Mounika Kulkarni
About Mounika Kulkarni
Mounika Kulkarni is an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Delhi University. She has worked for various companies, including Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd., GE Aviation, and CenterPoint Energy, focusing on developing software for telecommunication protocols and embedded systems.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Mounika Kulkarni has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as an Embedded Software Engineer since 2011. In this role, she has contributed to various projects involving embedded systems, leveraging her extensive background in software development. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability within the organization.
Previous Experience in Embedded Software Engineering
Prior to her current role, Mounika Kulkarni worked at several notable companies in the embedded software domain. She was an Embedded Software Engineer at Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd. from 2003 to 2005, where she developed driver code for advanced telecommunication protocols. She then worked at GE Aviation from 2005 to 2007, followed by a position at Group 1 Automotive from 2007 to 2009, where she implemented alert detection code for GSM/UMTS systems. Additionally, she served as an Embedded C Developer at Duff & Phelps from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Mounika Kulkarni holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Delhi University, which she completed from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in embedded systems and software development. She has extensive experience in developing USB communication software and working with I2C and serial communication protocols.
Technical Skills and Tools
Mounika Kulkarni is proficient in utilizing advanced debugging tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators for testing embedded system software. She has also initiated the use of Perforce version control software to enhance code maintenance and collaboration in C and Assembly language projects. Her technical skills include developing driver code for telecommunication protocols and implementing real-time alert detection systems.
Background in Telecommunications and Embedded Systems
Mounika Kulkarni has a background in telecommunications, having developed driver code for advanced protocols such as HS-DSCH and HSDPA. She focused on metrics like sub frame error rate and block error rate, which are critical for ensuring the performance of telecommunication systems. Her experience also includes utilizing RTXC’s time-based directives to synchronize tasks with timed events, enhancing the efficiency of UMTS and HSDPA parameter management.