings and charts in detail for 2 client projects
. In designing the scale drawings, performed basic calculations to
determine strength of materials, layout of charts and information
gathering on structural requirements of a material.
SEMINARS DELIVERED
. Optical fiber as a means of communication
. Wi-Fi, Wi-max & Broadband communication(IETE VODODARA CENTER)
SEMINARS Attend
. Low Power Deep Submicron Designs by R K Chadha of e-Silicon corp
. 3D Integrated Circuit Technology by Mukta Farooq of semiconductor R&D
center, IBM
Work authorization status: - Legally authorized to work as a US Permanent
Resident since Dec, 2009. Citizenship acquisition is in process, expected
to be citizen by Jan, 2015.