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Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands

Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands

I am currently working on the vibration analysis of a battery module and its subsystems. In this project, I have developed finite element models for subsystems of a battery module. Modal analysis and forced frequency response of the systems are carried out to determine the natural frequencies of the subsystems.The objective of the project is to develop a Finite Element Model that can be used to conduct simulations to replicate testing for different operational tests. A transient analysis will be conducted on the module to evaluate its structural integrity and determine the failure modes.The developed model will be validated with the results of physical experiments. Multiple experiments replicating the simulations will be conducted. The necessary test plan and setup with the instrumentation plan will be developed for the experiments.These results will be used to determine the areas of improvement in the model for further development.

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

I was responsible for guiding the students in their weekly assignments. I was also involved in the grading of the assignments.

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

I tutored and managed student teams for the realization of their design projects. I was also involved in the grading of the course.

Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands

As an intern, I worked with the Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) to upgrade the current capacity of airport dolly trains to improve operational efficiency. The aim of the internship was to evaluate the performance of an upgraded airport dolly train and recommend a control strategy to improve the stability of the dolly train.I developed a multibody model to simulate the dynamic behavior of the train in multiple use cases. The multibody model was constructed using MATLAB SimScape to correctly represent the dynamics of the train. The use cases were inspired by the real-time cargo operation carried out at the MAA.An upgraded dolly was simulated in these use cases with different loading patterns to simulate maneuvers like braking, turning in a circle, and lane change. Using the results of these simulations, the dynamic behavior of the dolly train was determined. The lateral acceleration and yaw rate of each dolly in the trains were observed.As a solution, I developed a control strategy that will take the feedback from each dolly in the train to decrease the speed and stabilize the train and thereby avoid rollover.

Bengaluru Area, India

As a lead mechanical engineer, I was responsible for leading and managing a team for the realization of multiple pilot projects. I was responsible for the training and management of interns and new joiners in the mechanical team. I was responsible for overlooking multiple mechanical design development projects and ensuring their timely delivery. I was responsible for working with a team of multidisciplinary system engineers and considering the thermal, structural, and electrical requirements of a design, and realizing the prototype.I played the role of customer point of contact for the bus electrification project for BMTC, a fleet operator in Bangalore, India. In this project, I was working with the engineers of the company and the customer to ensure the smooth conduct of the project. I also worked on the design of integrating a 150-kWh battery pack in the bus while ensuring thermal, electrical, and structural safety.I led and managed a team of interns and apprentices to realize a pilot project for the electrification of TATA Ace, an LCV. I was responsible for reviewing and finalizing designs and working with multiple stakeholders involved in the project. In this project, I ensured the timely delivery of the project while ensuring that my team is exposed to industry practices such as DFX, and FMEA.

Bengaluru Area, India

As a mechanical systems engineer, I worked on the design and development of electric powertrain components specializing in structural design. My first project on the job was the development of a chassis that could be used as a test rig for the integration and operational testing of an electric powertrain. Here, I also designed the powertrain layout considering the structural integrity and dynamic stability of an electrified TATA Indica passenger car.I was also involved in the development and realization of prototypes of powertrain components like motor controllers, battery management systems, chargers, and battery packs to be used in electric scooters, cars, LCVs, and buses. I designed and analyzed packaging for these components as per the AIS-048 standard for safety regulation and the IP67 packaging standard.I was also involved in the development of prototypes for these components where I worked on DFX (X - Manufacturing, assembly). In this project, I worked with electrical and thermal engineers on the integration and development of the prototype.

Master'S Degree, Automotive Technology

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, 8.7

Activities and Societies: Society of Automotive Engineers(India)

Higher Secondary