Syed Akhtar

Junior Associate Researcher - Dr. Fan Ye, Stony Brook University Aug 2021 - May 2022
• Worked closely with Professor and PhD students and conducted research with proprietary technology.
• Conducted field research on local Ad Hoc system with multiple computer units composed of Raspberry Pis and Wifi
antennas. Managed Linux VM instances on local machine in order to remotely access via SSH into Raspberry Pis.
• Performed inter-device communications experiments with one transmitter unit and multiple receiver units to test
V-MAC, a proprietary data-centric wireless communication technology. Experiments focused on testing wireless data throughput accuracy ranging from 5 to 30 meters at speeds of 1Mb/s and 60Mb/s with various hardware components.
• Compiled cohesive and professional data reports to generate team progress vision and plan out strategies to ensure Agile, collaborative mission success through leadership experience.

University Teaching Assistant - Dr. Alex Doboli, Stony Brook University Jan 2022- May 2022
• Selected by Professor to help in teaching C programming course material to undergraduate students.
• Developed and provided lesson plans to students in laboratory sessions and updated course material.
• Held weekly office hours for students to seek help with assignments and programming concepts using positive
reinforcement and passion, as well as engaging in weekly meetings with course staff to discuss improvements to the course.

Public Health Inspector - Nassau County Department of Health July 2021- Aug 2021
• Conducted full spot inspections at pool/beach club facilities all throughout Nassau County to ensure compliance to
state/county regulations.
• Listed any violations found and closed down operating facilities for critical violations. Performed on-site
investigations by listening to public complaints.
• Performed water chemistry testing for chlorine residual level/pH and investigated pool water pumps/mechanisms for
adequate water flow rate, chemical feeder maintenance, and electrical interlock systems.
• Generated and maintained accurate and formal reports with adherence to Nassau County standards through
licensed EHIPS software on each facility for both confidential and public record keeping.

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering