Usama Sarfraz

Experience

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  DG Khan Cement Company Limited

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Maintenance Engineering Intern

  -Visited key operational areas of the plant, including the crusher, raw mill, rotary kiln, cement mill, and bagging sections, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the plant's design and maintenance techniques.-Acquired in-depth knowledge of various couplings and gear trains used in the plant, enhancing understanding of mechanical systems and their industrial applications.-Authored a detailed technical report on the design and operational aspects of the D.G.KHAN Cement plant in Khairpur Chakwal, demonstrating analytical skills and proficiency in documenting complex engineering processes. Show less

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  Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  Maintenance Engineering Intern

  -Gained hands-on experience with maintenance techniques for equipment and machinery in the ammonia, urea, and utility sections, including the Urea stripper and CO2 compressor, particularly during emergency shutdowns.-Acquired a solid understanding of safety standards and SOPs in the fertilizer industry, including precautionary measures for handling hazardous gases such as ammonia.-Developed knowledge of working principles and applications of various components including valves, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and steam turbines.-Acquired practical skills in non-destructive testing methods employed by the inspection department, including Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and hardness testing Show less

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  NaqCoDE Technologies Pvt Ltd

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Design Engineer

  -As a Design Engineer in the Control Systems group, I developed a waypoint follower system for aircraft, utilizing control system matrices provided by the aerodynamics group. I employed MATLAB and Simulink to design and simulate the control algorithms, ensuring precise and reliable performance

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  National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Aerodynamics Design Engineer

  -Specialized in the design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), with a core focus on external aerodynamics using high-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methodologies.-Expertise in generating detailed aerodynamic databases, including static and dynamic stability derivatives, ensuring precise and reliable data for informed design and performance evaluations.-Streamlined aerodynamics workflows by automating pre-processing and post-processing tasks, leveraging Python scripting and text-based user interfaces (TUIs) to significantly enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort. Show less