FNU RAUNAK is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Engineering at Arizona State University with a GPA of 3.93/4.0. He received a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology with a GPA of 3.67/4.0. RAUNAK has relevant work experience as a Manager at RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED in India where he implemented various projects to improve efficiency and prevent revenue loss. He has also completed significant academic projects involving microcontroller-based protection of induction motors and a fire rescue system for railways. RAUNAK's skills include programming languages like C, Java, and Python as well as tools like Verilog,

1. FNU RAUNAK
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EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING, (GPA: 3.93/4.0) Anticipated May 2021
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
• Relevant Courses – Digital Systems and Circuits (EEE 425/591), Computer Architecture II (CSE 520), Foundation
of Algorithms (CSE 551), Embedded Operating System Internals (CSE 530).
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING, (GPA: 3.67/4.0) July 2017
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India
• Relevant Courses– Digital System Design and Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Communication
Systems, Microcontroller Based System Design, Analog & Digital Electronics, Java, Signals and Systems.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Aug 2017 – Jul 2018
Manager
• Implemented Fast Bus Transfer scheme, developed logics to install digital SEL relays on 6.6 kV switchgear.
• Prevented a revenue loss of $1 million by reducing major downtime loss, working with plant shutdown team.
• Parametrized the Variable Frequency Drive, programmed and standardized the required parameters to make it
compatible with the specified motor details for more efficient operation of the motors.
• Attained an improvement in worker output efficiency by 35% by optimizing maintenance lead times.
• Contributed in increasing efficiency of motors by 15% through Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA),
successful replacement and overhauling strategies.
SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Microcontroller Based Protection of Three Phase Induction Motor Jan 2017- May 2017
• Designed and implemented the hardware of a cheap and reliable system for protection of three phase induction motor
from over/under voltage, overload and single-phasing.
• Developed assembly language program on the Keil platform for AT89C51 microcontroller.
• Utilized the LM324 comparator to compare the rectified and filtered dc voltage with a reference voltage and produce
the digital output.
• Integrated a 10 A/250 V AC relay driver module and 16X2 LCD display to make or break contacts and display the required
values respectively.
• Accomplished a cost saving of 37.5% when compared to existing models available by making use of innovative
technologies such as Hall effect sensor ACS712 with Instrumentation amplifier AD620 to measure current.
Fire Rescue System in Railways Jan2016-May2016
• Developed a solution to prevent and mitigate fire in the Railways.
• Smoke sensor implemented to trigger the alarm.
• Thermistor along with pressure gauge deployed to actuate water spray system and coach separator through Microchip
Atmega 328P microcontroller.
• A User-friendly interface developed on LabVIEW NI for the increased accessibility.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS AND EXTRA-CURRICULARS
• Obtained a Certificate of Appreciation for presenting a paper on "Automation in Agricultural Irrigation System using
Programmable Logic Controller" in an IEEE competition at BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus.
• Achieved second prize in “Get bugged or debug it” circuit debugging event in Techtatva’15- National technical fest of
Manipal Institute of Technology.
• Member of the Global leadership academy team at Arizona State University, contributing 20 hours of volunteer work
per semester towards issues of poverty and hunger in the United States.
• Interned at a Non-Governmental Organization, Child Rights and You (CRY), New Delhi from August’18 to September’18.
• As a part of the Clean India Campaign, taught a group of 20 underprivileged children about cleanliness, sanitation and
basic hygiene.
KEY SKILLS
• Tools: Verilog, Cadence Virtuoso, MATLAB, LabVIEW, PSpice, Eclipse, Arduino, Eagle-PCB, PLC
• Hardware Used: Microchip Atmega 328P, AT89C51
• Programming Languages: C, JAVA, Python, Shell Scripting (Unix/Linux), Assembly Language
• Software Development: Keil