RAVIN MUTHUKUMARANE

• ravinmuthukumarane@[Link] • +94 71 9454370

SUMMARY
Experienced Embedded Systems and IoT Application Development Engineer, skilled across the entire IoT
toolchain, from microcontroller programming to web dashboard development. Passionate about Electronics,
Telecommunications, and IoT, with a proven ability to deliver end-to-end IoT solutions. Committed to
leveraging expertise to develop impactful technologies and advance organizational goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Embedded IoT Application Development Engineer
Qualqem Pvt. Ltd
From November 2023 - Present
Embedded Systems Engineer - Intern
Qualqem Pvt. Ltd
From May 2023 - October 2023

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Advanced Software Engineering
University of Westminster - UK
September 2024 - Present
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
SLTC Research University - Sri Lanka
February 2019 - December 2023
CGPA - 3.14 with a Second Class Lower Division
Publications - R. Muthukumarane, M. H. P. L. Jayarathne, U. Oruthota, A. Bandara "Virtual
Telepresence Sample Collecting Robot" International Research Conference 2022 of SLTC Research
University 4194. 2022 32-34. ISBN - 978-624-6045-01-2

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C, Embedded C, Python, Rust (Beginner), Go (Beginner)
Target Devices: STM32, ESP32/NodeMCU, Raspberry Pi (Embedded Linux), Arduino, Hitachi RTU530
Concepts: OS Fundamentals, Cloud Computing Basics, Linux, Web Services, Pub / Sub Systems
Wireless Technologies: LoRa, BLE, WIFI
Industrial Protocols: OPC UA, Modbus, IEC60870-5-104, IEC60870-5-101, CAN bus
Message Brokers: Kafka, HiveMQ
Databases: Mysql, Postgresql, Redis Cache
IoT Cloud Providers: AWS IOT Platform
Internet Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, MQTT
Cloud Native Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes

PROJECTS
Auto Reclosure Automation Monitoring and Control System Pilot Project - Ceylon Electricity Board, Kandy
District
Objective: Developed a system to monitor and control Auto Reclosers (AR) for enhanced operational
efficiency.
Key Features:
Enabled real-time monitoring and historical data analysis of Auto Reclosers via a web-based
application.
Integrated remote operational controls to enable switching Auto Reclosers on/off directly from the
dashboard.
Technical Implementation:
Utilized STM32MP157F MPU for interfacing with Auto Reclosers.
Implemented communication between MPU and dashboard via TCP/IP using MQTT protocol.
Used IEC 60870-5-104 protocol for communication between MPU and Auto Reclosers.
Technologies used: Linux, Embedded C, Django, Apex Charts, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis Cache
Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Development for E-Bikes - KD Rise Pvt. Ltd.
Objective: Designed, developed, and integrated a Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) for e-bikes to enhance
functionality and data connectivity.
Key Features:
Collected and processed data from the motor controller unit and battery management system (BMS)
via CANBUS protocol.
Displayed real-time operational data on the bike's LCD screen using Serial Communication.
Enabled data transmission to the cloud for:
Predictive maintenance and fault identification for manufacturers and service centers.
Bike location tracking for faulty bikes tracking and in case of theft or loss.
Role:
Led system design (excluding hardware Design).
Programming of Microcontroller unit and Complete development of web dashboard and hosting.
Technologies, Hardware and Protocols used: Embedded C, STM32F446-RE, CANBUS, MQTT, Kafka,
PostgreSQL, Django, Redis, and Nginx
Virtual Telepresence Sample Collecting Robot - Final Year Undergraduate Project
Objective: Designed and developed a telepresence robot system to enable remote navigation and robotic
arm control through a VR interface, suitable for applications such as bomb disposal and sample collection.
Key Features:
A mobile robot equipped with a robotic arm controlled via a custom-built 6-channel remote controller.
Real-time video feed transmission using Raspberry Pi, displayed in a VR headset to provide an
immersive telepresence experience with head movements tracking.
Technologies, Hardware and Protocols used: Python, C, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Raspberry Pi, RF-based
wireless communication, ATmega328P

OTHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certificates in Python data structures, R Programming, Data scientists toolbox and Getting started with
Python from Coursera.
Certificate in AWS Academy Cloud Foundations from Amazon Web Services Training and Certification.
Hundred days of Code – 2023 Web development Bootcamp and Git from Basics to Advanced: Practical
Guide for Developers offered by Udemy.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Finalists of HackX Hackathon organized by University of Kelaniya.
Finalists of Elephant decoder hackathon organized by SLT with University of Moratuwa.
Semifinalists of SLIoT - IoT Challenge Hackathon organized by SLT with University of Moratuwa.
Semifinalists of NASA Space-Apps challenge 10 in 2021 organized by NASA.

VOLUNTEERING
Executive Committee Member (Assistant Coordinator) - IEEE Computer Society of SLTC (2021).
Director of Community Service - Rotaract Club of SLTC (2021).
Director of Club Service - Rotaract Club of SLTC (2022).

CONTACT
Mobile: +94 71 9454370
Email: ravinmuthukumarane@[Link]
LinkedIn: Ravin Muthukumarane
Github: Ravin Muthukumarane
Address: No 6/23, Kekunagahathuduwa road, Melegama, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

REFERENCES
Mr. Wasantha Vitharana Dr. Migara Karunarathne
Project manager Senior Lecturer (Grade 02)
Qualqem Pvt. Ltd. Faculty of Research.
+94774399581 +94714033934
[Link]@[Link] migarak@[Link]