Jithin Vadakel is a mechanical engineering student at the University of Colorado Denver seeking to apply lean manufacturing and efficient design. He has experience with CFD simulations, CAD, CAM, welding, machining and vehicle testing. Jithin is the aerodynamics lead and business manager of CU Denver's Formula SAE team and has competed internationally. He also chairs the CU Denver SME student chapter and tutors math for college students and families.

1. Jithin Vadakel
18978 E Napa Dr., Aurora, CO 80013 | (303) 912-5244 | JithinVadakel@gmail.com
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student & Formula SAE contestant looking to apply lean manufacturing processes and efficient product design.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER | DENVER COLORADO | EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: DECEMBER 2016
Cum GPA: 3.2
Major: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Related coursework:
- Mechanical Vibrations and Controls Systems - Prototyping and Manufacturing Processes
- Numerical Methods and Programming
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Vehicle Dynamics and Instrumentation
- Design of Mechanical Elements
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS COLORADO | ATTENDED: AUGUST 2011 - MAY 2013
Major: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Technical Experience
● Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations on aerodynamic racecar components using: ANSYS Fluent & Star CCM+
● Expert Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM): Solidworks, AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER
● Operation in TIG/MIG Welding, Lathe, Mill, CNC, can create G-Code for CNC machines in Edgecam
● Familiar with common vehicle testing processes and Race Telemetry / DAQ: Motec C125
● Programming in MATLAB, MathCAD, LabVIEW, and adept in the Microsoft Office Suite
● Experience in GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian environment development
● Carbon fiber fabrication using vacuum infusion, wet-layup, and out-of-autoclave pre-preg techniques
Projects and Memberships
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE) - FORMULA SPRING 2013 - PRESENT
● Fabricated CFRTP nose-cone, side-pods, undertray, steering wheel, bucket seat, and intake plenum
● Aerodynamics Lead and Business Manager of the 2015-16 Formula SAE Team
● Competed in the 2016 Formula SAE Competition in Lincoln Nebraska with Car #40
● Fabricated vacuum infusion molded carbon-fiber composite rear wing package
● Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team in designing and building a PIT-Cart
SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME) FALL 2013 - PRESENT
● Current Chair of the CU Denver student chapter S324
● Design and development of 3D Prototyping machines
● Applying concepts learned in class to engineering design projects
SAE - BAJA FALL 2013 – SPRING 2014
● Designed and fabricated carbon fiber bucket seat using CAD, and vacuum infusion methods
● Seat tested during the 2014 SAE Baja Kansas competition held at Pittsburg State University
● Performed a vehicle drop-test to analyze, tune, and document springs and damper infomation
Other Experience
TUTOR FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND PRIVATE FAMILIES | DENVER COLORADO SPRING 2013 – PRESENT
● Current math tutor at the Community College of Denver
● Private tutor high school to college level students improving both quantitative skills and grades