SHARAD  SHARMA


                                                  sharad@umich.edu

Permanent Address:                                                                                                                University Address:
1813 Willow Tree lane, 2C3                                                                                                   The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI-48105                                                                                                            2000 Bonisteel Boulevard
Cell : (734) 358-3842                                                                                                             Ann Arbor MI 48109-2069
                                                                                                                                               TEL: (734)763-1275
                                                            http://www-personal.umich.edu/~sharad/

EDUCATION:

                                                    University of Michigan                                                                                Ann Arbor, MI.
                                                    Ph.D. in Computer -Aided-Design                                                          Aug 2002-                                                   
                                                    (Architecture)        


                                                    University of Michigan                                                                                Ann Arbor, MI.
                                                    M.S. in Computer -Aided-Design                                                           Aug 00-April 03                                                   
                                                    (Architecture)         G.P.A: - 3.6/4.00

                                                  Birla Institute Of Technology                                                                        Ranchi, INDIA
                                                   B. Architecture        G.P.A: - 79%                                                               May 1999

COURSE WORK:
· Java Programming
· Computer Graphics (Open GL & C++ programming) (EECS 487)
· 2-D CAD Programming & Windows Programming (Visual C++)
· C.A.D. Programming II
· Data Base Management Systems (EECS 484)
· Computer Visualization.
· Principles of Virtual Reality (VRML)
· Computer Supported Collaborative Work ( CSCW) (SI -789)
· User Interface Design
· Study of complex Websites
· Principles of Software Design for learning.
· Computer Programming - C
· Digital Fabrication

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Languages: C, C++, Java, MFC, Open GL, VRML, php, Fortran, and Basic.
Applications: Visual C++, Oracle-8, SQL, Auto CAD-14, 3D-Max, Form-Z, Rhino, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Flash,Dream weaver, Power Point, Html.
Environment: MS-DOS, Windows 95,98,NT and Macintosh and UNIX.

EXPERIENCE:                     University of Michigan (4 Years)                                 

                                            Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department
                                            University of Michigan
                                            Research Assistant                                  Sep. 04-Till date                        Ann Arbor, MI.
• Simulating agent based behavior in java using RFT tag readers.
• Installation of RFT tag readers in hallways and meeting rooms to gather data.

                                            Neurology Department
                                            University of Michigan
                                            Research Assistant                                  May. 04-Till date                        Ann Arbor, MI.
• Programming and designing survey questionnaires in access database.
• Development & maintenance of department website using Flash, dream weaver.

                                            Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
                                            University of Michigan
                                            Graduate Student Instructor                   Sep. 02-May 04                        Ann Arbor, MI.
· Subject: CAD Fundamentals, Conducting Lab sessions in the computer lab and grading.

                                            Biomedical Engineering Department
                                            University of Michigan
                                            Web developer & Programmer                May.
03-Feb 04                        Ann Arbor, MI.
• Development & maintenance of Biomedical Engineering department website.

• Design of new departmental website using Flash, Dream weaver, php, mysql and html.


                                            Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Machining
                                            University of Michigan
                                            Graduate Research Assistant                  Jan. 02-May 03                        Ann Arbor, MI.
• Development of manufacturing and teaching software in Java and html.
• Development of Design station, an educational tool in director using Lingo.
• Accomplished the implementation of Beta version of educational software in Java and HTML and presented the tool during the NSF site visit in May 2002.
• Development of next version of teaching software using director, flash and HTML after the site visit.
• Design and Development of the Museum Project website in Dream weaver and Flash.
• Coordinating Meetings with Ann Arbor Hands on Museum for the installation of the teaching tool.

                                            Center of Ergonomics
                                            University of Michigan
                                            Research Assistant                                   May. 03-Feb 04                        Ann Arbor, MI.
• Accomplished the implementation of the job database and website from ASP to PHP.
• Implementing a survey questionnaire for the website and linking the videos and usability surveys to MYSQL database.

                                              EMAG Technologies                                 Aug 01- Nov 01                       Ann Arbor, MI.
                                             CAD Engineer Intern.

• Graphic user interface development using Microsoft foundation class, MFC.
• Development of Websites for CEN & CEA, Department of defense.

                                            Visual Resource Center                              Oct 00-Aug01                            Ann Arbor, MI.
                                           
University of Michigan
                                            StudentSupervisor
· Database Administration.

· Managing and Coordinating Resources. 


                                           Suresh Goel Associates                              May 99-Aug.00                         New Delhi, INDIA.
                                           Architect & Manager
· Designed Institutional project using Auto CAD-14, 3D-Max.

· Managed  & coordinated the project.
· Presented the Project to client and Director

                                          Jaiswal Associates                                      May 98-Oct 98.                        New Delhi, INDIA
                                         Architect & Manager
· Designed Project using Auto CAD-14.

· Managed & coordinated the project.

RESEARCH
• Development of agent based modeling software in Java to simulate human beings in an enclosed space with behavior patterns.
• Design and implementation of algorithm for subdividing convex shapes into simple shapes using Visual C++ and windows programming.
• Research and development of Design station, a teaching tool for Ann Arbor hands-on museum for ERC/RMS, University of Michigan.
• Research and development of Manufacturing station, a teaching tool for Ann Arbor hands-on museum for ERC/RMS, University of Michigan.
• Research M.S thesison “Collaboration, Simulation and Graphic Design in Java and C++ ” under Prof. J.Turner.
• Research project on “Energy Star Benchmarking in Ann Arbor Public Schools” under Prof. Linda Groat, Deaprtment of Architecture, University of Michigan.
• Bachelor Degree Thesis on “Assam Capital Complex, India” at Birla Institute of Technolgy, India.


PUBLICATIONS:
• An Object Oriented Approach to Simulating Agent-Based Behavior” at SIGRADI conference in
Brazil in the year 2004.
• Virtual Museum: Use of Virtual reality as an educational tool, ARCC conference and online journal, 2003.
• The use of multimedia as an educational tool, IJEE journal, 2003 (still in progress)
• Position paper accepted for “designing for learning” workshop, CHI conference, 2003.
• Bachelor Degree Thesis on “Assam Capital Complex, India” at Birla Institute of Technology, India.

AWARD: 
• Rackham merit grant from University of Michigan for year 2000-2001.
• Rackham traveling grant for presenting research paper “An Object Oriented Approach to Simulating Agent-Based Behavior” at SIGRADI conference in Brazil in the year 2004.
• Won 3rd prize in Photographic Competition at B.I.T, Ranchi, India

ACTIVITIES:

• Member of CoE Web SIG group & Siggraph group at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
• Webmaster of Society of Manufacturing Engineers at Univ. of Michigan (Sep 02-till date).
• Institute Captain of Lawn Tennis at Birla Institute of Technology, India.
• Organized Exhibitions, Cultural events, at B.I.T, Mesra, Ranchi, India.
• Organized B.I.T. Open Lawn Tennis Tournament as Institute Captain at India.
• Organizing Secretary of Photographic Society at B.I.T., Ranchi. India.

REFERENCES:             Available upon request.
 

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