1207, E 8th St, Apt – 209
Tempe, AZ - 85281
GOWTHAM RANGANATHAN
gowthamr@asu.edu
480-878-8863
Professional Summary
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Mechanical Engineer majoring in Mechanical Design.
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Specializing in the field of Product Development and Finite Element Analysis.
Education
Master of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Relevant Coursework
Advanced Product Design Methodology
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Graphics
Software skill set
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Tools
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Languages
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Operating System
Arizona State University
Anna University, India
Kinematics of Machinery
Design of Transmission Systems
Design of Machine Elements
May 2015
May 2009
Dynamics of Machinery
Continuum Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis
: Solid Works, Catia V5,Pro-E, Ansys, Hypermesh, Adams, Simulink
: MATLAB, C, C++
: Windows, Unix/Linux
Academic projects
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Vehicle Design for Scrapyard Collection System
Fall ‘13
Designed and built a vehicle by defining the problem definition in problem formulator tool, created set of concepts using Morph chart
technique, Analyzed & conducted practical experiments to select the best design and modeled the design using CATIA software.
Fabricated a working model of the best design which is capable of collecting various objects strewn about in the scrapyard. The
project helped in gaining knowledge in Designing and hands on experience about various stages of product development.
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Autonomous Surveillance Vehicle
Fall ‘13
Designed an autonomous surveillance vehicle by defining the problem definition, created the conceptual designs, analyzed selected
the best design from the concepts, modeled the design using Solid Works software and simulated the model using Ansys software.
The design is capable of automatically and periodically tour the perimeter of their two buildings. The project helped in understanding
the approach towards the product development.
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Robust Design of Airplanes
Fall ‘13
Conducted a robust design experiment to determine the most robust design of paper airplanes by having the control and noise
parameters with the given environment conditions and assumptions, which gave an insight about the necessity of optimization and
importance of uncontrollable variables.
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Case Study of Boeing 787
Fall ‘13
Conducted a case study of Boeing 787 to analysis and determine the reason behind many problems, in design, in production,
certification and operation. Also learned the remedies and notable aspects in design, which gave an insight of detail design and
issues occurring in real time projects.
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Design of Powertrain of All terrain vehicle for use on Arizona ranches
Fall ‘13
Designed a powertrain of an ATV by assuming the vehicle body, chassis, suspension and CG, estimating the powertrain layout,
drawing the characteristic curves of powertrain and by fixing the maximum gradeability, speed and fuel tank capacity of the vehicle
which is capable of carrying at least one person on unpaved path having a ground clearance 16” and min. range of 100 miles without
refueling. Designing calculation were done using MATLAB.
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Design Modification in Men and Machine
Spring ‘13
Collected data of a SUV, simulated in Adams software to study the dynamics of the vehicle and modified the chassis to get reduced
roll during cornering. Designed the socket for amputee and its material by analyzing the data taken from real world in Ansys software.
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Design and Fabrication of All Terrain Vehicle for BAJA Event
Spring’11 - Spring ‘12
Designed the ATV from scratch with a group consisting of 25 members. Collected data of past ATV’s, designed each and every part
of the vehicle, created DFMEA for the design, analyzed the roll cage and finally fabricated a full working model with which we
participated in a Nation-wide competition and won a 25 position among 250 teams. Also won 2nd position in Economy Vehicle
Category. The project taught me more about the importance of DFMEA and Design for Manufacturing.
Work Experience
Maruti - Ambal Auto – Student Trainee
June ’11 - July ’11
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Learned the functioning of service sector in an automotive industry.
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Contributed by serving as service employee and had hands on experience in servicing various automobile parts.
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Helped in implementing the Kaizen 5S concept in the industry.
Certification
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Certified by PSG centre for Non-formal and Continuing Education on completion of Analysis using Hyperworks V10
including practice conducted by CAD/CAM centre.
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Certified by UMS technologies on successfully completion of Intensive Course in CATIA V5 (Covering part, assembly,
detailing, drafting & surface modeling).