ISHAN THAKKAR

adi4qh@r.postjobfree.com 203-***-**** West Haven, CT

SUMMARY

Ambitious student completed Master of Science in Industrial Engineering degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in role. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. SKILLS

Strongly dedicated to construct strategic plans and formulate company goals.

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Solidworks and Arduino. Possess good Management, Leadership and Communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Minitab and Arena Simulation. EDUCATION

Experience

Government of Gujarat Directorate of Employment & Training, ITC Vadodara Hydraulic circuit Technician Intern (Aug 2018 – Sept 2018)

Lupin Limited, Vadodara Junior Production Officer Intern (June 2018 – July 2018)

Akshar Energy Structures Pvt Ltd. Vadodara Assistant Mechanical Engineer Intern (June 2017 – July 2017) ACADEMIC PROJECTS

System simulation “One Day Delivery” (Fall 2020)

The project is based on a company named Price Perfect LLC who distributes general merchandise to many stores. In existing system, the company does not fulfill aim of one day delivery. So, after collecting an existing data a running model of system was created in Arena simulation. So, change in strategies was done and we created a new running model in Arena simulation software and achieved the aim. MS Excel was used for data sheet. Production Life Cycle Management “Hybrid Electric Bus” (Fall 2020) This project teaches the journey of production of Hybrid Electric Bus. System Hierarchy is made which divides project into four sub – systems. System generic view tells about need and output of system. Then after system context diagram and system break down structure is created which divides each sub – systems into different parts. Further, Decision tree, Reliability allocation, Risk Management and simulation of system occurs. Design of Experiments “Application of DOE in maximum kernel cooking by varying factors” (Fall 2020) This experiment was conducted by taking two different observation time (90 & 120 seconds), three types of cooking procedures (Gas stove, instant pot and microwave), for two different popcorn kernel companies (Orville Redenbacher’s & Great Value). Experiment data, Analysis of Variance, Pareto chart, Residual plot for Response, Interaction plot and main effects helped to reach conclusion. Minitab and MS Excel were used for results. Quality Analysis “Reducing call waiting time at call center” (Spring 2020) DMAIC strategy is used which is composed of five advance basic reasoning technics (Define, Measure, Analyses, Improve, Control). After taking the current condition layout of waiting time at call center, fish bone diagram, control diagram, CUMSUM analysis with process capability and at last normal test is performed. All these are also implemented on new data after improving the strategies. Engineering Economics and Cost Estimation “Athletic transportation” (Fall 2019) This project aims to find the most economical, serene, and timely transportation of University of New Haven men's athletic teams (Men's Football, Basketball and Baseball only) by comparing different alternatives like buying, renting, or leasing a private vehicle depending on the teams travelling. MS Excel played major role to do calculations and come to final output. Descriptive & Inferential Statistics “Comparison of Gas prices in Connecticut and New York” (Fall 2019) This project is based on comparison of prices of Gas and Diesel between Boston post road in Connecticut and Route 9W in New York. We have done Graphical view of data, Statistical test and hypothesis statement, box plot, Two – sample T – test to reach the conclusion. Operation Research Project “Maximization of profit of SIL Company” (Spring 2019) Maximized profit keeping in mind factors such as selling price, demand, amount of ingredients used by company, amount of ingredients needed to make one unit of product, purchase prices. MS Excel Solver was used for calculation purpose to reach the conclusion.

“Automation of VCR-IEC-DEC Hybrid system” (Spring 2018) Automation of hybrid air conditioner by providing sensors which work according to the change in humidity and temperature in the atmosphere and act according to it whether the cooler or AC or fan will work using Arduino. Awards

2019 - Awarded with Dean’s scholarship of 40% on tuition fees for being an outstanding candidate for Master of Science in Industrial Engineering.

2018 – Review paper published under license by IOP publishing Ltd VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP

Worked on campus as a Cricket official and as an Event support. Tutored mathematics to children from grades 1 to 10 in one to one batch type.

(Voluntary).

MASTER OF SCIENCE: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (GPA: 3.83/4.0) University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, USA (12/2020) BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat, India (05/2018)