Rafid Sadik Karim
Philadelphia, PA ------------/in/rafid-karim/ ------------ ------------
EDUCATION
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Expected Graduation: May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Minor in Computer Science
President Scholar, Temple University, receiving a full tuition scholarship and two research stipends
GPA: 3.67, Dean’s List – Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018.
Coursework: Processor Systems, Data Communication, Signals, Electric Circuits, Programming in C and Java, Data
Structures, Low Level Programming, Advanced Processors, Digital Communication, Embedded Systems, Web Design
PROJECTS
Automated Car Mirrors, Senior Design September 2018 – March 2019
• Using facial detection with a Raspberry Pi and PiCam, movement of a car mirror to its optimum position was achieved.
• The car mirror was opened and tested, and the motors moving the mirror were individually controlled.
• Developed a frame that resembles a car interior. Tested the entire automated system on 40 people.
Speed Tracker, Processor Systems Final Project September 2017 – December 2017
• Designed an RPM calculator using an ultrasonic sensor, an AVR Butterfly Board and a DC motor.
• Worked in a team of four by dividing the workload and checking up on the duties and progress of the team regularly.
• Built the hardware framework of the device, achieving high RPM rates of up to 10600 rotations per minute.
Undergraduate Merit Scholar Research May 2016 – August 2017
Control, Sensor, Network and Perception
• Support the design of the iPhone app of the Smartphone Tactile Image sensing component for tumor characterization.
• Debug python code for Baxter robot, which would ensure accurate movement of the robot’s arms. Trial and error
methods were used to develop a system for the proper 180° motion of the arms.
• Monitor the progress of the entire research team and updating weekly meeting documents.
SMART Project June 2016 – August 2017
• Built a part of a website that would take in video feed from a camera and switch on the lights of the room if a button is
pressed. Python, Flask and Javascript were used. A Linux system was used to upload and update the code for the
website using the lab’s domain.
• Debug python code for a Tic Tac To game that created a user defined array of boxes.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Digital Circuit Design Laboratory August 2018 – Present
• Present the tasks for the lab to the students and ensuring that they understood the material.
• Check off the code and output to the DigiBoard. All students passed the class and had fun doing so.
Teaching Assistant, Elementary Physics August 2018 – Present
• Support classroom problem solving and tutoring students in class.
Technical Support Specialist, Fox School of Business February 2017 – Present
• Provide technical support to academic and administrative events, as well as perform timely onsite technical support.
Frequently resolved audio-visual technical issues in classroom Extron/AMX systems.
• Communicate with users by training them in operating information technology, performing maintenance and
advanced troubleshooting of information technology, consulting with and advising users about system vulnerabilities.
LEADERSHIP
Secretary, International Students Association May 2017 – August 2018
President/Founder, Bangladeshi Students Association September 2016 – Present
• Managed a group of 8 executive board members, with a sponsorship of $10,000 per year, and successfully enabled
over 15 cultural events during the year. Also designed and documented the organization’s constitution.
President, Greenherald Outreach August 2014 – May 2015
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: Python, Java, C, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Verilog, AVR, MATLAB, MIPS, SAS
Other: Multisim, Siemens PLC, SolidWorks, Netbeans, Visual Studio, Adobe LightRoom, Windows and Linux
Philadelphia, PA ------------/in/rafid-karim/ ------------ ------------
EDUCATION
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Expected Graduation: May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Minor in Computer Science
President Scholar, Temple University, receiving a full tuition scholarship and two research stipends
GPA: 3.67, Dean’s List – Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018.
Coursework: Processor Systems, Data Communication, Signals, Electric Circuits, Programming in C and Java, Data
Structures, Low Level Programming, Advanced Processors, Digital Communication, Embedded Systems, Web Design
PROJECTS
Automated Car Mirrors, Senior Design September 2018 – March 2019
• Using facial detection with a Raspberry Pi and PiCam, movement of a car mirror to its optimum position was achieved.
• The car mirror was opened and tested, and the motors moving the mirror were individually controlled.
• Developed a frame that resembles a car interior. Tested the entire automated system on 40 people.
Speed Tracker, Processor Systems Final Project September 2017 – December 2017
• Designed an RPM calculator using an ultrasonic sensor, an AVR Butterfly Board and a DC motor.
• Worked in a team of four by dividing the workload and checking up on the duties and progress of the team regularly.
• Built the hardware framework of the device, achieving high RPM rates of up to 10600 rotations per minute.
Undergraduate Merit Scholar Research May 2016 – August 2017
Control, Sensor, Network and Perception
• Support the design of the iPhone app of the Smartphone Tactile Image sensing component for tumor characterization.
• Debug python code for Baxter robot, which would ensure accurate movement of the robot’s arms. Trial and error
methods were used to develop a system for the proper 180° motion of the arms.
• Monitor the progress of the entire research team and updating weekly meeting documents.
SMART Project June 2016 – August 2017
• Built a part of a website that would take in video feed from a camera and switch on the lights of the room if a button is
pressed. Python, Flask and Javascript were used. A Linux system was used to upload and update the code for the
website using the lab’s domain.
• Debug python code for a Tic Tac To game that created a user defined array of boxes.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Digital Circuit Design Laboratory August 2018 – Present
• Present the tasks for the lab to the students and ensuring that they understood the material.
• Check off the code and output to the DigiBoard. All students passed the class and had fun doing so.
Teaching Assistant, Elementary Physics August 2018 – Present
• Support classroom problem solving and tutoring students in class.
Technical Support Specialist, Fox School of Business February 2017 – Present
• Provide technical support to academic and administrative events, as well as perform timely onsite technical support.
Frequently resolved audio-visual technical issues in classroom Extron/AMX systems.
• Communicate with users by training them in operating information technology, performing maintenance and
advanced troubleshooting of information technology, consulting with and advising users about system vulnerabilities.
LEADERSHIP
Secretary, International Students Association May 2017 – August 2018
President/Founder, Bangladeshi Students Association September 2016 – Present
• Managed a group of 8 executive board members, with a sponsorship of $10,000 per year, and successfully enabled
over 15 cultural events during the year. Also designed and documented the organization’s constitution.
President, Greenherald Outreach August 2014 – May 2015
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: Python, Java, C, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Verilog, AVR, MATLAB, MIPS, SAS
Other: Multisim, Siemens PLC, SolidWorks, Netbeans, Visual Studio, Adobe LightRoom, Windows and Linux