Prashant Nair's Resume (Last updated June 3rd 2008)

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Prashant P. Nair

Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050 India


http://prashantnair.blogspot.com

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OBJECTIVE

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To work in a challenging and designing environment using the experience in protocol development, leadership and analytical skills.

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SUMMARY

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  • Substantial experience in implementation of wireless protocols, security algorithms and team management.
  • Research on information security & authentication in wireless sensor networks.
  • Knowledge of LabVIEW, C, Perl, Data aggregation techniques and Protocol stack development.
  • Received awards for extra curricular activities and excellent communication skills.
  • Skilled in identifying and solving problems, good at leadership and interactive skills.

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EDUCATION

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August 2001 - March 2004

Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizona

Master of Science

  • Telecommunications

  • 3.4 Grade Point Average

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June 1996 - June 2000

Babasaheb Amebedkar Technological University

Lonere

BTech

  • Electronics and Telecommunications

  • 3.95 Grade Point Average

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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March 2005 - Present
Lead Engineer - Technical Lead

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd

Bangalore
  • Design and Development of ZigBee & UWB wireless security protocol (all modes).
  • Implementation of the AES-128, CCM* based encryption & decryption, Hashing algorithms (MD5, SHA-1), Message Authentication Codes, key generation & management.
  • Proposed various practical architectures for network security and key management techniques.
  • Developed the code for other layers within the protocol stack including regressive testing & enhancements using GUI scripts and KEIL.
  • Leading the team to develop & enhance the code for wireless protocols, test WLAN 802.11n applications on Linux milieu including RADIUS server based authentication & association.
  • Software Architect for the 802.11 automated test framework (using Perl & XML).
  • Solving technical (protocol) issues for teams from different projects & enhancing their knowledge base across the wireless platform.
  • Conducting seminars and discussion on vivid innovations and technical informations.
  • Proposing new projects on wireless protocols and designing the project related activities.
  • Management policies and SDLC processes, project handling, project scheduling, resource handling, Technical details listing and assistance. Samsung GMP 2008 member.

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September 2004 - March 2005
Applications Engineer

National Instruments Singapore Private Ltd

Singapore
  • Support clients on a wide range of software and hardware products, design and present new applications, educate customers on a wide variety of software.
  • Customization and testing of programs for clients, and demonstrate product utilities.

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February 2001 - June 2001
Network Consultant Trainee

Citibank NA

Parel, Mumbai
  • Controlled the Wide area network, Local area Network, Video Conferencing, and NSDL.
  • Effectively loaded File Transfer Protocol for the whole branch. Pioneered the process of network updates for the branch.

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RESEARCH

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Researched on information security and interconnection of wireless sensor networks with cellular networks using vehicles for relaying utilizing GPS for location tracking. Achieved reduction in the number of clock cycles by 64% & Data delivery ratio increment by 75%. Simulated the sensor network milieu using Matlab and GloMoSim. Moreover, invented a new technique of data aggregation for wireless sensor networks and SSL authentication for wireless Internet services in a year of research.

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ACADEMIC PROJECTS

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  • Studied on WLAN: WEP, wLLS, key management, IPSEC, encryption algorithms, and security techniques. Developed a link layer security algorithm with advanced encryption and key management techniques.

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SKILLS

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Programming Languages: C, LabVIEW, SQL 7.0, HTML, Matlab, and Perl.
Packages: Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dream weaver, Vision Builder, Vision Assistant, Signal Express, Field Point software, Data Acquisition software, LabVIEW PDA, Quark Express, Front-page editor, and I movie.
Networking Technologies: TCP/IP, ATM, Frame Relay, GPIB, video conferencing, USB, VSAT and FTP.
Operating Systems: Windows XP/00/98/95/NT, DOS, Macintosh, Linux Fedora 6.
Cross Compilers: KEIL, AVR
Micro Controller: 802C51F130 [Silicon Labs], 89C521RD2 [ATMEL]
Tools and Applications: NS2, GloMoSim, QualNet 4.0, Chipcon Sniffer, DainTree, BeeTest, WinCVS, Bugzilla.
Scripting Languages: Perl, Shell Script, BeeTest Scripts [XML]
Wireless Standards: 802.15.4 [ZigBee], 802.15.3 [UWB], and 802.11 versions (WLAN).

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PUBLICATIONS

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  • "Energy Efficient Security protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks", IEEE VTC October 2003.
  • "ESPDA: Energy-Efficient and Secure Pattern-Based Data Aggregation for Wireless Sensor Networks", IEEE Oct 2003.
  • "Wireless Sensor Network Security" - REAS Symposium August 2003 at Arizona State University.
  • "SDDA: Secure Differential Data Aggregation in Wireless Sensor Networks", IEEE WSN Operations September 2004.
  • "Energy-Efficient and Secure Pattern-Based Data Aggregation for Wireless Sensor Networks", IEEE CC December 2004.

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PRESENTATIONS

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  • Seminar on VSAT Networks and its future advancements. Received accolade for the efforts.
  • Wireless Sensor Network Security for REAS Symposium at ASU.
  • Design of SSL Authentication system in Wireless Internet.
  • WinCVS: (A version maintenance system) Widely appreciated guide to daily usage.

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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President of Indian Students Association at ASU: Received ASU award for leadership and volunteerism. Pioneered and guided the community service groups in the valley.
Treasurer and Webmaster of IEEE ASU Chapter: Won second prize internationally for IEEE website in 2003.
Student Leader: One of the five International Students to be selected for the Founders Day. Founder of the International Students Executive Committee at ASU. Nominated for the Hall of Fame Leadership 2003 award at ASU.

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