Chirag Manishbhai Solanki

M.Tech. Graduate in Structures and Design | Simulation & Structural Analysis Specialist
Ahmedabad, IN.

About

Highly motivated and detail-oriented M.Tech. graduate specializing in Structures and Design, passionate about leveraging advanced simulation tools like ANSYS and Abaqus for complex structural analysis. Proficient in digital engineering and programming (MATLAB, Python) for solving intricate engineering problems. Seeking challenging roles in structural design, simulation, and analysis where advanced technical skills can drive innovation and impactful solutions.

Work

Caterpillar Signs Private Limited
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Solidworks Executive

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Summary

As a Solidworks Executive, Chirag was responsible for creating detailed product designs, conducting design reviews, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure production feasibility and enhance customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Created precise 3D models, blueprints, and visual renders for diverse product designs, significantly contributing to the product development lifecycle.

Conducted thorough design reviews and maintained comprehensive documentation for all product development stages, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications.

Led new product design and development initiatives, improving customer satisfaction through enhanced communication and precise technical drawing creation for manufacturing and client approval.

Collaborated cross-functionally with manufacturing teams to align designs with production feasibility, optimizing workflows and reducing potential issues.

Education

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

M.Tech.

Structures and Design

Grade: 8.27 CGPA

L.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

B.E.

Mechanical Engineering

Grade: 9.48 CGPA

Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati

Certificates

Abaqus CAE: Learn Static and Dynamic Analysis

Issued By

Udemy

Lean Six Sigma White Belt

Issued By

Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence

Crash Course on Python

Issued By

Google and Coursera

Solidworks Essential

Issued By

L J Design Centre

Business English Certificate Preliminary

Issued By

Cambridge Assessment English

Skills

Programming & Analytics

MATLAB, Python, Power BI.

Software & Tools

ANSYS, Abaqus, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Keyshot, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication, Collaborative Teamwork, Strong Leadership, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills.

Projects

Digital Twin Modelling of Plate with Piezoelectric Transducer

Summary

This M.Tech. research project focused on developing a Digital Twin (DT) model of a plate with Piezoelectric Transducers (PZT) to analyze complex wave behavior, utilizing ABAQUS and MATLAB.

Development of MATLAB Code for the Cantilever Beam Subjected to Tip Load

Summary

Developed MATLAB code for Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEM) to accurately calculate beam tip displacement using Gauss Quadrature, as part of M.Tech. coursework.

Pneumatic Actuators Based Paper Cup Making Machine

Summary

Developed a simplified pneumatic system for paper cup production as a B.E. final year project, focusing on cost reduction and enhanced manufacturing efficiency.

Finite Element Analysis of 2D Rectangular Plate

Summary

Developed and implemented MATLAB code for Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis of a 2D rectangular plate, simulating and analyzing structural behavior under applied loads.

2-Degree of Freedom Solar Tracker

Summary

Designed and developed a 2-Degree of Freedom (2-DoF) solar tracker as a course project, integrating SolidWorks for model design and Arduino for system control.