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-If you would like to contact me or collaborate on the building the next generation of radio frequency products, please send me a message on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanjayachandra) or write an email to:
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-`me[at]karanj[dot]com`
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-Welcome to my home on the world wide web! I am an radio frequency (RF) engineer wandering across the pale blue dot constantly in search of the next interesting opportunity to learn. RF engineering builds systems that transmit and receive [radio waves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_wave). I have a specialization in signal processing as building such systems requires a broad understanding across analog (Oscillators, mixers, amplifier, etc.) and digital (Microprocessors, DSP accelerators, etc.) domains.
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-This page gives you an overview of my professional qualifications. I am currently working on the next generation of automotive Radar systems for adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, blind spot detection and cross traffic alert at NXP Semiconductors. I live in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
+Welcome to my home on the world wide web! I am an radio frequency (RF) engineer wandering across the pale blue dot constantly in search of the next interesting opportunity to learn. I help build systems that transmit and receive [radio waves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_wave). This requires a broad understanding across analog and digital domains and I can help develop strong [signal processing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_processing) algorithms for your application. If you would like to contact me or collaborate on the building the next generation of radio frequency products, please send me a message on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanjayachandra) or write an email to `me{at}karanj{dot}com`.
 
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 NXP Semiconductors  
 Eindhoven, The Netherlands
 
-## The road so far
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-### NXP Semiconductors
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-My current work at NXP includes:
+## My journey
 
-- System Design: Development and integration of algorithms into a signal processing chain to estimate radar target parameters across 3 generations of radar systems. End-to-end testing of the developed system using cutting-edge lab equipment and validation of the performance in outdoor scenarios. I have developed and tested several sensors that utilize signal processing algorithms.
-- Algorithm Design: I have developed algorithms individually and collaboratively, resulting in one patent and paper. I have verified the performance statistically using both simulations and data capture from internally developed radar sensors. These algorithms have been used to provide feedback to internal designers on future generations of NXP chips.
-- Infrastructure Development: I have been in charge of both the development of simulation and lab environments for the test of signal processing algorithms across the Signal Processing team in NXP. In this role, I have helped speed up and standardize the testing process across multiple teams and projects.
+I am currently working on the next generation of automotive Radar systems for adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, blind spot detection and cross traffic alert at NXP Semiconductors. I have developed algorithms and built signal processing chains to estimate radar target parameters across 3 generations of radar systems. I have performed end-to-end testing of the developed systems using cutting-edge lab equipment and validated its performance in outdoor scenarios. I have lead the development team infrastructure for verification and validation of RF systems. In this role, I have helped speed up and standardize the testing process across multiple teams and projects.
 
-### SAP India
+Before this I worked as a software consultant for three years at SAP India Pvt. Ltd. As a consultant I worked with diverse teams both within India and globally and delivered successful projects across multiple domains. At my tenure in SAP, I learnt how to manage stakeholders and create value for my team and company. This lead to multiple awards in recognition of my contributions.
 
-I worked as a software consultant for three years at SAP India Pvt. Ltd. As a consultant I worked with diverse teams both within India and globally and delivered successful projects across multiple domains. At my tenure in SAP, I learnt how to manage stakeholders and create value for my team and company. This lead to multiple awards in recognition of my contributions.
+As an intern at the Defence Research and Development organization, I worked in creating a method of uniquely identifying FPGA boards using the underlying silicon structure via ring oscillators.
 
-### Defence Research and Development Organisation
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-As an intern at the Defence Research and Development organization, I worked in creating a method of uniquely identifying FPGA boards using the underlying silicon structure via ring oscillators. This work gave me an understanding of real world applications of some of the theoretical background I learnt at [Amrita](https://www.amrita.edu/).
+My Alma mater includes [TU Delft](https://microelectronics.tudelft.nl/Education/bio.php?id=1176) and [Amrita University](https://www.amrita.edu/) from where I got my master's and bachelor's degrees in electrical engineer respectively. During my studies I have specialized in signal processing with a strong background in linear algebra, calculus, and probability and statistics. I have taken up courses in Antenna Systems, Electromagnetism, Communication Theory, Remote Sensing and many more.
 
