Mechanical Engineering Product Development

ABHISHEK SUGAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhisheksugam

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• Five years of academic experience in CAD,3D modelling and finite element analysis in automotive and product development

• Robotics & embedded systems experience in international projects like NASA Lunabotics mining competition

• Manufacturing experience on Lathes, Laser Cutting and CNCs creating consumer electronics & powertrain components

• Product development, prototyping & Redesign experience in consumer electronics at Ubi Interactive & Cell Biomechanics lab. SKILLS

• CAD: CATIA V5, NX, PTC CREO (PRO E), Solidworks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Revit, Fabrication MEP, Navisworks

• FEA: ANSYS, NX, Altair Hyperworks, MSC Nastran, LS Dyna (Crash Simulations)

• Languages: Microsoft Certified Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 specialist, Java, C, C#, ASP. Net, MSSQL EDUCATION

University of Washington-Seattle, USA Expected Dec 2017 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 3.6/4 Courses: Experimental Stress Analysis, Finite element Analysis (FEA), Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Virtual Reality in Cockpits, Sensor systems, Active and Sensing Materials, Microelectro-Mechanical Systems, Software Development for Data Scientists Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India Aug 2011 - May 2015 Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, First Class with Distinction Courses: Manufacturing Process, Design of Mechanical Systems, CAD, Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Thermal engineering Automobile Engineering, Algorithms & Data Structures, Heat & Mass Transfer, Fluid Dynamics & hydraulics, Finite Element Analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Student Partner Microsoft Nov 2012- Present

• Organized US Imagine Cup, workshops and hackathons on Data Science, Windows IoT & Machine Learning

• Mentored MSPs from Washington and Idaho on developing workshop contents and organizing workshops Engineering Intern Seattle Monorail May 2017- Present

• Designed new braking system and reverse engineered the Charge collector for the classic Seattle Monorail.

• Worked on 3D modelling & structural optimizations of the floor and gates for the Monorail bogies.

• Developed the asset management plan, assisted in train maintenance & developed maintenance procedures. Hardware Design Intern Ubi Interactive Inc. Jan 2017- April 2017

• Product development & rapid prototyping (3D printing) of a patent pending device that imparts touch screen capabilities

• Designed all components including ideation, modelling and FEA for structural & Thermal optimizations.

• Developed prototyping & mass manufacturing strategy and conducted physical testing of the prototypes. Mechanical Design Engineer Pinnacle InfoTech Solutions Jan 2015 – Aug 2015

• Designed HVAC & Plumbing for “Kingdom Tower” - the proposed tallest building on Revit and Fabrication MEP

• Calculation & Creation of Fire Fighting Layout as per NFPA standards & hazard classifications

• Worked on Clash-coordination of various services using Navisworks & Created shop drawings Using AutoCAD. Maintenance Intern Essar Oil ltd May 2014 – July 2014

• Worked on maintenance of the storage tanks in the refinery, supply chain management of the resources. Manufacturing Intern Tata Hitachi June 2013 – Aug 2013

• Developed lean manufacturing procedures for all the gears of Total Friction Crane TFC-280. Mechanical Engineering Intern TATA Steel May 2012 – Aug 2012

• Investigated possible causes of wobbler breakage of the Backup Rolls of finishing mill of the Hot strip Mill. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Finite Element & Structural Engineer, Mechanical Team UW EcoCAR3 Oct 2015 – Present

• Developed a hybrid powertrain for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro through 3D Modelling, (FEA) & structural optimizations

• Designed & analyzed the coupling and mounts for Bosch SMG (Separate Motor generator) & Honda engine

• Worked on 3D modelling, structural & thermal optimizations of the energy storage system (Battery pack) through FEA

• Manufactured the casing of the battery pack using sheet metal processes, vacuum forming and assembled the modules

• Manufacturing the high tolerance transmission components, couplings & mounts using CNC mills & lathe Graduate Research Assistant, Cell Biomechanics Lab UW Nov 2015 – June 2016

• Design, Finite Element Analysis, fabrication & proof of concept testing of a stretchable membrane for live cell studies

• Product development, Prototyping & Fabrication of a portable electrical chamber & stretchable membrane device. Team lead, Chassis & Suspension Team Supra SAEINDIA 2015 Oct 2014 – May 2015

• Designed, Analyzed & manufactured the chassis and suspension systems of a formula SAE racing car. Team lead, Roll Cage & transmission Team Baja SAEINDIA 2015 Mar 2013 – Feb 2014

• Designed and analyzed the roll cage for various crash tests using ANSYS, manufactured and assembled the ATV.

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