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Travel, Writing, Photography, Deep thoughts, Hiking/Trekking, Adventures
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Arun Sugathan

Arun Sugathan

Bengaluru

Summary

Innovative and multidisciplinary consultant with a proven track record as a Technical Lead in CAE/CFD projects. Talented freelance photographer capturing compelling visuals for diverse clients. Experienced Business and Communication consultant and Trainer, facilitating growth and success for organizations through strategic planning and effective communication strategies. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results, ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Technical & Communication Skill Expert

Self Employed Services
04.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
  • Tutoring and counseling for English public speaking and communication skill development.
  • Trained over 30 members of fresh graduates in Technical (FEA) capabilities including CAE/CFD/CAD tool training and Professional etiquette's.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.

Lead Engineer

Tata Elxsi
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • Spearheaded the formation of new team, dedicated to CAE and CFD work, in the automotive and home appliance sectors.
  • Worked with various clients, coordinating directly through onsite visit, to gain deeper insights into their workflows and needs. These interactions were pivotal in fostering strong client relationships and ensuring alignment between deliverables and expectations.
  • Notable assignments like CFD work on home appliances, CAE work on automotive and Aero projects
  • Directed and supervised a team of 3-12 engineers to successfully complete multiple complex projects within specified timelines and budget constraints
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.

Senior Analyst Engineer

Geometric Ltd.
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Worked as Team Lead, overseeing talented team of 20 members engaged in diverse projects for Automotive domain.
  • Our primary focus was on providing advanced CAE solutions, particularly in areas of NVH, Durability and Crash.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges, resulting in 20% increase in efficiency.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.

Team Lead

TECOSIM INDIA
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Taking up the challenge of managing a newly formed team for a novel project. Despite the brevity of the timeframe, my focus was on establishing a strong foundation and fostering a collaborative environment conducive to project success.

CFD Specialist

EASi
11.2010 - 01.2012
  • Worked as a CFD specialist, contributing to a variety of projects both onsite and offshore.
  • Worked onsite at client location with the Brake Thermal team. Through collaborative efforts with the client, leveraged CFD simulations to analyze brake performance, optimize thermal management, and enhance overall vehicle safety and efficiency. Offshore work with CFD team on external and internal aerodynamics projects.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Senior Design Engineer

Assystem India Pvt Ltd
11.2007 - 08.2010
  • Pioneering the establishment of a CAE team from its inception.
  • Had an opportunity to work onsite at Renault Techno-centre in Paris, France. Collaborating closely with Renault's engineering team on CAE and CFD projects.
  • Established CAE team of 8 for various clients, leading and mentoring new members. Led the team to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.

Sr.Design Engineer

Allegis India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 11.2007
  • Placed at clients location, focused on CFD work with thermal management of engine assembly.
  • Working closely with client, collaborated on developing and implementing effective strategies to enhance thermal performance, minimize heat-related issues, and improve overall efficiency and reliability of the engine system.
  • Involved in exploring various design configurations, material choices, and cooling mechanisms to achieve optimal thermal dissipation while meeting performance and regulatory requirements.

Project Engineer

Wipro Quantech
06.2005 - 03.2007
  • Joined as a Project Trainee, underwent comprehensive training in FEA Preprocessing tools like Hypermesh and ANSA, which laid the foundation in engineering analysis and simulation.
  • Learned to create high-quality finite element models suitable for a wide range of CAE and CFD applications.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, TamilNadu
05.2005

Skills

  • FEA TEch Software's : ANSA, Hypermesh, T-Grid, Scryu Tetra, SC tool, Optistruct, Hyperview Hands on Experience in- openfoam, Abacus CAE, StartCcm, ANSYS Fluent, Nastran, Patran, NX, CATIA
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PPT, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Blender
  • Photography
  • Communication Skill and Public speaking Trainer
  • Technical trainer (FEA software's)
  • Academic counseling
  • People/Team/Project management
  • Content writer
  • Travel Advisor

Accomplishments

Excellence: 2008, 2009

From customer for accomplishing and finishing training and work on time and with full efficiency

Bravo: 2014, 2015

For completing project on time with minimal quality issues and high efficiency rate of the team.

Kudos: 2016, 2018

For maintaining stability in team, and making teams efficiency rate high enough to deliver all projects on time with perfect quality.

Certification

Diploma in Photography November 2015 from JD Institute of F&T

Did my diploma course as my interest in photography technology and shoots.

Languages

English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Kannada
French
Japanese

Personal Information

Title: Multidisciplinary Consultant - Technical Lead - CAE/CFD, Freelancer Photographer, Freelance Business/Communication consultant/ Trainer

Travel, Writing, Photography, Deep thoughts, Hiking/Trekking, Adventures

Love traveling, so been exploring various places in India and as well as outside India. Does travel and landscape photography while travelling. I seek deep thought words and like to listen people who give good thoughts on life and work. People who can influence and adhere better knowledge on know how are those have good thoughts and likely to give better suggestions and talk about. Always like to keep fit and healthy, so I do like going for trail hikes and trekking.  So overall, like to do adventures which gives good emotions and mental stability from all stressful life.

Additional Information

Professional references: Venugpoal M May 2008 - August 2010 Previous Manager, Anthony Fortis February 2008 - May 2008 Onsite co-worker, Sandeep Karmaker January 2016 - August 2020 Co-worker, Anil Kulkarni April 2024 Manager

With a proven track record of tackling challenges head-on and seeing projects through to successful completion, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful contribution to at any given opportunities.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, resilience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Whether it's establishing new teams, mastering new technologies, or delivering innovative solutions, I thrive in dynamic environments where challenges are abundant and opportunities for growth are endless. One of my greatest strengths is my adaptability and willingness to learn. As evidenced by my tenure at various organizations, I have a knack for quickly grasping new concepts and technologies, allowing me to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. Whether it was mastering modeling tools for CAE/CFD simulations, leading teams in project execution, or collaborating with international clients, I have consistently risen to the occasion and exceeded expectations.

My ability to stay focused, organized, and resilient in the face of challenges has enabled me to successfully navigate complex projects and deliver on time and within budget.

In conclusion, I am confident that my combination of skills, experience, and mindset make me a strong candidate for any given opportunity. I am eager to bring my unique perspective and contributions to the team and am excited about the possibility of working together at any given level to overcome challenges and achieve success.

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Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancement

Timeline

Freelance Technical & Communication Skill Expert

Self Employed Services
04.2021 - Current

Lead Engineer

Tata Elxsi
01.2016 - 08.2020

Senior Analyst Engineer

Geometric Ltd.
10.2012 - 08.2015

Team Lead

TECOSIM INDIA
01.2012 - 06.2012

CFD Specialist

EASi
11.2010 - 01.2012

Senior Design Engineer

Assystem India Pvt Ltd
11.2007 - 08.2010

Sr.Design Engineer

Allegis India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 11.2007

Project Engineer

Wipro Quantech
06.2005 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Arun Sugathan