Mechanical Design Engineer

“Aravind” ARAVIND KRISHNA V N

***** ******** ***., **** *****, FL - 33433

**************@**********.*** +1-352-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravindkrishnavn

OBJECTIVE

Seeking entry level position involving mechanical design and analysis of precision equipment, specializing in heat transfer/fluid interaction

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - GAINESVILLE, FL AUG 2014 – MAY 2016

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, minor in entrepreneurship GPA: 3.73/4.00

Fluid Mechanics – I & II

Classical & Statistical Thermodynamics

Design & Analysis of Thermal Systems

Compressible flow

SASTRA UNIVERSITY – THANJAVUR, INDIA JULY 2010 – MAY 2014

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 7.89/10.00

Thermal Engineering – I & II

Heat Transfer

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Design of Machine Elements

Manufacturing technology – I & II

Finite Element Analysis

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Modelling software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ProEngineer

Analysis software: ANSYS (Structural & Thermal), SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Computer programming: C/C++, Matlab

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Florida January 2016 – May 2016

Conduct lab classes for EML4304 - Experimental Aerodynamics

Graduate Student Intern, Malema Sensors – Boca Raton, FL May 2015 – July 2015

Designed mechanical components for vortex flow meter product line

Collaborated with senior engineers on integration of electronic components into the design of vortex flow meters

Re-designed and manufactured fixtures to achieve higher manufacturing capacity and to improve the build quality of sensors

Designed a robust platform for an in-house test rig to accommodate varying product sizes

PROJECTS

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida August 2014 – May 2016

Design and Analysis of an Advanced Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant

Design analysis and optimization of combined cycle gas turbine power plant

Developed a computer code to predict performance of a modified cycle

Evaluated the feasibility of humid air turbines and strategic removal and injection of water from the cycle to optimize system performance

Student Intern, Turbo Energy Limited – Paiyanoor, India December 2013 – March 2014

Performance Prediction of Radial In-Flow Gas Turbines

Underwent comprehensive hands-on training in engineering R&D, manufacturing and testing

Developed a computer code to numerically determine the performance parameters of radial in-flow gas turbines

Student Intern, Ford India Private Limited – Chennai, India May 2013 – June 2013

Layout Optimization of Parts Warehouse

Developed a system to track frequency of retrieval of parts

Re-organized parts closer to dispatch area based on retrieval frequency

Student Intern, Shanmuga Precision Forging – Thanjavur, India September 2012 – February 2013

Optimization of Fixture Design

Designed components for manufacturing and optimized design of fixtures for use with CNCs

Achieved reduction in cycle time by eliminating manual alignment of work-piece on the fixture

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Chapter at SASTRA University July 2010 – May 2014

Member of SAE BAJA team from SASTRA University

Team lead, SAE Effi-Cycle, a national electric trike design and manufacturing contest

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) August 2014 – Present

Student member, University of Florida chapter

RECOGNITION

Achievement Award Scholarship for Engineering Graduate Students, University of Florida

REFERENCES

Jack Zaiek, Manager – Manufacturing & Engineering, Malema Sensors, Boca Raton, FL

Dr. William E. Lear, Jr., Associate Prof., Mechanical & Aerospace Eng., University of Florida

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