Summary Statement for Professional Engineer

This summary statement provides a detailed overview of how the competency units and elements of a Professional Engineer have been applied in three career episodes. The episodes cover the development of a GSM-based home automation system, the design of an automatic car parking system, and the proposal of a new network topology for enhancing the quality of service, data exchange rate, and signal strength through the application of the RAN. The statement also highlights the engineer's ethical conduct, effective communication skills, and professional use and management of information.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Summary Statement
These are the competency Units and Elements.
Competency Element A brief summary of how you have
applied the element
Paragraph number in
the career episode(s)
where the element is
addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory-
based understanding of the
underpinning natural and
physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals
applicable to the engineering
discipline
I analysed the implementation of the
GSM (Global System for Mobile
Communication) modem for the
automation in the home appliances
including the control over security
system, lights, conditional system and
many more via sending short
messages using the phone.
I embedded the central lift where the
users will be asked to take their care
in manner to identify and allocate the
car to the respective vacant slot
I proposed a new technique of the 4G
mobile system that include the cell
distribution and base station, carrier
frequencies, and channel allocation
other than the established connection
between the new topology with the
application of the fibre optic system
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE1.2 Conceptual understanding
of the mathematics, numerical
I used 8-bit PIC16F887
microcontroller that is comprised of
Career Episode 1: CE

analysis, statistics and computer
and information sciences which
underpin the engineering
discipline
(USART) Universal Synchronous
Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter,
timers, and (ADCs) Analog to Digital
Converters
I proposed a design that comprised of
two floor buildings and two car
parking slots at each floor through the
application of the moving conveyor,
motors, IR sensors, RFID readers,
PIC controller and other electronic
components
I proposed a simplified 4G RAN
architecture that can be helpful in
meeting the objectives of the project
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and CE
2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth understanding of
specialist bodies of knowledge
within the engineering discipline
I used RS-232 interface standard that
is helpful in defining the mechanical
and electrical details interface
between the Data Communications
Equipment (DCE) and Data Terminal
Equipment (DTE), those are helpful
in employing serial binary data
interchange
I also added a GSM add on module
that will be automatically responding
the users SMS on whether there is
vacant space available or not or
previously book the slot for further
application
I introduced a regular meeting
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.4, CE 2.2.5
and CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.3

process in which every individual was
open to discuss any matter including
project related or personal affairs
PE1.4 Discernment of knowledge
development and research
directions within the engineering
discipline
I assured the planning of the project is
feasible enough to be executed by the
team members and deliver the
necessary goals and objectives
I cleaned all the joints and solder
them again as the LCD was not
responding properly. This helped in
assuring that the power is being
received by every sector of the
prototype.
I tried to manage the sustainability as
the surroundings outcomes on
microwave hyperlink, but fibre optic
hyperlink is under floor, so the
environment effect is negligible
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.5, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.4 and CE
2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2, CE 3.3.3 and CE
3.4.1
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual
factors impacting the engineering
discipline
I used the AT-commands and serial
communication concepts for the
successful development and
deployment of this home automation
control system
I used DC motors and the conveyor
belts for allowing the automobility of
the vehicles in the proposed design
and assuring that the proposed model
is capable enough for managing and
delivering the necessary deliveries
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.2.2,
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.1, CE 2.2.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.2.3

I had to assure that the entire team is
motivated and delivering the
necessary objectives of the project
and contributing in the idea of
improving 4G network through
effective cooperation
PE1.6 Understanding of the scope,
principles, norms, accountabilities
and bounds of contemporary
engineering practice in the
specific discipline
I managed to assign different roles to
the different team members as I was
assigned to the system realization,
implementation was the role of other
two members, evaluation was the
section where I had to perform with a
team member and gather the results
of the efficiency of the proposed
system
I embedded the IR sensors at every
slot that will be continuously
recording and transmitting the data
that whether the place is vacant or not
and assigning respective slots for the
vehicles
I kept a friendly relationship among
the team for assuring their reliability
on me
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3, CE 1.3.4
and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1 and CE
2.3.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of established
engineering methods to complex
engineering problem solving
I was in a team of four members and I
assured that every team member is
contributing in the growth and
development of the project and
everyone contributed in an efficient
and effective manner for delivering
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.4, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.4.1

