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Prashant Joshi

Objective

/ To seek MS degree from your University

Education

/ 1991-1995 / College of Engineering, University of Pune, / Pune, India
  • Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, First Class
  • (GPA 3.35), University/Class Rank 3(/60)

coursework / [[here mention only core relevant subjects, 6 –7 at most]] Strength of Materials, Applied Mechanics, Mechanical Measurements and Controls, Basic Electronics
project /
Torque Absorption Pneumatic Impact Wrench Fixture
  • Applied ergonomic criteria to analyse worker fatigue and reduced productivity induced by torque of a pneumatic wrench used to tighten the cap of steam trap
  • Automated the process, resulting in a 233% increase in job tightening rate from 18 to 60 jobs/hour
  • Used critical path analysis and PERT techniques to finish project 10 days before submission deadline and within budget

mini-project /

Fixture Assembly for Rolling Operation

  • Designed, assembled and installed fixture mechanism for setting rolling machine plates
  • Achieved 30% labor time and appropriate cost reduction. Improved output quality by achieving 45% reduction in rejection rate

seminars /

Solid Ground Curing

Review paper presented at a national-level symposium at Delhi Institute of Technology

Shape Deposition Manufacturing

Term paper adjudged 2nd best in the class

Both papers present the gamut of variations of these processes, analyse operational parameters, materials used and characteristic features and explain the scope of their industrial applications, their relative advantages and drawbacks.

research paper /

Heat Exchangers in Fluidised Bed Combusters

The paper discussed in detail the phenomenon of fluidised bed combustion, various fluidised bed combustors (BFBC, CFBC), and the advantages of fluidised bed combustion in terms of efficiency, emission control and cost saving.

awarded 2nd prize at Fervor ‘94 a national-level paper presentation contest organized by College of Engineering, Pune

paper accepted for publication in Journal of Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers

Work Experience / June 1995-July 1999 / Spicer India Ltd. / Pune
Senior Engineer, Engineering Department
  • oversee the production of prototypes of rear and front axle assemblies for passenger cars and multi-utility vehicles right from the stage of studying the component drawing sheets upto the final assembly of the prototype components
  • carry out the QS-9000 documentation upto the pre-production stage of axle assembly
  • was sent to the Mercedes-Benz plant at Stuttgart, Germany for 1½ months to learn their manufacturing methods, assembly processes and their standards for quality

April-June 1994 / Thermax Ltd. / Pune
Inplant Trainee
  • Redesigned and manufactured a new boiler [for?] door in order to increase maximum working pressure [result?]
  • Best Inplant Trainee Award

Computer Skills / Conversant with C++, VB, VC++, Windows and MS Office
Professional Membership /

Indian Institution of Industrial Engineers

Extracurricular
Activities / [[This is optional, 1-2 lines only]] skiing, horse riding, prize-winning debater at college level, gourmet cook
References / Available on request