abgy6e@r.postjobfree.com RASISH KHATRI (***)

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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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