Electronics Engineer
Resume:
Girish Choudankar
Lead Electronics Engineer
***** ******** **. *** *** Solon, OH 44139
Home Phone: 216-***-****;
******.**********@*******.***
Career Summary
Extensive experience as versatile Electronics Engineer having proven skill sets in Electronics design, Testing and Compliance; successfully demonstrated positive growth in customer satisfaction, training and team handling.
Career Achievement
• Best project award in year 2007 from Siemens Information Systems Ltd.
• Technical paper publication in year 2006 on Internet based Point of Sales Device at National Conference on Bio signal, communication and Networking, Chennai
• Recipient of Student Appreciation award from University of Akron, OH in year 2008
• Coordinating training on Pacemaker and Heart physiology in 2006
Skill Set
• Microcontroller 8051, Rabbit 2000, 3000, PIC
• Embedded C
• EMI/EMC compliance
• FMEA
• Tools - Keil, Resonance
• HD/VGA/KVM Video-Audio switching, splitting & extending
• MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project
Competencies
• KVM switches, Extenders – Video (Analog, Digital), USB, PS2
• Physical Security – RFID, Barcode
• Technical Sales/ Application Engineering
• Reengineering and indigenous substitute
• Project Management
• Cost analysis & product evaluation
Experience Summary
Company Duration Role
Network Technologies Inc Jan 2008 - present Lead Hardware Engineer
Siemens Information Systems Mar 2006 - Dec 2007 Project Manager
International Institute of Information Technology Mar 2004 – Mar 2006 Sr. Research Associate
Intelligent Circuit Engineering Dec 1999 – Feb 2004 Electronics Engineer
H Fillunger & Co Pvt. Ltd. Jan 1999 – Dec 1999 Service Engineer
Synergetic Sales & Services Mar 1997 - Jan 1999 Electronics Engineer
Education
• Pursuing Masters of Science from University of Akron, USA
• Bachelors of Engineering (Electronics & Telecomm) from Mumbai University (1996)
• Diploma in Industrial Electronics from BTE, Maharashtra (1991)
• PG Diploma in VLSI from Bit Mapper from Pune, India (2001)
• Diploma in Transistor Servicing from BTE, Maharashtra (1990)
Experience Details
Network Technologies Inc [Jan 2008 to present] Lead Hardware Engineer
Network Technologies Inc manufactures keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) and audio/video switches, splitters and extenders for computers (PC, MAC, and SUN, including USB) and video sources (DVD player, satellite receiver)
Ongoing Activities
• Architect, design & develop business ideas to transform into implementable technology solutions
• Develop detailed plans, design documents, requirements specifications, test plans and technical approaches for projects
• Research business needs, industry trends and opportunities
• Product Evaluation and reengineering
• Managing & providing technical assistance to manufacturing
• Conducting EMI/ EMC
• Operate/interact across the business unit to deliver products , coordinate technical dependencies with other teams
• Visit & interacts customers across globe for product promotion & training
Project Details (In reverse chronological order):
• HDMI Extender
The HDMI Extender transmits digital video and audio signals up to several feet using one CAT6 cable. Each video extender consists of a local transmitter that connects to an HDMI source (Blu-Ray player, satellite receiver, etc.), and a remote receiver that connects to an HDMI display.
o Requirement analysis
o Participated in Design & development
o Demonstrate & integrate customers feedback in design/development
o Perform key components evaluation/recommendation, vendor management
• VGA Video Extender
The VGA Extender transmits VGA video up to several feet away from a computer using CAT5/5e/6 cable. The extender supports local and remote monitors, and is available with optional two-way audio, RS232 or two-way audio + RS232. Supports different resolutions
o Performed detailed analysis of existing product for enhancements
o Designed & developed prototypes for client evaluation
o Demonstrate & integrate customers feedback in design/development
• KVM Extender (PS2 and USB)
The P S/2 KVM extender provides local and remote KVM (PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and VGA monitor) access to a PC up to 600 feet using CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable. The extender is available with optional stereo audio or RS232. Supports different resolutions
o Performed detailed analysis of existing product for enhancements
o Designed & developed prototypes for client evaluation
o Demonstrate & integrate customers feedback in design/development
• Environmental Monitoring System and Sensors
The Server Environment Monitoring System monitors critical environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, liquid presence, motion, intrusion, and vibration. When a sensor goes out of range of a configurable threshold, the system will notify you via email, LEDs, alarm beacon, web page, network management (SNMP), and SMS messages (via external GSM modem).
o Design & development for sensor modules
o Conduct product training
o Visit & interact with customers across APAC, Europe & North America
Siemens Information Systems Ltd [Mar 2006 – Dec 2007] Project Manager
• Managed small to mid size development teams
• Overall project planning, cost estimation & resource allocation
• Research & Design solutions for physical security
• Developed security systems to interact with Siemens proprietary protocol
• Performed cost analysis & recommendation
• Improved internal standards & processes within diverse teams
• Interacted with internal & external customers to understand requirements
Key Projects:
• RFID Access Control System (8052x, Rabbit 3000)
• Biometric – Smart card Access Control System (8052x, Rabbit 3000)
o Filed patent for the functionality which was directly related to my work
• Wireless Biometric – Smart card Access Control System (8052x)
International Institute of Information Technology [Mar 2004 – Mar 2006]
Sr. Research Associates
• Studying technology trends in embedded domain and implementing them
• Conducting research activity in collaboration with professor
• Managing & executing company sponsored project
• Guiding students on the project
Key Projects:
• Internet based point of sales device
• Vehicle tracking system
• Hospital PACS systems
• Organizing training
Intelligent Circuit Engineering Pvt. Ltd [Dec 1999 – Feb 2004] Electronics Engineer
• Designing washing machine controller card
• Proto building, testing as per the specifications
• Designing for improvement in cost, feature and quality
• Conducting third party agency compliance tests
Key Projects:
• Dual tub Washing machine controller
• Fuzzy logic washing machine
• Refrigerator Controller
H. Fillunger & Co. Pvt. Ltd., India [Jan 1999 – Dec 1999] Service Engineer
• Testing on site and in house Vacuum system for performance and benchmarking
• ISO documentation
• Working on SPM
Key Projects:
• Helium Leak Detector
Synergetic Sales & Services Pvt. Ltd., India [Mar 1997 – Jan 1999] Electronics Engineer
• Designing and manufacturing SPM for automation of automotive industry
• Developing indigenous substitute
• Supporting onsite customer
Key Projects:
• Nut tightening system for 4DT Engine
• Nut loosening system for 4DT Engine
• Core-Plug punching machine
TELECOM factory, India [Jul 1995 – May 1996] Project Intern
• Indigenous development and import substitute in existing design
• Planning the manufacturing activities
Institutional affiliation
• Student Member of IEEE, USA
• Volunteering at Great Lakes Science Center, USA
• Associates of Institute of Engineers, India
• Associate Member of IETE, India
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