SHAMSUL AL-TOMAL
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Completed Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with sound knowledge of Renewable Energy, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Power Plant and Fluid Mechanics
Excellent working knowledge with engineering software tools such as Solid Works, Fluent, MATLAB and Auto CAD
Strong knowledge and working experience in professional report writing
Solid working experience in steel construction and car assembly industry
Good team player with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Consulting Engineer March 2011 – May 2011
Sologen Systems LLC, San Antonio, Texas
Analyzed data of abandoned oil and gas wells in south Texas region and calculated possible electricity generation from these wells which helped to select profitable abandoned wells
Educated myself with the product data and application guide of various power and energy equipment makers that helped to analyze heat exchangers and turbines to select best product for the specific purpose
Research Assistant October 2010 – February 2011
Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas
Collected information about federal and state incentives and regulations for geothermal power generation and prepared a report on geothermal potential in Texas
Presented in the Capitol Building Auditorium in Austin about geothermal potential in Texas that represented the institute and my work
Research Assistant January 2010 – August 2010
Department of Mechanical Engineering, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas
Calculated the performance, optimization and entropy generation of geothermal power plants which helped in renewable energy research of the department
Presented and proposed Entropy Calculation of Geothermal Power Plant that introduced a new method of analyzing power plants
Teaching Assistant January 2009 – December 2009
Department of Mechanical Engineering, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas
Served as an Assistant Instructor and taught Applied Engineering Analysis course to the undergraduate students and created a positive transfer of knowledge
Graded exam papers and home works and recorded marks of the students to make final grades for the course which helped the professor and the department to run the class efficiently
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Research Assistant October 2008 – December 2008
The Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas
Researched new methods of using compressed air to lift coal from the coal mines with the research team that helped to identify new effective methods of transporting goods
Drew 3D figures in Solid Works to represent and described vertical swirling flow for coal transport
Lecturer January 2007 – July 2008
International Institute of Maritime Technology (IIMT), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Instructed Trigonometry and Calculus, Applied Mechanics and Applied Heat & Engine to marine engineers which helped them to pass marine proficiency exam and get promoted.
Senior Site Engineer April 2006 – November 2006
Sranti Construction Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Monitored steel construction projects in the field and assisted workers and technicians with necessary supports which helped to complete the construction work smoothly
Communicated and provided regular update of the construction work to the head office that helped to monitor projects from head office
Student Worker (Internship 1) June 2004 – July 2004
Aftab Automobiles Ltd, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Worked in the assembly section of new Toyota cars and Hino buses to gain real experiences in manufacturing process including water treatment, crane movement, use of compressed air and control system
Student Worker (Internship 2) January 2005 – February 2005 Chittagong Thermal Power Plant, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Worked an intern student for a month in a natural gas driven steam power plant. Internship involved learning the working of a real power plant; gaining experience on its control, cooling towers, water purification, boilers, turbines etc.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Treasurer of Bangladesh Student Association, UTSA
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, December 2010
University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas, USA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, March 2006
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chittagong, Bangladesh
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Authorized to work in United States for any employer without visa support