FARZAD FAISAL, EIT
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Highly motivated, accomplished, multilingual engineering student with strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills obtained from academic and work experience relevant to mechanical engineering. 1-year experience in the HVAC and the maintenance department. Familiar with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Pro–E), organized engineering drawings, Finite Element Analysis software (ANSYS workbench, COMSOL Multiphysics). 1 year of managerial and leadership experience. Seeking full time opportunity with immediate availability. EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering GPA:3.57/4.0 December 2016 University of Houston, Texas
Relevant Courses: Conduction and Radiation, Convection Heat Transfer, Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics, Method of Applied Mathematics, Riser Design, Design, Modeling and Optimization, Materials for Energy Storage, Rocket Propulsion, Flow Assurance, Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering GPA:3.52/4.0 June 2014 University of Calicut, India
Relevant Courses: Operations Management, Operations Research, Quality Engineering and Management, Marketing Management, Automobile Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Engineer, The Madras Pharmaceuticals, India June 2014- May 2015
Hands on Operation & Maintenance of HVAC equipment (AHU, ACU, dust extractors, wet and dry scrubbers, fume hoods, deep freezers, cold rooms)
Read, understand and verify Engineering layouts, Engineering drawings and Engineering documents
Manage maintenance activities in the plant to ensure adherence to production schedules and maximize productivity
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to reduce cost
Monitor duct pressures and external air pressures on regular basis and estimate heat load as per production standards and norms
Intern, Peekay Steel castings, India December 2013– January 2014
Interpretation of drawings and modeling the drawings using PRO –E
Study the capacity utilization and work center efficiency to determine the root causes of failures using statistical tools and recommended for further improvements
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Flow Analysis for a Backward Facing Step January 2016 – May 2016
Investigated the flow over a backward facing step by the use of CFD tool– ANSYS Fluent
Studied the effect on recirculation zones by varying Reynolds number and expansion ratio and compared with experimental data and also 3D instability in flow was noted Design, Modeling and Optimization of a Super Conducting Magnetic System January 2016 – May 2016
Modeled an electro–magnetic quadrupole system using COMSOL Multiphysics with appropriate consideration for boundary conditions and geometrical constraints
Optimization of system to limit heat generation for the protection of structure Design and Analysis of an Offshore Riser System August 2015 – November 2015
Designed a complete Top Tension Subsea riser system with ASME, API and NACE regulations standards
Finite element analysis done using Deep Riser software and numerical results thus obtained were validated with the empirical relations in Mathcad
Design and Analysis of Gating System for an Inlet Insert Diffuser July 2013 - April 2014
Designed a gating system for diffuser using PRO –E and analysis was done using AutoCAST
Enhanced the casting yield by 3% and reduced rework, scrapping and cost of production by avoiding improper casting SKILLS
CAD, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), GD&T, Statistical Analysis, Machining Processes, Mechanical Testing Software: Pro Engineer, SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL, AutoCAST, Deep Riser, C, C ++, SQL, Microsoft Office, Mathcad HONORS
Academic Scholarship, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, August 2015
Outstanding Event Coordinator Award, National Level Technical Fest in Jyothi Engineering College, January 2014
Central Board of Secondary Education Scholarship for completing grade 12 in the top 90 percentile, May 2010 LEADERSHIP
Member, University of Houston Graduate and Professional Studies Advisory Committee, 2015- 2016
College Head Student, University of Calicut Student’s Panel, 2013-2014
Nodal Head, University of Calicut Anti - Narcotics Special Action Task Force, 2013- 2014 SUMMARY