Jay PATEL
Sunnyvale
Summary
Accomplished Senior Embedded Software Engineer at TCI International Inc, adept in embedded C/C++ and digital signal processing. Spearheaded the implementation of signal processing algorithms, enhancing system performance. Proven communicator, effectively collaborating with teams to resolve complex hardware/software issues, ensuring timely product delivery, and exceeding project expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
TCI International Inc
Freemont
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced embedded software repositories with diverse direction-finding algorithms on Xilinx Ultrascale+ MPSoC platforms.
- Implemented machine learning-driven modulation and feature-based recognition algorithms in ARM environments for narrowband and wideband signals.
- Conducted testing using various synthetic signals through HackRF with different impairments.
- Designed Python GUI tools for remote system updates and speed-up new device configuration.
- Self-designed and implemented Verilog PL code and embedded C/C++ application for generating and receiving FMCW HF sounder signals on Xilinx Zynq 7020 FPGA platform.
- Assisted the manufacturing team for time delivery of new products by debugging hardware/software issues using design schematics and hardware tools, such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
Senior DSP Software Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
San Jose
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed infrastructure and interface for managing multi-channel high bandwidth RF IQ data using C++ and RTI DDS software.
- Integrated application with external RF infrastructure to process high bandwidth RF IQ data in real time.
- Implemented OTH Radar detection algorithm with C++ and CUDA to analyze radar waveform characteristics.
- Created antenna array manifold for linear configuration through C++ CUDA kernel for real-time generation.
- Deployed and demonstrated OTH radar signal detection and geo-location capability to an OCONUS customer.
- Enhanced performance of MUSIC DOA algorithm by 20% utilizing shared memory and tensor cores.
- Established gRPC interface on server for communication between processed data and remote client applications.
- Automated RHEL server setup for development and production environments using bash scripts and Ansible.
DSP Software Engineer
Raytheon Applied Signal Technology
Sunnyvale
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Upgraded Embedded Infrastructure using GitLab for TI C6678 DSP by incorporating optimized functions accompanied by Doxygen documentation.
- Authored fixed and floating-point wireless DSP algorithms targeting CDMA2000 geolocation, involving MATLAB modeling, C++ development, and unit testing.
- Established SRIO configuration on TI C6678 DSP to facilitate data retrieval from FPGA.
- Constructed an application for transmitting CDMA test signals through USRP N200 software-defined radio.
- Formulated MATLAB scripts aimed at application integration testing and reconciliation processes.
- Performed Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) before customer, validating successful completion of project requirements.
- Developed C++ code for configuring SPF+ ports on Xilinx Zynq FPGA via ARM processor using I2C protocol.
Education
M.S. - Electrical Engineering, with Specification in Radio Frequency, Digital Signal Processing & Machine Learning
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
San Jose, CA05.2019
Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree Program -
Udacity
08.2018
Project Management Certification -
DeAnza Community College
12.2016
Skills
- Embedded C/C
- Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals
- Wireless Communications Fundamentals
- FPGA design
- Effective communication
- System integration
Publications
- A framework to analyze decision strategies for multiband spectrum sensing in cognitive radios., Jay Patel, Steven Collins, Birsen Sirkeci-Mergen, Physical Communication, 2020
- A Framework to Analyze Energy Efficiency of Multi-Band Spectrum Sensing Algorithms, Jay Bhadresh Patel, 2019, Master's Thesis, 5014, https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.yamz-rt3p
Technical Acumen
MATLAB, GNU Radio, GNU Octave, QT GUI, Jira, Confluence, Docker, Git, TFS, C, C++, Python, CUDA, Verilog, Bash, Latex, Markdown, CMake, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Function Generator, Satellite Link Emulator (SLE), Power Supply, USRP SDRs, Red Pitaya SDRs, Fluke Multimeter
Accomplishments
- Received 2025 SPX, TCI's parent company, CEO award for outstanding work on timely delivery of multiple projects in addition to improving manufacturing efficiency through various software and hardware tools.
Timeline
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
TCI International Inc
05.2023 - Current
Senior DSP Software Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
07.2021 - 05.2023
DSP Software Engineer
Raytheon Applied Signal Technology
07.2019 - 07.2021
M.S. - Electrical Engineering, with Specification in Radio Frequency, Digital Signal Processing & Machine Learning
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree Program -
Udacity
Project Management Certification -
DeAnza Community College
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