1317 Apt #11, ESIC DR ~ Edwardsville, IL 62025 ~ Phone: +1 - (618) – 803 - 9437 ~ Email: sgarude@siue.edu ~ Homepage: www.siue.edu/~sgarude
Sriram Garudeswaran
OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging position that will make best use of my existing skills of a hard worker, a good presenter and also the
ability to take on new challenges, while enabling further personal and professional development.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
MS Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering ~ GPA (Currently) 3.0
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad India
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Electrical Engineering – GPA- 3.6
December 2013
May 2011
PROFICIENCY
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Programming Environments: C, Python, CNC machine coding
Excellent command over using the Internet, mailing tools, technical & professional writing
Operating Systems: Windows 98, XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7, MAC OSX, Linux-RED-HAT, FEDORA CORE,
UBUNTU version 6.08 to 9, Knoppix
Simulation Software: PSIM, Simulink, MATLAB
Optimization tools: GAMS, Microsoft EXCEL
Web development tools & languages: HTML (Basic), CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After effects,
Sea Monkey, Kompozer/NVU editor
Music Programming, Production and editing tools: FL-Studio, Protools, Cubase, Nuendo, Sony Sound forge, Audacity
Other Software: Microsoft Office Package, Open Office, Windows Movie Maker, Adobe premiere pro, Sony Vegas Studio
Presently Learning:
C++
JAVA
Apple Logic Studio
General Abilities:
 Excellent organizational and communication skills
 Ability to handle any situation with ease
 Ability to work without supervision
ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND RESEARCH
 MASTERS THESIS ~ Grad
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Currently working on my Masters’ thesis under the guidance of Prof. Sohyung Cho Ph.D, Associate Professor of
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The research is aimed at
developing a low cost ‘Teach and Playback’ interactive robotic device, to evaluate and train novice surgeons to
operate a complex yet novel robotic system called the ‘DaVinci Robot’, a state of the art robotic surgery assistant, to
perform Minimally Invasive and Laproscopic surgeries.
 ROBOT TIC-TAC-TOE ~ Grad
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Developed an interactive system to play a complete game of Tic Tac Toe for the term project under the guidance of
Prof. Sohyung Cho Ph.D, Associate Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the Southern Illinois
University Edwardsville, to demonstrate Robotic communication and collaboration. The system consisted of ABB’s IRB140 Industrial Robot, two Robix kits built with six degrees of freedom each, a vision system, a central controller with
game logic programmed in Visual Basic and a self-developed communication protocol.
 Analyzing the Supply Chain and Logistics of Schnucks’ Super Market chain, USA ~ Grad
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As part of the class of Supply Chain and Logistics Systems, the term project included Analyzing the Supply Chain and
Logistics of Schnuck’s Super Market Chain (currently ranked at #1 in the privately owned grocery businesses category
by Forbes) as a team of five, under the supervision of Mr. Bill Sanders, Vice President of Logistics, Schnucks and
Prof. Xin Chen, Ph.D, Associate professor of Industrial Engineering at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In
connection with the same, we had visited the Schnucks headquarters in St. Charles, USA and its adjoining Regional
distribution center several times to closely study the inner operations of the organization’s Supply Chain and Logistics
division. After thorough analysis, we had presented to them various suggestions and recommendations like changes in
their Logistics, potential acquisitions, Optimized placement of future distribution centers etc.
 Prototype of a Plant-wide process using Programmable Logic Controllers ~ Grad
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As a part of the Advanced PLC programming class, the term project included designing and building a prototype for a
Plant-wide process using Programmable Logic Controllers, under the guidance of Prof. Kevin Hubbard, Ph.D, Professor
of Manufacturing Engineering at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Director of Southwest Illinois
Advanced Manufacturing Center (SIAM), USA.
 FINAL YEAR MAJOR PROJECT (Model Based) ~ Undergrad Senior Design
 Built a Hardware model, titled Automation of Electrical Home Appliances Using the Internet, towards the fulfillment
of academic “Mini project” criterion, under the guidance of Prof. Narasa Reddy, Associate Professor, Dept. of EEE, CVR
College of Engineering.
