Avinash Kumar
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Summary
Experienced ceramic engineer with four years’ industry experience, seeking a role to innovate, streamline production, and enhance product standards. Dedicated to adopting emerging technologies for operational effectiveness and continuously expanding expertise in ceramic engineering.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager - QPC
Calderys India Refractory Ltd. ( Unit NRW)
Butibori ( Nagpur ) , Maharashtra
09.2023 - Current
- Managed quality control for Tap Hole Clay and Resin-bonded Ramming Mass, overseeing QC & Assurance, rejection analysis, and material management.
- Coordinated new material testing, SOPs, and plant trials. Implemented equipment calibration, technician training, and addressed customer complaints. Drove continuous improvement through 5S and Kaizen practices.
Engineer - R & D and Process Improvement
Hindusthan Urban Infrastructure Ltd. ( Unit IEC )
Mandideep ( Bhopal ) , Madhya Pradesh
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Develop long rod porcelain insulators (132, 210 & 400 KV) disc insulators.
- Low-Cost Body Development.
- Development of a New Formulation of Cement.
- Automation in the fresh-to-scrap ratio control.
- Electrical Pre-drying of ceramic Blank
Lab Work (Basic raw material testing, XRF Analysis) - Rejection and Pareto analysis of pre-firing insulators.
- Enhancing the Filter Press Efficiency.
- Extruder, turning, shaping, and aging: rejection and challenges analysis.
Account Manager ( Freelance Worker )
Forex Trading ( OctaFX)
Remote
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Experienced trade expert with a strong background in account management and CRM software, adept at handling client inquiries about trading, and skilled in delivering exceptional customer service through excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
Researcher ( Guided by Sudip Dasgupta)
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Rourkela ( Orissa )
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Densification of alumina pellets and achieving higher strength by addition of SrO dopant.
- Grain size refinement of sintered alumina by addition of SrO dopant.
- Optimization of a suitable amount of dopant for higher densification and strength of alumina compacts.
- Conducted extensive research on sol-gel technology, calcination, coating, polishing, hydrothermal technology, freeze drying, cold isostatic pressing, and sintering, with hands-on experience in using and analyzing data from FTIR, TGA, DSC, EDX, X-ray, FESEM, SEM, and DTS equipment.
Summer Research Assistant (Guided by Tapas Mahata)
TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited
Belpahar ( Orrisa )
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Development of hot properties of Alumina spinal refractories for steel ladle.
- Conducted an analysis on the physical and thermal properties of alumina spinel bricks, identifying that the addition of raw dolo significantly enhanced thermal shock resistance and cold crushing strength. Applied this finding to improve the hot properties of steel ladles.
Product Development Lab (Guided by S. K. Behera )
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Rourkela ( Orissa )
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Lab-Scale Production of Silica Gel from Rice Husk Using the Sol-Gel Method involves extracting silica from rice husk ash and transforming it into silica gel through a sol-gel process. This method explores efficient utilization of agricultural waste and advances in materials science.
Summer Training ( Supervised by Shashank Mishra)
Steel authority of India Limited ( Unit RSP )
Rourkela ( Orissa )
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Rourkela Steel Plant offers summer vocational training, providing hands-on experience in steel production and engineering, including the study of various types of refractory materials, their applications in blast furnaces, and the overall steel manufacturing process.
Education
Master of Technology - Industrial Ceramic
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Rourkela, Orrisa06-2020
Bachelor of Technology - Ceramic Engineering
National Institute of Technology , Rourkela
Rourkela Orrisa06-2019
Intermediate Examination - Science Education
Agrasen Inter College
Prayagraj ( Allahabad)06-2013
High School Examination - Science Education
Agrasen Inter College
Prayagraj ( Allahabad )06-2011
Skills
Creativity and Innovation
Quality Control
Data Evaluation
Operations Support
Research and analysis
Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Demonstration curriculum on Six Sigma White Belt conducted by Council for Six Sigma
Affiliations
- Oct 2016 Multiethnic event at NIT Rourkela
Was the part of this cultural fest by coordinating Dhoomal dance - Nov 2016 INNOVISION event at NIT Rourkela
Was the part of the INNOVISION 2K16 of NIT Rourkela , as Coordinator , collected data
and authority permission - Feb 2017 NITR UTSAV event at NIT Rourkela
Was the part of this cultural fest in Accomodation team worked as Coordinator - Cult meet Won the second prize in Rangoli Intra Hall cultural meet at M.S. Swaminathan Hall of
Residence - Ashra club In Ashra Club as a member that organises Social Works and provide free Education in Rourkela
- Akriti club In Akriti decoration and art club work as a publicity head and management of work in tech fest innovision and NITR UTSAV decorating whole NIT with akriti decoration club team
- Spic macay In Spic Macay as a member that organises classical music and dance, folk arts, crafts,classic cinema screenings, heritage walks, etc. inside school and college campuses.
Accomplishments
- State Scholarship for pursuing Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) in Allahabad University (2014)
- Alumni Endowment Scholarship Award sponsored by 1972 Batch of NIT Rourkela (2018)
Computer Skills
Basic Knowledge: C, C++,Solid Works,Finite element analysis in Ceramic, Engineering Drawing
Intermediate Knowledge: Ansys, X Pert HighScore, Autocad, Amazon Work Space, MATLAB
Proficient Knowledge: Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, CRM, Origin Pro
Attributes
- Managerial Abilities, Honesty, Optimistic Approach, Self-motivation, Handling pressure,Time Management
Interests and Activities
Social Activities, Fine Art, Crafting, Photography, Music ,Chess, Running, Travelling, Cryptocurrency
Timeline
Deputy Manager - QPC
Calderys India Refractory Ltd. ( Unit NRW)
09.2023 - Current
Engineer - R & D and Process Improvement
Hindusthan Urban Infrastructure Ltd. ( Unit IEC )
09.2020 - 08.2023
Account Manager ( Freelance Worker )
Forex Trading ( OctaFX)
05.2020 - 08.2020
Researcher ( Guided by Sudip Dasgupta)
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
05.2019 - 06.2020
Summer Research Assistant (Guided by Tapas Mahata)
TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited
05.2018 - 07.2018
Product Development Lab (Guided by S. K. Behera )
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
07.2017 - 11.2017
Summer Training ( Supervised by Shashank Mishra)
Steel authority of India Limited ( Unit RSP )
05.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Technology - Industrial Ceramic
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Bachelor of Technology - Ceramic Engineering
National Institute of Technology , Rourkela
Intermediate Examination - Science Education
Agrasen Inter College
High School Examination - Science Education
Agrasen Inter College
- Demonstration curriculum on Six Sigma White Belt conducted by Council for Six Sigma
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