Design and Engineering, Engineering Project Management

SHIVA PRASADH

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https://in.linkedin.com/pub/shiva-prasadh/86/2/16

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

A MS Automotive Engineering student seeking a design engineer role in Automotive industry/ Automotive design which will allow me to implement my knowledge and skills in the industry’s ever developing run, also allowing me to build up on my career towards Automotive industry.

KEY SKILLS:

Broad understanding of concepts in Engineering Project Management, Engineering Design, Intelligent transport systems, IC Engines, Industrial Engineering, Alternative Propulsion Systems, and Powertrain and Engine dynamics.

Skilled in using a range of software including CATIA (V5R21), Star CCM+, Lab View and CES Edupack 2014

Dynamic, enterprising individual with strong leadership and team skills

Good skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly motivated, disciplined and resourceful

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Science in Automotive Engineering Sep ‘14 – Sep ‘15

Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom

Key Modules:

Ground Vehicle Aerodynamics, Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Materials, Power Train and Engine Dynamics, Computer Aided Engineering, Intelligent Transport Systems, Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Engineering Project Management, Alternative Propulsion Systems.

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Jul ‘09 – May ‘13

Sastra University, Thanjavur, India

GPA – 7.98 (79.8%) (First class with distinction)

Key Modules:

Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Solids, Fluid Mechanics, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery, Metallurgy, Thermal Engineering, Design of Machine and Power Transmission Elements, Manufacturing Engineering, Heat Transfer, Automobile Engineering, I.C Engines, Mechatronics, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Solar Energy Systems.

Higher Secondary School Examination Jun ‘08 – Mar ‘09

Kurinji Hr. Sec. School, Namakkal, India

Score: 94.5% (Major: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science)

Matriculation Examination Jun ‘06 – Apr ‘07

Achariya Siksha Mandhir, Puducherry, India

Score: 81.8%

ENGINEERING PROJECTS:

Car Parking Occupancy Monitoring May ‘15 – Sept ‘15

Reviewed existing Intelligent Car parking systems to design Car parking occupancy monitoring system for Coventry university car parking lot.

Designed a basic prototype for low cost yet effective Car parking occupancy monitoring system which would be present in the parking lot. Prototype was made using Arduino microcontrollers and software.

It detects the presence of cars in the parking lot and notifies the driver through LED notification.

Further developments and recommendations were proposed.

Load Case Analysis on a B-Pillar of a car using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Sept ‘14 – Jan ‘15

An initial analysis for the existing B-pillar is done. Then to strengthen the B-pillar additional reinforcements are added to withstand the stress applied.

Final analysis on the reinforced B-pillar is done and the differences in results are discussed.

Conversion of Lotus Evora 2.0 engine into a Hybrid system Jan ‘15 – Apr ‘15

Benchmarking of the Lotus Evora 2.0l engine

Scaled down the engine from 2 to 1.6 litres and used Ni-MH based battery which is connected in parallel combination and made a hybrid system.

Packaging considerations for the Ni-MH battery and well to wheel/ CO2 considerations were also done.

The resulting design modification achieved higher mileage, better initial pickup and reduced emissions

Determining Engine Sizing and Powertrain Transmission specifications for a Large Saloon Jan ‘15 – Apr ‘15

Determined Engine Specifications and sizing, maximum velocity and power the engine can achieve for a large saloon.

Determined the intermediate gear ratios for the powertrain system.

Measuring of aerodynamic forces, moments and coefficients on the Lynne Turner Model Jan ‘15 – Apr ‘15

A benchmark study was made using Lynne Turner model where we compare results of wind tunnel test and CFD analysis.

Using Star CCM performed an CFD analysis of the vehicle with various boat tail, diffuser and slant angles

Calculated the resultant force moments and their corresponding coefficients and identified measures to reduce drags. Comparison of both analysis results where stated.

Selection of Appropriate Materials for the Exhaust System of an Automobile Jan ‘15 – Apr ‘15

Using CES Edupack software Selection of materials for the Exhaust system-Exhaust manifold Silencer and Tail pipe was done.

Manufacturing Procedures and Design requirements were dealt for the selection of materials

Advanced materials are chosen for the exhaust system and their manufacturing routes are explained.

Automatic Tilting Headlamps in Automobile Dec ‘12 – Apr ‘13

A basic prototype of the intelligent headlamp system was designed which senses the vehicle making a curve and tilt headlamps about its own axis accordingly.

Using Sensors, Microcontrollers and stepper motors the system tilts both the headlamps to a specified angle based on the rotation of the steering wheel. Further developments and recommendations were proposed.

INDUSTRY SKILLS:

Computer Software: Auto CAD, PRO-E, CATIA, ANSYS, Star CCM+, Labview, CES Edupack 2014, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Project

Certifications:

6-sigma and creo certified Diploma in Product design - PRO-E, Catia and ANSYS May’13 – Sept ‘13

Completed Welding Technology Training Programme in Indian Welding Society. Feb ’11

In-Plant Training:

Lucas TVS LTD., Padi, Chennai, India (Dec ‘10) – Gained industrial experience about manufacturing process and techniques and plant layout methodology.

Volkswagen Service Station, Pondicherry, India(Jun ‘12) – Learnt the systems and servicing processes and troubleshooting techniques.

Sastra Precession Forging, Thanjavur, India (Jan ’12 – Apr ’12) – Gained industrial experience on manufacturing techniques, quality and measurement methods adopted on the products manufactured.

Interests and Communication Skills:

Event Management: Organized many technical and cultural events during undergraduate study.

Communication:

Event Organizer -leading events and activities for students

Delivering presentations- Presented for my projects

Languages: Good writing, converse and Presentation skills in ENGLISH, Good speaking level in Tamil and Telugu.

Sports and Recreation: In free time generally I play cricket and badminton and I like to travel a lot. I tend to be updated with automobile and gadgets news. I like to watch more fiction and sci-fi movies.

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