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Anil Kumar Arella

Hyderabad

Summary

Senior Technical Lead specializing in thermal simulation and CFD analysis, bringing 14 years of experience. Recognized for delivering innovative solutions that optimize product performance and drive project efficiency. Skilled in using ICEPAK and FloTHERM to achieve high-quality results in various engineering projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Lead

Hindujatech
Bengaluru
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted thermal simulation analysis of SoC in CPU using FLOTHERM, achieving high-quality results for product optimization.
    Proposed optimal thermal management for battery cell utilizing CFD with ANSYS FLUENT across various discharge rates.

CFD Technical Lead

Intel- Joules to watts
Bengaluru
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Refined product designs through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, achieving 25% reduction in material costs.
  • Executed pressure drop analysis simulations to enhance system efficiency.
  • Optimized ducting design and location in GNR open chassis using FLOTHERM for improved airflow.
  • Executed laptop seal leakage and cooling assessment for LG Electronics, leveraging ANSYS ICEPAK.

CFD Techincal Lead

TechMahindra
Hyderabad
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Conducted pressure drop analysis to optimize system efficiency.
  • Analyzed conjugate heat transfer to refine thermal management processes.
  • Utilized ICEPAK for simulating Parker Hannifin servo drives.
  • Predicted condensation and moisture effects on PCB components.
  • Accurately incorporated heat loads from PCB traces, vias, MOSFETs, capacitors, IGBTs, and diodes for precise results.

Project Officer

IIT Madras
Chennai
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Ensured compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations across all projects.
  • Documented lessons learned from completed projects to enhance knowledge sharing among teams.
  • Simulated laptop cooling using FLOTHERM, identifying efficient strategies to reduce project impact.
  • Conducted thermal analysis of battery packs and electric motors for performance optimization.

Thermal Engineer

BYTON
Santa Clara
09.2017 - 02.2019
  • Analyzed simulation and test data for various thermal system components.
  • Conducted research on recent thermodynamics developments and applied findings as necessary.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to create innovative heat transfer solutions.
  • Executed thermal simulations for vehicle infotainment products in electric vehicles, testing in chambers and wind tunnels.

Thermal Engineer

SF Motors
Santa Clara
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Delivered technical support to internal teams for new product development requiring thermal engineering expertise.
  • Optimized thermal system components using advanced materials and innovative technologies.

Thermal Engineer

Caterpillar
Peoria
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Executed heat transfer calculations to optimize thermal system performance.
  • Analyzed thermal data through acquisition and validation against simulation results for battery pack cooling.
  • Developed effective methods to filter noise in data, comparing outcomes with simulation results.

Thermal Engineer

General Motors
Detroit
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with other engineers on cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems related to heat transfer.
  • Conducted experiments to determine the best design solutions for a variety of thermal applications.

Thermal Engineer

CYIENT
Hyderbad
06.2008 - 06.2014
  • Utilized CFD to accurately capture buoyancy-driven flows and validate free convection boundary conditions.
  • Achieved Associate of the Month for executing complex boundary conditions effectively.
  • Provided technical support to internal teams regarding the development of new products or services requiring thermal engineering expertise.
  • Wrote performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
  • Designed prototypes for testing in order to evaluate potential solutions for complex problems related to thermodynamics.
  • Developed standard work documentation based on validated results from boundary condition calculations.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University
Detroit USA
05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
HYDERABAD
05-2008

Skills

  • Thermal simulation: ICEPAK and FloTHERM
  • CFD analysis: ANSYS Fluent
  • Data analysis
  • Engineering documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Innovative solutions
  • Product optimization
  • Technical leadership
  • Adaptability

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Senior Technical Lead

Hindujatech
01.2023 - Current

CFD Technical Lead

Intel- Joules to watts
05.2022 - 01.2023

CFD Techincal Lead

TechMahindra
01.2020 - 05.2022

Project Officer

IIT Madras
07.2019 - 01.2020

Thermal Engineer

BYTON
09.2017 - 02.2019

Thermal Engineer

SF Motors
05.2017 - 09.2017

Thermal Engineer

Caterpillar
06.2016 - 11.2016

Thermal Engineer

General Motors
11.2015 - 01.2016

Thermal Engineer

CYIENT
06.2008 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Anil Kumar Arella