the project successfully
I installed GSM based addon mobile
system that will be helpful in
addressing the users who encounters
problem with the system and assuring
that the produced plan can be
innovative and efficient enough to be
accepted by every user
I proposed a simplified 4G RAN
architecture that can be helpful in
meeting the objectives of the project
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3, CE 2.3.4 and CE
2.4.1, CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE
3.4.1
PE2.2 Fluent application of
engineering techniques, tools and
resources
I also placed MAX232 within the
circuit in manner to assure that there
is efficient and smooth transmission
of the data between the terminals
I tried to keep the system more
informative for the user through
introducing a LCD at the entrance
describing the vacant slots
availability and the request made by
the user for entering the system
I calculated the CCI for the two
channels of the GSM system those
have been separated by 200 kHz, that
would be resulting in the impact over
the signal quality by ACI without cell
planning
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.3, CE 1.3.2 and CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and CE
2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE
3.3.3
PE2.3 Application of systematic
engineering synthesis and design
processes
I proposed the architecture of the
project that could be utilized as a
platform for the team members and
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2

incorporating the appliances and the
controllers in similar way
I programmed the microcontroller
that will read the messages received
by the user on the availability of the
vacant slots and informing
accordingly on where to park or
whether bring their vehicles to the
parking place or not
I introduced the replacement of the
existing network with the RAN and
introduced a new topology that is far
better efficient and effective than the
existing system
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.5
PE2.4 Application of systematic
approaches to the conduct and
management of engineering
projects
I used 8-bit PIC16F887
microcontroller that is comprised of
(USART) Universal Synchronous
Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter,
timers, and (ADCs) Analog to Digital
Converters
I embedded the IR sensors at every
slot that will be continuously
recording and transmitting the data
that whether the place is vacant or not
and assigning respective slots for the
vehicles
I was leading the project under the
guidance of supervisor and there were
many individuals under me and I
assured that every individual under
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2
and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

me play a cooperative role and
deliver the necessary objectives of the
project. the project would have never
been completed without the
contribution of the team members
involved in the project
PE3 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional accountability
I developed the prototype of GSM
based home automation system that
can be operated as per the mentioned
requirement and testing were done on
the prototype. The tests result in the
more than 98% accuracy for four
loads
I was assigned the responsibility to
design the architecture of the
prototype with one of my team
members and other two were assigned
to system design section
I identified that the management of
the team was a serious problem for
me as I was handling a big team
under my guidance and the results
were going to impact on a very large
group
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE
1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE
2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral and written
communication in professional
and lay domains
I used PIC16F887 microcontroller in
addition to the integration of GSM
that is helpful in providing the smart
automation control over the house
system with the desired baud rate of
9600 bps
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE
1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE
2.4.1

I developed the following preliminary
design of the prototype of the
automatic car parking system
I proposed the new network topology
that can replace the existing
microwave link interface with the
fibre optic system that can allow the
enhancement in the respective
constraints
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.3 Creative innovative and
proactive demeanour
I was assigned to the system
realization, implementation was
the role of other two members,
evaluation was the section where I
had to perform with a team
member and gather the results of
the efficiency of the proposed
system
I assemble all the components of
the prototype including the wiring,
soldering, and proper sized slots
and cutting-edges
I introduced the approach that will
be helpful in enhancing the quality
of service, data exchange rate, and
signal strength through the
application of the RAN
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3, CE 1.4 and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.5, CE 2.4, CE 2.2.5
and CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2, CE 3.3
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of information
I used the BRG (Baud Rate
Generator) as it was capable of
evaluating the EUSART
asynchronous and synchronous
operations. By default, the BRG
operates in 8-bit mode
I managed to separate the architecture
in two groups including parking
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.2.5, CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE 2.4.1

tower and the assembled PIC and IC
controller and rest of the electrical
and electronic components
I had to assure that the proposes
modification fulfils the advanced
needs and requirements of the users
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE 3.4.1
PE3.5 Orderly management of
self, and professional conduct
I was involved in the evaluating
phase also in which all the four loads
were switched on using the command
sent through the GSM modem
I considered it as a world problem
and designed a system that can allow
unique and smart car parking system
that can be helpful in supporting the
modern-day tedious car parking with
the help of the PIC controller and
RFID reader
I replaced the microwave link in the
air with a cable connected network
topology
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4.1, CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.3
and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.1, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE3.6 Effective team membership
and team leadership
I contributed in outlining the model
of the venture that is most appropriate
for computerizing the pounding
procedure in manufacturing
enterprises and achieving the
equivalent operational movement
without changing the yield and
generation
I used various electronic components
and sensors as mentioned above for
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4.1 and CE 2.4.1

the development of a sophisticated
model that can allow the used to park
the car at the particular vacant place
I made these modifications in manner
to gain the advantages on better and
improved signal strengths, quality of
service, and data rate through
proposing the RAN (Radio Access
Network) depending upon the fibre
length, cluster size, adjacent channel
interferences, and co-channel those
have been further reduced
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.1 and CE 3.4.1