Electrical Engineer
Resume:
ZEAL SHAH
Philadelphia, PA 19104
abkn7u@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
As a technically skilled Graduate Electrical Engineer, I wish to learn as
well as apply my knowledge in Electrical Engineering while working in an
innovative and cut-edge environment.
Summary
. Successful work experience in technical assistance, design of
electrical power distribution systems and power generation.
. Experience with working in a manufacturing environment with cross
functional teams and continuous improvement projects.
. Flexible for relocation & travel anywhere along with working in shifts
&overtime.
Educational Qualifications
Expected
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering March 2011
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
June 2009
L.D. College of Engineering, Gujarat University
GPA -3.9/4.0
Relevant Courses:
Power System Analysis, Modeling and Analysis of Power Distribution Systems,
Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Equipments, Computer Analysis of
Power Systems, Power System Dynamics, Power Distribution System Automation
and Control, Solid State Electronics, Power Electronics, Energy Management,
Electrical Machine Design, Energy Efficiency in Utilities, Network
Analysis, Power System Practice and Design, Power System Protection,
Electrical Power Utilization and Traction.
Work Experience
Graduate Engineer Trainee, Harsha Electronics and Electrical Solutions,
India May '08- Dec '08
. Analyzed and prepared medium voltage electrical distribution studies
which identify system overload and voltage issues and submitted plans
to correct deficiencies.
. Performed distribution analysis, planning for network improvements
related to system reliability and equipment protection.
. Maintained & updated system power flow and other computer models.
Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics
Sept '09-Current
. Conducting labs and lectures of various courses related to Physics.
. Proctoring, grading papers and homework solutions.
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Industrial Projects
Cathodic Protection Systems, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd,
India
. Developed a technique to control the corrosion of a metal surface.
. Various applications of the project are Hydrocarbon Product Pipelines,
Storage tanks, Off shore platforms, Ships, Tank bottoms, buried
vessels and bullets.
. Monitored parameters like Electrical Resistivity of soil/water,
natural structure of soil/water potentials and Cathodic protection
current density.
Power Generation and Distribution Analysis in a Thermal Power System,
Torrent Power, India
. Torrent has a generation capacity of 1647.5 MW (500 MW operational,
1147.5 MW under implementation) and distributes over 10 billion units
of power annually to Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Surat - the industrial
and commercial hubs of Gujarat.
. Studied the entire process of power generation thermally starting from
the transportation of coal,grinding them to minute particles using
pulveriser, running the boilers, working of turbines and generators.
. Studied the analysis of the combined cycle power plant of 1147.5 MW
which is under implementation for meeting the power deficit areas.
Study of Transformers, Asian Brown Boveri Ltd, India
. Prepared a project report on the entire construction and working
process of various instrument and distribution transformers and its
components.
. Performed the analysis of the automation, protection and control of
electricity distribution networks and substation.
. Suggested various methods to make power distribution easier, more
reliable along with generator and transformer protection.
. Study on electromechanical relays and solid state relays, working of
various power circuit breakers used for equipment as well as general
protection.
Computer Skills
. C, C++, Basics of Microprocessor 8085, 8086.
. Matlab/ Simulink.
. Microsoft Office Applications
Technical Events' Participation
. Executive Event Manager, Drexel IEEE Graduate Forum,2010
. Actively participated as an Event Manager in SPARXS 2008.
. Actively participated as a Volunteer in TEQNIX 2007.
. Participated in Robotic Events in TEQNIX and XPLODE.
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