Akshay Kumar Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As a mechanical engineer specializing in project management within the mining and mineral processing industry, I oversee the coordination and execution of projects from conception to completion. My role involves providing technical support to the team, ensuring the smooth operation of non-distinct mining and mineral processing processes. With a focus on efficiency and safety, I leverage my expertise to drive project success and deliver optimal solutions for our clients.

Braeside, Victoria, Australia

As a Mechanical Engineer and Design Consultant at DTB International Pumping, I am responsible for the design and supply of various pump systems in both domestic and commercial applications. Working closely with both the internal engineering team, civil engineers, architects, builders, and plumbers, we design, manufacture, and supply a fit for purpose pump system for the project.I am also heavily involved in bidding for new work and securing ongoing business with existing clients. My role is to support the manufacture and integration of the pump systems designed, ensuring they align with the requirements of the building authorities and specific councils.As the lead consultant at DTB International Pumping, I oversee and assist the production team with developing and refining shop drawings, material procurement, cost estimating, and quality assurance of the pump systems and componentry being supplied.During this role, I also gained multi-disciplinary knowledge relating to market analysis, sales and profitability margins, marketing, remedial action operation and maintenance (O&M) and remedial action optimisation.

Braeside, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

As a Research Assistant, I continued in the optimisation on my final year project, the development of an Underwater Surface Scanner. The objective of the scanner was to capture the build up of marine organisms on the hull of shipping vessels (biofouling), allowing for a detailed analysis of friction losses. I was involved in the development of the waterproof vessel, the electronics housed within and the optimisation of the cameras to maximise the accuracy and resolution of the biofouling captured.Tackling the problem with a methodical approach and scientific research, I experimented with various camera and lighting configurations, recording the results obtained from all possible permutations and combinations achievable.I was also responsible for the 3D modelling and fabrication of the housing, test rigs and internal mounts for the electronic components using Inventor and SolidWorks. Additionally, I gained significant experience in troubleshooting electronic PCBs and programming in Python.

Australia

As an Energy Administrator & Analyst, I was in charge of monitoring and diagnosing fluctuations in energy consumption in various Coles stores across Australia. By analysing data collected in the refrigeration, HVAC and lighting subsystem, Coles stores were able to operate efficiently, with improved power usage.Reporting to the Sustainability Director of Coles, I was heavily involved in the trend analysis of key Coles stores with noticeably higher energy usage. Collaborating with my team, we identified key subsystems, notably the HVAC and refrigeration systems, which were performing below the required threshold and subsequently, worked with technicians to fix, refurbish, or replace the equipment accordingly.

Melbourne, Australia

•Collaboratively involved with the optimisation and manufacture of a miniaturised satellite for space research•Confidently applied 3D modelling, thermal and vibrational simulations to test the viability of components onboard the CubeSat•Efficiently maintained the power and temperature restrictions of electronics housed inside the CubeSat.

Melbourne, Australia

•Efficiently maintained and ensured that Coles stores were running at optimal efficiency, through the use of the Building Management Systems, by monitoring energy fluctuations and diagnosing the root causes to achieve an optimised set of subsystems. •Actively involved with competitor benchmarking and data analyses for Coles in establishing specific, realistic and sustainable Greenhouse Gas targets. This was accomplished through a series of detailed analyses of Coles’ current performance through collection and collation of numerous sources of data and analysis of current trends to establish what targets were achievable within a timely manner.

Melbourne, Australia

•Confidently supported participants in both practical experience and theoretical insights in assisting in the market research and development of a project sponsored by a local organisation.•Successfully mentored and ensured participants were well equipped and motivated into achieving success•Effectively advised and guided participants in there personal and professional growth, in addition to helping the entire student team succeed in creating value for their respective projects.

Australia

•Confidently supported and tutored VCE and University students in various subjects. •These subjects included Physics, Mathematics and engineering based subjects.

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity (The University of Melbourne Chapter) Melbourne Space Program

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Systems