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Amod Kumar Pg. 1 of 2
Amod Kumar
Location: Delhi | Mobile: 09871119383 | e-mail: [email protected]
LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/pub/amod-kumar
Career Summary:
Over 13 years of experience in techno-managerial role with specialization in fluid flow, heat transfer,
combustion, two-phase flows & numerical simulations in automotive and turbo-generator domains
o Hands-on experience in product design, modeling, development, physical testing and numerical
simulations, hypothesis testing, resolving assembly and non-conformity issues
o Managed multi-disciplinary team through recruitment, competency development and varied experience
in planning, execution and coordination with project teams
o Advanced level of experience in Fluent, CFX, ICEM-CFD, OpenFOAM, Paraview and hands-on in FEA using
Ansys Workbench and basic level of experience in Unigraphics & Pro/E
Achievements:
o Established performance of an axial flow fan by flow simulations while working closely with cross-
functional teams located across the globe
o Carried out structural integrity checks of stationary and rotating parts including Static, Modal, Fatigue,
Creep and rotor-dynamic calculations of power trains
o Selected and scaled performance of air-water cooled heat exchanges, single and multi-stage blowers used
in turbo-generator applications and carried our layout design of water piping
o Peer-reviewed more that 10 multidisciplinary product developments projects from design and validation
point of view ensuring efficient global review
o While controlling multiple projects concurrently, managed resources in multi-competency team which
implemented design-to-cost measures leading to cost savings of 0.5 million dollars
o Reduced cost of engine cooling system while maintaining performance by design change of radiator and
fan shroud resulting in savings of Rs. 21 million
o Developed Kanban process to forecast team loading and utilize “design, drafting and analysis” resources
to optimum efficiency and productivity
Career History:
Siemens Limited Team Lead/Ventilation Engineer Jun ‘08 ~ present
o Looked after a team comprising of electrical, ventilation, structural and rotor-dynamics engineers
o Supported new developments by extensive calculation of fluid network using in-house 1D codes &
empirical correlations for flow resistances
o Performed CFD calculations on single and multi-stage compressors using multiple reference frame (MRF)
and sliding mesh motion (SMM) approaches
o Developed checklists for quality assurance of numerical analyses, implemented company quality process
in Visual Basic to reduce paper-work
o Calculated flow distribution in stator end-winding region having swirling inlet and multiple outlets,
rotating domain and viscous dissipation
o Formulated electro-thermal (electromagnetics) calculations for current carrying conductors using
Workbench and CFX including thermal-contact resistance modeling
o Design selection of coolers by heat transfer and pressure drop calculation, P & ID diagram creation for
assembly instructions
o Analyzed vibration monitoring history of rotor-trains for root cause analysis and issue resolutions
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MothersonSumi INfotech & Design Sr. CFD Analyst July ‘06 ~ Jun ‘08
o Analyzed flow pattern for a tractor under-hood to improve air flow distribution and confirmed the result
with test data
o Simulated flow in automotive HVAC louver and ducts for flow optimization and leakage prediction; exit
velocity estimation using CFD for windshield washer nozzle jet
o Conceptualized design of intake manifold for vibration-welded plastic design and carried out flow
simulation to benchmark flow distribution through runners
o Carried out CFD simulations of flow in centrifugal blowers, control valves and array of tubes
o Provided design solution for passive air-conditioning of BTS shelters by thermal calculation and heat
storage simulation of a phase change material
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Nasik Deputy Manager / Engines Apr ‘05 ~ June ‘06
o Modeled crankshaft for design improvement by better balancing and lesser weight; formulated boundary
conditions for structural integrity checks of power-train parts
o Carried out design calculations for crank- and valve-train components; simulated strength and vibration
characteristics using tools Excite and Tycon
o Supervised CFD simulations of engine cooling system, modified cylinder head water jacket for flow
optimization and designed water pump, cavitation testing of a centrifugal water pump
o Determined design parameters for bolted joints and press-fit stresses for flywheel and pulleys, provided
boundary and loading conditions for structural calculations
o Managed design of engine block and cylinder head, material selection, bill-of-material creation, selection
of manufacturing specifications as per ISO and IS standards
Maruti Udyog Limited, Gurgaon Asst. Manager - Engine/Climate Control July ‘01 ~ Jan ‘05
o Followed concurrent design methodology during new vehicle development involving other functional
engineers and suppliers
o Conducted bench test to benchmark performance of radiator and air-conditioning systems to upgrade
from a R12-based to R134a-based design
o Achieved cost reduction of 20% by indigenization of engine components fuel filter, air cleaner and
bearings for water pumps
o Liaised with vendors, quality assurance and production team to implement value analysis and value
engineering concepts in cost optimization of automotive parts as per JIS standards
Office and Computer Tools:
o Practiced advanced featured of office products MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MathCAD and IT tools SAP,
Teamcentre, Linux clusters and SharePoint
o Applied quality assurance techniques 5-why, Pareto analysis, cause-and-effect diagram and decision
making method paired-comparison analysis
Behavioral Trainings:
o Participated in behavioral trainings on lifestyle management, conflict resolution and leadership
framework in interviewing
o Methodology of application of innovation ideas for patents through invention disclosures
Education:
o B. Tech. in mechanical engineering and M. Tech. in thermal and fluid from I.I.T. Bombay (1996 ~ 2001)
o Scores: B. Tech. - 7.3, M. Tech. - 7.9 (CGPA), IIT-JEE rank - 879, 12th - 72.2%, 10th - 73.4%.
