Gowdham Murugan Email & Phone Number

Rocklin, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

• Employed Siemens NX surfacing and design tools to redesign the aluminum inboard elevon assembly to meet carbon fiber manufacturing and load specifications, subsequently, machined female molds for each component and facilitated the layup process for over 20 parts• Created male tooling based on an existing Kona cockpit design and used such molds to fabricate multiple components, resulting in the production of a large fiberglass structure• Employed a Tormach CNC mill to manufacture complex aircraft components, such as control horns, from various materials, ensuring adherence to critical tolerances• Utilized TIG welding techniques to weld a robust structure onto the iron bird test bench of Kona aircraft, ensuring secure attachment points for mounting control surfaces• Developed advanced stability models utilizing the Athena Vortex Lattice (AVL) program, tailored for comprehensive assessment of aircraft performance and stability characteristics• Created detailed documentation for FUN3D and TetrUSS, specialized CFD/Meshing software, encompassing clear installation procedures and comprehensive usage instructions

Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and safely.Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.Help senior capstone students with techniques and best practices for machining project components.Provide guidance and support throughout the manufacturing process.

• Led a team of over 30 engineering students to develop an aerodynamic kit for the vehicle by overseeing project timelines, conducting workshops on advanced CAD, CFD & composite manufacturing practices, & ensuring alignment with project scope• Designed parametric aerodynamic components using SolidWorks, enabling rapid iteration of designs based on full-vehicle3D CFD simulations in ANSYS Fluent; executed mesh sensitivity studies to optimize simulation accuracy & efficiency, all resulting in a 300% improvement in the aerodynamics package.• Collaborated with team subsections such as Vehicle Dynamics & Suspension to validate aerodynamic performance, ensure optimal integration & to prevent mechanical issues such as bottoming out• Documented design processes thoroughly to facilitate knowledge transfer & implemented iterative improvements from previous designs to enhance aerodynamic performance• Applied Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, ensured assemblies were rigid, compliant with regulations, & within project scope, achieving competition readiness.• Directed the manufacturing process, guiding the team in fabricating components using wet layup composites, waterjet cutting, welding, & other techniques; ensuring precise assembly

• Collaborated with other team subsections such as chassis to define nose cone design parameters• Played a principal role in CAD and CFD optimization processes for both the Under Tray and Front Wing development• Designed and optimized multiple components within the suspension assembly, utilizing Ansys Static Structural paired with Ansys Topology Optimization• Assisted team members and organized workshops dedicated to CAD, CAM, CFD & FEA

Maintained a clean and organized grill, line, and prep stations to ensure health and safety standards compliance. Worked with a team of 10 to serve over 400 customers daily, contributing to a daily revenue of over $12,000.

Maintained a clean and organized grill, line, and prep stations to ensure health and safety standards compliance. Worked with a team of 10 to serve over 400 customers daily, contributing to a daily revenue of over $12,000.

• Taught individuals ranging from students to retired engineers in learning course material ranging from CAD/CAM to full 5th-axis machining• Prepped laboratory for class by designing & fabricating custom test fixtures and jigs• Maintained & calibrated machinery such as HAAS mills, lathes, saws, laser cutters & plasma cutters

• Taught individuals ranging from students to retired engineers in learning course material ranging from CAD/CAM to full 5th-axis machining• Prepped laboratory for class by designing & fabricating custom test fixtures and jigs• Maintained & calibrated machinery such as HAAS mills, lathes, saws, laser cutters & plasma cutters

• Spearheaded development of a professional mobile application, valued at $12 million by Autodesk, using SwiftUI and Xcode, creating AI-powered software for metal manufacturing shops to monitor live machine data eliminating the need for excessive machinists• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of the app & functionality.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Activities and societies: Aztec Electric Racing Classes: CAD, Statics, Dynamics, Materials, Differential Equations

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Activities and Societies: Formula SAE Classes: PHYS 11A: General Physics: Mechanics, PHYS 5A: General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound.

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Activities and Societies: FIRST Robotics, Innovators Project, Mock Trial, Engineering Club, Cyberpatriot, HPE Codewars, Coding Club GPA.

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Classes: ADVM 0066: CNC Machining Level 1, ADVM 0067: CNC Machining Level 2, ADVM 0068: Advanced Mill 4th and 5th Axis, IT 90: IT Essentials

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Classes: FLC 350: General Physics