Priyanka Shankarappa Geetha
Phone: (312)307-0404 | Email:priyasg@u.northwestern.edu | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/priyankashankar/
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering candidate with focus on electrical engineering studies with expected graduation
date of December 2014.Practical engineer with hands-on electrical engineering experience with design of mission-critical FDA
regulated medical devices, electronic industrial controls and product testing.
EDUCATION:
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
Master of Science in Biomedical - Electrical Engineering. (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
[Sept’13- Dec’14]
Relevant Coursework: Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Sensors, Human Computer Interaction, Microprocessors
Visvesvaraya Technological University, INDIA
Bachelor of Engineering in Medical Electronics. (GPA: 3.8/4.0; University Rank: 7)
June’09 - June’13
Relevant Coursework: Biomedical Instrumentation, VLSI Design, Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Analog Electronics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Electrical Engineering Intern, Global Devices R&D,
Hospira Inc., Illinois, United States.
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Performed detailed stress analysis of electronic components used in PC board designs.
Created technical documentation in support of product verification and validation.
Prototyped test fixtures for the testing and validation of electro-acoustic transducers.
Modeled, simulated and verified designs of medical alarms using SPICE circuit analysis.
Participated in the review of a stepper motor controller module used in a medical infusion pump.
Created a template for use in stress and tolerance analysis report tabulating the component worst case Performance
analysis.
Programmed macros for automating the collection of specifications from datasheets to reduce errors and increase
productivity.
Support Program Intern,
Prajwal Logic Controls, Bangalore, India
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June’12 - Dec’12
Supported the design of Programming Logic Controls (PLC) circular welding SPM (Special Purpose Machine) for
welding heavy duty spring cans used in mining.
Designed the user interface using NX Designer for a control panel used in the SPM.
Performed troubleshooting, quality testing and validation of the automated welding process during product prelaunch.
Provided cost and engineering resource estimates in support of the product design team.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
Wearable Heart Rate Monitor:
[Northwestern University]
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June’14 – Dec’14
Jan ’14 – Aug’14
Designed a wearable heart rate monitor which displayed a plethysmogram (Pulse Waveform).
Created an interrupt handler to provide reliable signal detection from pulse sensor and corresponding signal for accurate
calculation of Heart Rate.
Responsible for developing the device drivers for the TFT (thin-film transistor LCD) display.
Developed the Smart Alert System to alert non-medical personnel of a medical emergency.
Pet Monitoring System using Arduino:
[Northwestern University]
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Jan ’14 - May’14
Designed and developed an intelligent litter box which provides early detection of kidney disease. The smart system was
shown to be 98% effective in the detection of early disease.
Involved in the integration of electrical hardware (pH sensor, Solenoid values, switches etc.) with software for detecting
pH variation of urine through processing of recorded data.
Integrated alarm functions and implemented a wireless communication system using GSM Shield for alerting the pet
owner.
Digital Image Analysis: Boredom Detection in Class:
[Northwestern University]
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Sept ’13 - Dec’13
Performed in-depth analysis of data from video frames to determine boredom level of students in a classroom.
Developed an optical flow algorithm Python with the help of mapping motion vectors between frames.
Modeled the class distraction quantitatively and graphically to alert the mentor of unacceptable boredom levels.
Algorithm finds industrial applications involving motion sensing.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Programming Languages: C/C++, Python, Embedded C, Java, MATLAB.
Training: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Six Sigma.
Software Tools: MATLAB, Lab VIEW, Spice simulator, Solid Edge, Xilinx, Mathcad, MS Office, Eagle PCB designer.
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Event Manager - Indian Graduate Students and Scholars Association (IGSSA)
Northwestern University
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[Sept’13 - Present]
Worked with IGSSA in organizing Indian cultural festivals and student events at Evanston, IL.
Managed the coordination of sponsorship recruiting for raising funds for various events.
Link: http://groups.northwestern.edu/igssa/members.htm
Sumanahalli: (Leprosy and HIV rehabilitation program) [www.sumanahalli.net]
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[Nov’12 - Present]
Collaborated as program coordinator for works related to grant writing, fundraising and social tourism.
Tutored and performed social work for underprivileged and people in need of medical services.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
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Experienced with the testing and debugging of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB).
Reviewed and documented the EMC verification protocol for power supply redesign.
Developed test procedures and performed acoustic measurements for piezo-electric transducers used in medical infusion
pump alarm systems.
REFRENCES:
Lawrence. J. Henschen
Alissa Knuteson
Phil Herbert
Professor
Department : EECS
Northwestern University
ljh260@e.northwestern.edu
Company: Hospira
Department: Global Device R&D
Interim Electrical Team Manager
alissa.Knuteson@hospira.com
Sr. Electrical Engineer at Hospira
Company: Hospira
Department: Global Device R&D
pssherb@sbcglobal.net