Calvin Fernandez is seeking a mechanical engineering position with an emphasis on CAE/product design. He has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and a Bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Technology Calicut. He has skills in 3D modeling, FEA analysis software, structural analysis, and manufacturing processes. His experience includes projects in exhaust filter design, composite material analysis, spacecraft design, and additive manufacturing research. He is proficient in modeling, simulation, optimization, and validation techniques.

1. Calvin George Fernandez
3345 Wiscasset rd apt 110, Dearborn MI 48120 | +1 352 460 8815 | calvin.ferndale1993@gmail.com
Objective - Seeking full time Mechanical Engineer position with emphasis on CAE/Product Design and Development
Education
 Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering May,2016
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida GPA: 3.86/4.0
Relevant Courses: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Optimization, Verification Validation and Uncertainty
Quantification, Failure of Materials, Fracture Mechanics, Applied Elasticity & Advanced Manufacturing
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering July,2014
National Institute of Technology Calicut, Calicut, India GPA:7.89/10
Technical Skills
 3D Modelling –Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, Pro E, CATIA and PTC Creo
 Analysis Softwares – ABAQUS, ANSYS, MATLAB, CalFEM, VTMS and Excel.
 Verification & Validation, Structural Optimization, Structural mechanics, Linear and Non-linear FEA, DFMEA, Fatigue
analysis , CAE, Textile Composites, Manufacturing processes, MonteCarlo simulation.
Experience
Student Research Assistant (Engine Exhaust Design and Testing), N.I.T.Calicut August, 2013 – May, 2014
- Collaborated with a team to design, build and test an Exhaust Filter System to trap nanoscale emissions using the
principle of Corona Discharge.
- Created a 3D Parametric model of a corona tip in SOLIDWORKS and conducted CFD flow analysis using ANSYS.
- Utilized a parametric experimental study on a diesel engine test rig to maximize the Particle Deposition on the filter.
 Achieved a 480% increase in nanoparticle deposition by using multiple tip corona discharge filter mechanism.
Graduate Research Assistant (Structural Analysis of Composites), University of Florida May - August, 2015
- Modelled a Plain Weave (Textile) Composite element in the software VTMS (Virtual Textile Morphology Suite).
- Performed Post processing (FEA analysis) to determine equivalent material properties including stress, strain,
displacement and modulus using ABAQUS 6.14 with a parameterized python script as input.
Team Lead (SpaceX Design Competition - Hyperloop), Gatorloop, University of Florida January-May, 2016
- Coordinated activities of a sub team on Levitation, Braking, Stability and Propulsion for full scale modelling of the pod.
- Tasked with FEA analysis and incorporating Structural fatigue concept to ensure the Lateral stability of the module.
- Performed FMEA to fully understand potential failure modes, assess its risks and carry out corrective actions.
 Achieved a 20% reduction in mass by coupling the vertical and horizontal stability design into a single module.
Summer Intern, ThyssenKrupp Industries May - July, 2013
- Familiarized with the machinery involved from extraction to packaging at the Sugar Manufacturing facility.
- Analyzed process and product safety features to reduce employee’s exposure to work related hazards.
- Involved in Job scheduling, quality control and supervision to ensure timely delivery and workmanship.
Summer Intern, Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd. May - July, 2012
- Gained Working knowledge of a Lathe Manufacturing facility and an idea about production planning and job scheduling.
- Worked on a project to improve production line efficiency of a Lathe manufacturing unit.
FEA/ Structural Analysis Projects
Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Torque arm and Plane Truss January - May, 2015
- Developed an FEA model of a connecting rod and 8 bay truss in ABAQUS/CAE software.
 Performed a Fully Stressed Design (FSD) analysis under 3 loading conditions to reduce the structural weight by 48%.
 Minimized the cost of the structures by obtaining a design in compliance with the optimal design parameters.
Fatigue Analysis of a Coke Drum and Fuse Pin in an Aircraft August – December, 2014
- Performed the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for components subjected to extreme heating and cold shocks in refineries.
- Investigated the unexpected failure and crash of the Boeing 747 due to fatigue of a fuse pin in a pylon.
- Estimated the number of cycles of failure using the S-N diagram and recommended ways to improve the life expectancy.

2. Topology Optimization and Sizing Design of a Beam August -October, 2015
- Performed parametrized Topology Optimization using MATLAB on a uniformly loaded beam to minimize compliance.
- Integrated the topology optimized model into a ‘CalFEM’ beam model and performed Fully Stressed Design (FSD).
 Achieved Weight reduction of 67.5% by implementing Constraint Optimization algorithm in MATLAB.
Validation of Paper helicopter models October – December, 2015
- Multiple helicopter drop tests were done to calibrate drag coefficient using linear and quadratic models.
 Successfully performed Predictive Validation of the simulation and experiment using ‘P -box’ Validation metrics.
Structural Analysis of a Composite Material August -December, 2015
Coded a holistic program in MATLAB :
- Calculated Mechanical and Thermal stress, strain and displacement using Classical laminated plate theory for different
composite layup.
- Calculated critical buckling load for composite beam and Modes of vibration for composite plate.
- Determined Failure of composite using Tsai-Hill, Max Stress and Strain theory.
- Determined Effective property using Micro Mechanics.
Additive Manufacturing Research – Selective Laser Sintering (Design of Experiments) March – April, 2015
 Developed a Central Composite Design model using MATLAB to determine the dependence of response variables
(porosity, hardness and density) on the Thickness and Hatching distance using a higher order polynomial.
 Designed and Manufactured a complex 3-D printed structure using Selective Laser Sintering(SLS).
Leadership
 Marketing Manager – Responsible for sponsorship and financial management of technical fest at NIT Calicut, India.
 Volunteer at (1) Alachua County Humane Society, (2) Balance180 and (3) Bishop Middle School.
 Winner of National Level Badminton Tournament, India and Captain of University of Florida Badminton Team.
 Academic Achievement Award recipient at the University of Florida for excellence in Academics.