Engineer Electrical

KIRTIKUMAR PATEL

****, ******** **, *** # ***,

Houston, Texas-77056.

Email ID:***.*****@*****.***

Ph: 409-***-****

Objective:

* To gain a dynamic and challenging role in the area of electronics and embedded engineering that will offer me

the best opportunity for further development of my abilities, skills and knowledge in an established firm with long

term career growth possibilities.

Summary:

* 4 years of Excellent experience in programming of microcontrollers and FPGAs as well as Development of

computer software interact, configure & Manage Hardware.

* Proficient with Quartus II, Xilinx ISE 8.0, Keil Compiler, Multisim, and Orcad.

* Excellent proficiency and experience in programming in C,Assembly Language,VHDL and Verilog.

* Hands on experience in Electronics Design Automation and Embedded Systems domains in the areas of timing

analysis, FPGA partitioning, Real Time Environment.

* A dynamic Electrical Engineer recognized for excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

* Possess good communication skills and a quick learning ability with experience in PLC programming and ASIC Design Flow.

* Capable of working individually as well as in team with high level of perseverance and attitude

Technical Skills:

* Programming Languages: VHDL, Verilog HDL, Assembly, "C", Perl, Ladder diagram, Visual Basic,PL-SQL,

* Operating System: Linux, Embedded Linux, Windows

* Protocols: TCP/IP,I2C, Serial Communication (RS232),SPI.

* Development IDE: µVision KEIL IDE, AVR studio, Visual Studio, ISE 8.0.

* Simulation Software : Quartus II, Xilinx ISE 8.0,Keil,Matlab, LabVIEW,Multisim, Hspice, Electronics Work Bench

* EDA packages ORCAD & Accel Tech: Schematic capture and PCB layout, Eagle.

* Application Tools: Microsoft Office, MS Project, Microsoft Visio

* Embedded system debug tools :ICE, logic analyzers, JTAG, Oscilloscopes

* Linux System Programming, Kernel Compilation and Optimization, Shell Scripting, Process, Threads, IPC

* Hardware Interfacing: Motors (Stepper & DC), Relays, 7-segments, LCD, Magnetic Sensor, IR sensors,

Temperature Sensor, Optical Sensors, Proximity Switch, PS/2 and AT Keyboard, Real Time Clock, ADC, DAC,

External RAM, E2PROM,

* Microprocessors / Microcontrollers

- Intel : 8085, 8086/88, 8xC51FA/FB/FC, 8xC251;

- Motorola :68K;

- Atmel : 89C51/52/55, 89C2051

- ARM7,ARM9

Professional Experience:

Organization : Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd, INDIA. Duration: Aug '05 - July '07

Role : Embedded Design Engineer

Responsibilities :

- Worked on development and implementation of code in VHDL for CPLD (Cool Runner Family) and

FPGA (Spartan 3 family)

- Assisted design engineer in C and assembly language for ARM controller(AT91RM9200)

- Generated timing models for PLL, RAM, Embedded DRAM, and special IO's

- Developed and validated software strategies to automate embedded software development

processes

- Involved in design of new projects in accordance with client specification

- Coordinated technical as well as strategic issues with other departments

- Manage Smooth shift operaion, break downs,emergencies

- Prepared Bill-of-Material after Drawings are finalized.

- Developed reports and presentations to aid in obtaining investors and customers.

Projects Completed:

Motion control card (Linux and Windows OS, SBC with ARM and FPGA, DAC card,Keil and ISE)

- Designed card with the use of ARM9 and External Peripherals using ORCAD

- Worked on automation of Laser Marking Machine using "ARM9 Controller" (AT91RM9200) and

"FPGA"

- Implemented code in " VHDL" for FPGA to control three axis motion

- Managed required documentation of project according to ISO 9001-2000 after finalization of card

FPGA based lens Error Correction System (Laser Marking Machine,ARM9 Controller,Xilinx FPGA,ASM,VHDL)

- Designed a card including DAC for the motion control of the laser beam.

- Developed control card for serial interface system using ARM9 to correct error of F-Theta lens

- Implemented code in " C " language using Keil Compiler for ARM9 Microcontroller

- Tested the module in LASER marking machine.

Work Experience:

Organization : L & T infotech Ltd. Duration: Dec '03 - July '05

Role : Electronics Design Engineer

Responsibilities :

- Software / Hardware development of analog and digital electronics systems

- Design Hardware with ARM and Microcontrollers peripheral & system

- Organize and maintain the C / Assembly language source code

- Designed and debugged hardware, installed operating system, wrote drivers for the peripherals in C

and C++

- Printed Circuit Board Assembly and Soldering

- Testing and calibrating device such as temperature controller, temperature indicator, timer, counter.

- Created test summary reports based on testing performed

- Prepared Documentation for the completed projects.

Project Completed:

Interfaced SRAM, FPGA, ADC and Flash Memory ( Xilinx FPGA,Verilog,VHDL)

- Designed an algorithm to interface SRAM, FPGA, Flash memory and ADC and exchanged the data

internally.

- Stored two data on SRAM on odd and even address and read from respective address and

displayed it on the LCD by using VHDL and Verilog languages.

Education:

* Doctorate of Electrical Engineering Cont.

Lamar University,TX.

* Master of Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.33 Dec '08

Lamar University, TX

* Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering GPA: 3.80 Jun '06

North Gujarat University, INDIA

Academic Projects and Experience:

* Involved in development of true embedded firmware for multiplex LCD (16 x 2), RS232, Hex keypad

* Developed a project on ultrasonic distance finder and implement it with microcontroller 89c51rd2

* Designed and Developed Electronic weighing machine based on load cell and 8051 controller has been done in

6thsem. Project.

* Vertical Interconnect Technology (3D ICs) - Study and comparison of various vertical Interconnect Technologies

* Worked as a computer lab assist in communication department of Lamar University

Relevant Coursework:

CMOS Digital IC Design, Computer Networks, Embedded Systems, Discrete Control Systems, Digital Circuits,

Analog Circuits, IC Manufacturing and Testing,Advanced VLSI Design, Introduction to VHDL.

Honors and Affiliations:

* Recipient of Dean's Graduate Study Scholarship in Master of Engineering as well as in Doctorate of Engineering

at Lamar University, TX

* Won the first prize in national level robotics competition at L.D.Govt. Engineering College, Gujarat,India.

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