vatsal verma

VATSAL VERMA
7815 McCallum Blvd, Apt 1204, Dallas, TX – 75252 | (214)-697-8883 | vatsal.verma92@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vatsalverma

OBJECTIVE
An ardent and responsible individual with strong communication skills looking for a full time opportunity utilizing problem
solving and technical skills to contribute towards the goal of the organization.

EDUCATION
MS in Mechanical Engineering (Majors in Dynamic Systems and Control) Expected: May 2016
University of Texas at Dallas-TX, USA GPA: 3.62/4
Coursework
Linear Systems Non-Linear Systems Digital control of automotive Powertrain Systems Computer Aided Design
Optimization Theory and Practice Flexible Manufacturing Strategies Conductive and Radiative Heat Transfer
Continuum Mechanics Systems Engineering Architecture & Design Random Signals and Kalman Filter

BE in Mechatronics Engineering May 2014
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies-Dehradun, India GPA: 3.0/4

COMPUTER SKILLS
HVAC: Dymola, Revit, Trace 700, HAP, Elite
PLC: RS Logix 5000, Simatic STEP 7, Zelio Soft, Twido Suite
SCADA: RS View 32 Studio
CONTROL DESIGN: MATLAB (image processing, control system and optimization toolbox), Simulink, Scilab, LabVIEW
CAD & FEA: AutoCAD, Solid works, CREO parametric 2.0, Ansys
LANGUAGES: C, C++, Java, Embedded C

WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Dallas (Research Worker – HVAC Modelling & Optimization) [Nov’14 – Present] • Developing dynamic HVAC Models and carrying optimization based simulations on multiple chiller unit, multi-zone
ASHP with VRF + VAV unit using extremum seeking control in Dymola.
• Performed engineering calculations including energy, HVAC load and building energy modelling.
• Predicting Input Dynamics, designing Band Pass filters and carrying out Bode Plots for the purpose of control design.
EcoMotto Inc. | Richardson, TX, USA (Firmware Developer Intern) [Sep’15 – Dec’15] • Designing a smart thermostat device with Texas Instruments MCU (MSP430F6712 + CC3100 WiFi module).
• Handling the hardware board and programming the firmware code in IAR Embedded Workbench.
Drycool Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (Technical Support Engineer-HVAC & Control division) [May’14-Aug’14] • Performing operational experiments (Rotor Dynamic Analysis, Vibration Analysis) pertaining to reliability runs on a
centrifugal chiller utilizing tandem compressors with conventional fin and tube condensers.
• Modelled water cooled screw chiller and a cooling tower in REVIT and optimized the efficiency of unit.
Rockwell Automation India Pvt.Ltd. (Undergraduate Intern – PLC Division) [May’13-Aug’13] • Programming Allen-Bradley PLC s (Compact Logix and Control Logix) using Ladder Logic in RS Logix 5000 for Auto-
parts welding and Material Handling Robot sequences.
• Designing and modifying HMIs using Factory Talk View Studio (Software/Package) and Panel View 70. Ethernet and
Device Net setups using RS NetWorx for large Scale robot based automated manufacturing.
• Used RSView32 Studio (SCADA software) for real time monitoring and control of automation machines and processes.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Programming of PLC’S [DIAC, INDIA] • Programming handled with Allen Bradley’s Micro logix 1000 and SIEMENS’s SIMATIC (S7 200, S7 300)
• Trouble shooting analysis of motor controls and various VFD’s like ABB (ACS 880), SIEMENS Micro master 440.
Digital Control of Automotive Powertrain Systems [UT DALLAS] • Designed a control scheme for automotive powertrain in MATLAB and SIMULINK using Pole Placement, LQR, Root
Locus, and PID Control to achieve desired steady state angular speed (800 RPM) under different disturbances.
Conveyor with an Adjustable Wall Control [UT DALLAS] • Designed a conveyor system in Solid Works for the purpose of good take-up adjustment and belt timing.
Self-Optimizing Temperature Controller to Economize the Energy Cost [UT DALLAS] • A control strategy was implemented for a system in heating and cooling modes aiming at decreasing the energy cost.