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Ajay Mohanan

@ajaymohanan

Expert in information theory, wireless communication systems and coding solutions, woked in 5G standards and small-cell projects at Qualcomm.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue building communication-system solutions, particularly in wireless and cellular technologies, coding, signal processing, and standards-focused engineering work.

I worked at Qualcomm as a Senior Lead Systems Engineer on 5G standards and small-cell projects, drawing on a strong foundation in communications, coding, and signal processing.

I completed a dual MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras, where my research examines dual capacity upper bounds on binary ISI channels. I've also implemented dirty paper coding, turbo codes, and an HDL-based meteorological imaging controller, and supported communication and information theory courses as a teaching assistant.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Lead Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)

Worked on 5G standards and small cell projects.

Systems Engineering

Volunteer Head

National Conference on Communications

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)

Volunteered as head for the National Conference on Communications at IIT Madras.

Teaching Assistant

IIT Madras

Jan 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 10 months)

Served as a teaching assistant for multiple courses including Communication Systems, Information Theory and Coding, and Digital Communication Systems.

Teaching Information Theory Digital Communication

Student Coordinator and Lab Assistant

Amrita School of Engineering

Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Coordinated and assisted in PIC microcontroller workshops organized by the IEEE Student Branch.

Workshop Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Master of Science + Doctor of Philosophy (Dual degree), Electrical Engineering

2012 -

Grade: 8.75/10

Pursuing a dual degree program in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Communications. Thesis on dual capacity upper bounds on binary ISI channels.

Amrita School of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering

2008 - 2012

Grade: 8.97/10

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Thesis on implementation of JPEG and JPEG2000 standards for satellite meteorological imaging controller using HDL.