Control System Admin

YOKKESH BUVAN SANKAR

Fremont, CA Phone- +1-209-***-**** Email- ************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/yokkesh-buvan-sankar-90600a1b2 Education

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering May 2024 University of the Pacific Stockton, CA

Coursework: Industrial Robotics, Computer Forensics, Modern Robotics and Control, System admin and Security, Computational Intelligence, Power Electronics. Bachelors of Electronics and Communication Engineering April 2022 SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai, India Coursework: Electronics Device, Digital Electronics, Signal System, Control System, Digital Signal Processing, Electromagnetic Transmission, VLSI, Microprocessor, Microcontroller Projects

UVM based design verification of FIFO UOP 09/2023 – 12/2023 Stockton, CA

Developed and executed a verification plan for a Synchronous FIFO, crucial for ensuring data integrity in SoC and FPGA applications.

Collaborated with design engineers to understand the FIFO specifications and identified key features and corner cases for testing.

Performed rigorous simulations to test FIFO functionalities such as read/write operations and different FIFO conditions (empty, full, reset) under various scenarios

Led debugging efforts to root out and resolve failures in simulation. This included tracing signals through the UVM testbench, analyzing waveforms, and working closely with designers to pinpoint issues.

Robotic Arm Mechanism UOP 01/2023 – 05/2023

Stockton, CA

Designed and implemented a robotic arm control system integrating servomotors controlled via an FPGA, using VHDL for precise movement and operation critical in SoC environments.

Programmed the control algorithms necessary for the robotic arm's precise movements and operations, employing techniques such as PID control, motion planning, and kinematic calculations.

Oversaw the prototyping process, selecting materials and fabrication methods to build a functional model of the robotic arm. LoRa-Based Climate Change Monitoring System SRMIST 01/2022- 05/2022 Chennai, India

Selected and integrated various environmental sensors into the system, including temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and air quality sensors, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection.

Configured and programmed LoRa transceivers to enable efficient wireless communication across extended distances, optimizing for battery life and signal integrity. Developed protocols for data transmission, including data packet structuring and error-checking mechanisms to ensure robust data communication.

Debugged the firmware for microcontrollers within the climate monitoring nodes, handling sensor data readings, data processing, and LoRa transmission. Updated and maintained firmware to adapt to new requirements or to optimize performance as the system scaled. Arduino Embedded Systems Workshop Project SRMIST 10/2018 – 10/2018 Chennai, India

Developed custom circuit designs that interfaced Arduino with LED arrays, showcasing proficiency in electronic schematics and the practical application of electrical engineering principles. Implemented PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) techniques using C programming to achieve variable lighting effects, highlighting advanced control methods for power management in embedded systems.

Acquired skills in designing and assembling electronic circuits using breadboards, wires, resistors, LEDs, and other components.

Experimented with various sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity, motion sensors) to collect data and used this input to trigger specific actions by the Arduino. Experience

BSNL 06/2021 – 12/2022

Intern, Telecom team Chennai, India

Communication and Network Engineer:

Mastered the architecture of complex telecommunications networks, focusing on integrating base station controllers, mobile service switching centers, and visitor location registers for enhanced network functionality.

Conducted in-depth studies on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology, enabling optimized data packet routing across high-speed networks, significantly boosting performance and reliability.

Led initiatives to maintain and improve network service quality, implementing advanced asset management strategies that minimized downtime and optimized customer service.

BSNL 08/2019 – 07/2020

Intern, Telecom team Chennai, India

Networking and Network Security:

Acquired hands-on experience with critical network security protocols and GSM and E10-B telecommunications systems, enhancing network integrity and data confidentiality.

Developed expertise in the functional architecture of telecom networks, focusing on seamless integration and operation of C-DOT technology in large scale setups. Played a pivotal role in deploying and optimizing E-10B systems, enhancing traffic handling capabilities across various operational scenarios to meet growing data demands.

Enhanced the deployment and troubleshooting of network equipment, effectively reducing response times for network outages and technical issues, ensuring high service availability.

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, C/C++, R, HTML, Embedded C, shell scripting, SystemVerilog Developer Tool: Visual studio code, NS2, GNS3, Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, Eclipse, VMware, Cadence design system. Libraries: Arduino libraries, Socket programming libraries, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, JSON libraries, IP cores Certifications

Python 06/2023 – 08/2023

FPGA – University of Colorado Boulder Present

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