Curriculum-Vitae
Nijagunayya Hiremath
Email: nijagunayya@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-9620211512
Experience Summary
I am associated with INCAT, A TATA TECHNOLOGIES Company for the last 4+ Years with a total of 6+ years (1 Year Design and Development and 5+ Years in CAE) experience. Work involves in the area of Structural Crash Worthiness Analysis in engineering and automotive industries using various Finite Element Pre and Post processing tools such as HYPERMESH, ANSA, EASi CRASH DYNA & EASi BASIC NASTRAN and Finite Element Analysis tools such as LS-DYNA, NASTRAN and ABAQUS.
Domain: Analyst-CAE (Crash/Impact/Dynamic/Static Analysis using LS-DYNA)
· Expertise in, FE Modelling Tools like HYPERMESH, ANSA & EASi Crash Dyna, EASi Basic Nastran and FE Analysis Tool like LS-DYNA and knowledge of NASTRAN and ABAQUS
· Expertise in FEM (HM / ANSA) and FEA (LS-DYNA) for performance enhancement of Body in White (BIW), Chassis (Frames), Closures,Instrument Panel under different Regulations and Standard Operating Process.
· Strong in Automotive systems and their performance criteria.
Project Management Skills
[LIST][*]Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Process, CMMI and ISO.
[*]Knowledge of Information security management system(ISMS)-ISO 27001
[*]Technical data interaction with customers and effort estimation.
[*]Documentation, Presentation, Report and Project Data Management.
[*]MS-OFFICE (Word, Excel, Power Point) for presentation and documentation
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Technology
Below is a list of important hardware, software products, tools and methods that I have worked with.
Hardware
Software Products
HP 9000, HP-UX, Silicon Graphics, Windows Pentium PC, Sun Solaris.
HYPERMESH, ANSA, EASi Crash Dyna, EASi Basic Nastran, LS-DYNA, NASTRAN and ABAQUS
Qualifications
Degree and Date
Institute
Major and Specialization
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Nov 2001
Karnataka University Dharwad,
(Rural Engg. College Hulkoti)
Mechanical Engineering
Assignments in INCAT TATA TECHNOLOGIES
The details of the various assignments that I have handled are listed here, in chronological order.
Project
FE Modelling of Major Automotive (Full Vehicle) or any industrial components for Crash, NVH & Durability Analysis
Period
Nov 2004 to till date
Description
The scope of the project was to model the automotive or any industrial components from the CAD data supplied
Solution Environment
Windows XP, Silicon Graphics – Octane
Tools
HYPERMESH, ANSA EASi CRASH DYNA and EASi BASIC NASTRAN
Project
FE Analysis for structural crash worthiness using solvers like LS-DYNA, ABAQUS and NASTRAN
Period
Nov 2004 to till date
Description
The scope of the project was creation of an Intersection and
Penetration free assembly.Connections to simulate Welds and
Joints. Normal mode and Static analysis using MSC-NASTRAN. Debug and check for crash worthiness analysis using LS-DYNA. Linear and Non-Linear Static (CONTACT) analysis using ABAQUS and enhancements to improve performance.
Solution Environment
Windows XP, Silicon Graphics - Octane
Tools
ANSA, HYPERMESH, ABAQUS, LS-Dyna and MSC–Nastran
Previous Experience
Ø From 16th June 2003 to 5th of November, 2004 worked as Design Engineer for Allegis
India Services, formerly known as EASi Technologies, Bangalore, India. Job profile involves Finite
Element modelling, handling a small team, project management etc. Primarily EASi Crash Dyna,
EASi Basic Nastran, Hypermesh were used.
From 18th of August 2003 to 5th of November 2004 worked as Design Engineer in
General Motors Technical Center, India, Bangalore (GMTCI) on onsite deputation form EASi Technologies. Worked as a team member of GMTCI Body Structures group. Primarily EASi Crash Dyna, EASi Basic Nastran, Hypermesh were used.
Assignments in GMTCI, Bangalore
Project
FE Modelling and Normal mode analysis of BIW
And Chassis Assembly of a SUV & Sedan
Customer
GMTCI
Period
Aug 2003 to Nov 2004
Description
The scope of the project was to FE model various parts of Chassis from the supplied CAD data. Creation of an intersection and penetration free assembly.1-D Connections to simulate Welds and Joints. Normal mode analysis using MSC/NASTRAN. Design enhancements to improve performance.
Role
Project Leader /Team Member
Solution Environment
Windows NT and HP-UX
Tools
HYPERMESH, EASi Crash Dyna, EASi Basic Nastran and
MSC – NASTRAN
Location
GMTCI Bangalore, India
Ø Worked in Mega Fibre Pvt. Ltd. Pune as Design & Development Engineer from 1st July 2002 to 29th May 2003 in R & D Department.
· Work involved Design & Dvlp. of components, Pattern, Mould & Various Jigs & Fixtures. Preparation of Bill of material (BOM), Quality Plan, Process Plan & PDIR.
· Design & Development of Interior trims like Instrument Panel (IP), A/B/C-Pillars, Floor Consoles, Quarter Trims, Roof AC covers, Engine covers, Seat raisers and Seat Back pad.
· Design & Development of Exterior trims like Spare wheel covers (SWC), Roofs (Hood), Fenders, Head Liners, Front Grills Front & Rear Bumpers & FRP Carrier Body.
Skills Acquired:
· CAD: CATIA V5 R4 and Auto CAD (R2000, R 14)
Key Competencies & Skills
My Competency Profile includes the following
Skill
Proficiency (E0 to E4)
Hypermesh
E4
ANSA
E3
EASi Crash Dyna
E3
LS-Dyna
E3
Nastran
E2
ABAQUS
E1
Career Profile
Dates
Organization
Role
Since November-2004
INCAT Tata Technologies Pune and Bangalore
Analyst-CAE
June 2003 to Nov 2004
EASi Technologies,Bangalore Karnataka (GMTCI on Deputation)
Design Engineer
July 2002 to May 2003
Megha Fibre Pvt. Ltd. Pune
Design and Development Engineer
Training / Continuing Education Summary
Program or Course
Location
Organised By
Year
FE - Modelling
Bangalore
EASi Tech
2003
Basic Nastran Training
Bangalore
GMTCI
2004
Basic LS-Dyna Training
Pune
Tata Technologies
2005
Personal Details
Date of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY)
03/01/1979
Nationality
Indian
Passport Details
Name as on passport
Relationship
Passport No.
Date of issue
Expiry Date
Place of Issue
Nijagunayya Hiremath
Self
F0995581
12/16/04
12/15/14
Bangalore
Permanent Address
Nijagunayya G. Hiremath
S/o. Gurusiddayya J. Hiremath
Near VSS Bank
At- Guruvinahalli
Po- Malali
Tq- Kundgol
Dist- Dharwad
Karnataka-581212
India