1. SUMMARY
 MSME from Michigan Technological University (5/2015), GPA 3.85, with one and a half years of Engine
Simulation and Performance analysis experience
 Worked at Michigan Tech Advanced Power Systems Labs on Powertrain simulation and analysis
 Technical/Computer Skills: GT-Power, Matlab, Simulink, Enginesim, Engineering Equation Solver,
Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
MS in Mechanical Engineering Graduated: May 2015
GPA: 3.85
Govt. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Kerala, India
BTech in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.5
ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Title: Simulation of a single cylinder Diesel engine with validation and Analysis (Jan 2015)
Michigan Technological University
Advisor: Prof. Jeremy Worm
Objectives
 Development of GT- Power model of Yanmar L100V diesel engine and parameterize the model with
measured values.
 Validating the model to experimental data obtained for the engine from Michigan Tech Advanced Power
Systems mobile lab dynamometer test bed.
 Conducting literature review and preparing a comprehensive report on the work done.
Title: Analysis of combustion and performance characteristics of a 4 cylinder SI engine fuelled
by Gasoline and CNG (Sep 2014)
Michigan Technological University
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey D Naber
Objectives
 Development of GT Power model of a Mitsubishi 4G15 engine and validation of model using combustion
data from experimental results.
 Simulating the validated model and comparing the performance characteristics like BMEP, BSFC,
volumetric efficiency and fuel conversion efficiency.
 Preparation of report and presentation briefing the working done.
Title: Engine modeling and simulation using GT- Power and Matlab EngineSim (June 2014)
Michigan Technological University
Objectives
 Effect of throttle position, engine speed and half burn angles on engine performance in SI engines.
 Analysis of engine parameters and emission characteristics based on different fuel models.
 Engine cycle analysis exploring the effects of cycle parameters including compression ratio, equivalence
ratio and aspiration on ideal cycle analyses.
 Implementing GT power optimizer for combustion phasing and studying the effects of throttle angle for 4
cylinder SI engine model.
Title: Electric Motor Modeling Using Matlab Simulink (Jan 2014)
Michigan Technological University
Objectives
 Simulating various control strategies for electric machines and duty cycle analysis for different power
electronics configuration.
 Simulation of electric motor torque load models involving control of speed, torque and position.
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2. Title: Fuel Injection Strategies for Emission Control (Jan 2014)
Advisor: Dr. Ezra Bar-Ziv
Michigan Technological University
Objectives
 Review of fuel spray characteristics and diesel flame propagation.
 Study of fuel injection strategies used in diesel engines for NOx and particulate matter reduction.
 Methods of fuel injection employed in diesel engines.
 Comparison and cost analysis.
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
 GT Power ▪ Matlab ▪ EngineSim ▪ Simulink ▪ C ▪ Java ▪ VB script ▪ AutoCAD ▪ Catia V5 ▪ MS Office
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Wipro Technologies, Bangalore, India as Project Engineer (October 2010 to March 2013)
 IBM Lotus Notes Developer responsible for maintenance and enhancement of Lotus notes application
for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
 Responsible for contacting clients (mainly US and UK) for collecting requirements, fixing errors, code
fixes, design modification, conducting walk through via screen shares etc.
 Handled change requests, service requests and problem management tickets according in accordance
with ITIL best practices.
 Handled the entire team operations within in a year of joining and took knowledge transfer sessions and
mentoring of the new joinees.
 Created monthly status reports, performance matrices and ticket analysis records to update the clients.
INTERNSHIPS
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
 Hands on experience in heavy diesel engine overhauling and rebuilding.
 Fuel injector, fuel pump validation and testing.
 Bus body fabrication and general maintenance.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Best outgoing student from high school (Bishop Moore Vidhyapith, Mavelikara,India – 2006).
 Editor of “Shift” auto magazine published by the Auto club of Mechanical association (Govt. Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Technology, India – 2010).
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Vice President of Michigan Tech International Fellowship Association (IFA).
 Member of the Badminton Club of Michigan Tech.
 Worked at Wordsworth Residence Hall of Michigan Tech along with maintaining full academic schedule.