Harikrishnan Murali

Experience

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  Gyan Lab

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

  Content Developer Intern

  • Developed educational content for science summer camp programs.• Demonstrated the practical applications of science to groups of 15-25 grade school students.• Organized and co-facilitated ‘Kidovators Challenge - 2013’, a National level competition for 500+ school kids (Grades 2-10).

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  Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Created geometry through SOLIDWORKS and executed numerical simulations on ANSYS Fluent through an HPC• Analyzed the data from the simulation through MATLAB analysis• Performed parametric studies on the data and optimized geometry of a hand-held electromechanical device to enhance particle removal and sampling• Generated CFD visualizations for presenting findings to key decision makers at the Department of Homeland Security to sustain our $2 million research grant• Achieved a 20% higher particle removal efficiency for final prototype as a result of conducted analysis. Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Student Assistant

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
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  Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, University of Washington

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  Teaching Assistant/ Grader

  • Tutored 25 graduate and 80+ undergraduate students in Continuum Mechanics, Engineering Statics, Thermodynamics and Atmospheric Flight Mechanics.• Handled office hours for 5+ hours per week.• Other duties included managing course logistics and preparing and grading exam questions.

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  Exa Corporation

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Application Engineer Intern

  • Handled on-highway projects such as truck external aerodynamics, underhood cooling, mudflap study• Undertook geometry pre-processing, simulation case-prep, analysis and post processing of results• Gained extensive knowledge on Exa's software such as PowerDELTA, PowerFLOW, PowerVIZ, PowerINSIGHT

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  Dassault Systèmes

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Led technical sales initiatives, partnering with the sales team to identify customer needs, develop tailored CFD solutions, and deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations• Successfully drove revenue growth for key accounts, exceeding expectations – achieved outstanding employee award (2022)• Developed strong product knowledge and kept abreast of the latest advancements in CFD technology and competitor tools, effectively positioning the software's competitive advantages through multiple external webinars• Collaborated with internal teams, including product development, R&D, legal, finance, sales and marketing, to provide valuable feedback from customers, contribute to product enhancements, and support marketing activities with technical expertise• Maintained strong client relationships, understanding their business objectives, addressing concerns, providing ongoing technical support and training, and identifying opportunities for further collaboration Show less • Conducted detailed analysis and simulations of fluid flow, heat transfer, and acoustics using in-house CFD software, ensuring accurate and reliable results• Conducted design optimization studies using in-house kriging optimizer and Latin hypercube sampling to satisfy client’s design requirements• Led 2 large government sponsored projects for 2 of the biggest truck (18 wheelers) manufactures in US – o SuperTruck2 (Department of Energy) – resulted in a new aerodynamic truck design which improved freight efficiency by ~100%, while satisfying other metrics such as engine heat rejection and wind noise certification o Greenhouse Gas Certification (EPA) – created automated workflows to test accurately and efficiently all permutations of truck configurations for fuel efficiency. Reduced testing costs by over 50%• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, and stakeholders, to understand project requirements and deliver customized CFD solutions that meet client objectives• Presented technical findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations, effectively communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Show less

  • Industry Process Consultant - Technical Sales

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Industry Process Consultant - Consulting Services

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2021