Control Algorithms Lead

• Jun 2019 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

• Integral member of Powertrain modeling, controls & validation team (VD&PT)• Working on predictive powertrain modelling, supervisory controller system design for Gen 2 Chevy Volt using Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow & Neural Networks• Developed high fidelity Voltec engine, two HV motors, HV Battery systems model, & HVAC components using ANL & MTU drive cycle data• Velocity profile optimization for reduced energy consumption by 6% using real time traffic data & drive mode control strategy• HEV Supervisory controller developed using a rule-based logics, with energy prediction error below 5% for all cycles• Developed mode selection model using rule-based conditions & ANN. Model validation with 30 test conditions• Traffic congestion model for fleet of vehicles with driving attitude developed for investigating energy saving areas• Mapped engine fuel penalty for every change in engine torque & speed with 95% confidence bounds for full operation• Signal analysis using Vector CANalyzer tools for MTU drive cycle• Total Model accuracy above 95%

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

MEEM/EE 5812 Automotive Control Systems• Developing projects on classical controls, MPC, and State-flow theories on Matlab & Simulink• Project integration with grading script for auto-evaluation of the projects

Intern - Drivetrain Maintenance

• Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

• Responsible for designing an F1 inspired pit stop bay for fast final maintenance of vehicle with work & time study• Studied & worked on vehicle drivetrain, general maintenance requirements, workstation setup and process flow • Overall improvement in total vehicle service time by 10% & 15% increase in employee productive work time • Responsible for designing an F1 inspired pit stop bay for fast final maintenance of vehicle with work & time study• Studied & worked on vehicle drivetrain, general maintenance requirements, workstation setup and process flow • Overall improvement in total vehicle service time by 10% & 15% increase in employee productive work time

Summer Quality Engineering Intern

• May 2015 - Jun 2015

• Project on reducing roughness defects of journal & pin bearing surfaces of 1.3L SDE crankshaft for Fiat Punto• Process improvements in coolant flow, finishing tool & sampling technique with compliance testing using CMM• Precision above 90% of Ra with 99% product specifications within tolerance, reduced re-work/scrap by 10%• Learned about automotive industry safety standards, CMM, reliability, testing methodology, Kaizen, & WCM • Project on reducing roughness defects of journal & pin bearing surfaces of 1.3L SDE crankshaft for Fiat Punto• Process improvements in coolant flow, finishing tool & sampling technique with compliance testing using CMM• Precision above 90% of Ra with 99% product specifications within tolerance, reduced re-work/scrap by 10%• Learned about automotive industry safety standards, CMM, reliability, testing methodology, Kaizen, & WCM

Technical Team Lead - Vehicle design, Manufacturing, Testing

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

1. Led the team of 15 members for vehicle design & analysis, manufacturing, testing and marketing.2. Achieved 31st rank all over India amongst 120 finalists.3. Secured the Best Business Plan award.4. Managed all the departments & also gained hands on experience on various machining processes. 1. Led the team of 15 members for vehicle design & analysis, manufacturing, testing and marketing.2. Achieved 31st rank all over India amongst 120 finalists.3. Secured the Best Business Plan award.4. Managed all the departments & also gained hands on experience on various machining processes.

Chief technical engineer - vehicle design, manufacturing, testing

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

• VD&PT, fabrication, & testing team lead. Vehicle design factor of safety achieved with lowest chassis weight• Mentored aspiring students and encouraged engineers from all fields to participate in such competition • VD&PT, fabrication, & testing team lead. Vehicle design factor of safety achieved with lowest chassis weight• Mentored aspiring students and encouraged engineers from all fields to participate in such competition

Lead Engineer - Electric Powertrain Design

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

1. Led the team of 3 members towards designing an all-electric powertrain for the vehicle.2. Designed a single 0.4 kW motor with drivetrain to get rear wheel drive with coupling clutch.3. Participated in virtual presentation round. 1. Led the team of 3 members towards designing an all-electric powertrain for the vehicle.2. Designed a single 0.4 kW motor with drivetrain to get rear wheel drive with coupling clutch.3. Participated in virtual presentation round.