Mechanical Engineering
Resume:
******@***.****.*** RASISH KHATRI (***)
Houston, TX 77062
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an entry level position in the field of tubomachinery,
rotordynamics, or related fields.
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EDUCATION:
Texas A&M University, Dwight Look College of Engineering
M.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GPA: 3.50/4.0
Expected Graduation: August 2011
Relevant Coursework:
Engineering Dynamics
Fluid Film Lubrication
Rotordynamics
Scientific Instrument
Making
Control System Design
Mechanical Controls
B.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GPA: 3.43/4.0
Graduated: August 2010
Relevant Coursework:
Dynamics and Vibrations
Dynamic Systems and
Controls Adv.
Dynamics, Vibrations, and Controls
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RESEARCH:
. Master's Thesis (in progress):
"The Effects of Load Orientation on the Rotordynamic
Coefficients of a 70%-Offset Three-Lobe Bearing"
o Tested a three-lobe bearing (0.45 preload, 0.7 offset) in seven
load orientations and reported the rotordynamic coefficients at
various load/speed configurations and excitation frequencies.
o Most concerned with how the load direction affected
stability/whirl frequency ratio.
o Data was compared to XLPresDm (Part of the XLTRC2 Rotordynamics
Suite) predictions and various past studies on the effects of
load orientation of multi-lobe bearings on rotor-bearing system
stability.
o Static data, including cold clearance and power losses, was also
analyzed for completeness.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
. Turbomachinery Laboratory, Research Assistant
College Station, TX
August 2010-Present
o Worked for world-renowned Dr. Dara W. Childs on the liquid
bearing test rig.
o Primarily tasked with running predictions and collecting static
and dynamic data for various hydrodynamic bearings to satisfy
both academic and industrial interests.
o Hardware intensive. Responsibilities include constant
management and upkeep of delicate electrical, thermal, and
fluidic systems, as well as mechanical hardware.
o Constantly worked with vendors and sponsors to have bearings and
parts designed, drawn and manufactured
o Helped develop sound test matrices relevant to industry needs
o Produced various bearing data technical reports and
presentations
. United Space Alliance (USA), Undergraduate Co-op
Houston, TX
Spring 2009
o Primarily worked with the Shuttle GPC/NAV Training Group as a
student instructor
o Responsibilities included taking and helping evaluate instructor
classes as well as side projects to help the Shuttle and
International Space Station Training Division
o Side projects: Helped develop a new employee familiarization
guide for the organization and created a technical training
video on the F-1 Rocket Engine, used to launch the Apollo
Spacecraft to the moon
o Was head of co-op tours and lectures and was responsible for
organizing all co-op/intern activities as well as acquainting
new co-ops/interns with the company.
Summer 2008
o Primarily helped run formal software tests on an International
Space Station (ISS) simulator, in charge of testing the
Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Structure and Mechanisms (S&M),
and Robotics subsystems
o Also helped with smaller projects including workplace technology
benchmarking, business process modeling using Appian Enterprise
o Was on the co-op tours and lectures committee, helping to
coordinate tours and lectures for co-ops and interns at the
Johnson Space Center.
Summer 2007
o Worked primarily on software and hardware integration in both an
office environment and network simulator laboratory
o Programmed a basic command processor and was in charge of
keeping the networks running, performing formal software tests
on various flight media, and creating flight media software.
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
. Studied Abroad in Ciudad Real, Spain at the Universidad de Castilla-La
Mancha (UCLM), taking two materials design courses in the summer of
2009 as well as language and culture courses.
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SKILLS:
General Engineering
o High proficiency in reading, analyzing, and producing mechanical
drawings
o Moderate proficiency in data acquisition techniques and
mechanical measurements
o Moderate proficiency in rotordynamic analysis, analytical fluid-
film lubrication development and analysis, and control system
design
Hardware
o Moderate proficiency in machining technology including mill,
lathe, drill press, band saw, and grinding machine.
o Moderate proficiency in materials and solid mechanics hardware
and processes including tensile testing, hardness testing,
impact testing, quenching, annealing, and cold-working.
o Basic proficiency in data acquisition system hardware, assembly,
and processes
Software
o High proficiency in: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
Suite, MATLAB/Simulink
o Moderate proficiency in: XLTRC2 Rotordynamics Suite
o Basic Proficiency in: LabView, PSPICE, CES Selector, Maple,
Mathematica
o Basic experience in programming with Java, C, C++, and Visual
Basic
Language Arts
o Expert technical writer
o Bilingual: Can speak, read, and write in Hindi and English
fluently
o Basic proficiency in Spanish
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HONORS/AWARDS:
. Texas A&M Mechanical Engineering Graduate Fellowship
2010
. Accenture International Awareness Scholar
2009
. College of Engineering International Scholar
2009
. Howard A. Shaw Memorial Scholar
2006-2010
. United Space Alliance Special Merit Scholar
2006
. National Merit Scholar, Commended
2006
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ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Member
2008-Present
. Alpha Phi Omega-Xi Delta Chapter Active
2008-2010
Service Director
2008
Pledge VP of Service
2007
. Hindu Students Council Member
2008-2010
. Indian Students Association Member
2007-2010
. Student Officials Association Member
2008
. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Freshman
Representative 2006-2007
. Intercollegiate Pool Club Member
2006-2007
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RECENT COMMUNITY SERVICE:
. Big Event Helped do housework/yard work for needy families
March 2007-2011
. Alpha Phi Omega Blood Drive Oversaw the Alpha Phi Omega Blood Drive
April 2008
. APO Cemetery Cleanup Organized the cleanup of cemetery in College
Station November 2007
. APO Adopt-A-Highway Took part in keeping a specific highway clean
November 2007/
March 2008
. Indian Society Dinner Raised funds to support a needy child in India
September 2006
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