NADISHAN PITIGALA

250 East 500 North, Apt #4 Logan, UT 84321

(435) 764-2620 nadishan.p@aggiemail.usu.edu

Entry Level Engineer

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

M.S Mechanical Engineering (December 2012)

B.S. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (2010)

-Utah State University, Logan, UT

-Utah State University, Logan, UT

• Mathematics minor, Dean’s List (Spring 2007), Undergraduate Researcher

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam-April 2009

TECHNlCAL & COMPUTER SKILLS

2D/3D CAD, DFMA, SPC, FEA, QA, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Process Improvement

MATLAB/Simulink, Solid-Edge, Solid Works, FORTRAN, Mathcad, Labview, Femap, SAS, MS Office

COURSE WORK

Manufacturing Processes Control Systems

Composite Materials

Mechanical Vibrations

Transport Phenomena

Finite Element Analysis

Conduction Heat Transfer Radiation Heat Transfer Optimization of Engineering Systems

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

CNC Machine Operator/Solid Works Designer- 3rd Gen Machine, Logan, UT (Jan 2011-Aug 2011)

• Refined Solid Works CAD designing abilities by designing products and machinery

• Interpreted drawings and performed quality control and dimensional inspections of the products

• Operated vertical/horizontal CNC machines for manufacturing high precision products

Lead Project Engineer- USU Mechanical Engineering Department (Summer 2012)

• Managed a team of engineers involved in developing a reconfigurable putting green

• Identified and introduced design changes for an optimized design within budgetary restrictions

• Operation of hand tools and machine shop equipment, handling of technical drawings

• Identified possible suppliers and purchased required materials and parts

• Developed project & time management skills and also improved decision making skills

Engineering Researcher-USU Thermal Fluids Laboratory (Sep 2009-Dec 2010)

• Used design and technical skills to develop a device to measure thermal diffusivity, conductivity

and flow rates of streambed sediments

• Used technical computer knowledge to acquire and analyze data to improve performance

• Developed complex modeling, case development and technical writing skills

Teaching Assistant-USU Mechanical Engineering Department (Fall 2009-Present)

• Use interpersonal skills to tutor and assist students individually and in small groups to master

assignments and concepts

• Assist in designing laboratory experiments and conduct laboratory sessions for students

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Mountain Bike Front Suspension Fork

• Used engineering concepts and principles to create a drawing package and build a prototype

• Arranged weekly team meetings, maintained the schedule and monitored the project progress

Heat Flux Sensor Calibration Rig

• Constructed a system that generates a known heat flux to calibrate a heat flux sensor

• Developed testing, verification, validation techniques and data analytical skills

• Developed excellent planning, communications and documentation skills

LEADERSHIP/SERVICE

Student Life Vice President-International Student Council-Utah State University (2006-2008)

Member-National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)-USU Chapter (2011)

Member-Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)-USU Chapter (2011)

Willing to Relocate ~ Eligible to work in the U.S.