KAUSTUBH GOTHEY
**** *., ***** ***., *** # 1V, Chicago, IL 60626 Ph: 607-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Full time position with an organization that provides me an opportunity to utilize my HVAC knowledge and to be a part of
team that works dynamically towards completing accomplishments of the organization
SUMMARY
MS – IE with overall 4+ years of work experience in HVAC and manufacturing firms
Deep understanding of principles of thermodynamics, psychometrics, thermal engineering, heat transfer, refrigeration
and air conditioning
Expertise in handling commercial, Green buildings and Clean Rooms
Experience of space planning, design, costing, load calculations and LEED guidelines
Adept in managing small and large projects creatively within time and allocated budget
Knowledge of various types of AHUs, ventilation and exhaust systems
Hand on experience in developing a strong Vendor Network and Supplier Pricing
EDUCATION
Dec’09
State University of New York, Binghamton
Masters of Science, System Science & Industrial Engineering,
Overall GPA 3.4/4.0
Jun’06
University of Mumbai (V.J.T.I.), India
Bachelor of Engineering, Production Engineering
Overall GPA 3.87/4.0
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Programming Languages: Java, C, Visual Basic Application, SAS, SQL
Carrier HAP or E 20, AutoCAD, MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project
Software Packages:
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Mumbai, India
Blue Star Ltd.
HVAC Project Engineer – Design and Planning Aug’06–Jul’07
Carried out initial studies of HVAC project and conducted initial kickoff
meetings with other departments
Planned and designed HVAC for critical components of clean room application typical to class 10 to 10000
Calculated overall system Heat Load for conventional and Green buildings using Carrier software E 20/HAP
Assisted in Cost Analysis and allocation of Budgets for erection of the system
Developed Rate Analysis sheets highlighting rates of all materials and labors and their productivity
Scrutinized and negotiated techno – commercial offers form Vendors and prepared Cost Matrix
Created and processed Tenders, Design Basis reports and Space Planning reports
Prepared HVAC schematics, Bill of Materials, Technical and Commercial Reports of different equipments
Finalized relative estimates of energy savings against total power consumption using
simulation analysis
Designed customized Pharma Air Handling, Ventilation and Exhaust units of
high static pressure
Monitored overall project schedule by preparation of monthly progress
reports highlighting project achievements
and shortcomings with remedial action
Arranged Client/Vendor/ Site meetings and coordinated clients for payments
Projects handled – Commercial, Hotels, Malls and Hospitals – exceeding $ 2.5 million
Mumbai, India
Vighneshwar Air Conditioning Pvt. Ltd.
HVAC Project Engineer – Sales and Planning Jun’05 – Aug’ 06
Identified new sales areas by conducting market search and marketed design services to architects and builders
Devised an MS Excel based software to calculate Heat Load according to ISHRAE standards
Gothey 2/2
Calculated Heat Load and Air Leakages of complex systems which had high tonnage requirements
Created Tenders, assisted in bidding for projects and obtained mechanical contracts
Studied the floor drawings provided by Client and designed the ducting layout according to it
Approved GA Layouts and Piping and Instrumentation diagrams prepared by Design Department
Finalized AHU placement, VAV, duct and piping routing and calculated dampers and grilles sizes, insulation, etc
Inspected components from supplier side and conveyed suitable changes
Closed out projects by providing all documentations to Client as defined by commissioning log
Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and reduced the discrepancies in future
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Binghamton, NY
Sheltered Workshop for the Disabled, Inc
Engineer – Purchasing and Planning Aug’07 – Sept’ 09
Devised a software for automated quote selection for the Purchasing Department using MS Access and VB
Automated the issue and receipt of quotes which selected the best vendor based on quality, pricing, lead time, etc
Extracted the quote information to the assembly level and prepared Costing Sheet for the customers
Provided a cross reference between company parts and suppliers parts
Build up a strategic Vendor Network by optimizing the number of suppliers which resulted in cost savings due
to reduced administrative costs and quantity price breaks
Developed and maintained KANBAN system for Inventory Management and Control using MS Excel, Visual
Basic and MAPICS ERP system
Scheduled quantities for Just In Time implementation and enhanced Kanban System to administer smooth flow of Supply
Chain
Ensured proper component coverage in the warehouse for Just in Time shipment to the customers
Supported Quality Control team in defect reduction of wire assemblies using Kaizen approach
CERTIFICATIONS
Mar’ 07
Basics of Air Conditioning – ISHRAE, Mumbai
(Psychometrics, Cooling Load, Duct Design & Air Distribution)
Jun’ 07
Practical Air Conditioning – ISHRAE, Mumbai
(Practical Pumps & Piping, Air Handling Units, Cooling Coils, Electrical & Controls)
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Thesis: “Formation and Design of Cells in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems”
Projects:
Financial Systems Program – Course design for Industrial Engineering Department
Decision Support System – Industrial Application for Inventory Management
Overview of University Academic programs using Design of Experiments
Modeling and Simulation of University food court using Arena
Housing conditions of Boston and Suburbs using Multivariate Techniques and SAS
POSITIONS OF RESPOSIBILITY
Jun’08 – May’09
Vice President Indian Graduate Student Organization, Binghamton University
Organized ‘Peace Rally’ for Mumbai terror victims and Binghamton shoot out victims
Participated in the International Film Festival at Binghamton University
Organized festivals and trips to promote cultural values and harmony
Jan’04 – Jun’04
H.R. Coordinator National Seminal Conference, Mumbai University
Conducted a conference aimed at Engineering Academic Transformation
Led team of 30 members to coordinate the event
Managed budget and sponsorship for the event
HONORS AND AWARDS
Gothey 3/2
Received full tuition scholarship for entire Bachelor’s study from University of Mumbai
Received full tuition scholarship for entire Masters study along with stipend from NY State
Meritorious performance in Maharashtra State Talent Search Examination