KIRAN MUNUKUTLA

• actn30@r.postjobfree.com • M: 713-***-**** • Richmond, TX 77407

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Diligent and motivated Mechanical Engineer at the Master’s level, with experience in Manufacturing and Design Engineering. Proven leadership qualities with a sense of urgency and visualization for fast- paced settings. Adept in Design Software applications including AutoCAD, ANSYS, ANSYS Fluent, CATIA, StarCCM+, PipeSim. Effective and Reputed Communicator, skilled in presenting lucid and succinct explanations, for technical and non-technical users. Multilingual in English, Hindi and German. Core competencies include:

• Manufacturing Technology • Machine Design • Pipeline Design • Flow Assurance • Computer Aided Design • Computer Aided Machining • Computational Fluid Dynamics • Aerospace Engineering PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON • Houston, TX • January 2015 – December 2015 A tier-one, doctoral degree granting, member of the University of Houston system performing outstanding research in the field of Mechanical Design Engineering. Jr. Adjunct Professor (Teaching and Research Assistant) Worked as the only teaching Assistant for a senior and graduate level course with over a 100 students. Part of a program closely tied to a design project in Johnson Space Center (NASA).

• Supporting faculty research projects, which required literature searches.

• Participated in assessment processes, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their growth in Design Engineering.

• Supervise on the projects presented at Johnson Space Center while indulging in techniques that effectively assisted in the transfer of knowledge. ORDNANCE FACTORY MEDAK • Medak, India • April 2013 – July 2013 A global manufacturing Company which specialized in the manufacture of amphibious armored vehicles including, BMP – 2, Armored Ambulance, Armored Dozer, NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle, NAG Missile Carrier and other Bullet-Proof Vehicles.

Engineering Design Intern

Worked for 30 hours a week while attending a full-time degree program, effectively managing both education and work schedule.

• Worked in a state-of-art Light Components Machine Shop while operating CNC Turning and Milling Machines.

• Designed a rotor hook, which was highly essential in the mobility of manufactured heavy weight components and thereby reduced the manufacturing time by 15 minutes for each component.

• Designed a torsion shaft for the suspension of the vehicles, which could tackle 10% more stress applied.

• Awarded the Best Intern for the year of 2013 for outstanding design and manufacturing capabilities.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.20) University of Houston • Houston, TX • 2015 • Dean’s Scholarship for Engineering Visiting Student in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.70) Rice University • Houston, TX • 2015

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 7.10) GITAM University • Visakhapatnam, INDIA • 2014

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Practical knowledge of Machine working processes

•CNC Programming • Certification in Subsea Engineering