BHANU PRAKETH KOTA
Tel: 386-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time position.
EDUCATION Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Daytona Beach, FL
Master of Aerospace Engineering; GPA: 3.3/4.0 May 2016
Relevant Coursework: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering, Computational Aeronautical Fluid Dynamics
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermal Stresses.
SRM University Chennai, India
Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering; GPA: 3.1/4.0 May 2013
WORK Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Daytona Beach, FL
EXPERIENCE Support Specialist, Information Technology Aug 2016- Dec 2016
Resolve real-time issues by providing comprehensive hardware and software support and remote assistance throughout the campus in an efficient and timely manner
IT Student Technician, Information Technology May 2014- Apr 2016
Troubleshoot and provide support for all the lab equipment across the campus and manage inventory
MILITARY United States Army Reserves
EXPERIENCE Automated Logistical Specialist, 873rd QM CO. June 2016- Present
Enlisted into US Army reserves as a language specialist
Attend monthly drill at West Palm beach, FL
PROJECTS Computational Aeronautical Fluid Dynamics:
Conducted grid sensitivity study of the aerodynamic performance of X33 Space plane using pointwise, stress analysis using ANSYS, heat and linear convection simulations using Matlab
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA):
Utilized DFM and DFA software and re-designed all the parts of an existing bicycle using part design, generative shape design, product assembly, stress and deformation analysis in CAD software CATIA V5 and successfully reduced manufacturing costs by 65% while efficiently reducing weight by 50%
Damage sensing in a composite plate:
Flexural stiffness and strength properties of polymer matrix composite plates with delamination were determined using a three-point loading system to determine cracks
HI-Ball Power Subsystem:
Developed the system requirements for the power subsystem of Hi-Ball System using CORE9 involving various interfaces and links associated with the components using context diagram
Diploma course in product design and analysis:
Program focused on the aspects of product development that are dependent on CAD software, CATIA V5 and analysis software Nx NASTRAN
Design and fabrication of a Mini Wind Tunnel:
Studied the influence of the working fluid on the performance of wind tunnel using r134a gas
Designed and fabricated a mini - wind tunnel that operates in open and closed loop configurations and used CATIA V5 and ANSYS fluent for stress analysis
COMPUTER Engineering Software: CATIA V5, ANSYS, Pointwise, Tecplot and Nx Nastran
SKILLS ERP : Ellucian
Programming Software: C++ and Matlab
MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
Systems Software: CORE9
INTERNSHIPS Rane EVL. (Ponneri, India) June 2012- Aug 2012
Observed the designing and manufacturing processes of various valve guides of transportation vehicles
Utilized CATIA V5 and ANSYS to design and perform stress analysis
Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Ltd. (Hosur, India) June 2011- Aug 2011
Observed Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations
Involved in the manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composite materials using DFMA
LANGUAGES English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu