SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of experience in software development.
• Expert in computer 2d and 3d Computer Graphics.
• Expert in Physical modeling especially deformable objects and numerical methods.
• Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. 
• Extensive experience in debugging and problem solving.
• Strong team player with remarkable interpersonal skills.
• Self starter, with excellent self discipline and professional attitude towards commitments.
• Creative, quick learner and resourceful thinking.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in software development with C/C++, Matlab, OpenGL, GLSL, HLSL, and CUDA.
• Familiarity in software development with Java, C#, HTML, and ASP.
• Familiarity in using libraries of Ogre3d and DirectX.
• Familiarity in OpenGL ES and NintendoDS.
• Experience in development in Windows and Unix based systems.

EDUCATION

PhD in Engineering Science - Software Engineering

2006-present

University of Western Ontario, London, ON.

• Thesis Title: “Deformable object modeling using CUDA with applications in Surgery simulation.”
• Performed extensive research on physical simulation of deformable objects and developed new methods for modeling deformable objects and numerical integration.
• Used NVIDIA CUDA technology to perform General Purpose Computing on the graphics processor in parallel.

Related course taken:

• Computer Graphics I, II. Done projects on basic and advanced computer graphics topics such as 2D and 3D graphics, Rendering, and Spline with OpenGL.
• Game Engine Development, Done assignments and projects on game engine, physical simulation Shader programming and Nintendo-DS.
• Human Computer Interaction. Done group assignments and  projects on design and implementation of HCI in Java. Performed psychological tests on 3D applications developed in Ogre 3d. 

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering – Control Systems

2003 - 2006

Amirkebir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

• Thesis Title: “Improving TCP Vegas algorithm using PID and Fuzzy PID controllers.”
• Performed extensive research on methods of controlling traffic in TCP/IP networks and Fuzzy controllers. And showed by simulation that PID and Fuzzy PID controllers can improve TCP Vegas algorithm.

Related course taken:

• Neural Networks, Fuzzy Systems and Optimization.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Control Systems

1999- 2003

Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran.

Related course taken:

• Calculus, Physics, Numerical methods, Linear Algebra, Control Systems, and Operation Research.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Research/Teaching Assistant

2006-present

University of Western Ontario -

Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics (CSTAR)

• Researched in Surgical simulation technologies and developed a new method in modeling deformable objects which is faster than conventional Mass-Spring method and capable of simulating cutting.
• Taught and assisted in C++ and C-Unix courses. 

Technical Expert

2003 - 2006

Farab Co. Tehran, Iran.

• Reviewed subcontractor designs of Power Plant Control Systems for consistency with contractual technical specifications and interfaces.
• Obtained clients approval on subcontractor designs.
• Prepared installation, commissioning and operation documents
• Represented the company in official Quality Control tests.
• Supervised manufacturing subcontractors in design and manufacturing process.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Tutor

2002 - 2003

Isfahan University of Technology Isfahan, Iran

• Taught Mathematics and Physics to first year students.

Mentor 

Summer 1999

NODET High School, Isfahan, Iran

• Supervised high school students for making an intelligent robot to participate in the regional contest.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• IEEE Student Branch, 2002-2003.
• ACM SIGGRAPH, 2007-2008.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Executive member

2001-2002

Student Union at Isfahan University of Technology

• Cooperated with other executive members in organizing extracurricular activities such as field trips, special ceremonies and exhibitions.
• Contributed to the 10 issues of union's monthly magazine.
• Actively participated in the weekly meetings.

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Western Graduate Research Scholarship (WGRS), UWO, London, Canada, 2006-present.
• Third prize at DigLondon Game design competition, London, Canada, 2008
• Precarn Scholarship for graduate students, 2007.
• Iran Telecommunication Research Center Scholarship 2003-2006.
• Bronze medal in the national high school students physics Olympiad 1998.

HOBBIES

• Computer Games, Photography, Internet and Movies.