Kaushal N. Babaria ****-D, Woodmar drive
Houghton, MI 49931
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position in the field of Mechanical Engineering
EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
MS Mechanical Engineering Expected 2012
GPA: 3.44
University of Mumbai Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering 2008
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
M/s. Pankaj Dharkar & Associates Mumbai, India
HVAC Design Engineer/MEP Project Coordinator June 2008 – June 2010
Project: PALAIS ROYALE
Designed complete HVAC system as per Green building guidelines for Asia's tallest residential building
Part of the design team & co-ordination team for other services like plumbing & fire engineering on same building
Project: JP MORGAN SERVICES INDIA PVT.LTD, MUMBAI
Designed an independent HVAC (VRF & Ventilation) system & critical areas, such as data centre & patch room operating with DX system in the existing building for of 160,000 sq.ft. facility
Performed technical evaluation for the complete HVAC system and shortlisted the deserving vendors
Participated on commissioning & co-ordination team for the complete HVAC system and made regular site visits to ensure proper progress of the project
Project: ST. LAURN HOTELS, SHIRDI, INDIA
Prepared analysis report for the use of chilled water with thermal storage vs. VRF system. Complete design of the HVAC system for facility
Part of the design team & co-ordination team for other services like plumbing & fire engineering
OTHER LANDMARK PROJECTS
Park Hyatt in Hyderabad, India
Grand Hyatt in Pune, India
DAILY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepared cooling load summary sheet, prepared estimated costs for systems in the project, selection of HVAC system and equipment, space use planning
Prepared concept report, prepared schematic design, prepared detailed design & drawings, prepared bill of quantities(BOQ) & tendered all required documents
Evaluated of tendered documents, participated in bidding process & evaluation
Evaluated project progress and evaluated implementation of systems
Coordinating MEP services for all new builds
ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Michigan Tech. University Enterprise Program – Efficiency through energy & Construction (ETEC)
(Both projects in initial stages)
Project: 1: Home Heat Recovery Ventilator(HRV)
Objective: Design a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) for a single family dwelling
Researching HRV technical specifications and architectural plans to determine best system and supplier
Designing HRV system using ASHRAE standards
Project 2: HVAC system for Gundlach Shelter
Objectives: To design the underfloor air distribution system for the designated area with
specific requirements of USGBC New construction guidelines
Designing system using ASHRAE and USGBC standards
Writing detailed technical reports including: objectives, standards, air quantity requirement calculations, design drafts
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member, ASHRAE, Detroit Chapter
Student member, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Student Member (former), SAE, Western India Chapter
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software skills:
MS office
C, C++, Visual Basic
Autocad 2010
MATLAB
COMSOL
GAMBIT
FLUENT
Other technical skills:
Used sling psychrometer to check the conditions of the space
Used velometers to measure airflow
Used pressure gauges to testing the air conditioning systems
HOBBIES & OTHER INTERESTS
Singing, Listening music
Playing Cricket
Reading philosophical & inspiring writings