Solidworks Engineering

CHAITANYA GURUNATH KULKARNI

+1-480-***-**** ********@***.*** linkedin.com/in/chaitanya95/ https://chaitanyakulkarni95.com/ Successfully executed various design intensive projects; curious, passionate and experienced in solving engineering problems using software proficiency in SolidWorks, Pro-E, ANSYS through the aspects of design and analysis; Six Sigma Green Belt; Looking for full-time opportunities EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering Graduated-May 2020 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA: 3.38/4

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Graduated-July 2017 Savitribai Phule Pune University, India GPA: 3.64/4 TECHNICAL SKILLS

CAD: SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, PTC Creo, PTC Pro-E, AutoCAD, CATIA V5, Onshape CAE Analysis: ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Fluent, SolidWorks Simulation, ABAQUS Programming Languages & Applications: MATLAB, Simulink, Python, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Spreadsheet Relevant Coursework: CAD/CAM Automation, Machine Design, Modern Manufacturing Methods, Mechatronics Device Innovation CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Six Sigma Green Belt Management & Strategy Institute (MSI)

• Rapid Prototyping for Product Design

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS), Arizona State University (Research Volunteer) June’20-Present Project: Development of a Low-Cost Powered Wheelchair

• Identified, formulated & produced effective solutions to emerging problems, conducted need assessment, extensive background research, determined time constraints of the project, managed the team & project flow, organized client meetings

• Proposed conceptual designs, worked on 3D modeling & assembly using SolidWorks & Fusion 360 Neuromuscular Control and Human Robotics Laboratory (NCHRL), Arizona State University (Research Volunteer) Aug’19-Dec’19 Project: Development of an Autonomous Submersible Robot for Water Quality Inspection

• Analyzed & optimized the design using ANSYS Workbench, modeled new parts using SolidWorks

• Carried out 3D printing for prototype tests for design reliability using Cura software & worked on the water proofing of the model

• Managed the Bills of Materials (BoMs) in Excel, worked on various electronic parts, achieved variable motor control using Arduino Brose India Automotive Systems, Pune, India (Design Intern) June’16-July’16

• Calculated the parameters of the screw that will fit into a motor and run it, designed the screw using SolidWorks

• Assisted in drafting, design reviews, documentation, proposal making and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

• Made a technical presentation on overall workflow & major projects of the company, participated in DFMEA activity PROJECTS EXPERIENCE

A Wearable Soft Robotic Medical Device to Treat Plantar Flexion Contractures in Brain Injuries (Link) Jan’19-Apr’19

• Designed & modeled the device using SolidWorks, 3d printed the parts & built soft actuators using sealing machine & LASER cutting

• Studied FDA, ISO 13485 & GMP regulations for the development of medical device

• The DON/DOFF time of the device was below 2 min, which is effective compared to other devices such as splints & serial casts

• Evaluated overall performance, reliability and safety, removed loopholes using Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Able to create a total angle displacement of around 22 which covers the normal angle range of PFC which is around 15 Design & Development of Conveyor Belt Surface Disinfection System Using Germicidal Ultraviolet (UV-C) Light May’20-Aug’20

• Present system uses UV-C light which disinfects & sanitizes the conveyor belt surfaces used in grocery industries

• Developed the system as per Design for Manufacturing (DFM) using sheet metal design, part modeling & assembly in SolidWorks

• Performed the flow & thermal simulations using SolidWorks Simulation, worked on patent writing & part drawings

• Worked on the WHO & CDCs data and proposed a datasheet which explains why this system is more efficient & cost effective Design & Test of Solar Powered Autoclave Which Sterilizes Medical Equipments without the Use of Electricity Aug’18-Nov’18

• Proposed device uses steam sterilization to disinfect the medical tools & equipments

• Estimated the desired parameters by performing various calculations & modeled the device using SolidWorks

• Achieved a temperature of 108 C in Phoenix, AZ within 4 hrs close to the required temperature of 112 C for sterilization Design of Amphibian Exploration Rover Aug’16-June’17

• Proposed a unique cost-effective mechanism comprising hybrid wheels for traversing the rover on ground as well as water

• Designed & modeled hybrid wheels using SolidWorks, carried out Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis using ANSYS Fluent

• Carried out structural strength & fatigue tests on the designed model using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS Workbench

• 3D printed & fabricated all the parts, waterproofed all the components, calculated the efficiency of hybrid wheels around 82% PUBLICATIONS/PATENTS

Patents: Patent Numbers

• Amphibian Exploration Rover (AER) 201********* (IP Office, Mumbai)

• A Wearable Soft Robotic Medical Device to Treat Plantar Flexion Contractures 62838714 (US Patent & Trademark Office)

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