PRIYANKA AKKALA
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Seeking an FPGA Engineer role to leverage expertise in embedded development, FPGA systems, and digital circuit design. Experienced in VHDL, Verilog, and hardware debugging, with a focus on simulation and real-time applications. Passionate about developing robust FPGA architectures that integrate seamlessly with advanced hardware systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistance
University of New Haven
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported collaborative teaching by assisting instructors with lectures and labs, developing course materials, and evaluating assignments.
- Guided students on Arduino board projects in Computer Architecture, emphasizing hardware interfacing and integration with embedded systems.
- Facilitated Digital Systems labs by assisting students with Quartus Prime Lite software for IC design and simulation, reinforcing concepts relevant to FPGA design and digital circuit analysis.
- University of New Haven
Associate Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Client-Schneider Electric)
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Updated firmware to align with customer requirements across web applications and AOS, demonstrating attention to hardware-software integration.
- Developed project code using Embedded C, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while incorporating troubleshooting methods that parallel FPGA hardware debugging techniques.
- Collaborated on code modifications and peer reviews using GitHub and Tortoise SVN, applying systematic problem-solving methods similar to hardware design validation.
Internship
BSNL INDIA
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Hands-on experience in solving day-to-day challenges in cellular networks, wireless communication, and optical fiber communication.
- Gained professional experience working with large teams in India's largest telecommunications company.
Education
Master's - Electrical Engineering
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT05.2025
Skills
- Languages & Programming: C, Embedded C, Assembly Language, VHDL, HTML, Java, CSS, JavaScript, Python (Basics)
- Platforms & Microcontrollers: STM32 Microcontroller, Arduino Uno, TurtleBot3, UCOS
- Tools & Applications: Vivado, Xilinx SDK, MATLAB, OpenCV, ROS2, Gazebo, KiCAD, Tortoise SVN, GitHub, VS Code, Putty, Cisco Packet Tracer, JIRA, mikroC Pro for ARM, Microwind 21, DSCH2, MS Office
- Networking & Communication Protocols: OSI & TCP/IP protocols, Computer Networks and Data Communication
- Technologies: PID Controllers, SLAM, Real-Time Embedded Systems, Sensor Integration, Q-Learning (basic), ROS-based Robotics
Certification
- Certified Internship Program – BSNL
- Robotic Center of Excellence - Certified Trainee
- KiCAD PCB Design for Embedded Systems & Electronics – Udemy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistance
University of New Haven
01.2024 - 05.2025
Associate Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Client-Schneider Electric)
03.2021 - 07.2023
Internship
BSNL INDIA
01.2019 - 01.2019
Master's - Electrical Engineering
University of New Haven
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