**** **** ********@gmail.com +**** CAREER SUMMARY About 4 yrs. of industry experience in the design and analysis of Automotive components. Ability to apply CAD and CAE skills effectively to design and evaluate the performance of machine components and Mechanical systems to reduce the number of prototypes for testing. I am looking for a challenging position in an organization where there are opportunities to learn, avenues for growth and I will be able to give my best to the work I undertake. I believe in teamwork and can lead a team as well as be part of a team. EDUCATION • Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering obtained from the Universita' degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. • Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from JNTU University Hyderabad. INTERNSHIP DETAILS: From Oct 2014 to March 2015 Role: Internship Employer: ELASIS S.C.P.A Customer: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Worked on development, calibration and data acquisition of MTA and DCT transmission (FPT C635, C510) FCA vehicles. Testing of kit components, calibration of TCU (Transmission Control Unit) software for different applications performed on test benches and with extensive activity on customer vehicles. Assessing shift control strategies (clutch pressure scheduling and engine torque control) to assure that vehicle level functional requirements are achieved. Collecting sufficient data to determine the root cause of any shift control strategy issues that prevent the powertrain from achieving vehicle level functional requirements. Developing and implementing changes to strategy where required to meet vehicle level functional requirements. The software calibration activity ranges from basic hardware controls to high level drivability of the vehicle and engine controller interface (ECU-TCU) on CAN bus. Vehicle measurements are performed on a wide array of acquisition tools connected to development TCUs/ECUs, CAN bus and various sensors installed on the vehicle, depending on the activity. INCA and Helios are the main acquisition software, along with CANalyzer for CAN bus analysis. The software calibration and hardware design activity is done with a team of which the customer is always part of; this requires a constant communication and know-how exchange with international customers. Driving and evaluating test vehicles on both closed circuits and public roads. Tools: • Matlab (MBC Toolbox)/Simulink. • Calibration and acquisition software: INCA, Helios. • Analysis: MDA • C code parser: Understand • Customer vehicle interface tools: Di-analyzer • Planning/GANTT charts: Microsoft Project PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 4 years of experience in CAE field with hands on experience in Finite Element Modeling and Designing. • Good Knowledge in Finite Element Modeling, Linear and non-linear Finite Element Analysis with HyperMesh, Ansys & Abaqus solvers. • Extensive experience in meshing and analyzing the occupant safety system components using different solvers. • Strong analytical and mathematical problem solving skills. • Good communicator, effective presenter and team player. • Experience in structural analysis in automotive and industrial components, ability to construct structural models and simulate from scratch. • Completed project goals and monitored status while being aware of overall program goals. End client: Etihad Airways Jun 2015 – Till Now Role: Senior Design Engineer Company: From Home Description: Etihad Airways was established by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003. It commenced operations in November 2003 and has developed into one of the fastest growing airlines in the history of commercial aviation. PROJECT TITLE: Senior Design Engineer. Responsibilities • Obtain project brief from EY Properties personnel regarding interior fit out requirements, working within Corporate Governance guidelines • Design/Draft layout case studies of properties being considered for leasing, along with EY Architects & Project Managers • Draft Final Design, space planning of outstation offices & all other types of space • Ensure design complies with current EY brand • Check all construction drawings produced by external consultants • Responsible for space planning as per EY corporate standards for various fit out works; Address queries related to fitting out works • Create standard specifications applicable to fitting out work and produce construction/tender drawings for interior fit outs • Produce 3D conceptual model to enable bidders to understand Etihad’s expectations and scope of works • Produce 3D models of standard interior components which will be a standard reference for all Consultants, Bidders etc. • Documenting and tracking all issuance of construction drawings through project registry • Full adherence and compliance in regards to safety & security Tools: Solid Works, AutoCAD. End client: FORD April 2012 – Feb 2014 Role: FE Analyst Company: EASi Engineering Developed structural finite element analysis (FEA) simulations and design optimizations. Managed file translations and drawings updates. Participated in product design on Ford projects. Developed solutions for FEA problems using variety of software applications. Organized structural FEA procedures for Ford flex plate group. Technical expert in stamping, mechanical, CAD and FEA issues. Developed new technologies in order to produce better, safer and less expensive products. Technical counselor on highly technical issues for the plants. Responsibilities: • Develop structural designs and models accordingly and test under specific condition. • Validating the structural behavior, determining the internal stress and provide technical solutions based on result analysis. • Creating finite element models of various parts based on analysis results, assembling the same with respect to linear and non-linear structural domain. • Simulate powertrain model displacements with Abaqus. • Establish problem and define conditions. • Document analysis results via comprehensive formal project report. • Optimization of critical components, working closely with design department for co-related of analytical and optimizes design. • Provided computer aided engineering support to design and develop chassis, and BIW components and systems. • Provided direction to engineers for improvement of parts for enhanced performance and decreased weight. • Wrote technical reports to record all relevant information such as analyses performed loads and boundary conditions, quality of models, results and conclusions. End client: Gamesa Corp. Feb 2011 – April 2012 Role: Analyst Company: HCL Technologies FEA analysis and method development for Wind turbine units including stress analysis, structural optimization and failure analysis. Collaborate with customers, designers, and development engineers to arrive at mutually beneficial goals on all projects. Coordinated the analytical side of a weld life-study correlated with a tested weld life. Developed new technical solutions to actual projects in