Arvind K. S. Madhavapeddi
*** * ****** ***., ***. F3E, Cookeville, TN 38501
E-mail: *************@*****.***
Phone (Cell): 931-***-****
SUMMARY
Electrical Engineer with over 6 years of related experience. Areas of expertise include control design for linear and nonlinear systems. Proficient programmer in Matlab/ Simulink. Proven expertise in Solid oxide fuel cell control systems. Ability to analyze and suggest alternatives to complex engineering problems with strong problem-solving, work ethic, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant Jan’09 to Present
Centre for Manufacturing research, Cookeville, TN
Designed a novel approach for achieving Balance of Plant control in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Stack which resulted in improved reactant efficiency.
Designed and implemented cell voltage stabilization of a SOFC to achieve disturbance rejection.
Teaching Assistant Jan’09 to Present
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
Conducting “Computer Based Measurement and Control”, “Electrical Measurements” and “Introduction to ECE” laboratory course work for undergraduate Engineering students.
Programmer Analyst Dec’07 to June‘08
Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India
Used advanced Java platform to design software for information, entertainment and media.
Completed advanced training and certification in Java applications.
Intern/Project Engineer Jan’07 to July’07
Electronics Corporation of India Ltd, Hyderabad, India.
Worked in an Engineering team on implementation of UART using “Verilog”.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering Aug’08 to present
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
Current GPA 4.0/4.0
Core Courses of study: Linear Systems Analysis, High Performance Embedded Systems Design, Opto-Electronic Engineering, Non-linear Control, Electrochemical power sources, Renewable energy resources, Instrumentation and Transducer Technology.
Projects: Phosphor thermometric measurements, Sobel Edge Detection of images using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Dynamic Modeling of Solid oxide Fuel Cells, Linear-Quadratic-Integral controller for a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Building and testing of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell, Instrumentation and control of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell system.
Expected graduation: Aug 2010
Bachelor of Tech., Electronics and Communications Engineering Aug’03 to Aug’07
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
Secured 92nd percentile; GPA equivalent 3.7/4.0
PUBLISHED PAPERS
“Linear-Quadratic-Integral Controller for a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell” at the 42nd Southeastern Symposium on System Theory, University of Texas at Tyler.
SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, MS-DOS
Tools: Microsoft Office
Programming: Matlab, Simulink, Lab View, C, Data Structures, Verilog, Core Java, Advanced Java, SQL.