Mechanical Engineering Engineer

Ashika Lokanath Malligawad

www.linkedin.com/in/Ashika-Lokanath-Malligawad **********@*****.*** 469-***-****

QUALIFICATION'S SUMMARY

- Highly motivated Mechanical engineer with 3+ years of work experience skilled in engineering research and design implementations.

- Knowledgeable in Mechanical Engineering Sciences: Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, FEM, Vibratory Motion, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer; Semiconductor and processing technology, Systems Engineering and Architecture design, Quality control.

- Recognized for keen ability to learn quickly and complete challenging projects in demanding situations.

- Deep Expertize in handling and working with the microscope and miniature samples with high lateral resolution of 10nm.

- Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada

EXPERIENCE

The University of Texas at Dallas Research Assistant May 2015 to Present Texas, Dallas.

- Assisting Dr. Hongbing Lu in the projects like Frictional Tests by Digital Image correlation and calibrating the material model parameters by polishing, etching, imaging of the titanium samples.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Junior research fellow April-2013 to June-2014 Bangalore, India.

- Designed, generated drawings and specifications required for a miniature tensile tester using CATIA V.5 and SolidWorks capable of measuring tensile properties of muscles of a fruit fly (Drosophila) which are few mm in length.

- Contributed to several other design projects relating to the effect study of electro-polishing of tungsten carbide tool on the machining of titanium alloys and roughness measurement study of various samples such as metals, alloys, etc. using my Atomic Force Microscopy and Profilometer training.

Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) Intern January-2012 to Feburary-2012 Bangalore, India

- Worked with a team of 4 under the guidance of highly qualified Professionals that involved in depth study of machining process of detailed parts and assembly followed at HAL and optimizing the manufacturing process of high speed pinion (HSP) of Artouste IIIB Engine. The project was considered to be a major breakthrough in the production as well as quality and brought about an increase in profit to the organization.

Tata Marcopolo Motors Limited (TMML) Intern January-2011 to Feburary-2011 Dharwad, India.

- Under the guidance of highly qualified professionals my responsibilities involved preparation of BOM for assembly and sub-assembly parts of the bus, Monitoring and documenting Time schedule chart for each automotive part of the bus in various manufacturing areas.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Dallas

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduated: Aug 2014 - May 2016

GPA: 3.305 /4.00

Vishvesvarya Technological University (VTU), India

Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Graduated: Aug 2008 - June 2012

GPA: 3.65/4.00

SKILLS

3D CAD Software: AutoCAD, Solid Edge, CATIA V.5, Creo 2.0, SolidWorks, UniGraphics (Siemens Industry Software India Pvt. Ltd.).

Programming Language: C, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines, and MATLAB

Design Language: GD&T HVAC knowledge. Simulation Software: ANSYS

Image Analysis Software: NanoScope Analysis version 1.5

Tools: Microsoft office suite.

PROJECTS

- Pneumatic Module Gear Train - Utilizing solid works, designed a pneumatic module gear train assembly. Performed FEA on the critical components of the assembly.

- Finite Element Analysis of beam element using T3 and Q4 Methods May 2015 UTD, TX

- One dimensional rod dynamics using ANSYS and MATLAB May 2015 UTD, TX

- Unmanned Crop Maintenance and Surveillance (UCMS) - The project required a brief study and application of all the Six sigma, Lean and TQM techniques

AWARDS

Presented a paper at National Level Technical Symposium at IILUMINATI-2011 conducted by the college at Undergraduate level

Served as a Joint Secretary under Torque Association, Mechanical Department at Undergraduate level

Awarded as the best Volleyball organizer in the national volleyball at undergraduate level

Appreciated for Exhibiting the working model of AFM at IISc, Bangalore.

References available upon request.

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