VASISHT GARLAPATI
Irving, TX - 75063
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OBJECTIVE To obtain full-time position as a mechanical engineer which is
challenging, creative and has the best application for my
skills attained during my education.
EDUCATION University of Dayton, Dayton
GPA:3.375/4.0
M.S. Mechanical Engineering May 2010
Relevant Courses
Probability and Statistics Linear elasticity
Principles of materials 1 & 2 Introduction to Fuel cell
Air Pollution Energy efficient
manufacturing
Acharya Nagarjuna University, India Final Score:
74.73%
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
May 2007
(Graduated with distinction)
EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Assistant August '08 -
August '09
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
. Developed high performance air-cathodes for lithium-air cell.
. Worked on master's thesis in "Development of high performance air-
cathode for solid state lithium-air cells".
. Utilized instruments such as DSC, AC impedance spectroscopy, high
temperature furnaces, etc for the characterization.
. Tested PEM fuel cells in a fuel cell test station.
. Produced high quality graphs and illustrations to facilitate the
interpretation of research findings in journal papers.
Trainee Engineer
June '06 - June '07
Salute Water House Pvt. Ltd.
Edulapalam, AP, India
. Assisted the maintenance engineer with water, syrup
and CO2 pipe lines.
. Assisted the maintenance engineer with air-
compressors.
VASISHT GARLAPATI
Intern
Summer 2006
Kusalava International Vijayawada,
AP, India
. Provided assistance in complete manufacturing cycle of automobile
engine cylinder liners marketed under the brand name Tiger Power.
. Supervised the raw material inspection and machined cylinders.
. Tested tensile strength and hardness using Universal Testing Machine
and Brinell Hardness Tester.
PROJECTS
Increase efficiency for executing public learning program
Center for competitive change
Dayton, OH
. Created master standards book for standard work flow
procedures and processes in documented format.
CERTIFICATIONS
. 6-sigma green belt certified.
COMPUTER Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD 2007, Pro-E 2001
SKILLS Languages: C, C++
Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista
Tools: Microsoft Office 2003/2007, KaleidaGraph,
Origin
LANGUAGES English, Telugu and Hindi
HONORS &
ACTIVITIES
. Graduate Research Assistantship from Metals and Ceramics Division,
University of Dayton, Ohio.
. Treasurer for Indian Student Association at University of Dayton,
Ohio.
. Prize winner and participant in state and district level badminton
tournaments.
. Active participant in organizing college events.