Ashwin Guru Prasad Email & Phone Number

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

•Develop pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems for trailers.•Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with SimSolid to evaluate trailer structures under various loading scenarios, ensuring robust design iterations for safety and performance.•Analyze and justify engineering decisions through hand calculations, FEA, and Cost-Benefit Analysis, ensuring data-driven project outcomes.•Investigate design faults such as weld cracks and hydraulic issues, identifying root causes and… Show more •Develop pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems for trailers.•Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with SimSolid to evaluate trailer structures under various loading scenarios, ensuring robust design iterations for safety and performance.•Analyze and justify engineering decisions through hand calculations, FEA, and Cost-Benefit Analysis, ensuring data-driven project outcomes.•Investigate design faults such as weld cracks and hydraulic issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.•Ensure quality control of trailer designs and systems during production, aligning with specifications and regulatory standards.•Provide mechanical engineering support to fabrication and assembly teams, developing protocols and procedures to enhance production efficiency.•Contribute to the implementation of new standards for productivity and safety through best practices in solid modeling, drawing standards, and regulatory compliance. Show less

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

•Assisted in the design of a Power Module for electric trucks, housing key drivetrain components like inverters and on-board chargers using Creo Parametric.•Designed a Power Distribution Box that safely transferred 1000V DC from the battery pack to multiple electric vehicle systems, ensuring reliability and safety.•Designed and routed an electrical harness for the Power Module, integrating it with the larger system architecture.•Performed quality checks and field tests to ensure… Show more •Assisted in the design of a Power Module for electric trucks, housing key drivetrain components like inverters and on-board chargers using Creo Parametric.•Designed a Power Distribution Box that safely transferred 1000V DC from the battery pack to multiple electric vehicle systems, ensuring reliability and safety.•Designed and routed an electrical harness for the Power Module, integrating it with the larger system architecture.•Performed quality checks and field tests to ensure product compliance with industry standards and reliability. Show less

•Led the design and development of a rover capable of autonomously traveling to a designated location.•Designed a two-wheeled rover chassis to house key electronic components.•Developed a navigation algorithm in C++ that utilized GPS and IMU sensor data to guide the rover autonomously to a specified GPS location.•Collaborated using Git repositories to manage code and streamline the software development process.

Bengaluru Area, India

•Assisted with data preparation for a deep learning-based car crash repair estimation system.•Responsible for conducting market research on competing car servicing companies to maximize product profitability.•Developed manuals for various car servicing procedures such as suspension overhauls and brake pad replacements to facilitate efficient onboarding of new staff.•Utilized a variety of power tools such as drills and saws in a workshop to help mechanics service vehicles.

Vancouver, Canada Area

•Led a team of five members in designing a foot-actuated braking system for an ultra-fuel-efficient vehicle, ensuring safety and reliability under various conditions as part of the SAE Supermileage competition.•Performed structural optimizations using Finite Element Analysis to improve the braking system’s performance, reduce vehicle weight, and enhance mileage.•Managed project timelines and task delegation, ensuring smooth execution and completion of the project.

Bengaluru Area, India

•Updated product inventory using excel•Helped with the development of a new compost powder•Obtained and documented customer feedback•Updated customer records and helped customers with queries regarding their Daily Dump products.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Engineering

Physical Sciences, 94.2%