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Kiran D'Silva

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Summary

Worked as a CAE Manager in the R&D/Innovation division with focus on Product Development and Analysis, Material testing and Selection, Support engineering teams with FEA and 3-D modeling. I have a proven track record of successfully launching complex and innovative products on time. My ability to technically lead product development teams from concept to commercialization is the greatest strength and gift I could offer to any company.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CAE Manager

Berry Global, Inc./Amcor
10.2000 - Current
  • Led a team that specializes in non-linear Structural and CFD analysis
  • Designed, analyzed and modified state-of-the-art consumer packaging systems using advanced CAD tools and techniques
  • Provided analytical and technical support to research and development department by analyzing the products through advanced non-linear finite element analysis
  • Performed lab tests and measurements of resultant packaging components
  • Conducted demonstrations and presentations with respect to project specifications, technical data and design requirements
  • Designed injection, blow molding and thermoforming tooling parts and assemblies and delivered detailed production-ready 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
  • Evaluated customer operations and recommended custom tailored products to achieve maximum productivity and optimum profitability
  • Performed modal analysis on a variety of structures and determine mode shapes, resonant frequencies, and modal loss factors for various modes
  • Coordinated all aspects of projects pertaining to the improvement of proprietary products or the procurement of custom business
  • Proposed innovative solutions and cost saving alternatives to meet clients’ objectives and expectations to establish win-win relationships
  • Communicated with customers to help determine their needs related to new projects


Project Engineer

Kohler Co.
11.1997 - 06.1998
  • Created technical drawings such as electrical cabling, generator installation layout, acoustic and ventilation system using AutoCAD and IDEAS softwares
  • Performed linear and non-linear structural analysis on generator installation components such as base frame, piping system, exhaust system and cooling tower using FEA tools
  • Provided support to overhaul Detroit Diesel Engines for annual maintenance
  • Organized data, updated part numbers and created bill of materials for generator components using MsAccess
  • Provided technical support to the employees
  • 8 months

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA
07-2000

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India
07-1997

MBA - Industrial Management and Economics

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
01.2014

Skills

  • Solidworks, Creo

  • Materials Science

  • ANSYS, Moldflow, FEA

  • Product Design

  • Plastics manufacturing

  • Innovation

Certification

Ms Project Management, SAP, Solidworks, ANSYS, Moldflow, Msc Marc and Pro-E

Timeline

CAE Manager

Berry Global, Inc./Amcor
10.2000 - Current

Project Engineer

Kohler Co.
11.1997 - 06.1998

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology

MBA - Industrial Management and Economics

University of Southern Indiana

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