BIJO K. THOMAS
** ***** ***, ****** *******, New York 10989
Phone: 201-***-**** E-Mail: ***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Southwire Inc (Tappan Plant), Blauvelt, New York.
Lead Engineer, July 2010 - present
Research and development of industrial, system integration, automation and custom application cables.
Review compliance of products in accordance with UL standards & procedures and other industrial
standards published by organizations including ASTM, ICEA, TIA, EIA, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA
Coordinate CE self certification of products in accordance with European standards.
Analyze current production, optimize workflow to reduce machinery downtime and increase total output.
Tappan Wire & Cable Inc, Blauvelt, New York.
Design Engineer, March 2008 – July 2010
Research and development of Ethernet, Coaxial & industrial communication cables used for different
applications including RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, IEEE 802.3af DTE, ATM, Token rings, TP-PMD.
Model communication channel for the probability distributions of crosstalk in twisted pair cables.
Spectral analysis and evaluation of frequency response using Fourier transform techniques.
Troubleshoot electrical performance of the cable at various stages of production using USYS FFT/ SRL
online monitoring module and network analyzer Agilent 8753D.
AISR Foundation (Agency with India vision for Sustainable development & Research), Kerala, India.
Research Intern, May 2006- April 2007
Studied feasibility of a rainwater harvesting project “Rain drops” in sub-rural area pertaining to the socioeconomic
conditions.
Designed and implemented low cost models for domestic and livestock water supply, and conducted
research to improve its runoff yield.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
IEEE, IEEE Standards Association, IEEE Power and Energy Society- Member, responsible for reviewing
IEEE standards and attending Insulated Conductor Committee (ICC) Spring and Fall meetings.
ODVA technology (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association) - Technical representative, responsible for
reviewing industrial specifications and garnering certification for company products.
Intertek (ETL) – Engineering representative, responsible for ensuring compliance with the industrial
specifications and internal auditing of inspection reports.
Southwire’s Corporate Environmental Management – Plant Environmental Coordinator, attending annual
conferences, coordinating plant audits, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental laws and
releasing monthly sustainability report with carbon footprint emission estimates.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Language - C, C++, 8086 Assembly language
Application Software - MATLAB, PSPICE, Visio, CAD
Statistical Software- STATA, SPSS, EViews, Excel
Course Work: Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Architecture, Object Oriented Programming,
Transmission lines, Control System, Digital signal processing, Analog and Digital Communication System.
EDUCATION
American University, School of Public Affairs, Washington D.C.
Master of Public Administration, May 2010 Major: Public Finance GPA: 3.6/4
University of Kerala, Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Kerala, India.
Bachelor of Technology, August 2007 Double Major: Electronics and Communication GPA: 7.3/10
PROJECTS
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
Fingerprint verification system, Spring 2007.
Designed an algorithm to verify fingerprints and developed MATLAB code for image feature
enhancement, extraction and matching procedures.
Investigated various image enhancement techniques and developed a hybrid image processing technique
using histogram equalization and FFT enhancement.
Digital switching through parallel port interfacing, Spring 2006.
Developed the system architecture of an electronic switching circuit used to centralize the power supply
system of a holiday resort.
Performed simulation and validation of the circuit using a program developed in C language.