
System engineer specializing in HVAC design, leveraging extensive experience in new product development and cost reduction strategies. Proven record in implementing value analysis and value engineering for air handler units and rooftop units tailored for diverse markets.
Heat exchanger
Tube Heat Exchanger Standardization-(07/15/2025-Current)
Inter‑Plant Parts Transfer – Trenton to Vidalia-VAVE Initiative (01/15/2025-08/01/2025)
• Worked on a logistics and material‑movement project to streamline the transfer of parts from the Trenton plant to the Vidalia facility.
• Coordinated with production, logistics, and supply‑chain teams to ensure accurate part identification, scheduling, and shipment planning.
• Supported documentation updates, shipment tracking, and alignment of part availability with Vidalia’s production requirements.
• Helped improve material flow between the two sites, reducing delays and ensuring timely delivery to support operational continuity.
Push Plug Implementation to Replace Threaded Plug- VAVE Initiative (12/01/2024-06/20/2025)
Manifold Diameter Reduction – VAVE Initiative (08/20/2024-01/20/2025)
• Led a value‑engineering project to optimize manifold diameter sizing across selected AHU & Cased Coils.
• Conducted detailed flow‑analysis and pressure‑drop simulations to identify opportunities for reducing copper usage without compromising system reliability or cooling capacity.
• Developed standardized manifold dimensions enabling cost reduction, improved manufacturability, and streamlined procurement.
• Validated performance through prototype testing and ensured compliance with internal engineering standards.
Schrader Port Standardization -VAVE Initiative (08/20/2024-01/20/2025)
• Executed a standardization project to unify Schrader port specifications across multiple Trane product families.
• Evaluated port sizing, placement, torque specs, and compatibility with service tools to reduce component variation and improve serviceability.
• Collaborated with supply chain and quality teams to consolidate supplier options and lower inventory complexity.
• Created updated design guidelines and released common specifications for future product development.
Rooftop Units (08/01/22 – 07/25/24)
• Conducting costing and benchmarking of existing products and implementing design improvements across the portfolio.
• Leading VAVE initiatives focused on optimizing heat‑exchanger design and system performance.
• Performed simulation studies comparing 7 mm microchannel/compact tube coils against traditional 9.52 mm tube‑and‑fin coils to identify opportunities for cost reduction, material savings, and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluated coil performance under various airflow and refrigerant conditions to quantify changes in heat‑transfer efficiency, pressure drop, refrigerant charge reduction, and overall system COP/EER impact.
• Assessed manufacturability, weight reduction, and potential cost benefits of shifting to smaller‑diameter coil technology while maintaining required rooftop unit performance at high ambient conditions.
• Developed design recommendations and feasibility assessments for future VAVE adoption based on validated simulation results.
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CCU 2 HP HMT Unit (08/01/22 – 12/31/22)
• Developed a cost‑optimized model using R32 refrigerant with a rotary compressor.
SA 2x2 Cassette Unit (08/01/22 – 12/31/22)
• Completed testing of the unit in accordance with IS 1391 standards.
CCU 8/10 HP LT/MT Unit (02/01/22 – 08/31/22)
• Designed heat exchangers and completed unit testing, validating operation up to 48°C ambient temperature.
PA Duct Inverter – 11 TR Development (01/01/22 – 07/31/22)
• Gained proficiency in new standards such as IS 8148 and QSK‑002. Completed product testing, and the unit is currently under FMT trials.
HVAC – Delhi Metro Phase 4 (From 05/01/21)
• Completed heat‑load calculations and submitted component selection details to the customer.
HVAC – ICF RPMU (12/01/20 – 12/31/21)
• Designed the RMPU HVAC system for ICF to achieve a cooling capacity of 2 TR at 50°C ambient conditions.
HVAC – LHB Coach (08/01/19 – 10/31/20)
• Completed the LHB HVAC project and introduced new product designs for the coach HVAC segment.
TOWER AC (RCF) (04/01/19 – 07/31/19)
• Successfully completed the project, designing a unit capable of delivering 2 TR capacity at 50°C ambient conditions, with a compact height of 1100 mm.
TIAGO Model Compressor – Warranty Failure Reduction (10/01/18 – 01/31/19)
• Reduced the warranty failures of the TIAGO model compressor from 3 to 1 over 3 MIS cycles.
Shaft Torque NG Reduction (08/01/18 – 10/31/18)
• Successfully reduced the rejection PPM of the 10SA13 compressor at the shaft‑torque station from 100,000 PPM to 5,000 PPM.
• Costing and benchmarking
• Design improvement
• Thermal calculations and component selection
• VAVE activities in ongoing or existing projects
• BOM preparation for ongoing projects
• System balancing
• Testing and development
• Hosting all productivity meetings
• Overseeing all productivity numbers and ensuring accurate reporting
• Pipeline Creation Techniques.