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Objective |
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To seek a technological and research position that utilizes my engineering and practical skills. |
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Education |
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX. June 2006 - December 2008.
GPA: 3.614
Dissertation: Creating piezoelectric nano-composites without using piezoelectric constituents.
Courses: Continuum mechanics, Micromechanics, Nanomechanics, Partial differential equations, Theoretical and computational materials science, Solid state physics. |
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Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering , University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204. August 2003 - May 2006.
GPA: 3.57
Courses: Convex Optimization, Theory of elasticity, Fracture mechanics, Computer methods for machine design. |
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Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune, Pune, India. August 1996 - August 2000.
GPA: 3.70 (First class with Distinction � 66%)
Courses: Machine tool design, Operations research, Machine Design, Theory of machines. |
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Experience |
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Research Assistant. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Univeristy of Houston, Houston TX. June 2005 - Present.
Expertise: Nano-mechanics, Mathematical modeling, Composite structures, Homogenization, COMSOL, ABAQUS.
Optimized and improved predictability of S-Seal performance in closed glands for High Pressure High Temperature applications. Failure prediction at HPHT conditions without physical tests through use of improved material models for finite element modeling, analysis and damage model.
Modeled Piezoelectric composite without using piezoelectric materials. Using non-piezoelectric materials, modeled a nano-composite material which has apparent piezoelectric behavior close to 10 % of Quartz.
Homogenized of the effective piezoelectric properties for a non-piezoelectric BaTiO3 film. BaTiO3 film with non-centrosymmetric holes can exhibit close to 120 % of Quartz.
Proved existence of Electromechanical coupling in non-piezoelectric materials at nanoscale. The coupling between strain gradients and polarization and conversely strain and polarization gradients, investigated. Analytical solutions developed for embedded mismatched inclusion problem.
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Automation Specialist . Quest Automation LLC, Alvin TX. July 2004 - August 2004.
Expertise: PLC Programming, Automation, Machine vision.
Integrated 'Machine Vision' with Pneumatic and Electrical Automation Components through and using PLC Programming, DVT Camera Programming Script and created Human Machine Interface (HMI) using VB6.0.
Designed and manufactured Automation Mechanisms and Electrical Circuits.
Inventory Planning & Control.
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Senior Engineer. TATA Motors, Pune, India. July 2001 - July 2003.
Expertise: Quality Assurance and Process Management, Vendor Quality Assurance, Quality systems, SAP (QA, SD).
Led team of 7 engineers for Verification and Audit of purchased sheet Metal components from 19 suppliers for Passenger Car Body (BIW). Component Rejections were brought down by 58%.
Implemented Quality systems (ISO 9000, QS 9000, 5S, Kaizen, Poka Yoke) at suppliers' end.
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Graduate Trainee Engineer. TATA Motors, Pune, India. July 2000 - July 2001.
Expertise: Technical Services Department, Tools validation and process design, CATIA
Reduced excessive rework due to incorrect Rear Wheel Camber Angle Setting through Design and process improvements. Savings of 30% per day of tact time for car.
Established Gun Drills instead of Solid Carbide through Coolant Drills for Oil Gallery Drilling.
Established frequency and procedure for periodic servicing of TAPMATIC assemblies used for tapping on High Velocity Ingersoll Machines.
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COMPUTER SKILLS |
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FEA, CAD and other Software: COMSOL, ABAQUS, ANSYS, IdeaS, AutoCAD 2004, Solid Works.
Mathematical Modeling and Programming: Matlab, Mathematica, FORTRAN, CNC programming, PLC Programming, DVT Programming Script, AutoLisp, C, C++, VB6.0.
Database / Analysis: SAP (QA and SD modules), MS Access.
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HONORS |
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Graduate Research Fellowship at University of Houston (2004-Present).
The Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) (2004-Present).
Teaching Assistant: AutoCAD and Fluid Mechanics (2004-2005); Theory of Machines (2001-2003).
Member of iMechanica.org, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Organizer - FERVOR (Technical Paper Presentation Contest at University of Pune, India) (2000).
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References available upon request.
Ready to Relocate. |
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