Niral Fernando

Overview

I designed, developed and deployed a stand-alone kernel service driver that uses Windows Advanced Configuration and Power Interface(ACPI) to receive BIOS status flags from systems with integrated and discrete AMD GPUs. From this coop position, I learned a great deal as to how the OS interacts with drivers, Linked Display Adapter chains (Crossfire and Asynchronous Crossfire), ACPI ATPX communication protocols, Free-sync, AMD's PowerXpress features such as Ultra Low Power State, Bus Active Chip OFF, 0Watt etc.

• Designing Windows Driver Model Kernel Mode Drivers
• XDMA Engine
• Linked Display Adapter (Crossfire, Asynchronous Crossfire)
• PowerXpress features
• DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem
• Time-out Detection Recovery (TDR)

Overview

I took the initiative to propose a colour correction algorithm to the display team that could be implemented in hand-held device designs with bent displays. I was mainly in charge of investigating Samsung's next generation flexible OLED display's and other LCD IPS displays' performance, viability and usability through electrical, optical, mechanical and environmental testing and analysis. I wrote and implemented test case proposals to analyze flexible OLED display's pixel degradation when they are bent for 1000+ hours. I also analyzed and manipulated Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 chip's hue enhancement functionality by alternating it's built-in 3D LUTs files. Moreover, I streamlined and improved data analysis accuracy of one of BlackBerry's display characterizing process by integrating an automation application (in visual c++) which was able to communicate with Blackberry's test instruments and by integrating an automation MATLAB script that organized and generated graphical reports for the user

I received BlackBerry Shooting Star Award!!

• MIPI
• Visual C++
• C
• LVDS
• I2C
• SPI
• MATLAB
• Test Automation
• Colour enhancement algorithms
• Test Case Proposals
• Non-linear regression and other data analyzing techniques
• Debugging

Overview

I was in charge of designing the circuitry that controlled pixels and their opacity for Polymer Dispersed LCDs. I also drew schematic diagrams and soldered a controlling system for customer ordered smart glass panel. I developed software for this so that the customer could control it wirelessly. I was also taught industrial project management methodologies.

• I2C protocol
• Eagle CAD
• Microcontroller Programming(Atmel based)
• Electric Imp
• Schematic Drawings
• PCB Design
• Soldering
• Agile Scrum
• Research
• Debugging

Overview

I was in charge of the company’s digital media productions, distribution and maintenance of media equipment. After directing, producing and launching commercial campaigns, I was able to double company media channel’s number subscribers from 500 to 1000. My innovative approach and rigorous contribution increased company media channel’s online traffic from 1000views/month to 36000 views/month.

Skills Acquired

• Certified SolidWorks Associate Certification
• 3D-Modeling & Assembly (SolidWorks)
• Rapid Prototyping
• 3D-Printing
• Adobe Premiere
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Soundbooth
• Videography
• Green Screen Effects
• Debugging(Media Equipment)

Overview

I was in charge of performing meticulous examinations of suspension, brakes, body and engine compartment of formula cars to verify their compliance to Formula FSAE technical guidelines. I also read Crash Test reports to ensure the degree of safety.

Skills Acquired

• Analytical skills by reading graphs and predicting car behaviour
• Leadership

Overview

I machined parts for a Electro-Magnetic Energy Harnessing prototype device. This position was contract based.

Skills Acquired

• Project Management
• Machining (Milling)

Overview

I represented CUTC Foundation at University of Waterloo campus. I maintained a healthy financial income by achieving weekly ticket sales goals. In order to achieve this, I created initial business partnerships with student organizations, companies and faculties and leveraged those business partnerships by maintaining strong CUTC brand presence within affiliations. We accomplished the team’s long time goal of selling 470 tickets in Eastern Canada

Since 1999, the Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference (CUTC) Foundation hosts the largest technology conference for undergraduate students in Canada. Over the last decade, the conference has reached 4000+ students in North America, with 150+ top industry partners including Facebook, Microsoft, Deloitte, GE, Research In Motion, IBM and Kik to name a few.

Skills Acquired

• Social Media, On-campus and guerrilla marketing marketing
• Negotiation
• Team work