order to save money and improve products. Implemented FEA stamping simulations in the FEA group. Mentored Junior Engineers in the FEA group. Responsibilities: • Analyzed power transmission systems such as industrial gear units, wind turbine gear units, Tidal turbine gear units, high/Low speed gear boxes using Ansys classic and workbench. • Planning and estimation of the project hours. Guiding and executing the project. • Perform finite element analysis using Ansys, Abaqus and other software packages and solve for stress-strain deflection. • Report making, design recommendations based on analysis results. • Maintaining quality metric documents as per industry standards. • Accelerating product development processes for meeting customer requirements. • Writing reports for summarizing the analysis results. Reviewing all project related analysis result for ensuring the accuracy of the project reports. • Provided engineers with direction to improve performance and mass reduction. • Interpreted and communicated results to engineers and managers. • Created comprehensive presentations to report results and conclusions to customers. End client: Cummins Nov 2010 – Feb 2011 Role: CAE Engineer Company: Able Design Engineering Responsibilities: • Cleaning up the geometry, modification and modelling. • Assigning materials properties, boundary conditions, loads. • Creating contacts and creating 1D connection. • Performing model analysis finds the mode shapes. • Input deck preparation in accordance with the solver. • Running FE modeling in various environments for checking its feasibility in structural. • Maintaining the element quality criteria as per the client required standards. • Using Mesh Morphing to modify the mesh. • Input deck preparation for different solver templates. • Input deck check by performing modal analysis. Tools: • Solvers: Abaqus, Ansys, Optistrut. • Preprocessing and post processing: HyperMesh, Ansa • PLM: Teamcenter • CAD: Catia, SolidWorks PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF BRAKE PISTON Static non-linear finite element analysis of Brake piston assembly with wheel hub, clutch plates and axle beam of an off-road vehicle is done to check stresses in the bolts, wheel hub and axle beam for a given load and boundary conditions. FE analysis is carried out with pretension and braking load which varies from normal loading to maximum loading. The results in bolts are significant for bolt selection and deciding pretension loading in the bolts. The stress- strain values at different regions of the wheel and axle are useful for fatigue life calculation and improving the design to avoid stress concentration. LINEAR ANLYSIS OF CAB STRUCTURES The clients are involved in the design, Analysis and manufacture of various products lines. The project is about the Cabs which need to be designed, analyzed and to be optimized. The goal of the projects is to study the concept design and depending on the requirement study the various concepts and finalize the optimized design. The analysis types include Static. Main objective is found the stress- strain concentration areas and optimizing the cab structure as a cost reduction and to have optimum design output. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF STEERING AXLE OF COMBINE HARVESTER Finite element analysis was carried out to compare stress levels between current and new design of combine harvester. Twelve different load- cases were compared for each design. The finite element model consists of king-pin, brackets, tie-rod and bushing which were modeled with second order tetra elements and all plates modeled with shell elements. Contacts were simulated between king-pin and composite bushings to check the contact stress concentration. ABUSE ANALYSIS OF FX50 MONITOR ASSEMBLY Meshing and analyzing the components for monitor assembly. The monitor assembly is simulated for different Abuse load -cases by using Ansys solver. Modal analysis has been performed to find out different mode shapes and eigen values of the assembly. Simulate for worse case condition and find out the stress-strain with appropriate boundary conditions. FE MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF WIND TURBINE UNIT AND PLANET CARRIER ANALYSIS. A separate analysis is carried out for wind turbine gear unit and planet carrier assembly. The WT gear unit is analyzed for its structural stiffness and possible material yield under nominal power condition where as in the planet carrier assembly the circumferential displacement and stress across the face of planet gear is reported. Flexible pins are also analyzed to check the force distribution among the planets while transmitting the torque. Eigen value frequency analysis of a Retractor assembly: Meshing and analyzing the BIW car body, retractor frame, clutch disc, gear disc, spool, torsion bar and lock pawl components and removing penetrations by calculating the Eigen value frequency modes of the retractor frame and consider the BIW car body as a rigid body with considering different design modifications by using ABAQUS solver. Static analysis of the Clips: Generating FE Model for clips (Hexa) using Hypermesh.Static analysis is performed on the Audi clips to find out the displacement, stress and strains at the snap area of the one part. Bottom surface of housing part is fixed in all DOF and the displacement is applied on the snap part. After housing is snapped identified the displacement, highly stressed & strained zones in the snap part. Static and Modal Analysis of a booster pump: Worked as the member of a two member's team for this assignment and the objective was to determine and capture the deformation of the O-Ring with the applied bolt pre-tension. These Static results were then carried on for Modal Analysis. A Finite element model was developed to capture the loading scenario for critical loading conditions. Solid elements were used in this model. The results obtained from finite element analysis were reported as per the client convenience. Static and thermal analysis of a heat pump: Meshing and solving carried in Ansys. The objective of this project is to find out the thermal expansion of structure and also the structure deformation due to external applied force. Checking and ensuring that the radial expansion was maintained within the design parameters. INFORMATIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCES • Operative Systems • Windows • Office Suites • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Visio, Lync, Publisher, Project ) • Web Browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox) • Software • C and • python• • Environments & Tools • Matlab – MBC toolbox • Simulink • Calibration and acquisition tools: INCA, Helios • CAD/CAM software (Solid Works, Catia) • CAN acquisition tools (CANalayzer) • Hypermesh , Ansa • FEM structural analysis (Ansys,Optistrut & Abaqus) • Vehicle CAN interface tools: Dianalyzer • Knowledge on CFD& Nastran. LANGUAGES English: Bilingual Mother Tongue ITALIAN: • Reading Scholastic • Writing Scholastic • Spoken Interaction Scholastic