Vinay Rao

About Vinay Rao

I possess a deep-seated passion for harnessing cutting-edge simulation tools to elevate quality, foster innovative designs, optimize products for cost and weight targets, and pinpoint potential failure modes. My journey as a Simulation Expert across diverse product development domains—ranging from Chassis structures, suspensions, vehicle dynamics, NVH, complete vehicle builds, and vehicle body development—has furnished me with a wealth of expertise. This, coupled with my educational background, empowers me to adeptly tackle intricate engineering predicaments and devise optimal solutions that not only meet but surpass project objectives. Throughout my career, I\'ve not only guided and managed global CAE and HPC teams but also spearheaded high-stakes ventures to triumphant conclusions.I have expertise in investigating and resolving structural failures, identifying failure modes and root causes using simulation tools. Knowledgeable in fracture mechanics, predicting crack growth, initiation, and propagation using simulation tools.My proficiency spans a spectrum of CAE and engineering design tools, encompassing ABAQUS, ANSYS, NASTRAN, Optistruct, Altair Hyperworks, Pro/E and CATIA. Moreover, I\'ve adeptly navigated intricate programming and scripting tasks, streamlining simulation and product development lifecycles through automation.

Experience

1. Structural Analysis Manager

   PACCAR Technical Center

   Oct 2023 — Present · Mount Vernon, WA, US

Education

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Master of Science, Mechanical

  2004 — 2006

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor, Manufacturing science and engineering

  1998 — 2002

• North Carolina State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  2012 — 2016

• North Carolina State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering