PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DYNAPRO INC. (Acquired by Rockwell in 1998 because of its innovative and exceptional products) 1998 – 1999

ROCKWELL SOFTWARE INC. Spring 2000

Software Test Engineer, Panelview Team

Tested process control software to ensure precise engineering specifications were met for quality, stability and efficiency.

v Tested software products including RSView Machine Edition 1.0, RSView 6.0, Panelbuilder, PanelView, and FTU in Win 95,98,NT, and 2000.

v Worked with control system networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DH+ and RIO, and their software interfaces such as RSLinx and Winlinx.

v Created ladder logic applications necessary for software testing using RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500 and ControlLogix 5.

v Employed programming logic controllers such as PLC 5C/E, PLC 2, SLC, and Logix 5550 for software testing.

v Applied and tested the above mentioned software products on touch and keypad terminals such as T1000e and K1400e respectively.

v Coded in Visual C++ for creating auto-test applications for longevity and reliability.

v Performed language testing of software products in French, Spanish, German and Italian.

Accomplishments

Ø Designed a system test application for PanelBuilder and RSView Machine Edition that runs on Ethernet, ControlNet and DH+ networks simultaneously.

Ø Created a generic test procedure for all simple object components present in Panelbuilder, which reduced test time by 1/3 (2 months).

MPM RESEARCH INC. 1999 - 2000

Software Programmer

Developed a process server in Visual C++ for a 4-Head Laser Profile Scanner (LPS), which is used in the sawmill industry to scan logs for surface roughness detection, log cutting, trimming and packaging.

v Worked with two types of LPS systems - Hermary Scanners and Dynavision L1 scanners.

v Used the existing scanner server to determine the problems associated with surface roughness feature detection.

v Discovered a better way to display the log cross-sections so that the surface deviations were more clearly visible and updated the graphical user interface of the scanner server.

v Implemented a better algorithm for the surface roughness feature detection module of the scanner server.

v Created the communication interface for the Dynavision scanner to extract the scan data points for the scanner server to create log profiles.

v Tested the scanner server with real logs from the field for reliability, stability, efficiency, etc.

Software Programmer (continued)

Accomplishments

Ø Designed a better log profile creation algorithm that works faster and more accurately than the existing method.

Ø Created a graphical user interface for the surface roughness detection module, which helped to clearly identify problems with the existing scanner server.

Ø Created a totally new scanner server for the 2-Head LPS system.

Ø Created alternative calibration process for scanner system which performed as accurately as the existing calibration process but takes 1/10 (5 min) of the time required.

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (Ottawa, ON) 1996

Hardware Analyst

Designed and developed a routine to determine characteristic parameters such as high frequency and resistances (emitter, base and collector) of simple transistors like BJTs, HBTs, and FETs.

v Tested sample devices such as BJTs, HBTs, and FETs for reliability and quality assurance.

v Used HSPICE and PSPICE simulations for acquiring theoretical parameter values of the transistors.

v Performed AC and DC analysis on the transistors to acquire measurement needed to determine actual parameters values.

Accomplishments

Ø Learned programming languages like AWK and C++ necessary to automate the process of determining the parameters values from measurements taken during analysis.

Ø Worked with software tools like Origin and Gnuplot to select the best approach for displaying the results of the analysis (AC and DC).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Engineering,

Simon Fraser University, 2000

Secondary Education,

North Surrey Secondary School, Surrey, 1994, Graduated with Honors

AWARDS

1994 SFU Summit Scholarship

BC Provincial Scholarship

Top Calculus Student

1993 Top Computer Student

BC Passport Scholarship

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SOFTWARE

§ BASIC, TurboPascal, Modulla-2, ML, Modulla-3, LogicWorks and Visual C++ programming

§ UNIX, DOS, Windows operating systems

§ Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar software applications

§ SPICE, Protel and MathCAD simulation programs

HARDWARE

	Multi-layer PCB design and Silicon Chip Microfabrication technique.
	Lab equipment such as AC & DC analyzer, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Power Supplies and Function generators.
	Experienced with OP-Amps, FETs and transistors
	Have designed a micro-processing unit.

PERSONAL

VOLUNTEER AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

	Regional director of the Kerala Cultural Association.
	Computer Graphics Club member.
	Kwantlen Science Fair Participant.
	UBC Physics Olympics participant.

INTERESTS

	Built miniature circuit models using Silicon Chips.
	Have built a miniature pool-playing robot.
	Was a member of the school Soccer team and play Volleyball, Cricket, Badminton.
	Have participated in debates and public speaking.
	Fluent in Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil and can comprehend spoken Punjabi and Urdu.