Neel K. Bhalani
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EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA May 2016
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.1
Minor in Energy Systems
EXPERIENCE
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA 2012-2016
Director of Growth and Development- Invention Studio Jan 2016-May 2016
•Unified maker space initiatives across campus
•Led student organization to increase interactive learning in several international universities
Prototyping Instructor- Invention Studio Jan 2014-May 2016
•Optimized designs to be manufactured using Waterjet, Laser Cutter, and 3D printer
•Manufactured gears using CNC Routers with HSMWorks as post processor.
•Performed basic maintenance and repair for all machines
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Aug2013-Dec 2013
•Conducted experiments into physical properties of compressed nano-pourous gold
•Fabricated molds to create magnetic microcolumns with high aspect ratios
SKILLS
Manufacturing: 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Water Jet, Lathe, CNC Mill, CNC Router, Soldering Iron, Bandsaw, Profilometer, Spin Coater
Design: AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, HSM Works, OnShape
Programs: Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB, Java, HOMER, ArcGIS, LabVIEW
PROJECTS
Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Atlanta, Georgia
GTRI Outdoor Piezoelectric Flooring Tile, Team Member Jan 2016 – May 2016
•Designed a piezoelectric tile to generate electricity and track users for NASA Kennedy Space Center
•Manufactured connectable prototypes with variety of materials using CNC router, laser cutter, and waterjet
•Preformed tests to determine fatigue limit of experimental materials
•Gave technical reports and presentations outlining project progress and engineering analysis
Project in Energy Systems, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Atlanta, Georgia
The RAY Foundation Mission Zero, Team Member Jan 2016 – May 2016
•Analyzed options to off-set pollution by vehicles using negative emission solutions
•Discuss feasibility of roadside panels with solar industry representatives
•Preformed financial analysis on perspective solar program
Creative Decisions and Design, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Atlanta, Georgia
Autonomous Machine Design Competition, Team Member Aug 2013 – Dec 2013
•Evaluated potential conceptual designs based on reliability, feasibility, precision, and speed
•Designed and built machine that utilized simple machines to achieve gauntlet of tasks
•Created Solidworks model of the final design with all components attached