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Narendra Nanal

Boston,MA

Summary

Skilled Software developer with expertise in numerical methods and computational mechanics. Experienced in developing robust simulation tools in C++ for engineering applications.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

MathWorks Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced Simulink's co-simulation capabilities by enabling support for variable time-step solvers.
  • Developed scalable numerical algorithms for signal compensation for co-simulation.
  • Enabled Simulation Target support for these features that allows running simulation in accelerated modes.
  • Re-architected and maintained software to boost efficiency and reduce technical debt.
  • Collaborated in design and code reviews with cross-functional teams throughout the development process.

Graduate Research Assistant

Rensselaer Polytechnic Instute
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Developed a framework in modern C++ that expedites the development of multi-physics simulations by utilizing
    pre-existing software libraries.
  • Implemented a unique MPI-based library to couple different software libraries without intrusive changes using MPI protocols.
  • Successfully coupled OpenIFEM (open-source, C++ simulation software) with third-party software libraries for new multi-physics simulations like fluid-thin solid interaction and high-velocity impacts.


Engineer

Eaton Technologies
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • VA/VE (Value Analysis/ Value Engineering) engineer for Eaton's commercial vehicle clutch product line.
  • Evaluated engineering feasibility of VA/VE projects with potential savings of $400k per year.

Education

Ph.D. - Aeronautical Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
05-2023

Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology
Guwahati, India
06-2014

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

University of Pune
Pune, India
06-2012

Skills

  • Programming Languages: C/C, Python, MATLAB
  • Software Development: OOP, Design Patterns, High-performance Computing, MPI
  • Numerical methods, Computational Mechanics

Publications

  • Journal Publication:

"Fluid-shell Structure Interactions with Finite Thickness using Immersed Method"  Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 

N. Nanal, S. Miller et al.

  • Technical Report:

"An Immersed Finite Element based Lagrangian-Eulerian Code Coupling Framework"  Sandia National Laboratories

M. Christon, N. Nanal et al.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

MathWorks Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

Rensselaer Polytechnic Instute
08.2018 - 05.2023

Engineer

Eaton Technologies
08.2014 - 10.2016

Ph.D. - Aeronautical Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

University of Pune

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