Electrical Engineering

To seek a challenging opportunity in a professional & competitive environment. To be involved in hands on design, development & implementation of projects related to Electrical Engineering

Educational Qualification

Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh December 2012

Masters, Electrical Power & Control Systems Pittsburgh, USA

GPA- 3.8/4.0

Electrical Engineering, Mumbai University May 2011

Bachelor of Engineering Mumbai, INDIA

GPA-3.5

Professional Experience

Ansys Inc. May 2012-August 2012

Electrical Engineering Intern, Simplorer R&D Group Pittsburgh, USA

• Designed and tested models for the Power Electronics suite using Simplorer 10

• Built test-bench regressions to save testing costs and time, reduced manpower requirement

• Translation of power system configurations into mathematical models

University of Pittsburgh January 2012-April 2012

Graduate Research Assistant

• Evolution of IGBT and GTO based VSC-HVDC and conventional HVDC technology over the years

• Conducting feasibility studies for a wind integration project, evaluation of various collector topologies

• Market research and penetration levels of major vendors involved in HVDC Technology

Arrow Engineers Pvt. Ltd. September 2010-May 2011

Electrical Engineering Intern Mumbai, INDIA

• Designed a power factor correction device which switched capacitor at zero voltage

• Acquired various components after preparing technical specifications based on IS (Indian Standards)

• Successfully corrected the power factor of an industrial motor from 0.7 to 0.95

Academic Projects

• Offshore Wind-Farm Turnkey Project-Prepared a complete project proposal with technical specifications, regulations involved, transmission system, civil costs, project management and payback period calculations

• Load Flow Studies: Used MATLAB to perform load flow using Gauss Seidel and Newton Raphson methods

• Static VAR Compensator (SVC) Design-Designed an SVC for a facility to provide smooth control for compensation in the range of -150 to +300 MVAR

Relevant Coursework

• Power Electronics, Electrical Drives & Control, Electrical Machines, Protection & Switchgear Engineering

• Project Management, HVDC & FACTS Applications, Power System Planning and Reliability,

• Control systems, Optimal Control, Design & Management of Electrical Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Electric Machine Design

Applications: Simplorer, MATLAB, SIMULINK, PSCAD, MS OFFICE, C++

Leadership Skills & Accomplishments

• Head of Organizers, Energy Volunteers’ Group (EVG)-With the help of faculty, started an On-Campus initiative to spread awareness on Energy Conservation. As a senior student, organized seminars, energy audits and industry talks with representatives from corporates for Junior, Sophomore and Freshmen

• Cultural Secretary, SPCE-Led a team of 20 people to efficiently carry out all cultural events (fairs and festivals) in academic year 2009-2010. Raised the budget by roping in more sponsors and events. Took the initiative to introduce new events and community service as part of the college tradition

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