Mr. Vikram Razdan Profile

Vikram Razdan

Technical Analyst - Software Engineering R&D at Grant Sterling

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Software Engineering R&D , Computer vision , CAD (Creo, Solidworks) , Technical writing (R&D grants, Tax relief) , Digital innovation , Android App Development

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Technical analyst, engineer and writer with more than 20 years of work experience. Strong academic background with software engineering and business transformation skills, as well as data/financial analysis/modelling experience.

- Focus on software engineering (machine learning, computer vision, remote sensing, virtual learning, face recognition)
- Preparation of Innovation grant proposals
- Deep knowledge of software development (agile and waterfall) and technological challenges
- Excellent knowledge of open source technologies and web services
- Databases: mySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, Oracle 11i; Server side scripting: Asp.Net, PHP, Python; Client side scripting: JavaScript, CSS, Java Applets, JQuery; Message Queuing: AJAX, WebSphereMQ; Web services protocol: SOAP, REST; Web applications: Java, C++; Web servers: Apache, WebSphere, IIS; Cloud: AWS, Azure
- Blockchain technology and contracts

Publications (1)

Proceedings Article | 22 June 2015 Paper

Investigation into the use of smartphone as a machine vision device for engineering metrology and flaw detection, with focus on drilling

Vikram Razdan, Richard Bateman

Proceedings Volume 9530, 95300C (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2183081

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Machine vision, Image processing, Microscopes, Metrology, Imaging systems, Manufacturing, Zoom lenses, Light emitting diodes, Inspection

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This study investigates the use of a Smartphone and its camera vision capabilities in Engineering metrology and flaw detection, with a view to develop a low cost alternative to Machine vision systems which are out of range for small scale manufacturers. A Smartphone has to provide a similar level of accuracy as Machine Vision devices like Smart cameras. The objective set out was to develop an App on an Android Smartphone, incorporating advanced Computer vision algorithms written in java code. The App could then be used for recording measurements of Twist Drill bits and hole geometry, and analysing the results for accuracy. A detailed literature review was carried out for in-depth study of Machine vision systems and their capabilities, including a comparison between the HTC One X Android Smartphone and the Teledyne Dalsa BOA Smart camera. A review of the existing metrology Apps in the market was also undertaken. In addition, the drilling operation was evaluated to establish key measurement parameters of a twist Drill bit, especially flank wear and diameter. The methodology covers software development of the Android App, including the use of image processing algorithms like Gaussian Blur, Sobel and Canny available from OpenCV software library, as well as designing and developing the experimental set-up for carrying out the measurements. The results obtained from the experimental set-up were analysed for geometry of Twist Drill bits and holes, including diametrical measurements and flaw detection. The results show that Smartphones like the HTC One X have the processing power and the camera capability to carry out metrological tasks, although dimensional accuracy achievable from the Smartphone App is below the level provided by Machine vision devices like Smart cameras. A Smartphone with mechanical attachments, capable of image processing and having a reasonable level of accuracy in dimensional measurement, has the potential to become a handy low-cost Machine vision system for small scale manufacturers, especially in field metrology and flaw detection.

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