Masters in Computer Engineering with expertise in Embedded Systems

BHAVIK CONTRACTOR

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937-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position in Electrical Engineering, where I can fully utilize my expertise in the field of Embedded Systems to contribute towards a profitable operation

SUMMARY

• Excellent knowledge in the field of Electrical Engineering

• Superb C and C++ programming skills

• Experience in circuit designing

• Very strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently as well as a team member

• Excellent oral and written communication skills – English skills approach native fluency

• Member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society

EDUCATION

1. Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Nov 2008

Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

4.0/4.0

2. Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics - Jun 2003

Lokmanya Tilak COE, Navi Mumbai, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Engineering Aide, Trimble - Sept 2008 to Aug 2009

* Worked on the development of a Windows based tool using Visual C++ for recording CAN data

* Worked with Excel VBA macros to achieve auto generation of Embedded C++ programs involving different language strings

* Learned about CAN (Controlled-area network) bus standard while testing various sensors and the associated firmware

* Worked on an application install program for a WinCE device

* Developed scripts using Lua scripting language for analyzing sensor data

* Greatly improved my documentation skills while working on various test plans, configuration procedures, and specification documents

2. Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Wright State University - Jan 2007 to Jun 2008

* Provided Laboratory assistance for courses such as Embedded Systems, Microprocessor Based System Design, C Programming for Engineers

* Mastered the Motorola MC68HC12 microcontroller to help transition the labs for the Embedded Systems course from the Motorola MC68HC11 to the new MC68HC12

3. Technical Helpdesk Coordinator, EDS-India, Mumbai, India - Feb 2004 to Dec 2005

* Provided technical support to Xerox Employees on various billing software

* Acted as the Subject Matter Expert for one process

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Operating Systems: UNIX, LINUX, Windows XP/9x/Vista, Mac OS

• Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic, VHDL, HTML, XML, Lua, Perl, CSS, PHP

• Modeling and Simulation: UML, Synopsys simulator(VHDL), Spice, Neural Net toolbox (Matlab)

• Software Packages: MATLAB, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver

• Software Development tools: Microsoft .NET, Image Craft’s ICC11 and ICC12, NetBeans, Eclipse

• Microcontroller / Assembly Language: Motorola MC68HC11, MC68HC12

GRADUATION PROJECTS

1. Graduate Thesis: Two Dimensional Localization of Passive UHF RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Tags - Nov 2008

* Context awareness is very important in today’s ubiquitous computing world -- While GPS works well for outdoor localization, my thesis investigates the problem of indoor localization using RFID tags

* Utilized tools and APIs provided by Alien Technology to develop the localization software

* Gained valuable knowledge in C#, .NET platform, Matlab and RFID infrastructure, and greatly improved my documentation skills

2. Undergraduate Project: Visualization of Aircraft flight using DFDR (Digital Flight Data Recorder) data

* Worked with the DFDR data provided by the national airline company Air India, to simulate an aircraft flight using C language -- The objective of the project was to aid in analyzing the causes of aircraft accidents

RELEVANT COURSES

• VLSI Design

• Circuit Design with VHDL

• Data Structures and Algorithm

• VLSI Synthesis and Optimization

• Microprocessor Based System Design

• Linear Systems

• Foundations of Neurocomputing

• Microprocessor I and II

• Introduction to Software Engineering

• Operating System

RELEVANT COURSE PROJECTS

1. Logic Analyzer (Course: Microprocessor I) - Winter 2007

* Designed and implemented a small logic analyzer using the Axiom CSM-12C32 evaluation board and external hardware

* Gained vital experience in C (microcontroller programming), C++ (PC programming), and serial communication

* Improved my hardware and software debugging skills

2. Real Time Operating System (Course: Microprocessor II) - Spring 2007

* Designed and implemented a small Real Time Operating system (RTOS) using the Axiom CSM-12C32

* Greatly increased knowledge of C, sensors, and Signal Conditioning

3. Railroad Load Generation Software (Course: Introduction to Software Engineering) - Spring 2007

* Developed a software for a railroad load generation system using Software Engineering principles and implemented the design using JAVA

* Gained hands on experience over the software lifecycle, in the areas of software analysis, design, and implementation

* Enhanced my skills in JAVA, UML, and software development

4. Operating Systems (Course: Operating Systems) - Fall 2007

* Implemented a file system on a simulated disk in LINUX

* Successfully implemented and tested basic commands like mkdir, chdir, rmdir, cp, pwd, ls, inode, etc

* Increased my proficiency in UNIX , C++, and software debugging

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