Varsha Sri Selvakumar
Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Windsor
About Me
Hi! I’m Varsha, a research associate with a passion for hardware design and signal processing. With 1.5 years of experience in FPGA development and embedded systems, I enjoy tackling challenging projects and finding efficient solutions. When I’m not immersed in tech, you’ll likely find me enjoying a good cup of coffee—it’s my go-to fuel!
Project Portfolio
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FPGA design and simulation
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Designed the architecture of dataflow between the CPU and memory unit using VHDL.
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Programmed the codebase and created testbench for the functions implemented in Intel Quartus Prime software.
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Simulated the model in Questa software and synthesized the results for intel FPGA boards.
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Tech Used: VHDL, Intel Quartus Prime, Questa, FPGA
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Course: Reconfigurable Computing
Automatic Smart Wheelchair
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Designed a control system that automatically commutes the physically impaired people by obstacle detection.
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Created a working prototype using PID controller, DC motors and power electronics.
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Tech Used: Arduino IDE, PID controller, DC motors, Power storage.
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Course: Control Systems
Audio signal processing
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Applied digital signal processing algorithms such as wavelet transform and huffman principle for audio signal processing.
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Observed the behaviour of both algorithms for various audio signals.
Work Experience
Nov 2024 - Present
Research Associate at Clean Combustion Engine Lab, Canada
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Designed and implemented FPGA-based control systems (Arty 7 and DE-10 Nano) for automotive applications, including ignition spark control and real-time engine feedback processing — applying advanced DSP techniques for signal accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborated with hardware teams to develop custom PCBs using Altium Designer for digital signal processing applications, ensuring efficient integration with microcontrollers and communication protocols.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Firmware Engineer at Quinproc LLP, India
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Built a prototype of a biomedical device in a hardware development environment (HDE) using electronic components such as Arty A-7 FPGA, sensors, batteries, etc.
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Worked with a team on developing audio signal processing algorithms using scripting languages such as Python and C.
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Helped implement protocols such as I2C and SPI for transmitting 2 real-time signals.
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Performed circuit analysis, resulting in a 40% decrease in power consumption as per the user feedback.
Contact Me
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Email: varshasriselvakumar@gmail.com
Mobile: +1 2269616951
