Manjunatha Prasad R.
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EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2015
Utah State University, Logan, Utah GPA: 3.76
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering June 2013
Vishvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India GPA: 4.00
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Jan ‘12 to June ‘12
Process Engineer Trainee, S.N.S Automotive Company, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Worked as a trainee in materials processing and assembly section.
Successfully guided a team of 5 members in executing a major automotive project.
Gained sound knowledge in material selection and processing.
Jan ‘13 to June ‘13
Design Intern, National Aerospace Laboratory, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Worked as a Design Intern in Micro Aerial Vehicles Division.
Designed the scaled down version of a Boeing CH-47 chinook multi rotor helicopter using Solid-works software.
Was responsible for designing and analyzing various helicopter models before it went into production
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
DESIGN OF ATK STRINGER
June ‘14 to Sept ‘14
Bridgerland Applied Technology College, Logan, Utah, USA
Designed and fabricated the ATK Stringer using pre-preg carbon fiber sheets.
Performed extensive study on different composite layup techniques.
Performed stress and failure analysis on the ATK stringer.
VALIDATION AND CALIBRATION OF TENSILE TESTING MACHINE
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA
Wrote a LabVIEW code for directly measuring the output of the load cell
Calibration of the tensile testing machine was performed using this code and it performed satisfactorily.
The code was implemented on 10 other tensile testing machines and it performed flawlessly irrespective of the machine
make
OTHER PROJECTS
Design and failure analysis of grate, Finite element analysis of a rocket propulsion unit, code
development for predicting the failure of different materials.
Uncertainty analysis in young’s modulus of a cantilever beam, Composite material layup technique.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming languages – Matlab, Fortran
Software – CATIA, LabVIEW, Solid Edge, Solid Works
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Won the Best project award from the university during Bachelor’s senior year in 2013.
Awarded 1st place in National level glider design competition organized by National Institute of
Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka, India, 2012.
Received 1st place in Project presentation organized by MITS, Madanapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2012.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Consistently perform duties in efficient and timely manner, completing projects within deadlines. Results -oriented with
the ability to handle multiple-projects simultaneously
Worked in multi-cultural environment maintaining positive co-worker relationships. Utilize strong and organized project
management / prioritization abilities and perform well under pressure, in a fast paced environment.