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Keval Sakhiya

Los Angeles CA, US

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  • Looking For: Mechanical Enginner, CAD Designer

  • Occupation: Architecture and Engineering

  • Degree: Master's Degree

  • Career Level: Entry Level

  • Languages: English

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Highlights:Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California. Internship experience in Oil, Power, and Manufacturing industry. Expertise: Mechanical Design, CAD, MEP, GD&T (ASME Y14.9-2009), FEA, Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) Software and Computer Skills: CAD/CAE Tools: SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD BIM: Revit MEP Simulation Tools: ANSYS, Abaqus Programming: MATLAB, Python Statistical Tools: Minitab, Excel Documentation: MS Word, Powerpoint I am a highly self-motivated and passionate individual with excellent oral and written communication skills. I believe I will be an asset to any team that requires a focused, innovative and detail-oriented smart worker who is a quick learner and striving for improvement with strong work ethics.

Skills:SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, CAD, 3D Modeling, 2D Drafting, GD&T, Revit MEP, BIM, Ansys, Matlab, Abaqus, FEA, CFD, Minitab, Excel, DOE, Six Sigma: Green Belt, SPC, Lean Manufacturing


Experiences:

Aerodynamics Engineer 07/2018 - 11/2018
USC Racing, Los Angeles, California United States
Industry: Engineering
Achieved increase of 30% in turning velocity by better designing of aerodynamics component of car i.e. front and rear wing assemblies
• Involved in design optimization of front and rear wing assemblies • Aim is to increase velocity by only means of aerodynamic effect i.e. reducing drag and increasing downforce during turning • Developed CAD model of front and rear wing and simulated CFD analysis in ANSYS and carried out the design of experiments • Devised a second-order non-linear regression model using Minitab for numerical implementation • Used above model to optimize design parameters using gradient and heuristic algorithms in MATLAB and achieved a 30% increase in turning velocity--
Intern 05/2016 - 06/2016
ONGC, Surat, Gujarat India
Industry: Oil and Power
Tools used: AutoCAD, Excel, Word Concept learned: Heat and Mass balance, PFD, CHP Unit
• Drafted process flow diagrams in AutoCAD to learn the processing of natural gas • Analyzed operation of 60 MW CHP unit and suggested an improvement in plant efficiency utilizing it • Reported efficiency of 80% for CHP unit compared to 50% efficiency of plant generating heat and electricity separately • Hands on experience of handling of hydraulic pumps, compressors, and condensers--
Intern 05/2015 - 06/2015
ESSAR Group, Jamnagar, Gujarat India
Industry: Power
Tools used: AutoCAD, Excel, Word Concepts learned: PID, PFD, Thermal Power Plant, Rankine Cycle
• Worked in the Boiler Division and observed practical application of the Rankine Cycle • Developed and documented plant piping & instrumentation diagrams in AutoCAD PID • Worked on the feasibility-study of the CCS for the 6.2 MW IGCC power plants in the current Indian energy scenario • Reported a 33% rise in cost and 15% less CO2 emission with IGCC plant compare to conventional coal-fired plant • Created water, steam and air circuit for electricity generation in a thermal power plant--
Design Trainee 03/2015 - 06/2015
CAD Experts, Surat, Gujarat India
Industry: Design and CAD
Tools Used: Creo, SolidWorks Concepts: CAD, 3D & 2D Design, BOM, GD&T
• Certified with Diploma in Creo for Design Engineer which covers Pro/E (Creo) and overview of SolidWorks • Training involved concepts of 3D Solid Part and Assembly Design, Sheet Metal Design, BOM, and design language GD&T • Worked on independent projects of creating basic assemblies like universal joint, pipe vice, g clamp, plummer block • Developed 3D CAD model of acoustic guitar and gearbox in Creo--
Intern 05/2014 - 07/2014
Kalapi Auto Industries, Rajkot, Gujarat India
Industry: Manufacturing
Concepts learned: NDT, Lean Manufacturing, ASME Codes, ASTM Standards
• Worked in manufacturing department of one of the leading manufacturers of tractor parts • Acquired knowledge of CNC machining and die casting process involved in manufacturing of parts of the hydraulic pump in tractors • Performed NDT such as Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Testing (MT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) • Learned about Lean Manufacturing, ASME codes and ASTM standards for testing--

Education:

National Institute of Technology 07/2013 - 05/2017
Surat, Gujarat, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 9.11/10


University of Southern California 08/2017 - 05/2019
Los Angeles, California, United States
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.85/4

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