Amit Pal
amitpal0714@gmail.com | 310-985-1371 | linkedin.com/in/amitpal0714
Moorpark, CA 93021 (Willing to Relocate)
CORE COMPETENCIES
MATLAB, Arduino, EagleCAD, Fusion 360 (CAD), CAM, C++, LabView, PSpice, GIT, Prototyping, Troubleshooting, 3D Printing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Test Engineer/Component Technician Apr 2019
Data Exchange Corporation (DEX) Camarillo, CA
· Diagnosed and repaired Wind Sensors, Molded Case Circuit Breakers and optimized sensor calibration procedures for test beds
· Completed $2500 worth of production in the first two weeks at the job
Electrical Engineer (Independent Contractor) Jan 2019 – Mar 2019
Rain Systems Los Angeles, CA
· Documented wiring diagram for existing Precision Injection Machine (proprietary) prototype into a comprehensive schematic
· Diagnosed and resolved wiring issues and making design improvements for reduced ripple and reverse voltage protection
Volunteer, Prototyping Center (Makerspace) Sep 2018 – Mar 2019
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Los Angeles, CA
· Developed an Arduino-based, motion activated and temperature-controlled ventilation system for a MakeIt 3D printer enclosure
· Replicated damaged aluminum lens-mount replacement for Epilog Laser Cutter using 3d CAD tool and Othermill CNC Mill
· Trained to use commercial 3D printers, Laser Cutters, Water Jet, Haas CNC Mill and Roland Large Format Printer
· Assisted with general upkeep of Electronics Lab and improved workflow by recommending changes for increased user engagement
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Capstone/Senior-Design Project Aug 2017 – May 2018
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
· Implemented dual motor, Arduino-controlled actuator system as part of an electro-mechanical adult walker (8-month timeline)
· Put together working scaled prototype using 100% recycled parts to demonstrate design feasibility
· Minimized project cost (~20%) by repurposing used power drill motors, gearboxes and batteries
· Contributed towards project management tasks such as creating Work Breakdown Structures, Deliverables, Risk Assessment, Gantt Charts and Final Project Report
Student Researcher Jan 2017 – May 2018
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
· Developed wearable, wireless, battery powered Arduino based accelerometry module for cardiovascular health monitoring
· Utilized Arduino (C++) knowledge to interface microcontroller with sensors using Serial (UART) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
· Designed, milled and soldered PCB as well as optimizing device size by 50% including 3D-printed enclosure
· Characterized device performance against commercial accelerometry system (Delsys Trigno) with proprietary hardware/software
EDUCATION
California State University Los Angeles Graduated: May 2018
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology Los Angeles, CA
· Master of Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.29/4.00
· Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
· Relevant Coursework: Microcontroller Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Sensors and Data Acquisition, Digital Integrated Circuits, Digital Communication Systems, Electronics, Digital Logic, Wireless Communication, Mobile Ad-Hoc Communication
HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS
· Outstanding Oral Presentation in Engineering, RSCA Symposium 2018, Cal State LA
· Winner, BIOHACKLA Hackathon 2016, Cal State LA
PUBLICATIONS
“Wheelchair Exercise Monitor Development Platform”
Published and presented at the 7th international SensorNETs Conference in Madeira, Portugal (2018)