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Awards
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Melvin Praneethan

Northolt,Middlesex

Summary

  • Proficient in PCB design using KiCad and Autodesk Inventor, with a strong foundation in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Arduino IDE. Skilled in utilising testing equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters, alongside expertise in soldering techniques. Familiar with version control through Git and adept at using integrated development environments like Visual Studio Code. Committed to leveraging technical skills to contribute effectively to innovative engineering projects.
  • Offering strong foundation in problem-solving, programming, and teamwork. Knowledgeable about software development principles, coding languages, and project management. Ready to use and develop analytical thinking, collaboration, and technical skills in software engineering role.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sampling Rep • Demonstrator

WDS
, Hertfordshire
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Collected and recorded customer feedback during project demonstrations, then reported findings - demonstrating analytical and reporting skills.
  • Simplified complex product information for customers, mirroring the ability to document and present technical designs in software engineering.
  • Managed setup, demonstration with minimal supervision - showing initiative and ownership, key in self-directed coding task
  • Engaged with customers to gather insights on preferences and enhance overall sampling experience.

Software Engineering

J.P. Morgan Investment Banking
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Acquired hands-on skills with tools like Python and Git, built and enhanced a financial data feed system, added data visualisation, and optimised code quality through debugging and testing. Acquired core problem-solving, clean code and practices skills from real-world technology.
  • Completed a real-world banking technology simulation, gaining insight into how large-scale financial institutions use software to deliver client solutions.
  • Conducted testing and debugging to ensure high-quality code and optimal functionality.

Education

BEng - Electrical Engineering including an Industrial Year

University of Nottingham
Nottingham

A-Levels - Mathematics

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Harrow
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Physics

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Harrow
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Chemistry

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Harrow
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Further Mathematics

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Harrow
09.2022 - 06.2024

Skills

  • PCB design tools: KiCad and Autodesk Inventor (proficient)
  • Programming languages: C/C (intermediate/basic), Python (intermediate), Arduino IDE (proficient)
  • Version control: Git (basic)
  • Testing equipment: Oscilloscope and multimeter
  • Soldering techniques
  • Integrated development environments: Visual Studio Code (moderate)

Projects

EEEbot- Wireless Remote-Control Car

  • Designed a wirelessly remote-controlled vehicle using two ESP32 microcontrollers to remotely interact in real-time.
  • Implemented two different control systems, joystick-based and number pad-based, to represent design flexibility.
  • Wrote all embedded code in Arduino C/C++for wireless protocols, motor control, and input processing.
  • Acquired knowledge in wireless communication, embedded systems and real-time programming.

Awards

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References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Sampling Rep • Demonstrator

WDS
06.2025 - 09.2025

Software Engineering

J.P. Morgan Investment Banking
06.2025 - 08.2025

A-Levels - Mathematics

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Physics

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Chemistry

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Further Mathematics

St Dominic's Sixth Form College
09.2022 - 06.2024

BEng - Electrical Engineering including an Industrial Year

University of Nottingham
Melvin Praneethan