ÿþ<HTML> <HEAD> <META NAME="keywords" CONTENT="Resume, CV, RF Design, RF Systems, Satellite, Mobile, Satellite Payload Systems Engineer, Automation testing, Electronic Displays, Display developer, Professional Engineer, Consulting, P.Eng.,CEng, RF engineer, RF design, consulting, R&D, RELEX, PCAD, CAD, design tools, RF Systems Engineer ,passive components"> <META NAME="description" CONTENT="A Chartered/Professional Engineer with 10 years of professional experience in Radio Frequency Design Engineering (Satellite & Cellular communications), Systems Engineering, Electronic Display Engineering, Bid/Proposal and Project Management and Consultancy."> <TITLE>Sanjay T. Awotar P.Eng. 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AWOTAR - BEng(Hons), MSc, CEng, MIET, RPEM, P.Eng.</P> <P class="contact">Cell: (+1) 519 589 4956 Email: stawotar@iee.org</P> <TABLE WIDTH="100%"> <TR"> <TD class="a3">NATIONALITY</TD> <TD class="a2">British with Permanent Resident status in Canada (Work Permit Not Required) </T2> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a4" align="left" colspan=2>EMPLOYMENT HISTORY</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">June 2007-Present</TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Com Dev Ltd. - Cambridge Ontario, Canada<BR> Position: Advanced Member of Technical Staff - MUX RF Engineering</B><BR> Duties: RF performance analysis of passive filters, input & output multiplexers, for satellite applications. Managing the functional design and responsibility for significant systems design decisions and sub-system level analysis tasks. Generating equipment requirement specifications, providing support to design certification. Technical proposal analysis in support of commercial bid preparation for the marketing department, and working closely with business development team, bid manager and project management team by delivering to agreed performance targets. Project support: design reviews and test results approval. Product lifecycle management and bills of materials maintenance using SAP. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">May 2006-May 2007 </TD> <TD class="a2"><B>European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) Astrium- Portsmouth, UK <BR> Position: Payload RF Systems Engineer (Contract)</B><BR> Duties: RF requirements and performance analysis of HOTBIRD 9 & 10 communications satellites payload output section elements (e.g. waveguide filters, DMUXs, OMUXs, switches, interconnects and ancillaries) using Payload Computer Aided Design (PCAD) & Payload Analysis System (PAS) tools. Preparation of requirements specifications for payload system integration. Definitions of payload hardware, and verifications of drawings. Managing equipment lifecycle and anomalies. Liaising with equipment suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met. Approving equipment suppliers test reports and technical notes writing. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Mar.2006-May 2006 </TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Vortis Technologies Ltd. - Glasgow, UK<BR> Position: Senior RF Engineer (Contract)</B><BR> Duties: Evaluating Vortis antenna performance and ensuring that the product meets its defined requirements. Validating the product and the production process. Training production technicians. Planning and managing the supply chain and production. Researching patents that support the integration of Vortis antenna with consumer wireless products. Liaising with customers and suppliers to identify potential innovative solutions and technologies. Managing implementation of actions and information in accordance with ISO9000 standards. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Dec.2005-Feb.2006 </TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Emtel Ltd.- Rose Hill, Mauritius<BR> Position: Consultant (Contract)</B><BR> Duties: Training of technical personnel through workshops and seminars on usability testing and evaluation of Third Generation (3G) cellular phones. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Sept.2004-Nov.2005 </TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Altran Technologies UK Ltd. - London, UK<BR> Position: Consultant</B> <UL> <LI>Project: European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) Astrium, UK/France.<BR> Duties: Responsible for analysing and implementing RF test data using PV-Wave (Visual Data Analysis software) for INMARSAT-4 DSP L-Band mobile satellites payload model. Refinement and validations of payload model to improve reliability and accuracy of predictions. Technical report writing. </LI> <LI> Project: Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd, UK<BR> Duties: Benchmarking process for RF performance of vehicle-mounted antennas. </LI> <LI> Project: Vodafone, UK<BR> Duties: Heuristic usability evaluation of cellular phones prior to launch on the consumer market. </LI> <LI> Project: O<sub>2</sub> Telefonica, UK<BR> Duties: Testing 3G Radio Bearer devices (cellular phones, PDAs, data cards and accessories). Providing a framework to ensure that user equipment devices being proposed manufacturers as candidates to be used on the O2 3G commercial offering was consistently and thoroughly tested for the integration, compatibility, and service integrity with the 3G network. Automation and Field testing of 3G phones. Prediction analysis of 3G devices defects and lifetime. Managing tests results using Mercury TestDirector. </LI> </UL> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Feb.2004-Sept.2004 </TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Eastman Kodak Research Laboratories - London, UK<BR> Position: MSc. Project Internship</B><BR> Duties: Responsible for the research and development of flexible alternating current Electroluminescent (ACEL) displays as part of the MSc in Display Technology, Systems & Applications (DisplayMasters) at the University of Dundee. Modelling ACEL displays based on flexible organic/inorganic substrates, and on commercial materials. This entailed coating a phosphor in binding material layer on substrates of: (i) indium tin oxide (ITO) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and (ii) company proprietary structures. Investigating the physical, electrical and photometric characteristics of commercial and home-made ACEL displays. Experimenting with various ACEL displays drive schemes to optimise the commercial and home-made displays characteristics whilst maximising lifetime and designing prototype ACEL display driver circuit, evaluation and implementation. Setting-up test sites for displays measurements and characterisations. Familiarity with display measuring test equipment e.g. spectro-radiometer. