Nandor Verba

Work · Coventry University · ad2833@coventry.ac.uk

Received a Bsc. Eng. degree in Systems Theory with specialization in Automation from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 2015. Currently pursuing a PhD in Computing at Coventry University.
Current research involves are in modular application platforms for the Internet of Things. Monitoring and Optimizing these gateways to improve their QoS parameters through Clustering methods for Resource Allocation.
Research interrests include Edge Deployment of AI Models, Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things, Cloud and Fog computing.


Experience

Advanced Research Engineer

The Manufacturing Technology Centre

Main role was to develop and run projects in the Data & Information Systems area, supporting the development of projects all across the MTC Duties included undertaking innovative research work focused primarily on the Manufacturing Capability Readiness Levels (MCRLs) 4- 6. Projects included the development and deployment of AI Models, data analysis and the development of computational frameworks for varying industrial partners.

September 2018 - Present

PhD Worker (Lecturing Assistant)

Coventry University

Responsibilities involved supervising seminars and helping students with their questions and problems. Work also included making workshop activities, phase test supervision, marking schema assistance and guest lecturing.
Supported subjects: Data Structures and Algorithms; Computer Architectures and Networks; Enterprise Information Systems; Cloud and Distributed

January 2017- April 2018

Erasmus Intern

Hildebrand Technologies London

Responsibilities mostly involved the programming, design and testing of PCB boards and antennas.

June 2014- October 2014

Education

Coventry University

PhD in Computer Science
Supervisors: Kuo-Ming Chao, Anne James, Jacek Lewandowski, Xiang Fei, Nazaraf Shah
Thesis: Application Deployment Framework for large-scale Fog Computing Environments
Technical Skills: Openstack Private Cloud Setup and Maintenance; Distributed Data Storage and Processing through Spark and Hadoop; IoT Environment Setup Embedded Systems and RF Devices;
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September 2015 - Ianuary 2019

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

(Hons) Bachelor of Engineering in System Theory
Engineering diploma in Systems Theory – specialization of Automation and IT
Modules included: Programming I,II; Data Transmission; Electronic; Measurements and Sensors; Microprocessor systems; Data Structures and Algorithms; Industrial Informatics;
Main Projects Arduino Cloud Laboratory Environment for programming microprocessors remotely (CLEM Project Coventry); RF Metering device designed in EagleCAD; Conveyor belt construction and control from Festo PLC; Image Processing System for Cable quality testing.
Thesis Title: Distributed System for the Monitoring and Control of a Mobile robot

GPA: 8.6/10

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September 2011 - June 2015

Publications

  • Modeling industry 4.0 based fog computing environments for application analysis and deployment
    N Verba, KM Chao, J Lewandowski, N Shah, A James, F Tian
    Future Generation Computer Systems 91, 48-60, 2019
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  • Platform as a service gateway for the Fog of Things
    N Verba, KM Chao, A James, D Goldsmith, X Fei, SD Stan
    Advanced Engineering Informatics 33, 243-257, 2017
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  • CPS data streams analytics based on machine learning for Cloud and Fog Computing: A survey
    X Fei, N Shah, N Verba, KM Chao, V Sanchez-Anguix, J Lewandowski, A James, Z Usman
    Future Generation Computer Systems 90, 435-450, 2019
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  • Graph Analysis of Fog Computing Systems for Industry 4.0
    N Verba, KM Chao, A James, J Lewandowski, X Fei, CF Tsai
    2017 IEEE 14th International Conference on e-Business Engineering (ICEBE), 2017
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  • SMART TRANSPORTATION PLATFORM FOR BIG DATA ANALYTICS AND INTERCONNECTIVITY
    N Verba, KM Chao, S Linford, E Anoyrkati
    International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Engineering, 232-238, 2018
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Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • Platforms: OpenStack Cloud; Spark; Hadoop; CouchDB; LaTeX; MaaS; Juju; Apache Karaf; VisualStudio; Eclipse IDE; Solidworks; Matlab; Simulink; LabView(Cert); GitHub; EagleCAD; Adobe Creative Suit;
    Programming Languages: Java; Python; Embedded C; C++(OpenGL; OpenCV); C#;NodeJs; SQL; PhP; Html; Javascript;
    Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian); CentOs; Windows;


Workflow
  • IoT Ecosystem development
  • Fog and Clous Solutions delivery
  • Data Analytics and Processing
  • Embedded Systems Development

Professional Memberships and Activity

Professional Memberships

MIET · Member of Institution of Engineering and Technology
AFHEA · Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Reviewer

FGCS - Future Generation Computer Systems
COSE - Computers and Security
SOCA - Service Oriented Computing and Applications