1. Karan Katna
Mechanical Engineer
#246/8, Dogra Market, Phagwara Road, Hoshiarpur, Punjab 146001
Mob: 07696363183 D.O.B: 12-03-1995 Email: karan.katna@gmail.com
Introduction
I am a multidisciplinary mechanical engineer with excellent problem solving abilities and
Process-thinking skills seeking hands-on experience within a company that embraces creativity
and innovation.
Experience & Projects
Project Name: SUPRA SAE INDIA 2016(Formula Race Car Designing &
Manufacturing)
October 2015-July 2016
Role: Team Captain Competition Location: Buddh International Circuit (Greater Noida)
Responsibility- Team Leader, Engine and Transmission, Optimization of intake and
exhaust system (CFD) and vehicle testing (DFMEA), Team Management, Engineering
Design Report, CostAnalysis and Presentations. Marketing survey and Presentations.
Hand-on experience in operating Lathe Machine, Milling machine,
MIG/TIG Welding, Column Drill and other heavy machinery.
Project Name: BAJA SAE INDIA 2015 (All-Terrain Vehicle design &
Manufacturing) June 2015- August 2015
Role: Vice-Captain Competition Location: ChitKara University, Chandīgarh
Responsibility- Research, Leadership, Vehicle Designing and Optimization of parts,
Marketing Analysis.
Project Name: EFi systems-Mapping and Optimizing Petrol Engine
April 2015-July 2015
Role: Team Member Project Location: Hoshiarpur
Electronic Control Unit Mapping and optimizing a Petrol Engine (Honda CX150) for
Performance, fuel efficiency, speeds etc. Study of all the automotive electronics systems
used in
Vehicles including electronic fuel injection, ABS technology, etc.
Project Name: SUPRA SAE INDIA 2015(Formula Race Car Designing &
Manufacturing)
October 2014-July 2015
Role: Head(Power-train Sub team) Competition Location: Buddh International Circuit
(Greater Noida)
Responsibility- Engine and Transmission, Optimization of intake and exhaust system
(CFD) and vehicle testing (DFMEA), Team Management, Engineering Design Report, Cost
Analysis and Presentations. Marketing survey and presentations.
Hand-on experience in operating Lathe Machine, Milling machine,
MIG/TIG Welding, Column Drill and other heavy machinery.

2. Project Name: ASME HPVC INTERNATIONAL 2015 (Human Powered Vehicle
Design & manufacturing) October 2014-January 2015
Role: Team Captain Competition Location: Delhi Technical University, Delhi
Responsibility- Research and Documentation, Material Procurement, Optimized vehicle
dynamics with CFD, Assembly and graphic designing.
Project Name: ASME HPVC INDIA 2014 (Human Powered Vehicle Design &
manufacturing) October 2013-January 2014
Role: Team member Competition Location: IIT, Delhi
Responsibility- Research and Documentation, Material Procurement.
Project Name: Magneto- crane
October 2013 Competition Location: Punjabi University
 Developed and built a small crane with an electromagnetic pick and throw
mechanism.
 2nd
rank at event magneto-crane CRISPOLATIEIA 2013 (annual techno-cultural
fest at Punjabi University, Patiala).
Project Name: Rover cum transporter
October 2013 Competition Location: Punjabi University
 Developed and built a small rover cum transporter run by 12V DC motors to
move over rough terrains and transport things from one place to other.
 Used belt system instead of tyres and a mechanical pick n throw mechanism.
 3rd
rank at event Transporter at CRISPOLATIEIA 2013 (annual techno-cultural fest
at Punjabi University, Patiala).
Education
Course Institution Marks
B.Tech Mechanical
Engineering Punjabi University, Patiala 69.93%
10+2 CBSE G.M.A. City Public School, Hoshiarpur 87.6%
10th CBSE Bliss Public School, Hoshiarpur 79.8%
Certificated Courses & Memberships
CRDi Systems in Automobiles and Automotive Electronics-Summer 2015
Six weeks course on study of Petrol and Diesel Engine, CRDi, Electronic Fuel Injection, ECU Mapping
and Electronics. Modified a petrol carburised engine to EFI technology used in automobiles from
Medhaavi Center for Automotive Research and Development, Hoshiarpur.
Autodesk AutoCAD Summer 2014
Certified Course in AutoCAD 2d and 3d.

3. Co-Curricular Activities
Motosport Club (Official Technical Club), Punjabi University, Patiala
Role: President (August 2015- December 2016)
Responsibility- Head all the Mechanical Engineering events taking place in Department of
Mechanical Engineering. Technical support to projects under American Society of
Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and Indian Society of New Era
Engineers
(ISNEE).
Role: Joint Secretary ( January 2015- August 2015)
Responsibilty- Organizing various technical events as well as research programs.
Technical support to projects under American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and Indian Society of New Era Engineers
(ISNEE).
Placement Cell Punjabi University, Patiala
Position: Student Co-ordinator
Role- Invigilator
Technical Fest Punjabi University- CRISPOLATIEIA 2k15
Position: JOINT SECRETARY-Organizing Committee (August 2015-October
2015)
Punjabi University Technical fest involves participation of more than 100 colleges and
20000 Students.
Role-Organized all events, leaded the team of 20 organizing committee members and
provided technical support for five mechanical related Events.
Technical Fest Punjabi University- CRISPOLATIEIA 2k14
Position: TECHNICAL EVENT HEAD (Mechanical) -Organizing Committee (August
2014-October 2014)
Punjabi University Technical fest involves participation of more than 100 colleges and
20000 Students.
Role-Organized one event and provided technical support for five mechanical related
Events.
TeQtrendz club, Punjabi University, Patiala
Position: Technical Organizing Member
Role- Organized an Event on “Designing a car that operates on DTMF technology” and
event on “Meditation”.
Awards & Achievements
2nd
rank, Auto Quiz, CRISPOLATIEIA 2014
 Secured 2nd
rank at auto quiz at CRISPOLETIA 2014 (annual technical fest at Punjabi
University, Patiala) based on the information related to automobiles.

4. 1st
rank, Code scratcher, Punjabi University 2013
 Secured 1st
rank at code scratcher event based on C/C++ programming at Punjabi
University, Patiala.
Studies:
 Secured 87% in PCM in 12th standard (93% in Chemistry, 93% in Mathematics, and 75%
in
Physics) and 93% in Computer Science 12th standard.
SPORTS:
 2nd
rank in Karate Competition at District Level.
Volunteering & Social Work
Make A Difference, Punjabi University
MAD-Make A Difference is a youth volunteer organization functioning in 17 cities in India.
This
Organization works to educate orphans and help them build their careers by providing
them with
Adequate knowledge and resources like books and career oriented activities.
Role: Placements Internship, Science Teacher Volunteer, Graphic Designer, Public
Relations
Donating Blood at various blood donation camps.
Core Strength & Skills
Strengths Personal Skills
C/C++ CAD Sketching & Drawing Research
Lotus Suspension Analysis Milling Machine Leadership
MIG Welding Lathe Machine Marketing
Drill Machine MS-Office Public Speaking and Debating
ProE Creo Elements CFD Team work
Vehicle Transmission System Designing Critical Thinker
Hobbies & Interests
Music, Sports, Designing, Movies, Adventure Sports, Exploring cars, participating in
technical events, visiting industrial expo, driving new cars, travelling and trekking.
References & Recommendation
Available on request