Engineering Signal Processing

Pratim M. Shah

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Rolla, MO 65401 510-***-****

Objective:

To work in the field of Wireless Communication or Embedded Systems allowing me to apply my technical knowledge while simultaneously developing new skill sets.

Education:

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Formerly UMR) Nov 2011

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering; Emphasis: Wireless Communication GPA: 3.5/4.0

MESCOE, Pune University, India June 2008

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering GPA: 3.4/4.0

Courses:

• Communication Systems II

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP-II)

• Wireless Ad-hoc and Sensor Networks

• Antennas and Propagation

• Stochastic Signal Analysis I

• Embedded Processor Systems Design

• Digital System Modelling(VLSI)

• Advanced Microprocessors

Skills:

Computational Tools : MATLAB, Simulink, Labview, MS Excel

Programming Languages : C, VHDL, Embedded C, NS-2

Assembly Level Programming : ARM7, P89LPC932A1, 8086

Hardware Platform : USRP, Spectrum Analyzer, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope

Wireless Technologies : LTE, OFDM, GSM, CDMA 2000, WCDMA

Protocol Knowledge : RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI

Research:

Research Area: Wireless Communications

Feasibility Study of Distributed Beamforming in RFID Jan 2010 – May 2011

• Modeling the impact of an additional tag in RFID environment by carrying out practical experiments

• Simulating the above model (reactively controlled arrays) in MATLAB including the multipath model used for RFID

• Study the feasibility of performing distributed beamforming using additional tags as virtual antenna arrays

• Implementing beamforming in RFID to analyze its impact on signal power and read range

Simulink Implementation of Beamforming in RFID May 2011 – Present

• Verifying the above beamforming model in RFID using Simulink

Projects:

Missouri S&T Rolla, MO

DSP-II Spring 2011

• MATLAB implementation of following algorithms:

NLMS (Normalized Least Mean Square)

APA (Affine Projection Algorithm)

RLS (Recursive Least Square)

FRLS (Fast Recursive Least Square)

Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks Fall 2010

• Hidden terminal and interferences problem in wireless networks

Simulated pairs of transmitter-receiver in NS-2 for observing the effect of frequency reuse on transmission power. Also, observed the interference due to their movement in the network

• Queue Utilization Control Scheme

Determined incoming flow rate and estimated outgoing rate using neural network for congestion control

Microcontroller 89LPC932A1 Spring 2010

• Calculator using 4*4 keypad

Implemented basic calculator and displayed the contents on screen via serial communication

• Robot Controller

Developed a robot capable of basic movements using keypad as a controller. Interrupt routine was called in case of obstruction

VHDL Programming Spring 2010

• FIFO (First In, First Out)

Implemented the logic required to make a pipelined RAM operate as N-bit FIFO

• UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter)

Designed and verified receiver-transmitter modules of UART. Code was synthesized and the net-list verified

ARM7 Spring 2010

• Serial Interface

• Two Wire Interface with DS 75 digital thermometer and thermostat

• Interrupt Processing for power control

Pune University Pune, India

RFID Based ‘Trainsport Card’ Jul 07 – May 08

• Developed a sophisticated model to implement cash/smart card based e-ticket model primarily aimed for the heavily populated local train and metro rail services in Mumbai, India

• Model aimed to eliminate manual intervention and to make the ticketing system efficient

EPABX (Electronic Private Automatic Branch eXchange) Jan 07 - May 07

• Module automatically routed one to nine telephone lines for our College office

• Interfaced hardware components like APR 9600 (Voice IC) and DTMF 8870 with 89C51 uC

Professional Experience

Global Sourcing Group, Pune, India. Dec 08 - Nov 09

Position: Telecom Analyst

Profile: Analysis of Telecom Lines for Cost Effectiveness

• Managed a team of 3 members; responsibilities included – training, work allocation and work planning

• Evaluated telecom lines to bifurcate the charges on the basis of its hardware components for DSL, Frame Relays, ISDN BRI and ISDN PRI

Activities:

• Treasurer, MESCOE for IEEE

• Management Gurus Coordinator for Inter college & Intra college competition for IEEE

• Member of a ‘Teach India’ campaign organized by Times of India

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