Shivakumar Padmanabhan

About Shivakumar Padmanabhan

I’m a Chartered Engineer from Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (Registration No. 679766) and have a master’s degree, Master of Science from Manipal University in Mechanical System Design. I developed a strong working experience (circa 9+ years) in the domain of Computer Aided Mechanical Simulations during my tenure in ANSYS Software Private Limited as an Application Engineer. In this role, I had a hands-on experience in performing a broad range of Finite Element Analysis ranging from Linear and Nonlinear analysis techniques including the simulation of material, contact and geometric nonlinearities. Experience in defining composites materials, fabrics and stack-ups in a way that maximizes ultimate product integrity. Modeling of 2D –Shells, 3D – Solids & Failure predictions viz, First ply-failure, Debonding - via cohesive zone models, De-lamination induced by transverse shears and Crack characterization of composite structures using the virtual crack closure technique (VCCT). This experience is well complemented by product design of Hot End Components (circa 5+ years) within the Turbines module for Rolls-Royce Civil Large Engines.

Experience

1. Consultant - Advanced Engineering

   Infosys

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Drive sub-system design right from concept, analysis and manufacturing through to operational test and initial deployment.\\\\n*Participate through all product development stages from early prototyping to new product introduction, while applying system engineering tools and techniques.\\\\n*Updating and interpreting requirements using DOORs & cascade requirements to downstream components for generating Component Requirements\\\\n*Document/Report the Functional/Design Failure Modes Effect & Analysis (F/DFMEA)\\\\n*Integrate between different Turbine’s components (HPT & IPT) and Whole Engine teams (Secondary Air Systems & Thermals teams) to ensure appropriate cooling of critical components & sealing of internal cavities.\\\\n*Provide tolerance calculation and relevant technical documentation suitable for production\\\\nPROGRAM MANAGEMENT:\\\\n*Creation and tracking of project plan considering deadlines, quality, and costs\\\\n*Responsible for detailed planning and budgeting\\\\n*Present status of projects to the site leadership teams communicating challenges and next steps\\\\n*Support young engineers through coaching and providing Technical guidance as required\\\\n*Participate in Internal Technical Reviews and provide feedback to enhance the quality of the project deliverables\\\\nSAFETY PROCESS MANAGEMENT:\\\\n*Investigating the validity of safety concerns, this includes- Building Integrated Project Team Leadership, developing the closure strategy, reporting status to Safety governance meetings where required, writing SAR assessment reports and the SAR closure justification statement & Sentencing recommendations to Chief Engineers.\\\\n*Enhance Product Safety Awareness by conducting/coordinating Product Safety sessions\\\\nFLEET ENGG | DATA ANALYSIS\\\\n*Review service data analysis to support Root Cause Investigation for Fleet engines\\\\n*Identify trends/correlations & parameters and develop working hypothesis & perform sensitivity and parametric studies and feedback observation to the wider project teams.\\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n