more on instantchess

more on instantchess....

this website has been a great timepass for me in the past 3 months. its given me both fun and gr8 insight into the game....lotta good players...and challenging styles of play...has definitely improved my game so much. the best thing about this is i can access this even from my workplace (very secure...does not even allow gmail)

Instantchess

Instantchess is a free online chess portal where you can meet players from any part of the world! I got hooked on to this website when I googled for free chess websites. Out of my thirst and passion to play chess, I was looking for a good website which is free and accessible anywhere (does not require any downloads) and would open me up to players from different parts of the world with different games styles.

The best thing about this website is it gives instant access to a game and I think that is brilliant! It connects you to people randomly and chooses your side (W/B). Once that is done, you can chose to play the game or not based on your side, time limit or whatever. You can just leave if you don't like the other person's name even...haha. And this is not going to affect the total number of free games you have played. Only a game with a result is counted.

Some features like chat, and UI can be improved. The board as it is fine, gives a great view, but the options on the sides takes a bit of time to notice. The opponents' or your request to use options which requires the other person's approval like move re-trace etc. is not easy to notice at the bottom of the scree.

Overall, Instantchess rocks! It is the best game of chess you can play over just a cup of tea from anywhere, anytime! :) Here it is for chess lovers: www.instantchess.com

My Resume

A J A Y K U M A R V E N K A T A S U B R A M A N I A N

Blk 127 #08-387 Pasir St 11 Singapore - 510127
Email: klvsajay@gmail.com Phone: +65-98533166

EDUCATION
National University of Singapore
B.Eng (Hons.) in Computer Engineering (2nd Lower Class Honors)


ACHEIVEMENTS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Team Work
o Co - Author of ‘A Framework for Heterogeneous Ad-hoc interactions’ IEEE Conference Proceedings - 6th ICICS, Singapore 2007

o Software Engineering - Engineered a Clinic Management System using Integrated Design Model, Object Oriented Programming and UML

o Database Design – Designed a Database for an online music catalogue website using E-R Diagrams and database Design, Modification and Deletion code in SQL

o Built a Smart Home system - Incorporated ‘Voice Recognition’ & ‘Remote Control’ for Bluetooth enabled PDA phones

Individual
o Ported an Operating System for a specific implementation of Intel 8051 architecture

o Modeled a miniature version of ‘Voice Controlled Robot Trolley’ for airports

o Developed innovative features on GenoColor demo-ed in Las Vegas SolidWorks exhibition 2006.

o Secured a position in All India top 20 ranks in O-levels equivalent examinations (95.4%
results) and 98.6% in A-Level equivalent examinations


WORK EXPERIENCE

A*STAR, Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) - Research Intern (May 2007 – Aug 2007)
o Developed an anti-theft software security system embedded on automobile electronics.
o Involved developing of hardware specific programs, security algorithms and network protocol (Controller Area Networks) in a mix of C & Assembly

A*STAR, Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) - Research Intern (May 2006 – Aug 2006)
o Developed a software framework for Ad-Hoc interaction of wireless devices.
o Involved implementing of Mobile Code & Service Hosting and Discovery using Java Bluetooth API, Mobile API, J2ME, JNI and Win32 API

Genometri Ltd, Singapore - Software Developer Intern (Dec 2005 - Feb 2006)
o Was one of the developers of their pioneer software, GenoColor
o Developed a ‘mouseover’ color choosing feature using VB.NET and SolidWorks API

RK Swamy/ BBDO Advertising - Software Developer Intern (May 2005 – Aug 2005)
o Developed an Online, Secure, Media Sharing Portal for Ad Creative Departments
o Involved using ASP.NET, DHTML & JavaScript for the website and ADO.NET, SQL on MS Access for server database


TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: C/C++, Java, VB.NET, ASP.NET, DHTML, JavaScript
Platforms: Windows 98/2000/2003/XP, Linux, Mac
Packages: Microsoft Visual Studio, MS Access, PostgreSQL, NetBeans
Miscellaneous: MS Office, FrontPage, Adobe Flash, Flex, Photoshop


EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
o NUS Sathya Sai Society, VICE PRESIDENT - Organizer of Blood Donation Drives, Old Age Home Visits, Spiritual Education Seminars, Debates and Inter-faith dialogues.

o Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Singapore, MUSIC TEAM HEAD - Organizer of music sessions and music performances.

o VIDEOGRAPHER - Indian Instrument Ensemble - Sargam 07 and Bharath Culture 08, Event Video Coverage, Editing and Visual Effects.

o NUS CHORALE GROUP SINGER - Tenors 2 Section - Performer in Varsity Voices and Christmas Caroling.

Intro Post

This blog is intended to discuss mainly my technical skills and work experience gained throughout my undergrad study in NUS (National University of Singapore) and my internships at different places. This is an attempt to catch the attention of those people hunting down suitable candidates for open job positions in their companies :P

Posts will cover in detail, explanation of all the projects that I have worked on, ranging from super success to super failure ones. Contribution from team members in these projects, will be touched upon, accompanied by my review of their work and contribution. I will also try to discuss issues involving team building and leadership at the appropriate junctures of the description of each project.

Thus this blog gives an idea of the both my technical expertise and (inter & intra)personal skills.