Abhilash Venkat Gurunathan

Experience

• 

  Team TraxionOffroading

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Led a dedicated team of 25 members, ensuring strict adherence to project goals, safety protocols, and deadlines, cultivating a culture of teamwork and accountability by implementing Horizontal Management Structure.• Used Topology Optimization to reduce weight of the components and select appropriate materials in vehicle design, resulting in overall weight reduction of 38% from previous year’s vehicle and cost reduction of 29%. This led to the team's outstanding achievement of 4th place in the Design Event, 3rd in the Sales Event, and an impressive 18th place amongst 200 teams in the highly competitive SAE Baja 2020 competition.• Utilized comprehensive DFMEA and DVP methods to meticulously evaluate components and systems, resulting in a flawless performance record with zero failures. Show less

  • Team Captain

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Suspension Lead

    Mar 2018 - Feb 2019
• 

  OTS Astracon

  May 2020 - Jul 2023

  Operations Associate

  • Applied analytical skills in analyzing shipping routes, negotiation expertise in securing favorable contracts, and logistical optimization techniques to achieve an impressive 18% reduction in transportation costs during the initial quarter of execution.• Successfully managed high-volume shipments during peak seasons, maintaining on-time delivery rates above 95%.• Carried out proactive communication strategies and issue resolution protocols, leading to a 25% increase in customer satisfaction scores over six months.• Identified specific operational inefficiencies related to order processing, documentation, and shipment tracking, and implemented targeted process improvements. This initiative resulted in a significant 40% reduction in errors, including order discrepancies, documentation inaccuracies, and shipment misplacements, leading to enhanced overall operational precision. Show less

• 

  University at Buffalo

  Jan 2024 - now

  Graduate Student Assistant, MAE 177 Intro to CAD

  • Leveraging expertise in CAD, GD&T, and SolidWorks to effectively communicate design concepts and visualizations to students and providing clear and concise explanations of technical concepts during individual support sessions in office hours.• Contributing to the enhancement of course curriculum by suggesting updates and additions based on emerging trends and industry standards in CAD software and design practices.

• 

  Volvo Trucks North America

  May 2024 - now

  Complete Powertrain Simulation