Electrical Engineer

VINAY SAI GAJJELA

*****.***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/vinay-sai-0299a6136 302-***-**** EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Aug 2015-Dec 2016

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut GPA:3.4

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Aug 2011-May 2015

Kakatiya University, Warangal, India GPA:3.2

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Controls Engineering: Fuel Systems, Speed Governing, Data Acquisition, Logic Design, Calibration, CAN

Communication, J1939 Protocol, Design of servo systems, Troubleshooting of Electromechanical systems

Programming languages: C, Embedded, Basic Java, NI Veristand, VHDL, PLC (Allen Bradley (SLC, control logix 700), Siemens, Omron, Schneider, Delta, HMI), PSpice

Software Tools: AutoCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, Microwind, Microsoft Office, PSPICE

Computational Tools: MotoHawk, MotoTune, CanKing

Hardware: Woodward ECUs, LHP DTE (HIL System), Kvaser CAN, Electrical Test Tools (Ammeter, Voltmeter, Oscilloscope, DMM(Multimetre))

Spoken Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu

CERTIFICATIONS:

“Fundamentals of Control Systems – Gasoline” SAE Certificate of Mastery Course April 2017 “Six Sigma Certification” in demonstration of proficiency in curriculum set by S.S.C. March 2017

“AutoCAD 2D and 3D practice” certified by udemy April 2017

“Analytics and Language of SAS” certified by Jigsaw Academy April 2017

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: .

“Fundamentals of Control Systems – Gasoline” February 2017

LHPU, Pontiac, Michigan, USA

Engineering Process Training

CAN Communications (J1939)

Gasoline Engine and Controls Training

(Speed Governing: Controls Model, System Diagrams, Wiring and CAN), On-Board diagnostics (OBD), Hardware in Loop testing(HIL), Wire Harnessing

Code Generation Training

Controls Theory and Application

Business Etiquette, Agile SCRUM, Leadership, Budgeting, Stress and Conflict Management, Communication and Teamwork

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Engineering Intern April 2017 – Present

LHP engineering solutions, Pontiac, Michigan, U.SA

Coordinated with LHPU engineers and staff to build up a learning domain and calibrating engine

Simulated real-time platforms together with plant models

Assessed the performance of the engineers undergoing SAE certification

Helped in setup of engine test cells, MIL, HIL systems, measuring, and testing apparatus

Acquire Information Systems private limited, Hyderabad, India April 2014 – April 2015

Engineer

Selected, Valve Sized and Specified of Field Instruments like Temperature transmitters, Flow transmitters, Level Transmitters, Analyzers based on the process parameters

Prepared control philosophy, P&I diagrams, instruments list, flow charts, based on the solution requirements. Analyzed the system in MATLAB before practically implementing

Developed control logic, AutoCAD drawings, PLC programming and SCADA screens

Designed and implementing software of embedded devices and systems. Designing, developing, coding, testing and debugging system software. Analyzing and enhancing efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources. Coded in C

Verified PCB’s thermal, signal, and power integrity, as well as electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility through distinct types of modeling.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Research and Development Trainee January 2014 - March 2014 Defence Research and Development Organization, Hyderabad, India

Designed a control system for thermal structural testing of aircrafts in Simulink

Calibrated the control system to achieve desired result of Thermal resistivity

Prepared a detail documentation for design of control systems

Streamlined the distribution of power in the testing plant and the various components used

PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS:

Development of Gasoline Engine Speed Control System April 2017

Designed engine PID controller, plant model and Engine Position Tracking (EPT) system for a gasoline engine using MotoHawk, MotoTune and Simulink

Developed a state machine for stall, crank, run and overload states and calibrated engine in those states

Executed gain scheduling and feed forward loop table for low response time and stabilized engine speed

Development of Minimum and Maximum Governor Control Models March 2017

Developed in Simulink minimum and maximum governor models for controlling engine speed

Calibrated and tuned the engine using MotoTune calibration tool

Tested final control model on GM Ecotec 2.4L gasoline engine at different load conditions

Electronic Throttle Position Controller using Linear Potentiometer March 2017

Developed control model for electronic throttle controller using Simulink

Calibrated electronic throttle position and pedal position using MotoTune

Tested and validated controller while varying the pedal position using MotoHawk

Distributed Control System for Electronic Throttle and CAN Communication February 2017

Developed a feedback PI electronic throttle controller using Simulink and MotoHawk blocks

Calibrated the control system using MotoTune calibration tool

Tested and validated the controller using throttle valve

Learned about the instabilities encountered in feedback PI control system and ways to eliminate them

Controlled remotely the ETC using CAN Communication

Development of a Control System for an Electronic Fuel Injector February 2017

Developed a control system for an electronic fuel injector using Simulink and MotoHawk blocks

Selected piston position and crank shaft RPM as simulation parameters

Calibrated the control system using MotoTune calibration tool

Simulated the control system for different engine speeds and tested on a fuel injector

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

Pulse-Triggered FF Design Based on Signal Feed-Through Scheme August 2016 - December 2016

Master of Science, University of Bridgeport

Designed a low-power flip-flop (FF) featuring an explicit type pulse-triggered structure in Microwind

Modified true single phase clock latch based on a signal feed-through scheme by adding feedback circuit to minimize losses

Proposed a design solving the long discharging path problem in conventional explicit type pulse-triggered FF (P-FF) designs and it achieves better speed and desired power performance

Cascaded DC-DC Converter Connection of Photovoltaic modules June 2014 - April 2015

Bachelor of Science, Kakatiya University

Proposed an alternative topology of non-isolated per-panel DC-DC converters connected in series to create a high voltage string connected to a simplified DC-AC inverter

Designed and simulated in MATLAB and Simulink, theoretical analysis is performed which confirms simulation results

Analyzed the proposed model for different states and various levels of input voltages

Executed the connection of bug-boost, boost and bug converters with PV modules in Simulink and tracked it by MPPT

Served as an organizer for Electrovision 2015 technical symposium and demonstrated the above model

COMMUNITY SERVICES:

Volunteered on Mother Teresa birthday in serving a meal to homeless people throughout the city

Organized entertainment event and donated the profits to poor people

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