Mahendran Viswalingam

I-* Adyar Apartments, Kottur Gardens, Kotturpuram, Chennai 600085, Tamil Nadu, India

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acukz4@r.postjobfree.com; https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/mahendran-viswalingam/91/65/424 AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER

Recent post Graduate of Aerospace Engineering Studies with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering have a comprehensive educational background with proven success and ability to deliver an excellent service to clients. Aspiring to gain entry and start a challenging career in aerospace industry in high profile organization that offers a genuine opportunity for progression and to utilize skills developed in professional and academic environment. Valuable professional background in project management, team leadership, time management, budget/cost control, conflict resolution, developing creative and innovative solutions to achieve results in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical skills. AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Project Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Multitasking

Conflict Resolution

Manufacturing Engineering

Structure & Stress Load

Administrative Support

Designing & Analysis

Cost control & Budgeting

Cross Functional

Time Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Search Consultancy UK Ltd, Manchester, United Kingdom Nov 2015 to Dec 2015 Administrator (Temporary)

Effectively managed various administrative functions and organised a Christmas event for a team of circa 300 members. Expertly utilized Excel spreadsheet to compile data within a given time scale.

Provided active support to consultants in crafting CVs and maintained candidate and client database.

Collaborated with a team as well as independently to achieve organizations goals and target in an efficient manner while strictly complied with company’s policy and working standards. Larsen &Toubro (L&T) Plastic Machinery Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India June 2012 to July 2012 Implant Trainee

Developed professional skills and starred efforts towards the optimization of production process of an injection-moulding machine in an effective manner.

Gained and utilized experience in manufacturing steps and product delivery in an industrial environment. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Simulated and examined the crack propagation and delamination of specimen by means of rig using Instron machine, Brunel University, UK May 2015 to Sep 2015 Constructed a rig that induces mixed mode in adhesive bonded T-joint specimen by effectively attaching this setup to an Instron machine. Responsibly tested the rig and ensured the workability and the results were compared to the results obtained from ABAQUS Simulation (nonlinear Cohesive zone modelling). Morphing of variable CANT winglet, Brunel University, UK Sep 2014 to May 2015 Skilfully designed and created a wing structure with variable cant winglets to achieve morphing. Supervised all actives associated with the design, structural analysis, build and fabrication of the project. Design and analysis of aircraft and aerospace vehicles, Brunel University, UK Sep 2014 to Jan 2015 Proficiently used software called AAA from DAR corp to design and analyse a medium-ranged airliner. Optimized key parameters including fuel efficiency, weight ratio, cost & weight ratio etc, and crafted an efficient medium ranged airliner that connects continents. Enhancement of safety measures in automobile seat belts, Anna University, India Dec 2013 to April 2014 Expertly devised a mechanism to implement the use of seat belts by automobiles drivers. Spearheaded the project; used and gain technical knowledge in gears and gear reduction along with the use of IR sensors. Collaborated with the project team and successfully accomplished the project objectives. Mahendran Viswalingam +447*********; +919********* acukz4@r.postjobfree.com Resume, Page 2 Design and fabrication of hovercraft, Anna University, India Dec 2012 to Mar 2015 Constructed a prototype of Hovercraft that combines the mechanics and principles of automobile and aviation for just under £150. Directed the project under tight deadlines, managed last minute technical issues such as failure of the system just a day before launch, and productively completed the project. OTHER PROJECTS

BAJA 2014, Society of Automobile Engineering (SAE) India March 2013 to Feb 2014 Designed, fabricated and simulated a single seater four-wheel off-road automobile. Significantly contributed in project planning, electrical system designing and team development & management. Ecokart 2014, Gautam Buddha University in association with Society of Automobile Engineering (SAE) India July 2013 to Feb 2014

Devised and constructed a single passenger kart that reduces usage of organic fuel powered vehicle and uses alternative metal for the frame. Functioned as vice-captain and administered team. Leveraged technical expertise in project management, team management, system design and fabrication. Efficycle 2013, Society of Automobile Engineering (SAE) India Feb 2013 to June 2013 Developed and produced a highly efficient human powered vehicle that is aerodynamically and ergonomically stable. Thoroughly conducted market survey and research. Led team and managed various duties including, system design, project planning and management, and delivered presentation in the competition. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering, Brunel University, London, United Kingdom, 2015 Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (First Class) Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 2014 Higher Secondary School Examination (Equivalent ‘A’ Level’) Anna Gem Science Park Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India, 2010 Secondary school examination (Equivalent to ‘GCSE’), Chettinad Vidyasharam, Chennai, India SOFTWARE SKILLS

AutoCAD R14 SOLIDWORKS 2015 ANSYS 15 ABAQUS 6.14-1 Fluidsim 3.6 CATIA v 5 AAA 3.6 ProE Wildfire 5 Mastercam 3 Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Adobe Photoshop CC Adobe After Effects (CS5, CS6) Adobe Premier Pro (CS5, CS6) Cinema 4D R14 Maxon Mixcraft 7 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Associate Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 2015 Associate Member, Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2010 Member, Society of Automobile Engineering (SAE) India, 2012 E-Associate Member, Royal Aeronautical Society, 2016

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