LAKSHMANAN SUBRAMANIAN

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Bryan, TX, USA 77801 ac2cwz@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Masters in Chemical Engineering, MS CGPA: 3.38/4 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA Aug 2015-Apr 2017

Areas of Specialization - Process Engineering, Safety, Production and Sustainability

Certificate Course in Process Design Engineering May-Aug 2013

Indus Global Academy, Bangalore, KA, India

Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering May 2012

Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Anna University), Hosur, TN, India (7.6/10)

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Holder, Six Sigma Institute Sep 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dhrangadhra Chemical Works, Tuticorin, TN, India Nov 2013-July 2015

Process Engineer, Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigment Plant (SIOP)

Controlled and monitored process flow and parameters using DCS and PLC panel

Supervised and managed a team of 2 trainee engineers, 6 production operators and 8 workers in 2 sections

Coordinated with utility departments for planning and executing maintenance activities without affecting production

Practical & Operational Knowledge of Pumps, Compressors, Heat Exchangers, Agitators, drum filters, Spin flash Dryer

Periodically evaluated process equipment to optimize performance and ensured compliance with safety regulations

Supervised hydro-test, pneumatic test, card board blasting, sand blasting and flushing of pipelines

Monitored trial and collected data for process improvement recommendations during project execution

Implemented design modifications in the reactor’s steam line to reduce the slurry heating time by 50%

Prepared lab scale batches for mixing, oxidation and particle growth studies

Implemented 6 Kaizen which resulted in better housekeeping, reduced wastage, improved workspace compliance

Prepared and validated P&ID, PFD, process data sheets, and material and energy balance calculations

Participated in HAZOP studies and provided safety hazard input

Hands on experience in process startup, shut down and emergency activities

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

CPM Enterprise AAA Prosthesis (As a Volunteer) May 2017-July 2017

Objective: To develop a cost effective prosthetic devices for amputees

Assisting in creating a working simulation using COMSOL and performing market and regulatory research to determine the commercial viability of low cost prosthetic devices

CPM Enterprise Biogas Pilot Plant (State funded project) Jan 2017-April 2017

Objective: To produce energy from biogas produced from anaerobic digestion of food waste from dining halls on campus

Process safety team member: Developed safe operating, Start-up, Shut-down and Emergency procedures, Job Safety Assessment and ensured safety features in pilot plant construction

CPM Enterprise Sustainable Packaging for Kimberly Clark Jan 2017-April 2017

Objective: To find maximum recyclable material for use in flexible and rigid packaging

Performed LCA and other ASTM tests for different polymers with varying recycled content

Generated quantitative results to visualize the effect of increasing recycled material content in reducing CO2 emissions & energy demand

Kohler Co: Clarity Carbon Credit Project Aug 2016-Dec 2016

Performed LCA of Kohler’s Carbon Clarity filter and traditional boiling water method

Carried out market research to find potential agencies to certify Clarity Carbon as carbon offset

Research road map network for research coordination network (RCN) on Biofuel Sustainability May 2016-Dec 2016

Learned key concepts of biomass conversion and its current state of knowledge

Performed techno economic data analysis for different biofuel feedstock and conversion technologies

CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENTS

Completed SAChe safety program: Safety in Chemical Process Industries Dec 2016

Participated in marathons for social causes (Canal Run, Keweenaw Run, DCW mini marathon)

SOFTWARE SKILLS Aspen Hysys, Matlab, Simapro, C, C++, COMSOL, Honeywell Experion, MS Office Suite, Minitab

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Michigan Technological University: Department Representative of Graduate Student Government - liaison to the work life and Husky FAN (food access network) committee

Adhiyamaan College of Engineering: Treasurer of Federation of Active Chemical engineers, Industrial visit coordinator

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