 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (Requires submission of thesis) ~Undergrad
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Worked on a thesis based on the theme “Applications of Power Electronics in Power Systems” under the guidance of
Prof. Narasa Reddy, Associate Professor Dept. of EEE, CVR College of Engineering which focuses on the novel research
area of VSC HVDC. The thesis is titled Control of VSC-HVDC and Its Applicability in Industrial Power Systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Southern Illinois University Edwadsville (SIUe)
Assisting Dr. Kevin Hubbard with ‘Tool Engineering’ class as a TA in the IME department
Aug 2012 to ‘Present’
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Voluntary Graduate student worker at Southwest Illinois Advanced Manufacturing Center (SIAM)
Assisting in various research activities at the SIAM center
May 2012 to ‘Present’
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Food Service Assistant
Assisted in preparation of Food in the Dining Services department of SIUE
Aug 2011 to Oct 2011
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Sub-editor of the college magazine titled “Vox Populi”
Served in the capacity of a sub editor for Vox Populi, a bi-monthly college reporter
Jun 2008 to Apr 2011
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Won 2nd prize for a paper titled “KILL-A-WATT” at the biggest technical fest in India named Cognizance’09 organized by
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee and was also awarded a certificate of merit.
Won 2nd prize for a paper titled “Applied Biotechnology” at the technical fest named QUARK’09 organized by BITS PILANI,
Goa and was also awarded a certificate of excellence.
Won 2nd prize for a paper titled “Brain Gate” at the technical fest named FELICITY 2k10 organized by the International
Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad and was also awarded a certificate of merit.
Presented a paper titled “Power Theft Detection Using Power Line Communication” at the technical fest named
TECHNOZION organized by National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, India.
Participated in IEEE Section Student Congress and All Indian Student Project Contest-2009 and 2010 organized by the IEEE
Hyderabad section.
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Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the IEEE Hyderabad Section for my contributions to the same as a student
volunteer.
Won 1st prize for a paper titled “Application of VSC in FACTS” at the technical fest named SANGAMA 09 organized by the
Aurora’s Engineering College, Hyderabad, India and was also awarded a certificate of merit.
Won 1st prize for a paper titled “Power Theft Detection Using Power Line Communication” at the technical fest named
TATHWA 20X organized by the Hasvita Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad and was also awarded a
certificate of excellence.
Presented a paper titled “Wireless Electricity, a case study & a proposition” at the technical fest named SREEVISION 09
organized by SNIST, Hyderabad.
Presented a hardware model titled “DC Motor using Junk” at the technical fest named NETSCAPE 09 organized by Nishitha
College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
Participated in Kaizen event of Convergence 2009, a National Level Technical symposium organized by VNR Vignana Jyothi
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad
Participated in Kaizen event of Convergence 2010, a National Level Technical symposium organized by VNR Vignana Jyothi
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad
Participated in Circuitrix event of technical fest, Acumen’10 organized by Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
Participated in the event “AD-TEMPT” an AD Making contest of the fest Adastra’09 conducted by SNIST, Hyderabad.
Participated in the “INCA MAP QUIZ 2002” organized by Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) - Hyderabad
Chapter and secured 2nd position.
Participated in the National Science Festival 2003 organized by the Lucknow Public School, Lucknow, India in the auspices
of H.E. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then President of India.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Vice President and Cultural Secretary of the Indian Student Association at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
(March 2012 to ‘Present’).
Volunteer at the Cultural department- International Students Organization (Oct 2011 – Dec 2011).
Chair of the cultural committee of “Sanskriti-2012” at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, under the flagship of
Indian Student Association.
Served as a sub-editor of the college magazine for 3 years at the undergraduate level.
Served as a freelance Music critic at various forums.
Was chosen to Head an event titled BPM at the CIENCIA-VIVA 2K10, a national level technical symposium conducted at
CVRCE.
Volunteered at various blood donation camps and assisted in rehabilitation activities during floods.
Student Placement Coordinator of the placement cell in the college.
Elected as School Pupil Leader by students and teachers for two consecutive years.
Initiated the SYFSYN initiative at the college level, an initiative that aims at mutual education and better understanding of
complex academic concepts
Learned the Carnatic Classical music for 9 years from 1996 to 2004. Gave plenty of stage solo performances since then.
An active Basketball player at the school level.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
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Graduate Student member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
2011- ‘Present’
Student member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (I.E.E.E)
2007-2011
Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (I.S.T.E).
2007-2011
Member and Volunteer of “Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization-Youth wing” a charitable service oriented organization which
regularly conducts social activities in and around the city.
1997-2011
REFERENCES
Will be furnished upon request