This document is a resume for Samar Kanti Barua, who has over 11 years of experience in the energy and aerospace industries specializing in product design, development, and analysis. He is currently an Assistant Lead Engineer at Vestas Technology R&D leading efforts in code development for wind turbine load modeling and analysis. Prior to this, he worked at GE-ITC as a Lead Engineer performing structural design calculations and FE analysis of major gas turbine components.

1. SAMAR KANTI BARUA
A6-9, Green Acres, Perungudi, Chennai - 600096
Contact: +91 9500008563; Email: samar.barua@gmail.com; Date of Birth: 8th February, 1981
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL – ENERGY/AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Offering 11 years of cross-functional experience; seeking challenging assignments across the industry
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
● Technically competent professional with experience across Product Design & Development, New Concept Development,
Design Analysis & Engineering, FEA Analysis (ANSYS), MATLAB Programming, PASCAL Programming, C# Programming, Large
Data Analysis & Interpretation and Team Management.
● Currently spearheading as an Assistant Lead Engineer with Vestas Technology R&D Pvt. Ltd. Possess valuable insights and
experience in code development for wind turbine load modelling and analysis and wind farm level load estimation
● Highly skilled in performing structural design calculations and analysis using governing codes, standards, engineering
formulae. Proficientin detailed planning & scheduling and coordinating project activities to ensure smooth work progress and
timely execution of projects.
● Well versed in applying creativity and innovative ideas in the areas of design engineering & development. Proficient in FE
analysis and result interpretation for design optimization.
● Multitasking credentials with excellent planning, execution, monitoring and resource-balancing skills, as well as the ability to
handle multiple tasks in high-pressure environments and under tight deadlines.
Areas of Expertise
● Extensive experience in code development and new feature introduction in Aero-Elastic code (Flex5) and in-house tool for wind
farm level load calculation.
● Analyzing and interpreting measurement data and comparing with simulation data to find accuracy of the simulation tool/RCA
for a turbine issue/ validation of design.
● Experience in load analysis of wind turbine using Aeroelastic (Flex5/HAWC2) simulation.
● Proficient in design and FE analysis of major gas turbine components (hot gas path, rotor, casing).
● System level understanding in conceptual design of wind turbine and gas turbine.
● Linear/Nonlinear, static/transient FE analysis of gas turbine in ANSYS, ANSYS workbench.
● Researching and developing ideas for new products and features.
● Control and maintain the design standard of the products. Providing design support at all stages of the design processes.
● Involved in creatingand planningnew design processes. Improving the design, performa nce and efficiency of existing products.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VESTAS TECHNOLOGY R&D PVT. LTD. Since Sept 2010
Asst. Lead Engineer
 Responsible for defining, collecting, and tracking performance metrics and triggering overall new development.
 Analyzing the existing processes, evaluating the areas of improvements and accordingly implementing process modifications.
 Spearheadingefforts across implementingconceptualizeand re-model processes in complianceto the specified standards while
performing root-cause analysis to prevent any reoccurrences and defective issues.
 Effectively planning and managing code development for wind turbine load modelling and analysis and wind farm level load
estimation
 Providing motivational leadership to the team. Guiding the team and achieving overall productivity.
 Implementing strategic vision and direction to develop new features so as to meet the medium and long term objectives of the
organization.
Key Highlights
● Contributed significantly in the overall process development of load calculation to optimize design cycle of wind turbine.

2. ● Developed new features in aero-elastic code (FLEX5) to enable the tool to handle new development in wind turbine. Some key
contribution:
o FLEX5-ANSYS coupling for offshore turbine
o Estimation of stress factor from FLEX5 result
o Code modification for new blade design
● Improved aero-elastic mathematical modelling and improve robustness to better predict the turbine loading. Some key
contribution:
o Conversion of tower damper annulus from rectangular to circular
o Introduction of process to include all IEC load cases for HAWC2 set-up.
o Measurement data analysisand statistical comparison with simulation tool to predict the accuracy level of simulation tool
● Developed new features in in-house farm level turbine load estimation. Some key contribution:
o Extended cut out wind speed, auto sector-wise LAPM implementation.
o Automation of data generation for turbine variants.
GE-ITC, BEC May 2005 – Sept 2010
Lead Engineer
 Selected for Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) targeted at accelerated technical growth
 Worked on all major Gas Turbine components being a part of the EEDP Program
 Responsible for FE analysis and design optimization of Gas Turbine components (HGP, Rotor, Casing)
 Development of analysis methods and improving analysis processes.
 Optimizing design and analysis method using DFSS process and automation for future use.
Key Highlights
● Responsible for the design and analysis of gas turbine hot gas path bucket and nozzle for NPI program. Some key contribution:
o Design of airfoil from structural point of view using DFSS DoE approach (MCS analysis in ANSYS)
o Tip shroud design based on airflow.
o Obtained two patents rated to file.
● Accountable for the design and analysis of gas turbine rotor. Some key contribution:
o Analysis of compressor rotor disassembly and automating the process using ANSYS APDL.
o Compressor rotor and blade dovetail design for Edge of Contact (EoC).
o New concept of rotor design (NPI), includingsizingof rotor and spacer, optimization of joint characterization, optimization
of dovetail design.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
M.Tech. in Machine Design, 2004
IIT Bombay, CPI - 7.85
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, 2002
GEC Jabalpur, 75.40%
Technical Skills
Visual Basic (Excel), MS Office, Microsoft Windows and Internet Application
References: Available on Request