Dharma Adithya Tholkappian

**** ******* ****., *** ****, Charleston, SC 29485 [Happy to relocate] acu1oc@r.postjobfree.com 321-***-**** Education

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Dec 2015 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.5/4 Anna University, Chennai, India Aug 2014

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 7.79/10 Skills

AutoCAD, ANSYS, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, MATLAB, C, Microsoft Office, Windows, Base SAS Experience

WABCO Compressor Mfg. Co., Charleston, South Carolina Apr 2016- Present Quality Engineer Intern

Develop claims investigation instructions / methods

Assist in claims investigation (root cause analysis after manufactured part failure)

Input monthly FPY and firewall data

Maintain Layered Process Audit metrics

Perform dock audits as needed

Assist in containment activities

Help implement/improve quality controls

Interpret part drawings and suggest ways to improve the process/designs

Apply core skills to assist in ways of improving the process involved with the manufacturing of the parts and suggest ways of making any alterations to the process flow Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida May 2015-Jan 2016 Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Lead of Braking sub team for autonomous golf cart focusing on the Linear Actuator systems Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida Jan 2015-May 2015 Grading Assistant, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Graded a class of 41 students in Statics

Aided professor in proper management and maintenance of Student Grades using MS Excel Anna University, Chennai, India Apr 2014

Working model of Hybrid Two Wheelers

Modified existing two-wheeler to be powered by both engine and battery

Tested three conditions to find ways to reduce fuel consumption Volkswagen, Pune, India Jan 2014

Technical Market Analyst Intern

Benchmarked technical aspects of competitor cars

Highlighted competitor advantages by understanding and evaluating technical aspects

Documented reports with the use of MS Office

Anna University, Chennai, India Apr 2013

Study of improving efficiency of solar PV panel

Experimented on applying water film on the surface of the panel in order to affect its performance

Communicated methods to improve efficiency of the panel based on the temperature difference between the panel and atmosphere

Modeled the panel in AutoCAD

IRIZAR-TVS, Viralimalai, India Aug 2012

In-Plant trainee

Learned and analyzed the processes involved in bus body building Dharma Adithya Tholkappian

Panther Dining Hall, Melbourne, FL Sep 2015-Dec 2015 Catering Service-Florida Institute of Technology

Co-curricular Activities

Event coordinator for Mechanical department symposium

Industrial Visits to Lucas TVS, Chennai Port, Ashok Leyland, Integral Coach Factory to understand their implementation of production and manufacturing processes

Member of Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE)

Senior Business Associate at TATA AIA Life Insurance

Vice-Chairman of an Educational Trust

Certified and graduated in UCMAS mental arithmetic program

Certified in BEC (Business English Certificate)