HARSH YEDAVALLY
New York City, NY *******@***.*** +1-347-***-**** LinkedIn
EDUCATION
New York University (NYU Tandon School of Engineering) New York City, NY Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2024 Recipient of NYU Academic scholarship – 9000$ per year GPA: 3.78/4.0 Courses: Design of HVAC, Thermal Engineering, Additive Manufacturing (Material Science), Solid Mechanics, linear Control Theory-I, Fluid Mechanics of HVAC, CFD and Quality Control and Improvement. Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering (JNTU- Kakinada) Vizag, India Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Graduated: July 2022 Courses: Computer Aided Drawing, Design of Machine elements, Mechanics of Materials, Introduction to C Programming, Mechatronics, Automobile Engineering GPA: 8.40/10.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mechanical engineer intern - Spritz Inc, 18 Bridge st, NY 09/2023 - 10/2023
• Facilitated over 50+ team meetings and brainstorm sessions, spearheading the collaboration on the development of innovative solutions to complex design challenges, enhancing product functionality by 30%.
• Conducted theoretical mechanical analyses on 20+ prospective designs, optimizing performance by identifying potential stress points and suggesting material improvements.
• Authored and executed 40+ comprehensive test plans, leading to a 10% improvement in product reliability and a 95% success rate in first-run quality testing.
• Analyzed and documented intricate test results, providing actionable insights that contributed to a 5% increase in product performance metrics across the board.
Product Development Engineer, CAE Intern- SIMULATION LAB ®. (Pune, INDIA) 12/2021 - 02/2022
• Led a collaborative effort in aerodynamics analysis, enhancing the design of airfoil wings with alpha and beta flaps, which improved flight performance and efficiency.
• Optimized the aerodynamic efficiency of the P4V5 airfoil wing flap, achieving stable flight at a zero-degree angle of attack, marking a critical milestone in prototype performance.
• Redesigned the structural framework of the Beagle 2.0 Re-entry Vehicle using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, leading to a more robust and thermally resilient configuration.
• Conducted extensive analysis of structural loading conditions on re-entry vehicle composites, enhancing payload integrity using advanced Solvay Thornel® T-650/35 3K Carbon Fiber materials. PROJECTS
Design of HVAC system 02/2023 – 12/2023
Supervisor: Prof. Ali Vedavarz
• Spearheaded the design of comprehensive HVAC systems for a residential building, optimizing for energy efficiency and achieving a 10% reduction in energy consumption.
• Engineered and implemented sprinkler system layouts for multi-story buildings, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and local fire safety regulations.
• Conducted detailed load calculations and fluid dynamics analyses for HVAC systems, resulting in a 15% increase in thermal comfort and system efficiency.
Design and optimization of runner profile for a Gravitational Vortex Hydraulic Turbine 02/2021 – 03/2022 Supervisor: Prof. Anil Prakash (MVGR)
• Expertly modeled various runner profiles for GVHT using SolidWorks and ANSYS Fluent, leveraging data from prior research to validate CFD schemes, enhancing simulation accuracy.
• Proficient in advanced CAD software, efficiently developed over 100 detailed 3D models of parts and assemblies, increasing design efficiency by 20% and accelerating project timelines.
• Conducted comprehensive CFD simulations to evaluate turbine performance, identifying a 70-degree twist angle as the optimal blade profile, which informed and guided design specifications. Skills
Technical skills:
CAD Tools: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, CREO, Fusion 360 Software: MATLAB, ANSYS, Siemens NX, MS Project, MS Excel, Mathematica Programming: Python, C
Manufacturing: 3D printing, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Analysis, Design of Experiment (DOE), GD&T, Design for Manufacturing
(DFM), CNC Machining
Soft skills: Leadership, Adaptability, Teamwork, Creativity, Effective communication, Analytical thinking, Problem solving. LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• NYU GISA - Operations member
• MVGR MEA - Volunteer