Television Program Entry Essay

When my siblings watched their favorite television programs, I drew sketches in the living room, which placed the mantel of the ‘family artist’ on me! At school, my teachers told me to nurture my creativity and use my imagination. Having run out of paper, one summer Sunday, at five years, I decided to watch Ted Talks. My decision to do so opened a window into a fascinating world. Before, I knew it, I was riveted to the computer screen, as I watched nimble fingers draw an electronic switch on ferrous paper, use magnetic electronic pieces and add a microcontroller that enhanced the device’s capabilities. Also, watching an octopus-like drawing metamorphose into a piano, capable of playing the Adagio, the Fifth Symphony and the Four Seasons, left me speechless. Thereafter, I watched TED Youth 2011 video ‘How to Sketch with Electronics’ by Leah

As a summer intern I successfully completed a home automation system, which gave me insights into using ATMEGA-8 microcontroller, Bluetooth module, LCD module and Relay. My design had distinct advantages over the existing method, as it was synched with app on phone and its hardware was connected to switchboards. My work in JBTech India Pvt. Ltd gave sound hands-on knowledge of EDA on BSIM 250nm COMOS technology, Xilinx-ISE design suite, Microwind and Tanner, apart from training in VSLI design, layout Verilog and FPGA implementation. Moreover, my work, as I tested various LED drivers in the Solid State Department, using Surge, Thermal and High Voltage Tests in the Research and Development department of Moserbaer India Pvt. Ltd. won the approval of my colleagues and validated my decision to become an electrical engineer. Further, my exposure to working in real-life conditions, equipped me to think like an owner, be accountable and deliver flaw free deliverables, as per the timelines set. Leadership and multitasking were other key qualities I