Engineering Engineer

Akilkrishna Das

adbjp2@r.postjobfree.com #****, W El Camino Real

650-***-**** Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Objective

Purdue aerospace engineering graduate looking to obtain a position in a pioneering company where I can contribute to company growth using my aerospace knowledge and skills. With the help of my strong analytical skills, ability to learn quickly and function as part of a team, I aim to effectively contribute to any team I am a part of.

Education

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN August 2015 – Dec 2019

B.Sc. Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Skills: MATLAB, ABAQUS, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, XFLR5

Engineering Projects

AAE 451 Senior Design Project Fall 2019

Designed and built an autonomous glider to serve as a test bed for

hypersonic applications within design criteria provided by Sandia National Laboratories

Made extensive use of software such as XFLR5, ABAQUS and MATLAB to

generate and refine concepts until satisfactory results were obtained

Used Boeing Wind Tunnel to validate simulation data

Collaborated with another team tasked with building mothership for the glider

to achieve best possible outcomes

Purdue Space Program September 2017 – March 2018

Rocketry team for LOX-LCH4 rocket competition organized by

Friends of Amateur Rocketry

Made several important contributions to design and construction of mobile

methane liquefaction and fueling system for rocket.

Structural Analysis Project, Ametek India June, July 2018

Made significant contributions to design and analysis of commercial aircraft heat

exchanger components with assistance of senior engineer.

Gained exposure to common industry standards and practices.

Featured Coursework

Finite Element Methods in Aerospace Structures

Learned theory behind finite element calculations for stress, strain and deformation in structures and materials

Gained experience in use of FEA software (ABAQUS) for structural analysis, especially in a commercial application

Fatigue of Structures and Materials

Studied development and application of methods for fatigue life prediction

Studied material response to cyclic loading

Learned fundamentals of both crack initiation and propagation

Gained insight into fatigue resistant design for aerospace components.

Structures and Properties of Materials

Studied effects of material structure on various properties

Crystal structures, lattices and defects were also analyzed.

Studied microstructural growth and development of different alloys used in industry

Work Experience

Engineering Intern, Ametek India June, July 2018

Collaborated with experienced engineers in design process of various

aerospace components

Student Supervisor, Windsor Dining Court January 2016 - September 2019

Efficient delegation of tasks to student employees while also

working with fulltime staff to streamline operations

Training and mentoring new student employees.

Leadership

Captain of School Tennis Team June 2013 - March 2014

Cadet, AFROTC Detachment 220, Purdue University September 2015 - May 2017

Volunteer Activities

Purdue Space Day October 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Engaged with 7th and 8th graders in activities inspired by space and shared

my passion for space with all those involved.

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