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Mar. 2001-Apr.2003 </TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Com Dev Europe Ltd. - Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, UK<BR> Positions: RF Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Deputy Project Manager</B><BR> Duties: RF performance analysis of passive microwave coaxial and waveguide filters through to production for satellite communications. Implementing design solutions, and evaluating alternative design concepts. Delegating work instructions to test technologists. Proposal preparation, coordinating gate reviews, defining technical risks and designing risks reduction plans. Managing all RF project requirements to the satisfaction of customers and engineering manager by taking due account of budgetary and time constraints. Making economic justifications and tracking all aspects of contracts budgets. Taking holistic approach to cost, benefits, safety, quality, and reliability of products. Approving documentation for products qualifications. Interfacing with senior management in respect of projects integrity. Training and mentoring team members. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Dec.1999-Mar.2001</TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Aerial Facilities Ltd. - Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK<BR> Position: RF Systems Engineer</B><BR> Duties: Analysis and synthesis of RF circuits and systems: Lumped Filters, Low Noise Amplifier (UMTS), and Cell Enhancer/Amplifer. Competent in all aspects from prototype design and PCB layout (software & hands-on), to final design qualifications. Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) fault tree and performance and trial analyses. Technical reports writing, proposal/bid preparations, and products test supports. Achieved continued professional development in areas relevant to the achievement of personal objectives and as a contribution to those of the company. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Jul. 1999-Dec.1999</TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Cogestimo Ltd. - Quatre-Bornes, Mauritius<BR> Position: Electrical Engineer and Team Leader</B><BR> Duties: Leading a team of 1 Mechanical Engineer and 3 Technicians to carry out planned preventative maintenance of central air-conditioning & CCTV security systems of 2 commercial buildings, and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines, statutory acts and regulations. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Nov.1997-Aug.1998 <BR><FONT style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 10px"><I> IEE Accredited Training </I></FONT> </TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Aerial Facilities Ltd. - Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK<BR> Position: Industrial Trainee  BEng(Hons) Sandwich/Placement Year</B><BR> Duties: General Engineering Applications. Workshop training using minor machine tools, and precision soldering techniques. Production line via assembly of passive RF networks. Wiring techniques. Populating and inspecting PCBs. Familiarization with various RF tests equipment. Tuning filters and testing. Systems performance measurement and testing. Assisting products development. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a4" align="left" colspan=2>PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Since Aug.2009</TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Canada</B><BR> Registrant of the Council of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Canada. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Since Dec.2005</TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Registered Professional Engineer Mauritius (RPEM)</B><BR> Registrant of the Council of Registered Professional Engineers (CRPE), Mauritius. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">Since July 2003</TD> <TD class="a2"><B>Chartered Engineer (CEng) UK & Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) </B><BR> Registrant of the Engineering Council UK, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) UK.<BR> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a4" align="left" colspan=2>SKILLS PROFILE:</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">COMMUNICATION:</TD> <TD class="a2"> Bilingual: English & French</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">SOFTWARE TOOLS:</TD> <TD class="a2">Familiarity with: Electronic Design Automation (EDA), EasyCAD, Libra-EESoft (Lumped & Distributed Elements filter design), MICROCAP, Electronic Workbench, MATLAB, GENESYS-Eagleware filter design/simulation software, COM DEV s Proprietary Filter Design & Simulation software. RELEX (Reliability and Maintainability Analyses). PV-WAVE, Payload Computer Aided Design (PCAD) & Payload Analysis System (PAS). Mercury TestDirector. ZEMAX. Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS). Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">PROGRAMMING:</TD> <TD class="a2">MATLAB (Intermediate level user). PASCAL, C++, BASIC and Visual BASIC (Basic level user). Assembler Language Motorola HC11 (Basic level user). PSPICE and AimSPICE (Basic level user). </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">INTERESTS:</TD> <TD class="a2">Travel, and interior décor </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD class="a3" align="left">REFERENCES: </TD> <TD class="a2">Available on request. </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </DIV> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>