DHAVAL KUMAR
*** ****** ****** **, *** *, Williamsville NY, 14221.Phone:405-***-****. Email: *****.********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position that will utilize and further enhance my knowledge, skills and abilities of Industrial
and Systems Engineering to become a stronger professional.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering Aug 07 – May 12
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, NX8, AutoCAD, Rapid Prototyping, Mathematica, Autodesk Inventor, MS
Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS OneNote, MS Visio, MS Project, Raptor, C++, Visual Basic
MatLab
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Conversion of a Steel Commercial Truck Side Rails Production Line to Aluminum Aug 11-Dec 11
Metalsa, Roanoke VA
Worked with Metalsa for an undergraduate research project
Used lean manufacturing techniques to further understand the manufacturing production process
Worked on augmenting the existing steel line to handle aluminum and its associated constraints
HokISE Industrial Project Aug 10– May 11
Kollmorgen International, Roanoke VA
Worked with Kollmorgen International as a Project Manager for senior design project
Developed and implemented a process to ensure shipping methods are accurately followed per
customer’s instructions
Reduced gaps in how special shipping instructions are carried out.
Human Factors Engineering Project Aug 09-Dec 09
Designed and executed a human factors study that investigates aspects of “designing for a sustainable
world”.
Work Measurements and Method Engineering Aug 09-Dec 09
Incorporated PDA’s and WorkStudy+ software to labs and lectures in Work Measurements and Method
Engineering to enhance the learning experience.
RELATED COURSEWORK
Lean Manufacturing Introduction to CAD/CAM
Undergraduate Research Project Theory of Organization
Project Management and System Design Global Issues in Industrial Management
Industrial Cost Control Statistical Quality Control
Production Planning and Inventory Control Industrial Ergonomics
Discrete Event Computer Simulation Data Management for IE’s
Facilities Planning and Materials Handling Statistics for Engineers
Work Measurements and Methods Engineering Human Factors Engineering
Probabilistic Operations Research Manufacturing Process
Deterministic Operations Research Theoretical Statistics
WORK EXPERIENCE
University Bookstore Clerk Aug 11 – May 12
Virginia Tech Services, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA
Used excellent customer service practices to sell merchandize and provide information about products
to customers. Also operated cash registers and most standard office equipment.
Resident Advisor Aug 08 – May 10
Payne Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA
Developed programs and advised residents.
Enforced resident hall policies
Served as a liaison between residents and the student affairs administration.
ACTIVITIES
Member of Institute of Industrial Engineers at Virginia Tech
Intramural level Soccer League
Cricket Club At Virginia Tech