Venkitachalam Parameswaran
**** ** **** **** *** 914 Gainesville, Florida 32608-1440 **********@*****.*** 575-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time position as Mechanical Engineer where I can effectively utilize my engineering skills and experience in design,
AUTOCAD, SolidWorks.
EDUCATION
Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida [2011-2013] – Current GPA: 3.30/4.0
[Courses: Analytical Dynamics, Control Systems theory, Robot Geometry, Energy Management]
Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, SASTRA University (India) [2007-2011] GPA: 9.21/10.0
[Courses: Design of Power & Machine elements, Mechatronics, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Heat transfer, FEA,
Manufacturing Technology]
EXPERIENCE
Collaboration Workshops Assistant University of Florida Sep 2012 –Present
Provided support for Smathers Libraries’ Collaborating with Strangers workshop series for developing multi-discipline
collaborations among students and faculty
Redesigned the workshop website (http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/communications/colab/home.html)
Maintained webpage to display over 120 participants’ information and photos throughout the project year and communicated with
participants by email.
Communicated with various units on campus to encourage participation both in-person and through email.
Design and Controls Intern SASTRA University, India Nov 2010 – June 2011
Developed an alternate design of 6DOF Seismic simulator to achieve a cost reduction of over 12% and verified the same by
performing kinematic analysis of the model
Prepared a 3-D model of the design using Pro-Engineer Wildfire 4.0 & 5.0
Selected materials for fabrication to ensure high stability at optimal cost
Analyzed the structural stability of the model using ANSYS 13.0
Researched the modifications to the model to achieve an 28% increase in maximum load without compromising stability of the
system
Manufacturing Engineering Intern Hindalco Industries, India Dec 2008 – Jan 2009
Assisted in operation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic presses of 3300 ton and 1250 ton capacity.
Supported the production of various extrusion products.
Gained in depth knowledge of casting, various heat treatment processes, operation of electric discharge machining and wire
discharge machining
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: AUTOCAD 2011, ANSYS 13.0, Pro Engineer Wildfire 4.0, Solidworks 2012, MATLAB, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Languages: C, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
PROJECTS
Aerodynamic Design of Ornithopter and Its Controls
Conducted Kinematic and aerodynamic analysis of the proposed design to ensure stability and flight
Implemented suitable motion conversion mechanisms to achieve flapping motion of wings
Demonstrated the use of ornithopter to carry light weight sensors and cameras with precision in all weather conditions
Development of State Space Model for 6-DOF Seismic Simulator
Compared the effect of open loop and closed loop systems
Researched the effect of P,PI,PID controllers on the model
AWARDS
Achievement Award for New Engineering Graduate Students [University of Florida]
Dean’s list Scholarship for Academic Excellence [SASTRA University]