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► Developed advanced wastewater reuse systems.► Mechanical system and component design along with drafting structural, mechanical, electrical components, piping & plumbing on 2D and 3D CAD modeling tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor, and Revit MEP.► Prototype fabrication of Mechanical and Electrical systems.► Improved process layout and optimized components utilizing CFD, FEA, numerical modeling and DFMA methodology.► Business development, cost analysis, documentation, market research, customer discovery and strategic planning.

► Development of CFD methodology for performance characterization and simulation analysis for hydrodynamics of a horizontal axis tidal current turbines and channel flows for marine energy conversion. ► Numerical simulation and qualitative analysis utilizing StarCCM+, NREL Design codes, OpenFOAM, Paraview along with programming in Matlab and Python. ► Validation of developed experimental data and numerical methodology.

► Optimization of engine components for the Yamaha YFZ 450R, through Ricardo WAVE, 1-D engine and gas dynamics simulation software package. ► Qualitative analysis of performance parameters such as cylinder bore, plenum volume, intake runner lengths, cam profile and exhaust header lengths.► Modelling of associated components on SolidWorks.

► Technical lead for design, manufacturing and testing stages, including design review and validation to ensure reliability and functionality.► Led group of 7 members to design and manufacture intake plenum, exhaust header, muffler, and associated powertrain components for a Honda CBR F4i engine. ► Component Design with DFMA methodology and optimization through analysis on Ricardo WAVE, 1-D engine and gas dynamics simulation software package. ► Engine tear down and assembly with attempt at cylinder head and cam shaft modification.► Track and dynamo-meter testing for engine tuning, validation and component optimization, utilizing Engine Control Unit - MoTeC. ► Flow, Thermal and Stress analyses of components and chassis mounts utilizing FEA – Ansys Workbench. ► Collaborated with Drivetrain & Cooling system leads for integration.► Prepared and documented Design Report, Cost analysis, Bill of Materials and Business Plan Presentation.► Manufactured components on Lathes, CNC, Mills, Mandrel bender, Rapid Prototyping, and Composites.► Successfully contested at Formula Student Germany, an international design competition.

► Support lead engineer for modeling and fabrication of a multipurpose portable solution mixer and agitator drum with attachments for baffles, for mixing solvents of varying viscosity, powders and liquid emulsion, along with packaging equipment made from scrap materials and tools. ► Installed, operated and performed repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment to meet daily requirements.► Practiced Lean Manufacturing techniques, and improved manufacturing & packaging methods.► Prepared and maintained engineering drawing sheets, manufacturing templates, and Bill of Materials.► Planned and implemented ergonomic shop floor layout.

► Assisted in Design and Manufacturing phase. ► Modeled 2D, 3D Components, along with Sheet Metal Design and Assemblies on SolidWorks & AutoCAD.► Applied various design methodologies such as Design for Assembly, and Design for Manufacturability, along with considerations for Reliability and Cost.► Machined parts on Lathes, Mills, CNC, Mandrel Tube Bendier, Composites manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping.