Currently pursuing a MS Mechanical degree with a diverse background in Controls ,Robotics, Product development ,Computer Aided Design Systems, Artificial intelligence and machine learning. In pursuit of full time positions in exciting fields of Controls, Robotics, Systems Engineering or mechanical engineering.
Vehicle Dynamics and Controls Intern (Active Suspension) @ Support for software and controls team in development and productization of core controls algorithms, vehicle dynamics tuning, and controller architecture layout in relation to an advanced fully active suspension system for automobiles.
Responsibilities:
Functions to calculate rotation gains to handle orientation of critical sensors of system(matlab)
Characterize delays in sensor measurement and the effect on system performance
Development of improved controller design
A feasible error metric to compare simulation results to real world data
Areas of work
DSP: Sampling theory , Aliasing,Fast fourier
Controls: Frequency response techniques,bode plots,Transforms,Feedback Controls, loop shaping
State Space :State Observers design,Kalman Filters
Simulink:Controller Architecture,Simulation
Filter topologies: low pass, high pass, band pass, lead, lag, lead lag, notch filters.
Sensors:Sensor Fusion methods,Sensor Error Characterisation
Engineering:Exposure to Systems engineering approach to manage complex engineering systems encompassing various interdisciplinary domains of engineering not limited to Mechanical,Electrical,Robotics and Computer science From May 2015 to August 2015 (4 months) Greater Boston AreaSchool of Computer Science -Operator @ -Backup and mount Server magnetic tape drives
-Troubleshoot Server and Backup problems
-Troubleshoot Printer problems
-Other basic front desk operations From May 2014 to April 2015 (1 year) Greater Pittsburgh AreaStudent Research Assistant,Computational Engineering and Robotics Lab(CERLAB) @ 1)Design of External fixator for clubfoot correction ( orthopedic reconstruction)
2)Free form 3D ultrasound reconstruction
other skill sets developed:
-Working and controlling Portable CMM: MicroScribe 3-D Digitizers.(MATLAB, Solid-works,manipulating Microscribe SDK )
-Using Labjack UE9 for control of Magnetic braking system in 3D ultrasound reconstruction(MATLAB,C++,Encoders,Magnetic Power-on brakes) From February 2014 to December 2014 (11 months) Greater Pittsburgh AreaIntellectual Property Analyst (GE GLOBAL RESEARCH CENTER) @ GE,John F. Welch Technology Centre,Bangalore India
Landscape analysis , Freedom to practice(FTP) and competitive bench marking in Energy Generation and Management(Gas turbines,Smart meters).
Risk mitigation and Infringement analysis on Smart meter grid systems in US and Canada.
Excel Macro development for data processing of patent and non-patent literature. From June 2012 to June 2013 (1 year 1 month) Bangalore,IndiaStudent Director @ From April 2010 to April 2012 (2 years 1 month) Anna University,Chennai
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering @ Carnegie Mellon University From 2014 to 2015 Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering @ College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai From 2008 to 2012 CBSE, Science @ Vidya Mandir, Mylapore From 1996 to 2008 Athma Narayanan is skilled in: Data Analytics, Matlab, Pro Engineer, Intellectual Property, Patents, Excel VBA/MACRO building, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Microsoft Excel, Mechanical Engineering, ANSYS, Patentability, Engineering, Energy, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, PowerPoint, Robotics, Simulink, Optimization, Product Development, Mathematica, SolidWorks, C++
Websites:
http://www.mechemaniac.blogspot.com