MARUF AHMAD
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Education
Masters of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Engineering 2021 - Present
(Currently, I'm working on my thesis.)
University of Regina, Regina, SK (expected graduation December 2023)
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2009 - 2012
IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Relevant Knowledge, Skills & Accomplishments
Job-related skills:
- Problem identification, literature review, brainstorming, and solution finding
- Conduct research on various sensors, systems and circuit implementation.
- Component sourcing, prototyping
- Design, testing, and verification of analog and digital circuitry.
- Data collection and analysis, Report Writing and Presentation
- User feedback analysis and further improvement of the system.
Technical and Programming skills:
Programming Languages:
- 10+ years of experience in C, C++ and JAVA OOP, OpenCV
- 3+ years of experience in Python language
- Advanced knowledge of VHDL programming
- Good Knowledge of Assembly language
- Version control tool: git
Web Development:
- Several years of working experience in PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and MySQL
Electronics:
- 10+ years of professional experience in Analog Electronics, Embedded Systems, microcontrollers (PIC, AVR, Arduino, STM32, ESP32, ESP8266), schematic and PCB design, electronic circuit debugging, and firmware development.
- Experience with I2C, SPI, and UART communication protocols
- 5+ years of experience in the internet of things (IoT) systems implementation
- Further research experience in FPGA implementation
Design and Simulation Tools: Matlab, Simulink, Proteus, Vivado
Designing Tools: Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD.
Research & Projects
University of Regina (academic):
- FPGA implementation of Spiking Neural Network, Sept 2020 to present: this is my thesis project for the partial fulfillment of my master's degree.
- Spiking Neural Network for a Regression Problem using snnTorch library, May-August, 2022: led a group to implement the project for the Advanced artificial neural network course.
- Artificial neural network implementation on FPGA, Jan - April 2022: Independently worked on the development of ANN model on FPGA for the ASIC design course.
- Object tracking from a video file, May - July 2021: Build a python model to track and measure the speed and acceleration of a moving object from a video file for the image processing course.
BiBeat and BMPT
- Electronic Stethoscope, 2014-2021: conducted the development of the device from a sketch to a marketable product. Prototyping, stethoscope head design, research on diaphragm materials, analog bandpass filter design and circuit implementation, performance Analysis, production guideline setup, etc.
- Central Monitoring Systems for negative pressure isolation canopy (for Covid-19 Patient's bed), 2019: led the IoT implementation and central monitoring systems development team.
Independent
Communication, Teamwork & Self-Management
- Leading and working with others on multicultural teams with respect
- Prioritize tasks and manage time to finish various projects by the deadline
- Languages: English, Bangla
Relevant Experience:
Senior Research Engineer 31 DEC 2017 – 31 OCT 2021
Bi-BEAT Limited, Collaboratively Works with BMPT, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Led an R&D team that develop software and hardware for the company's commercial Products (Pedograph, ECG machine, Telemedicine Systems).
- Conducted training for telemedicine operators.
Research Engineer 1 OCT 2013 – 31 OCT 2021
Department of Biomedical Physics and Technology, University of Dhaka
Performed research (supported by ISP project of Uppsala University, Sweden) under the supervision of Professor Dr. Khondkar Siddique-e-Rabbani on
- Improvement of a computerized dynamic Pedograph - Implemented an image processing algorithm for measuring pressure on different positions of the foot. Added advanced features to the Pedograph Software
- Development and characterization of an Electronic stethoscope - which involves the conversion of a conventional stethoscope to an electronic one for use in Telemedicine.
Internship 31 OCT 2013 – 31 OCT 2021
DESCO-Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Developed an understanding of Power Distribution Systems
- Worked on Sub-station maintenance and operation
- Worked on Pre-paid Energy Meter manufacturing plant.
- Trained in industrial safety and standards.
Other work Experience
Graduate Teaching Assitance August 31, 2022, to Present
University of Regina
- Computer System Architecture
- Help students in LAB class (Assembly Language)
- Grade LAB Quizzes, assignments, and Project work.
Customer Availability Process (CAP-2) Associate October 15, 2021, to Present
Walmart, Canada
- Unloading and sorting general merchandise trailers
- Assisting in stocking the sales floor as assigned
- Providing customer service when necessary
Research Assistant 1 NOV 2011 – 31 AUG 2012
IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Developed web-based Human Resource Management (HRM) software
- Perform Database management
- Ensure and build up the security of the System
Memberships & Activities
Memberships:
- Regina Cricket Association, Regina - Member 2022 to Present
- Bengal Tigers Cricket Club, Regina - Player 2022 to Present
- Bangladesh Juba Adhikar Parishad, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Joint Member Secretary for Dhaka North Metropolitan 2020 to Present
- Muktiforum, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Organizer, Writer, and Activist 2019 to Present
Volunteer
- Darul Falah Islamic Centre, Regina, Canada - Volunteer 2022 to Present
Activities
- Travel, Biking, History reading, Chess, badminton, cricket
Dr. Lei Zhang
Associate Professor
Department of Electronic Systems Engineering
University of Regina, Canada
E-mail: lei.zhang@uregina.ca
My thesis Supervisor
Dr. Khondkar Siddique-e-Rabbani
Honorary Professor
Department of Biomedical Physics & Technology (BMPT)
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
E-mail: rabbani@du.ac.bd,
Last update: 24 Nov 2022
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