D.N. Murali Krishna Rao has over 9 years of experience in embedded system design and development. He has expertise in areas such as hardware development, system integration design, project management, and problem solving. He is proficient in languages like C and C++ and tools like Proteus, Keil, and RIDE. He has experience with several microcontrollers and communication protocols. Some of his project experiences include developing a laser-based communication system, a remote-controlled robot, and an RFID-based toll collection system. He is looking for a senior hardware design engineer role.
• Overall 5 years of IT Experience which include experience in the field of RBT in HSIT (Hardware software integration testing), SWI (Software integration testing), UT (Unit testing) Experienced in the Software Verification activities for safety critical systems in compliance with DO-178B standards
• Overall 5 years of IT Experience which include experience in the field of RBT in HSIT (Hardware software integration testing), SWI (Software integration testing), UT (Unit testing) Experienced in the Software Verification activities for safety critical systems in compliance with DO-178B standards
1. D.N. MURALI KRISHNA RAO
Contact: +91 8019789885 E-Mail: dnmuralikrishna@gmail.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
Over 9 years of core experience in embedded system design and development. Competent in achieving customer
satisfaction by delivering high featured and performance products to industrial, military and medical diverse markets.
Seeking challenging Senior Hardware design engineer role that utilizes my embedded skills and expertise
Areas of Expertize
Embedded hardware development Requirement Mapping System integration design
Project management Team mentoring Prototyping to final design
Risk mitigation planning Innovation & problem solving Application Engineering
CORE COMPETENCIES
Versatile professional with proven record of numerous products in-time deliveries winning customer contentment
Hands on experience in Embedded domain, building system architecture, hardware design and development
Specialized skills in Analog, digital and mixed signal design and has sound knowledge in 8 and 16bit Microcontrollers
Proficient in PCB board layout design optimization, board bring up and releasing BOM for final design
Well Versed with all phases of Hardware Design Life Cycle (Requirement Analysis to Design, Development, Testing,
Troubleshooting & Validation)
Led 3 to 4 Junior Engineers team by coaching them to work on various project submodules and meeting time-lines
Possesses comprehensive design skills & Simulation Tools knowledge (Cadence OrCAD-Pspice, OrCAD-Capture,
Design Entry, PCB editor (Allegro), Multisim, Mentor Graphics Expedition PCB, Sprint layout Board station
Proven abilities to enhance the Process Operations viz. Design, testing Engineering & optimizing resource & capacity
utilization; well versed with IDE Development Tools, KEIL and RIDE Compilers and Debuggers
Proficient in - RS232, RS485, USB, I²C, SPI, MODBUS and various wireless communication protocols
Implemented state-of-art wireless communication protocol VLC (Visible Light Communication)
Demonstrated leadership skills by Executing diversified, custom design and challenging application projects with
critical project planning and meeting end-user product requirements
Preparation of product test plans using traceability matrix and building test setups and driving for conclusive results
Planning & controlling the operations with capacity available including designing, prototyping and system integration
Ability in evaluating different concepts and converting into prototype building till proving the final design
Skills including concept level building, application testing and product complete validation. Specialist in Hardware
and software integration testing, given quick solution for product releases
Provided outstanding customer support in setting up new installations for meeting various critical working locations.
Possesses excellent organizational, communication, team building and analytical skills
Best Co-ordination award for T72 Black Box and best Design and development Award for LED Quality Binning Machine
for Kwality Electronics
KNOWLEDGE PURVIEW
Sound Knowledge in addressing Hardware and Firmware interaction issues
Extensively worked with environmental Sensors like Temperature, Pressure and Motion Sensors
Fair understanding of product Compliance safety and EMI/EMC certification standards IEC/UL/CE/CISPR and FCC
Familiar with programming languages C and C++
Proficient in using Oscilloscope (CRO/DSO), Logic State Analyser, Signal Generator, Emulator, JTAG Debugger and
multiple hardware debugging ancillary tools.
Fluent in creating technical documentation including product specifications, design documents, layout instructions,
test procedures and user manuals
Awareness about Environmental test methods like cold, heat, damp heat, shock and vibration testing
Maintaining lab instrumentation with up to date annual calibration and tidy to support the project requirements
2. Career history
Since Jan’07: Working in Technique Design Group, Hyderabad as Embedded Hardware Developer
On-going projects:
Multi terrain ROBO using AVR controller for advanced communications.
Projects executed:
Title : Li-Fi communication
Customer : Indian Military
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Time Period : nov14 – Jun’15
Result : Successfully achieved customer delight through unique product delivery
Summary : The main objective of this project was to develop communication between two
devices with a medium of LASER
Achievements:
Successfully developed the communication between the devices without data loss
Developed customised environment for laser communication for better performance
Implemented hardware design using new generation mega 132 controller
Performed simulations and hardware testing using Proteus, Keil and ride tools
Title : Simubot
Customer : Marias Robotics
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Time Period : nov13 – July’14
Result : Successfully achieved customer delight through unique product delivery
Summary : The main objective of this project was to develop a joystick operated video
control and remote operated robot
Achievements:
Successfully implemented the joystick interface for video control
Developed unique patterns for joystick actions
Implemented hardware design using new generation mega 8 controller
Performed simulations and hardware testing using Proteus, Keil and ride tools
Title : Multi Axis OT Bed Control through Wireless
Customer : Yashoda Hospital
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Time Period : Aug’12 – Jan’13
Result : Successfully achieved customer delight through timely delivery
Summary : The main objective of this project was to develop a remote control system to
operate the multi axis OT bed control through wireless
Achievements:
Successfully implemented the wireless communication using encoders and decoders
Developed fool proof bit patterns between modules to reduce interference issues
Implemented hardware design using new generation mega 16 controller.
