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San Francisco, CA
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/m
aryamzabarjad/
SUMMARY
Extensive experience in design
and development of functional
and cycle-accurate simulators by
using Fortran and C++,
Hands on experience in complex
system analysis SW/HW,
Hands on experience in test,
validating and debugging of
mechanical-electronic systems,
Expertise in numerical methods,
FEM, FDM in simulation of linear
and nonlinear systems,
Excellent communication skills,
teamwork and high-motivation.
SKILLS
● Programming:
FORTRAN, C++, Python, Java,
MATLAB, Mathematica,
● Mechanical Software:
ANSYS, FLUENT, IcePak,
Start-CCM, Comsol, NX, CATIA,
Maryam Zabarjad Shiraz
EXPERIENCE
Simulation Engineer @ Cruise Automation San Francisco CA, October 2022 – Current
● Led the development of functional and cycle accurate simulators for Robot sensors (Lidar, Radar, cameras etc.),
● Implemented real-time scenarios in simulator platform to analyze the robot performance,
● Analyze the data to update and verify the simulation results,
● Collaborated cross-functional teams and suppliers to provide optimum design,
● Conducted real-time tests and bench setups to validate simulators and optimize performance .
Simulation R&D intern @ Tesla Palo Alto CA, January 2022 – September 2022
● Conducted thermal-electric simulation of autopilot electronic products in all Tesla vehicle models and supercomputer (Dojo),
● Performed experimental tests to validate and debug numerical simulations,
● Developed numerical simulations for future products analysis,
● Collaborated with design and manufacturing teams to provide the validated simulation-based design guidelines.
Research and Teaching Assistant @ Concordia University and NSERC Montreal Canada, September 2017 – September 2022
● Developed a 3D CFD model by using FEM to simulate complex flow fields in urban areas,
● Implemented a robust and computationally fast numerical tool to simulate turbulent flows,
● Implemented Neural network method to predict the wind turbines performance at different installation scenarios,
● Led grad and undergrad students in CFD lab and teaching assistant of fluid mechanics, vibration, probability and statistics courses. Applied Scientist @ McGill University and NSERC Montreal Canada, April 2017 - April 2018
● Designed algorithms and implemented back propagation optimization method for multivariable systems,
● Developed SDK to enable customers to integrated with our platform,
● Led developers and communicated with clients to meet the requirements.
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HONORS
● Accelerator Award of
Aerospace and Mechanical
Engineering Department of
Concordia University 2020,
● SGS Award of Concordia
University 2019,
● CFD lab coordinator
Concordia University,
● Ranked 1st among Diploma
students of mathematics
and physics (19.76/20).
Software Developer @ Adaware Montreal Canada, February 2015 – December 2016
● Developed, debugand tested the C++ base open source code,
● Created web extensions for different browsing platforms,
● Contributed to customer-oriented projects in an agile environment. Project Control @ Les Tricots Maxime Inc. Montreal Canada, July 2014 – February 2015
● Managed projects, including product line, QA and delivering products to customer,
● Assisted in troubleshooting of problems with analytical methods and unit testing,
● Ensured highest standards for quality testing.
Research Assistant @ Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Montreal Canada, January 2012 – May 2014
● Numerical simulation and analysis of complex mechanical systems; nonlinear instability of fluid structure interaction problem in low-Reynolds number flows,
● Analytical simulation of multiphase flow and heat transfer in mechanical systems,
● Design and implemented numerical method (FEM) and mesh generation of complex geometries.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Ph.D Aerospace and mechanical engineering @ Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, September 2017 – September 2022
Thesis: A Large Eddy Simulation of Atmospheric Boundary Layer for Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Application.
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering @ Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Montreal, Canada, January 2012 – May 2014
Thesis: Galloping Determination of Non-Circular Section Cylinders, marine and offshore applications
M.Sc. Mechanical engineering @ Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, September 2009 – February 2011
Thesis: Acoustic Transmission Loss Through Sandwich Cylindrical Shells with an Electro-Rheological Fluid
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering @ University of Tabriz, Iran, January 2002- September 2006