 ## My skills
 
-I have an undergraduate level knowledge about mathematics specifically linear algebra, calculus, and probability and statistics. I also can work through physics focusing on electromagnetism. I have a basic understanding of how to write good software and I am well versed in python and MATLAB development. I have some experience in C programming to accelerate algorithms using DSP processors. I have worked with FPGAs in the past using VHDL for prototyping but require time to refresh my skills. I aim to upskill on circuit design as well. I also know a bit of web development as you can see via this [website](https://gitlab.com/KaranJayachandra/karanjayachandra.gitlab.io) and a hobby project of mine called [match up](https://gitlab.com/KaranJayachandra/match_up). Web development helps me create tools that can be shared across a wider audience such a team in my organization. I would like to learn Erlang for concurrent applications and OCaml for functional programming in the future.
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-My Alma mater includes [Amrita University](https://www.amrita.edu/) and [TU Delft](https://microelectronics.tudelft.nl/Education/bio.php?id=1176) from where I got my bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineer respectively. During my studies I have specialized in signal processing with a strong background in linear algebra, probability and statistics. I have taken up courses in Antenna Systems, Electromagnetism, Communication Theory, Remote Sensing and many more. Please feel free to have a look at my [CV](https://karanjayachandra.gitlab.io/cv) for more information.
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-## Conferences
+The problems the world faces are constantly changing; Being a generalist in such a dynamic situation is as asset. I have therefore strived to create a broad skill set. I have a basic understanding of how to write good software and I am well versed in python and MATLAB development. I have some experience in C programming to accelerate algorithms using DSP processors. I have worked with FPGAs in the past using VHDL for prototyping but require time to refresh my skills. I aim to upskill on circuit design as well. I also know a bit of web development as you can see via this [website](https://gitlab.com/KaranJayachandra/karanjayachandra.gitlab.io) and a hobby project of mine called [match up](https://gitlab.com/KaranJayachandra/match_up). Web development helps me create tools that can be shared across a wider audience such a team in my organization. I would like to learn Erlang for concurrent applications and OCaml for functional programming in the future. Attending conferences inspires me. I have attended [EuRAD 2024](https://ieee-aess.org/event/conference/2024-21st-european-radar-conference) in Paris and [IRC2023](https://ieee-aess.org/event/conference/2023-ieee-international-radar-conference) in Sydney. I speak English and have a A1+ [certification](https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/084ABlGSRhK2lCny1UmqPxuXg#024_ste_language_dutch_a1_plus) in Dutch. I also speak four other Indian languages.
 
-Attending conferences inspires me with new ideas. The conferences I have attended so far as listed below with links to the certificates:
+## About Me
 
-- [European Radar Conference 2024](https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/07ffIHdvDR0oSvKvTzMrs9JYg#021_conference_eurad_2024)
-- [International Radar Conference 2023](https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0c6Un1oXrVjUjlfTrLtAIZHIw#022_conference_irc_2023)
+I aim to be _competent_ to able to efficiently bring about change, and _Considerate_ to know what to change and to work well with others. I would like to leave the world a better place that I found it; Privilege is a fertile ground for entitlement. Being competent is _not easy_ but being considerate is [hard](https://www.theseedsofscience.pub/p/why-arent-smart-people-happier). My guiding principles in life are [rationalism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationalism) and [humanism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanism). I believe in striving to push the boundaries of science as described wonderfully by [Matt Might](https://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures). But this push is matched by the need to innovate for a better future in more tangible way. I am always looking for new avenues to learn and grow in all aspect of life.
 
-## About Me
+> The one who plants trees, knowing he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life. - **Rabindranath Tagore**
 
-My guiding principles in life are [Rationalism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationalism) and [Humanism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanism). I believe in striving to push the boundaries of science as described wonderfully by [Matt Might](https://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures). But this push is matched by the need to innovate for a better future in more tangible way. I am always looking for new avenues to learn and grow in all aspect of life.
+I am a [Tamilian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils) born in Hyderabad and brought up in Kolar. I am naturally inquisitive, an unapologetic sceptic and have a thirst for knowledge. I enjoy sports, especially [badminton](https://badmintonnederland.toernooi.nl/player-profile/e76309d9-12b4-403e-b57c-39765194dd04) and have an on-again, off-again relationship with running. I also play snooker and chess on the wonderful [Lichess](https://lichess.org/@/KaranJayachandra) platform. I like playing the London System and the Scandinavian opening. If you would like to get better at chess, watch and learn from [John Bartholomew](https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBartholomewChess) and [Eric Rosen](https://www.youtube.com/@eric-rosen) My taste in music is mostly rock, metal and hip-hop. I am a self-taught campfire guitarist but hope to ditch the campfire title. I read both fiction and non-fiction titles when time permits. Authors that I like include Stephen King, John Grisham and Brandon Sanderson.
 
-I am a [Tamilian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils) born in Hyderabad and brought up in Kolar. I am naturally inquisitive, an unapologetic sceptic and have a thirst for knowledge.
+> The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. -- **St. Augustine**
 
-I enjoy sports, especially [badminton](https://badmintonnederland.toernooi.nl/player-profile/e76309d9-12b4-403e-b57c-39765194dd04) and have an on-again, off-again relationship with running. I also play snooker and chess on the wonderful [Lichess](https://lichess.org/@/KaranJayachandra) platform. I like playing the London System and the Scandinavian opening. If you would like to get better at chess, watch and learn from [John Bartholomew](https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBartholomewChess) and [Eric Rosen](https://www.youtube.com/@eric-rosen) My taste in music is mostly rock, metal and hip-hop. I am a self-taught campfire guitarist but hope to ditch the campfire title. I read both fiction and non-fiction titles when time permits. Authors that I like include Stephen King, John Grisham and Brandon Sanderson.
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+I travel once or twice a year to explore different cultures and enjoy trying different cuisines. I live in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.