Additive Manufacturing software framework development, GD&T, CAD

JAYANKUMAR PATEL

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Buffalo **********.****@*******.***

NY 14214 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayan-patel-b02ba58b/ EDUCATION:

University at Buffalo (SUNY) GPA 3.96/4.0

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

September-2017, Buffalo, NY

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee GPA 3.0/4.0 Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

May 2014, Roorkee, India

MASTER’S THESIS:

Build Orientation Optimization for Additive

Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Materials

(FGM). 05/2016-08/2017

Key focus area: Design and Optimization, Additive

manufacturing (AM)

Software Used: SolidWorks, Matlab, C++ (CGAL Library)

• A surrogate model based global optimization framework of build orientation for additive manufacturing of functionally graded materials.

• Objective cost function definition in terms of geometric error as well as material composition error.

• A novel approach of multi-scale random error measure for material composition error computation.

ENGINEERING PROJECTS:

Dynamic control of 3D printer nozzle using cable

robotics 01/2016-05/2016

• 12 cables and 8 actuators for 3 degree of freedom motion control of a 3D printer nozzle.

• Nonlinear computed torque closed loop control system design.

Optimization of bi-stable structures to maximize

energy dissipation. 08/2015-12/2015

• Collaboration of a team of 3.

• Black box global optimization using genetic algorithm

• Custom GA algorithm created using python and Matlab Two-wheel self-balancing robot. 08/2015-12/2015

• Collaboration of a team of 4.

• Software Utilized: Matlab and Simulink

• Full State Feedback controller was applied to balance the vertical position and Reference Tracking controller was utilized to track the horizontal position.

Design of an ultra-lightweight reaper machine.

08/2013-05/2014

• Collaboration of a team of 3

• Design an ultra-lightweight reaper machine using SolidWorks which weighed 6.3 kg with approximate cost of $1500.

• Ansys Workbench was utilized to perform the stress analysis and simulations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

CAD: SolidWorks, Creo Parametric, Autodesk Inventor. CAE: Ansys Workbench, Abaqus.

Programming: C++, Matlab, Python.

Office Productivity: Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jayku ExIm Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad, India

Mechanical Design Engineer 08/01/2014 – 06/30/2015

• Custom designed complex aluminum parts used in

commercial buildings utilizing SolidWorks.

• Collaborating with architects and civil engineers to develop innovative and intricate metal parts used in construction as well as interior design of the commercial buildings.

INTERNSHIPS:

Soulflower (India) Pvt Ltd Mumbai, India

Supply Chain Management Intern 05/15/2014-07/03/2014

• Performed data analytics of the previous 4 years’ sales data using SAP and python.

• Determined product mix and base stock for 55 retail stores based on demand prediction. Logistics and inventory costs were reduced by 11.3% year-on-year basis due to improved efficiency in supply chain.

GEB Thermal Power Station Ghandhinagar, India

Boiler Systems Intern 05/15/2013-07/01/2013

• Calculated total heat loss in all 5 boiler systems of the thermal power plant.

• Developed a detailed plan to improve the efficiency by 2% of the boiler systems.

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT:

Student Assistant/Grader University at Buffalo

• Collaborated on a team of 3 to research and develop content for an online course on “Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis” with Dr. Rahul Rai.

• Graded total 3 junior level, 2 senior level and 1 graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering Department, UB. Member, Organizing Committee, IIT-Roorkee ASME

chapter 08/2012-05/2014, Roorkee, India

• Organized peer-to-peer learning initiatives for CAD/CAE software like Solidworks, Creo Parametric, and Ansys at IIT-Roorkee.

Member, National Service Scheme (India)

IIT-Roorkee chapter 08/2010-05/2012

• Math teacher at IIT-Roorkee school for underprivileged children for 1 year (2010-2011)

• Member, Organizing Committee, IIT-Roorkee Blood

Donation Camp and Awareness Drive.

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