Absar Ahmed Ansari

A 515 Block 3, Gulshan-e-Iqbal karachi, Pakistan.
Cell: 0300-9206274, Home: 021-4977109
theabsar@yahoo.com, www.oocities.org/theabsar

System Design Engineer
Hard working system design engineer having expertise in project planning, resource planning, resource management, cost and time estimations, system design and system implementation. Experienced in all stages of system development efforts, including architectural design, testing, implementation and system support. Had an opportunity to be a part of development cycle of broad range of products requiring expertise in simulation, industrial automation and real-time system development.

Areas of Expertise:

• System Architecture and Design
• Project and Resources Planing
• Research and Development

• Cost analysis and Time Estimations
• System Integration and Testing
• Team and Project Leadership

Education
Usman Institute of Technology (Hamdard University) 1997 – 2001
Bachelor of Computer System Engineering with a Gold Medal for First Class First Position (CGPA 3.82) and specialization in MS Visual C++ 6, DirectX 9 and embedded system design and development.

Technical Expertise
Languages: Visual C++ (MFC and Win32 API), DirectX 9 based game development, Windows Services development (using Win32 based console applications). Turbo C++, Borland C++, C Language, Assembly Language, Assembly Language for MCS-51 family Microcontrollers, Java, Java Script, HTML, ASP, Oracle SQL plus, VHDL and Visual Fox pro.
Tools: 3D Studio Max, Flash 5, Flash 4, Dream Weaver, AutoCAD 14, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop 6, MS Front Page and Orcade 9.
Electronics: MCS-51 family Microcontroller, standalone systems and embedded systems based system design and development.

Professional Experience
DATA COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL PVT. LTD. Karachi, Pakistan. 2004 – Present

Project Leader                  April 2007 - Present
From the concept level to the final implementation of the product; planning the resources, time lines and overall development cost of the project, conducting research for the technologies to be used in the project, leading multiple teams of software, electronics and mechanical domain containing highly qualified engineers in the phases of initial design, development, testing and debugging. Overseeing the integration of the different technologies used (software, electronics and mechanical). Overlooking the successful and on time deployment of the project at the client’s side.

Key Achievements

• Leading multiple teams on the B-vehicle project for Pakistan Army
• Successful completion of prototype trainee station (mechanical console).
• Successful completion of prototype Software (Graphics engine, Communication system, Instructor console)
• Successful integration of real-time electronics with graphics (steering wheel, pedals, switches, etc)

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Senior Team Lead           2005 - 2007
Promoted to senior team lead and assigned to lead a team of professional software engineers and 3D modelers for the 3D-Graphics and simulation engine of D.I.T.S (Dynamic integrated training simulator) for Pakistan Army. Responsibilities included research for the new graphics technologies to be used in the simulator, lead my team to develop and deliver the product on time and keeping sure that the system has been designed as accurately as possible. Responsibilities also included system integration, testing and debugging of the final product.

Key Achievements

• Successful implementation and on time deployment of the DITS Visuals, a major part in the DITS project.
• Designed and developed a 3D-Graphics and Simulation Engine Core capable of generating multiple special effects including rain, snow, explosions, debris, night vision effects, environment changes, smoke and etc.
• Design and developed the physics engine compatible with the graphics engine core. The physics engine consisted of a basic real-time tank dynamics system, fast and accurate collision detection system and etc.
• Designed a fast network data communication system using latest technology.

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Team Lead                      2004 - 2005
I was responsible for leading a team of software and electronic engineer to get developed the modules and products assigned to me. Responsibility also included doing research for the technologies to be used in the project, designing the software to be developed by my team, testing the integrated product and maintain quality at all times.

Key Achievements 

• Designed and developed the 3D-Graphics engine of the ASTT visuals (Action Speed Tactical Trainer) for Pakistan NAVY. Key features of this engine include the ocean waves modeling, real-time and dynamic lighting effects, special effects (rain, snow, smoke, debris, explosions and etc), huge real-time world loader and etc.
• Designed and developed a Underwater simulator for a submarine vessel used by Pakistan NAVY to search sea bed for mines, 3D engine was capable of generating special effects for under water environments.
• Designed the software in the Tele Medicine project, a system that is capable of taking ECG, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Temperature of a patient and transmitting the information to a remote doctor through internet.

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INTEGRATED DEVICES PVT. LTD. Karachi, Pakistan. 2002 – 2004

Research and Development Engineer
Designed and developed software for various products for industrial automation, provided on-site support for clients regarding problems in CLI module of the PABX systems developed by Integrated Devices.

Key Achievements

• Designed and Developed a Telecommunication based Voice Mail System using Imported Hardware (Dialogic Inc.) and using MS Visual C++ for windows 2000 server.
• Designed and developed a Humidity Sensing and Control System for the Textile Industry and Pharmaceutical Companies. The system could record the humidity and temperature detected in databases using ADO database engine and also has the capability to interact with as much as 16 humidity control sensors at a time using the hub designed for the RS-232 based communications. The system also has the capability to communicate over Internet and Intranet using the Client and Server designed using window’s sockets.
• Designed a Server and Client Software for Power Bank 2000, an indigenously designed UPS System with computer interface for monitoring and controlling purposes.
• Designed software for Power Generator Load Managing System. The system opens the gas valves of the generator according to the load at the other side. This type of system is most commonly used in the industry to increase generator’s performance.
• Designed and developed a micro controller based Auto Expiry system. The system is generally used with power generators to shut them down after some specific time or number of hours.
• Developed a Log maintenance system for billing systems of ID’s PABX system.
• Developed an Intrude service by modifying the software of the PABX systems.
• Removed various problems and errors from the CLI Module by modifying its hardware and software.

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FREE LANCE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 2001 – 2002

Contacting different domestic companies and individuals for projects. Developing a team for the development and deployment. The projects were of small and medium scale.

Key Achievements

• Developed a web-based system on ICP (monitor and control of PLC through Internet and Intranet) for Siemens Pakistan.
• Designed and developed a PLC interface Software (using OPC) for Siemens Pakistan using Visual C++ 6.
• Developed a CLI Based Call Blocking System. The micro controller based system was interfaced with the computer containing the Software that decided whether to disconnect the call or not.
• Designed and developed a Micro Controller based Home Automation System. The Software consisted of a Server and Client system for monitoring and controlling of electrical appliances from a network or even Internet. The Server also had database support using ADO Database engine.
• Developed a micro controller based temperature control system for monitoring and controlling temperature using both hardware system and software, with database support using DAO engine.
• Designed and developed a 3D Robot Simulation using SLIM in Visual C++ 6.
• Designed and developed three CNC machine’s simulations.
• Developed software for DMC Central Employee in C++.
• As a consultant worked on the project of Transformer Turn Ration and Resistance Meter.

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References

Sohail Ahmed
Chief Technology Officer
Data Communication and Control (Pvt) Ltd.
Contact Number: 0300-8970914
Office: 5873437, 5363210

Shuja Abdi
Project Manager (DITS)
Data Communication and Control (Pvt) Ltd.
Contact Number: 0321-2449295

Syed Amer Kabir
Managing Director
Integrated Devices (Pvt) Ltd.
Contact Number: 0321-2173025
Office: 4545547, 4531888-9

 

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