RIFAT BHALDAR

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EDUCATION

Masters in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jan ’22 - Dec ’23 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA: 3.41/4.00 Relevant Coursework: Stress Analysis Design Geometry and Kinematics Computational Fluid Dynamics Supply Chain Modeling Battery Material Science and Engineering Heat Transfer Advanced Quality Control Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Aug ’16 - Nov ’20 University of Pune, Pune, India GPA: 3.00/4.00

SKILLS

• Key Skills: Supply Chain Optimization, DMAIC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control, GD&T, CFD, FEA, CAD, CAM, Process Improvement, HVAC, Technical Drawing

• Software Tools: SOLIDWORKS, Creo Parametric, ANSYS – SpaceClaim, Design Modeler, Fluent, Workbench, Fusion 360, JMP, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Python, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint WORK EXPERIENCE

Operations and Engineering Intern Nov ’20 - Sep ’21 Ajanta Fabrics Universal Limited Karad, India

• Conducted regular equipment inspections and implemented maintenance procedures, resulting in a 13% decrease in machinery failures and ensuring daily operations ran smoothly

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop an optimized product assembly system, resulting in a 10% increase in productivity and a 18% reduction in manufacturing errors

• Contributed in the procurement process by obtaining competitive quotations and negotiating contracts, leading to a cost reduction of 6% for project expenses Head of Drivetrain Department Feb ’17 - Feb ’20

STES RACING Pune, India

• Designed and executed a comprehensive testing plan to optimize drive-train assembly, resulting in a 1.5- second acceleration improvement while maintaining vehicle stability, using Solidworks and ANSYS

• Led a cross-functional team of 20 to secure 6th place in Design at Formula Bharat and 5th place for Business and Logistics at FS-Italy, achieving target results through effective communication & teamwork

• Managed the performance of 10 new recruits, identifying and correcting issues, and implementing streamlined process to increase department efficiency by 15%

• Drafted the 3D CAD models on engineering drawing sheets with accurate views and dimensioning for presentation and documentation

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Active Cooling Using Thermo-Electric Cooler Jan ’23 – May ‘23

• Developed and analyzed a space avionics Thermo-Electric Cooler using Bismuth-telluride with pellet dimensions of 27.5 mm x 15.5 mm x 3.5 mm, ensuring efficient heat management in extreme conditions

• Achieved and maintained the cold end below 100 accommodating a 15 W heat flow and 5A current on a single pellet ensuring optimal system functionality and reliability External Flow for 2D and 3D object Aug ’22 - Nov ’22

• Conducted comprehensive analysis on flow characteristics of three differently sized cylinders within a 2D computational domain, filled with liquid diesel; quantified lift force exerted on the cylinders

• Evaluated aerodynamics of a "flying saucer" and simulated 3D flow for a pentagon–shaped building in a virtual wind tunnel and calculated forces exerted on the objects under various scenarios Flow Model using Navier-Stokes equations Feb ’21 - Apr ’21

• Analyzed flow for a mixing chamber using non-dimensional continuity equation, Navier-stokes, and convective/diffusive continuity equations in MATLAB with different meshes for chemical species

• Implemented Adam-Bash forth/Crank Nicolson method with ADI for the momentum equations and the WENO 5-TVD-RK-3/Crank-Nicolson method for the mass fraction equation, reducing simulation errors Surgical Robotic arm for General Laparoscopy Aug ’19 - Feb ’20

• Led a team of four in design and development of a robotic arm for general laparoscopy using Arduino

• Performed structural analysis materials and determined aluminum and stainless steel as the most suitable options, resulting in a 15% increase in product longevity and 30% reduction in material replacement costs