Experience

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  Atlas Copco Group

  • Burgess Hill, West Sussex

  • Senior Analytical Technologist

    • Mar 2015 - Present
    • Burgess Hill, West Sussex

    Leading and growing the computational analysis function to develop the right capabilities to build robust products to fulfill the vacuum needs of tomorrow; passionate about training and mentoring new engineers and using new technologies to deliver better products quicker. Subject matter expert for finite element modeling and analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) practitioner. Establishing and implementing new methods. Project managed capability development projects to establish new capabilities and process improvements.Promoting accountability, trust and continuous improvement in virtual teams, building and developing them to provide exceptional analytical services to the organization. Developing and implementing the strategy roadmap. Advising new technology validation and new product initiation teams through computational methods.

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  IM&A Ltd

  • Sutton, United Kingdom

  • Director

    • Apr 2011 - Mar 2015
    • Sutton, United Kingdom

    Management of a limited company offering services in computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations.

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  Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

  • Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

  • Finite Element Analyst

    • May 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

    Finite element stress analysis of secondary switches using explicit dynamics in LS-Dyna, static stress analysis and heat transfer analysis using Creo. Developed methodologies to assist in simulating nose cones impacted by raindrops using smoothed particle hydrodynamics, design of test rigs and tolerance stack-up analysis of optical sensor assemblies.

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  Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd

  • Denham, England, United Kingdom

  • Finite Element Analyst

    • May 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Denham, England, United Kingdom

    Finite element model creation and stress analysis of an ejection seat. Aerospace stress hand-calculations.

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  ITP Aero

  • Leicester, England, United Kingdom

  • Finite Element Analyst

    • Jun 2011 - May 2013
    • Leicester, England, United Kingdom

    Responsible for the mechanical integrity assessment of the low-pressure turbine rotor and turbine rear frame of the GE Passport turbofan engine. The work included dynamic analysis of turbine blades, stress and life estimation on the turbine rotor and thermal stress assessment on the rear frame using finite element analysis, managing on-time project delivery.

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  Siemens

  • Lincoln, United Kingdom

  • Principal Engineer - Mechanical Integrity

    • Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
    • Lincoln, United Kingdom

    Led projects focussing on expert knowledge and project management skills facilitating the extension of regular service intervals on SGT400 compressor turbine nozzles; improved productivity by developing and implementing a project estimation model for CAE projects; coordinated the workflow to and from an offshore team; maintained live dashboard of departmental resource utilisation to support engineering management.

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  CB&I

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Engineer - Piping & Layout

    • Sep 2006 - Nov 2008
    • London, United Kingdom

    Worked with diverse stakeholders and challenging timelines to generate piping stress sketches for the engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning of a South American LNG refinery.

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  Infosys

  • Project Manager

    • Feb 2005 - Aug 2006

    Full project lifecycle management of engineering consultancy projects for key industrial, automotive, power and aerospace OEMs. Recruited and mentored a team of eight engineers with diverse skills to work on exciting technology projects.

  • Lead Engineer

    • Feb 2001 - Feb 2005

    Led the mechanical integrity assessment of CF6-50 high-pressure compressor rotor and CF34-3A/B high-pressure turbine rotor for the life extension programs. Performed the stress and modal assessment of GE90-115B low-pressure turbine blades and CF34-8 & -10 high-pressure compressor blades. Stress analysis of CT7-8 engine rotor. Performed rotor stress analysis on aero-derivative marine gas turbines - LM2500+ and DLM4700. Performed stress analysis of splined shafts, vent tubes and bolted joints. Developed UNIX shell scripts to automate the LCF mission cycles for compressor and turbine rotors.

  • Stress Engineer

    • Mar 2000 - Feb 2001

    Trained as a software engineer and a finite element analyst for engineering consulting practice. Delivered projects for automotive OEMs involving explicit dynamic assessment of seating systems and vibration analysis of exhaust manifolds.

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  ABB

  • Vadodara, Gujarat, India

  • Engineering Trainee

    • May 1997 - Jul 1997
    • Vadodara, Gujarat, India

    Hands-on experience in manufacturing and testing of Transmission & Distribution equipment, and Turbocharger servicing and balancing.

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  Indian Railways

  • Vadodara, Gujarat, India

  • Engineering Trainee

    • May 1996 - Jul 1996
    • Vadodara, Gujarat, India

    Coding for engineering problems and introduction to internet technologies.

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  Indian Railways

  • Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Engineering Trainee

    • Dec 1994 - Jan 1995
    • Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Hands-on introduction to machining and fitting operations. Observational training in workshop layouts.