Performed prototype simulations and hardware testing using Proteus, Keil and ride tools
Title : RFID based Automatic Toll Collecting System
Customer : MCEME
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Period : Sep’11 – Dec’11
Result : Complied product and time line requirements
Summary : Project goal is to implement RFID authentication to reduce toll fee paying time.
Product stores user-specific data associated with vehicle, such as Registration
Number, Engine Number and owner’s information along with billing address
Achievements :
Replaced manual billing system with state of art RFID technique and saved precious customer time
Developed RF reader module with RS232 serial communication protocol for microcontroller interfacing
Toll station module revolves around Atmel mega16L microcontroller
3. Title : Dynamic Traffic Control System
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Customer : Indian Military
Period : Oct10 to May11 (8 months)
Result : Installed and unit functional at customer location
Summary : Project mission was to address traffic density issues by reducing waiting time.
Achievements :
:
Photo diodes and IR sensors detects traffic density and feeds data to ATMEGA16L microcontroller
Controller selects the relative phases of traffic and resolves for optimum cycle duration
Pspice simulation used for IR signal comparison and level adjustments
Title : Over Speed Controller
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Customer : Indian Military< EME & MCME>
Time Period : Dec’09 – Jul’10
Result : Customer delighted with innovative vehicle access
Summary : Project objective was to reduce over speed hazards by implementing speed
governors. Innovative Smart Card access system was introduced to raise
security level from ordinary key start system
Achievements :
Proximity sensor provided speed data to microcontroller
Micro generates control signals for speed
Successfully governed & regulated speed by varying fuel delivery
Field speed events were logged in AT24C256 memory and data retrieved using AT89S52 microcontroller
Worked in GSM communication module implementation
Title : Universal Bus Based Lightning Control System
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Customer : Indian Military< EME & MCME>
Time Period : May’09 – Sep’09
Result : Successfully delivered the project within committed time
Summary : The main objective was to reduce appliance power consumption in BMS
(Building Maintenance System) application. Time line technique adopted using
PIR (Passive Infrared) motion sensor to detect human presence
Achievements :
DMX512 channels method adopted to optimize usage
Transreceiver 75176 was used for microcontroller AT89S52 hardware interfacing
Implemented RS485 communication using Modbus protocol and ZigBee Modem for wireless interface
Achieved power saving up to 4 times
Title : T72 Tanker Black Box
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware Design and Testing
Customer : Indian Military< MCME & EME>
Time Period : Jun’08 - Apr’09
Results : Delivered the project with customer satisfaction
Summary : T72 war tanker didn’t have provision of monitoring the status of parameters like
speed, mileage, oil pressure, inside and outside temperatures etc. A new “T72
war Tanker Black Box” was developed to measure and transfer the data to
remote location through wireless communication below 100met range, etc
Achievements :
Implemented ATMEL 8bit microcontroller AT89S52 hardware
Worked with various pressure and temperature sensors like PT100 and memory chips for data logging
Worked for RF modules RX-3304 design for wireless communication
4. Title : LED Quality Binning Machine
Role and Responsibilities : Hardware design and testing
Customer : Quality Electronics, Hyderabad
Time Period : Aug’07 – Apr’08
Results : Delivered the project with customer satisfaction
Summary : Earlier manual testing of various LED’s was consuming huge time due to serial
process. Automatic QC handler device can perform automatic and parallel
testing by using Vf, Ir and pulse tests
Achievements :
Implemented ATMEL 8bit microcontroller AT89S52 for digital data process and results display on LCD panel
Got familiarity with serial communication using Max232 converter, RTC DS1307 and ICL7135, 8bit A to D converters
Reduced test cycle time by 4 times
EDUCATION
2005 Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from SBTET, Hyderabad
Pursuing B.Tech From JNTU, Hyderabad
TRAININGS and CERTIFICATE COURSES
For Embedded Systems for Application Development
ARM 7 microcontroller Programming and Applications at ATI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
PIC Microcontroller Programming and Applications at ATI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
8051 Microcontrollers Programming at ATI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
Embedded C and C ++ training from Peers Technologies, Hyderabad
For VLSI
VLSI Design using VHDL at ATI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
For Wireless Security Technologies
Wireless Networking and Security at ATI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
FOR PLC and SCADA
PLC and SCADA Training at ATI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad
IT SKILLS
Knowledge on PLC and SCADA
OS familiarity: Windows XP, Vista,7,8 and Ubuntu
MS office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint