PRAVEEN KUMAR TOTTALA

[email protected] • +33 612947099 • Toulouse, FRANCE
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/Praveen-Kumar-Tottala

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Radio Frequency Engineer with a strong background in hardware testing, embedded C programming, and firmware management. Proven ability to analyze and validate industrial control boards, optimize RF system performance, and lead cross-functional teams. Skilled in schematic review, FOTA updates, and communication module integration, delivering reliable and high-quality embedded solutions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Embedded Engineer
03/2025 - 10/2025
NcCode Vend Systems , Visakhapatnam, INDIA
• Performed hardware testing, validation, and debugging of industrial control boards, ensuring stability and reliability
• Analyzed embedded C code, reviewed schematics/Gerber files, and managed firmware updates (FOTA) and API-based board communication
• Collaborated with teams and guided trainees on testing procedures, documentation, and integration of communication modules (e.g., NEOWAY N706)
Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer Intern
03/2024 - 09/2024
Presto Engineering HVS S.A.S , Meyreuil, FRANCE
• Led hardware performance improvements and contributed to RF board design, including schematic creation and component selection
• Conducted functional and prototype testing using VNAs, SPI adapters, and other tools to validate and optimize RF systems
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on debugging, performance optimization, and documentation to ensure design compliance
Radio Frequency Engineer Intern
06/2023 - 07/2023
LAAS - CNRS, INP-ENSEEIHT , Toulouse, FRANCE
• Designed and simulated a beam-steering antenna using a Butler matrix for precise phase control and enhanced gain
• Employed planar antenna technology and ANSYS HFSS for 3D EM simulation, S-parameter, and radiation pattern analysis
• Executed the project independently, producing detailed simulation reports validating beam-steering accuracy and performance

EDUCATION

MSc in Electronic Systems for Embedded & Communicating Applications
09/2022 - 10/2024
INP-ENSEEIHT , Toulouse, FRANCE
B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
08/2016 - 09/2020
Adikavi Nannaya University , Rajahmundry, INDIA

SKILLS

PROJECTS

LNA MMIC Design
Technologies: ADS
• Designed a low-noise amplifier (18–20 GHz) with >12 dB gain using ADS, optimizing noise figure and linearity for high-frequency RF applications
FPGA Programming Projects
Technologies: VHDL, Xilinx Vivado
• Developed a frequency meter and digital thermometer in VHDL using Xilinx Vivado, implementing logic for display and signal control
VGA RF Amplifier
Technologies: ADS
• Simulated and optimized an 18.3–20.2 GHz variable gain amplifier in ADS, enhancing gain control, linearity, and stability