Objective
To secure a highly challenging position in a growth oriented company in the
field of Mechanical Engineering

Summary
	Ability to design, develop and improve products, processes and
components using 3D modeling softwares like Auto CAD, Pro/E, CATIA V5.
	Ability to solve the Engineering problems using Finite Element Methods
using ANSYS and MSC MARC.
	Strong knowledge in Optical measurements and Quality inspections
(Holography, Shearography, LASER Triangulation, 3D Computer Vision)
	Hands on experience in Composite laminate manufacturing
	Experience working with MTS machine.
	Excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal communication
skills with excellent presentation skills and a successful team player.

Computer Skills
		   PRO/E, CATIA V5R16, AUTOCAD  (Modeling packages)
		   ANSYS, MSC MARC		(FEA packages)
		   Windows, Mac OS X	        (Operating systems)
		   Excel, Word, PowerPoint      (MSOffice)

Professional Experience

Teaching Experience in CAD, Best Engineering Solutions and Technologies, Mysore,
India	  (Apr2006-Aug2006)

Research Project: - Analytical Models for Draw bead Pulling Forces on Inclined
Binders-       (OU and USCAR)
	Developed analytical model to predict a reliable draw bead   pulling
force
	Obtained, analyzed, and processed experimental data on inclined binder
draw bead forces with respect  to        metal thickness, material type, bead
geometry, and binder angle
	Produced a series of closed-form expressions for such forces.

Contour Measurement of and Automotive Underbody Panel (OPTICAL TECHNIQUE)
	Contour measurement done using 3D-Computer Vision an Optical Technique
	OMES software used to get the data
	Stitching technique used to evaluate data.

Design of a Container Opener:
	Generated a innovative design in CATIA V5R16 using part and assembly
modules
	Stress Analysis done using ANSYS and 
	Factor of safety calculated and design found safe for working.

Design of a Disposer: 
	Automatic Disposer designed using CATIA V5R16 using part and assembly
modules.
	Stress Analysis done using ANSYS
	Factor of safety calculated and design was safe for working.

Automotive Hood Manufacturing Proposal:
	Material and Manufacturing process selection 
	Stamping and Injection Molding selected as two processes for extensive
study.
	Proposed the best process based on cost, time and manufacturability.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bangalore, India. 	(Project lead) 		       
      (Feb2005-Jul2005)
	Engineering Intern
	Production of skids for Advanced Light Helicopters  (ALH)
	Prototype of Composite Skid for (ALH) - produced  by using Hand Lay  up
method 
	Non Destructive Tests (NDT) carried out on the Prototype.
	Prototype determined safe for working and proposed to put into large
scale production
		
JK Tyres, Vikrant Tyre Plant (VTP), Mysore, India.    (Project lead)            
	              (Feb2004-Jul2004)
	Engineering Intern
	Designed a continuous flow system in manufacturing unit for tire
manufacturing.
	Reduction in the percentage of wastage calculated, compared to the
existing flow system.
	Evaluation of total Cost saved.

Academic Experience
	Research Assistant
	Teaching Assistant for “OU can Do Engineering”.

Education
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering 
           Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA           			           
 (Aug2006-Dec2007)
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
           Visveswaraiah Technological University, India		   		            
(Sep2001-Aug2005)

Course Work
           Finite Element Methods	

	Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering

           Material Properties and Manufacturing Processes

		Lubrication Friction and Wear	
	
           Optical Measurements	and Quality Inspection

		Mechanics of Metal Forming

           Automatic Control Engineering 	

		Automobile Engineering

           Computer Integrated Manufacturing

             Automation in Manufacturing Systems

           Industrial Robotics		

	Total Quality Management  

Technical Publication
	Flow Stress Curves using New Volume Measurement Method for Hydraulic Bulge
Test: - 
	Adviser- Professor Lorenzo M Smith, Oakland University - Winter 2006.
	Study to establish a framework for determining the sheet metal flow
stress curve for diffuse necking deformation through the hydraulic bulge
expansion (HBE) test for quantifying the strain in the expanding dome
	Determination of the radius of curvature of the sheet metal during
expansion through direct analytical means
	An overview of the procedure and theory is presented.
	Experimental Results found to be in conjunction with the theoretical
results.

Paper Presentation
	As a part of course work paper review was done on Lubrication and Friction
wear. 
	Effect of Initial Surface Finish on Cam Wear
	The dry wear profile of cam shaft
	The study of scuffing and pitting failure of cam-tappet rubbing pair.
	Characterization of wear on a cam follower system in a diesel engine
References are available upon request