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Manas Agrawal

Objective

To obtain a full-time position in the field of Information Technology that leverages my core skill set and passion for User Experience Design, Consulting and Project Management. B.S., Information Sciences and Technology, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania - Deans list in 4 out of 8 semesters - Specialized in IT Consulting and Project Management The British School, New Delhi (IB, IGCSE) -Elected Secretary of Student Council

Education

2007-2011

1998-2007

Experience & Projects

2010-2011

Research Assistant Selected to work in a group of three including one PhD student in IST. Generated test data used to benchmark an algorithm designed to summarize online forums. Researched scalable Knowledge Management System for a 70 people company with growing needs. Selected based of developed criteria, suggested top-five contenders. Created prototypes of and performed usability analysis on an automated kitchen inventory management system. Performed stakeholder analysis and modeled core components of the system. Led an investigation of a digital crime. Carried out completed forensic analysis on two iPhones through advanced forensic software. Extracted detailed information on usage, network and location. Explored the potential of Smart Grid technologies. Understood the influences and impacts of these technologies on local, national and global levels. Analyzed the potential of cloud computing in a business environment. Studied changes in terms of Licensing, Data Architecture and Intellectual Property protection. Evaluated HTML5 as an emergent standard for Visual Analytics. Developed proof of concept to benchmark against alternatives. Investigated gender gap in IT fields - Gathered data, deduced reasons for low female involvement and reported pivotal findings. Studied the shift in legal recognition of electronic documents and signatures. Developed a Wikispace with discussion on relevant cases and laws and future trends.

2010

2010

2010

2010

2010

2011

2011

2011

Entrepreneurial & Social Activities

2008

Co-founder, Microfinance Venture - Facilitated formation, handled operations and IT. Presented checkpoint reports and business plans to investors CEO and VP to authorize funding and future plans. Interviewed and trained a new manager. Volunteer, Deepalaya Foundation - Taught windows, office and Internet usage to 20+ pre- teens. Students produced paint images, presentations and elementary research articles. Drove participation of classmates in the Deepalaya program. US Citizen (Dual Citizen: India; Fluent in English and Hindi) Objective C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, HTML5 and Cloud computing solutions. User: Linux, SalesForce.com and Oracle Applications Advanced User: Windows (All), Office (All), OSX, Symbian, Android, iOS Attendee: TEDxPSU, Technology Conclave, DevFestX Treasurer: Enterprise Systems Integration Club Networking and Telecommunications Computer and Cyber-forensics Intro C++ Programing Public Speaking Technical Writing

2003-2005

Other

Relevant Coursework IT Professional Services Project Management IT Consulting IT Integration and Problem Solving Usability and System Principles Global Information Economy

ePortfolio at www.manasagrawal.com | References on request