Software Test Engineer Co-Op

GOUTHAM GANESH RAJAN

Boston, MA ***** https://www.linkedin.com/in/gouthamganeshrajan/

857-***-**** ad6ofj@r.postjobfree.com https://gouthamganeshrajan-49b73.firebaseapp.com/ ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering September 2022 - June 2024 Northeastern University, Boston, MA GPA: 3.77

Concentration: Computer Networks and Security

Coursework: Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks and Internet of Things, Terahertz Communications for 6G, Mobile and Wireless Networks, Data Visualization, Database Management System, Product Development for Engineers Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication August 2018 - April 2022 St. Joseph’s College of Engineering (Anna University), Chennai, India GPA: 8.09 Coursework: Communication Networks, Wireless Communication, Embedded and Real Time Systems, VLSI Design, Fundamentals of Data Structures in C, Problem Solving and Python Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Embedded C, Gherkin, SQL, R Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript Communication Protocols: HTTP, TCP/ IP, UDP, DNS, SMTP Tools and Technologies: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Wireshark, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Arduino IDE, VS Code, Linux, MS Office, CADFEKO AWARDS/HONORS

Received the Outstanding Co-op Award from Northeastern University.

Honored with the 2024 College of Engineering Co-op Award from Northeastern University - College of Engineering.

Interviewed by Philips about my Co-op work experience; the video was published on the official Philips LinkedIn page, which has over 2 million followers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Philips, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States May 2023 - January 2024 Software Test Engineering Co-op - HPM R&D Solution Testing

• Worked in an Agile team developing the patient monitoring software products.

• Participated in development of BDD Automated tests using Gherkin language and SpecFlow.

• Crafted HL7 messages to perform data transfer between various healthcare systems.

• Created and executed new test plans to verify and validate software products in accordance with FDA guidance.

• Worked on PIC iX along with support teams to troubleshoot customer escalations and investigate the root cause.

• Developed new test cases, conducted Test Concept meetings, and Demo sessions for the new features.

• Analyzed & logged several critical defects in Azure DevOps; tracked defects throughout the bug life cycle; and verified bug fixes according to the defined requirements.

• Reviewed customer & software requirements, safety risk assessment documents; assisted with software requirement traceability as well. Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai, India February 2022 - June 2022 Programmer Analyst Trainee

• Learnt and created a web page using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Brainstormed and debugged several complex codes that deals with various sorting algorithms utilizing C++ program.

• Acquired training in soft skills, such as leadership and business communication, through strengthening team-building exercises and strong interpersonal skills. Gained knowledge on how to use the Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies in a team setting. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Graphical Route Calculation for Navigation (Northeastern University) March 2023

• Designed and implemented a C++ program that simulates the functionality of Google Maps, rendering graphical routes and providing users with a sequence of buildings and road intersections along their path.

• Developed an algorithmic solution to compute the shortest path from source to destination within a predefined area by employing Dijkstra’s Algorithm for optimal route calculation.

Comparative analysis of Reliable Transport Protocols (Northeastern University) November 2022

• Implemented Alternating Bit (ABT), Go-Back-N (GBN), and Selective Repeat (SR) on a simulator.

• Compared and tested the performances for various window sizes, corruption, and loss probabilities. Socket Programming with Encryption (Northeastern University) October 2022

• Designed a client which can retrieve a secured flag from the server using a UTF-8 scheme with encoding and decoding on both the sides.

• Implemented Cyclic Redundancy Check to examine the expressions sent by the server to client. An Advanced Novel Mechanized Borewell Rescue System (St. Joseph’s College of Engineering) April 2022

• Designed and developed a novel rescue system using an Arduino microcontroller as the team leader.

• Involved Arduino IDE for coding to make the framework to play out the important rescue activities.

• Invented a new instrument called “Malleable Steel Gauze” to rescue the fallen victim without many injuries. Autogriculture – An Hi-Tech Agricultural Framework (Independent Project) January 2022

• Created idea for high-tech agricultural framework and involved in end-to-end development of the system from the stages of brainstorming.

• Utilized various sensors like infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, humidity sensor and solar panel to power the unit to protect the crops during adverse conditions.

PUBLICATIONS

Patent: “An Advanced Novel Mechanized Borewell Rescue System”, Indian Patent, 2022, File Number: 202*********. Paper: “Autogriculture – an Hi-Tech Agricultural Framework” Journal of Current Research in Engineering and Science, 5(1), 2022, 1 6.

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