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Objective:
Undertake an extensive
research project toward obtaining a PhD degree in the field of
Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning. I am
seeking a rich research environment in which to further develop my
investigation skills and participate to the development in the
Artificial Intelligence community.
To influence and
shape the development of new systems models and signal
manipulation techniques by undertaking
an extensive research project.
Education:
Stanford University – California, USA (2003-Present)
Masters
of Science in Electrical Engineering, Dynamic Systems Systems and
OptimizationConcentration
Coursework: Approximate Dynamic
Programming
Machine Learning
Statistical
Signal Processing, Adaptive Signal Processing
Convex Optimization
with Engineering Applications
,
Dynamic Linear Systems, Convex Optimization
with Engineering Applications, The Fourier
Transform and its Applications
McGill University – Montreal, Canada (2000)
Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering, GPA 3.9/ 4.0
Graduated with Distinction
J. W. McConnell
Award – Presented to the top 5% of the Faculty of Engineering
McGill Golden Key Honor
Society – Top 15% of Faculty
Dean’s Honor List
Coursework: Artificial
Intelligence
Introduction
to VLSI SystemsControl Systems
Electronic Design
,
Control Systems Theory, Artificial Intelligence
Work and Long-Term
Project Experience:
Depth Reconstruction from a Single Image
§ Studied the problem
of 3D reconstruction of in-door
environments from a single image.
§ Applied concepts of
Machine Learning to the recognition of the ground plane in an image.
§ Developed an algorithm to
generate a Virtual Reality model of a room from a single
picture.
EEG Artifact Cancellation using Adaptive Signal
Processing
§ Studied the problem
of artifact removal from Electroencephalographic readings.
§ Applied adaptive
noise canceling and component-based methods to isolate and extract artifacts from a montage of EEG signals.
§ Presented encouraging results of common artifact removal
using an
online algorithm of Independent Component Analysis.
Gamma Large Area Space Telescope
Project
§ Developed Python
scripts for testing and validation of different electronic components of the Data
Acquisition System (DAQ).
§ Developed a common Graphical
User Interface for the large suite of tests for the DAQ.
Research & Development for OFDM technology
Digital Signal
Design Laboratory (2001-2003)
Wavesat Wireless Inc.
Designer for COFDM (Coded
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology research and development team
§
Developed different
algorithms for the 802.16a/d OFDM
encoding and decoding path (burst synchronization, frequency correction,
digital IF conversion)
§
Conceived an OFDM
Digital Radio Transceiver Implemented many
signal processing algorithms in hardware descriptive language targeting an
Application Specific Integrated Circuit production
§
Researched for Synchronization on a Burst Stream of
OFDM Encoded SymbolsParticipated in the
architecture and the validation of the corporation’s first large-scale,
multi-million gate ASIC product.
OFDM Digital Radio
Transceiver (2003)
Wavesat Wireless Inc.
Designed,
developed, and tested a low-cost digital radio transceiver for a COFDM chip
§Presented
a prototype design for an optimized,
high-performance digital IF transmission and reception stages in the 15-25 MHz
range
§Implemented
discrete-time non-integer interpolation
using polyphase FIR filters
§Designed,
simulated, and integrated successfully on a Virtex 2 FPGA chip
§Presented
a professional technical lecture regarding signal conversion techniques and
covering: DFT representations, sampling theorem, single side band
up/down-conversion
Synchronisation
on a Burst Stream of OFDM Encoded Symbols (2001)
Wavesat Wireless
Inc.
Designed and
implemented a patent pending synchronization algorithm for a COFDM modem
chip
§Developed
a minimal overhead and signal power independent synchronization process using
novel cross-correlation techniques
§Modeled
and simulated most OFDM channel
impairment: such as AWGN noise, frequency offsets and multipath interference,
SUI models
§Filed
the algorithm for patent and successfully integrated it in the corporation’s
latest ASIC product
Robo Cup Challenge
- Artificial Intelligent Autonomous Agent (2000)
McGilll University - Department of Computer
Engineering
Created
a computerised “thinking” soccer
players using artificial intelligence techniques
§Developed
and trained neural networks for ball manipulation (strength
and orientation of kick)
§Applied
reinforcement learning techniques to develop computer player strategy
§Awarded
third place at McGill’s Robo Cup Competition
CAD Support Group (Summer 2000)
PMC-Sierra
Evaluated,
designed and supported various CAD acceleration solutions
§Implemented
a test scan logic insertion tool for VHDL designs
§Deployed
a batch workload managing tool on the company’s distributed IT environment
Research Assistance
for the Face Recognition & Tracking Project (1999)
McGill University - Center for
Intelligent Machines
Assisted
Professor Martin D. Levine in his study of novel face recognition and tracking techniques
for real-time streaming video application
§Developed
a software program that locates and tracks dynamic bodies in a streaming video
§Researched
and evaluated the commonly used techniques for their speed of execution and
robustness
§Studied
and implemented FIR filters, clustering techniques and Kalman filtering
§Presented
a thesis discussing the robustness and efficiency of the chosen algorithm
PublicationsPatents:
* Labs J.,
Delage E., Ullman R., Beaton G. (2003) Synchronizing
Method and Apparatus.
*
Labs J., Delage E. (2003) Method and
Apparatus for Estimating Frequency Offset for an
OFDM Burst Receiver.
* - Patent Pending
Skills:
Fluent
Languages: French, English
Computer Languages: C,
C++, Java, Python,
MATLAB, VHDL, HSpice, MIPS & DSP
Assembly language
Productivity
Software: Microsoft Office,
Visio
Awards:
Women Associates
Scholarship for exceptional academic standing in an undergraduate
program
First prize at the Electrical
Engineering Competition of Engineering Games 2000