Vamsi Krishna Kukkapalli

NOVI, Michigan-***** USA, Ph. +1-907-***-****, acumoy@r.postjobfree.com, www.linkedin.com/in/vamsikukkapalli

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Performance and result-driven professional with more than 5 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience with a strong background in thermal and fluids engineering disciplines. Talent for designing and producing innovative products that promote maximum efficiency while requiring minimal maintenance. Proven ability for proactive troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operations and optimal functionality. Strong leadership skills to motivate colleagues, persuade clients and forge strong alliances.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK (USA) May 2016 GPA: 3.74

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Nagarjuna University, (IND)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2011 GPA: 3.75

Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK, USA Aug 2014 - Present

Researched and improvised condensation processes of steam and refrigerants (R-134a, R-22) for different condensing surfaces and achieved 60% enhancement with innovated heterogeneous condensing surface.

Developed a new construct for the thermosyphon evaporator using constructal theory by improving evaporator heat transfer performance by 20% than existing configuration using COMSOL™ (multi physics software).

Improved heat transfer performance of metal hydride reactors for hydrogen energy storage using constructal theory, thereby reducing reactor hotspot temperature, which occurs in exothermic hydriding reactions (via COMSOL™).

Enhanced student’s knowledge by assisting in courses which includes Engineering Analysis, Heat and Mass Transfer, HVAC, and Propulsion Engineering. Recorded lab grades, quizzes, and gave assignments.

Quality Assurance Engineer, AGI Glaspac, India May 2013 - April 2014

Delivered and utilized quality tools in driving performance improvement in the plant quality indicators by 2%.

Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction when assessing customer requirements.

Held a proactive role in following ISO 9001:2008 Quality management system standards.

Used quality tools (FMEAs, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, Failure Tree Analysis, Six Sigma) to assist in driving performance improvement and consistency.

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India April 2012 -April 2013

Implemented Engineering Change Notices, PPAP’s and was involved in NPI (New Product Introduction) launches.

Resolved quality concerns through (QC story methodology, Six Sigma) and by forming cross-functional teams and achieved daily manufacturing quality targets by monitoring daily work management.

Slashed rework costs by $4,500 annually via eliminating quality issues thereby cut-priced cost of poor quality.

Implemented VA/VE cost reduction ideas via (DCR) to “Vehicle Project” which resulted in cutting down vehicle components weight by 2% and achieved cost saving of $85,000 annually without affecting the quality.

Engineered Poka-Yoke’s for error prevention and use problem solving techniques for effective root cause analysis.

Engineering Intern (Plant Quality), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India May 2010 - June 2010

Improved vehicle manufacturing process by eliminating body mounting concern using 7 QC tools (Pareto, histogram, and flow charts, check sheet, Ishikawa diagram, scatter diagram, and control charts), and designed a fixture for mounting vehicle body onto the chassis.

Increased manufacturing efficiency and created a savings of more than $17,000 annually.

PUBLICATIONS/ PROCEEDINGS

Kukkapalli, K., Kim, SW., 2015, Optimum configuration for roadway embankment stabilization on permafrost using constructal law , Journal of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, ISSN: 2168-9792 (Scientific Abstracts)

Kukkapalli, K., Kim, SW., 2016, Cylindrical Metal hydride reactor design for rapid hydrogen absorption (Editorial Review),

Energies: ID-126567

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CAD & Simulation: SolidWorks™, Inventor™, Catia™ V4, Pro-E™, Ansys™, AutoCAD™, COMSOL™, LabView™, Adams™

Mathematical Packages: MATLAB™, Minitab™

Quality Control Skills: Six Sigma, ISO/TS16949: 2009, APQP, PPAP, MSA, CAPA, 7 QC tools, DCP, Process Audits, 8D, FMEA, SPC

Awards: Best Student Award from College chancellor (2011), MQA award for successful QC story (2013)

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