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Rajesh Kasukurthy

Thermal Engineer
Fremont,California

Summary

Dynamic and driven engineer with a wealth of expertise in precision server cooling design tailored for the rigorous demands of hyper-scaled data center deployments. Proven track record of optimizing thermal solutions and enhancing product performance through innovative design and analysis. Adaptable to fast-paced work environments, consistently delivering superior outcomes. Notable expertise in CFD tools and experimentation, with over 5 years of experience analyzing components, high-density servers, integrated racks, and data centers. An accomplished mentor skilled at cultivating emerging talent, including junior engineers, graduate, and undergraduate students, ushering them toward unparalleled technical prowess and professional achievements.

Experienced Graduate Teaching Assistant with an unwavering commitment to imparting knowledge and nurturing student development. Led multiple courses, delivering insightful lectures and facilitating hands-on lab sessions. Guided students through independent research undertakings, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving acumen. Proficient communicator, actively engaging with students to ensure a comprehensive grasp of intricate engineering concepts. A dedicated creator of positive and supportive learning environments, consistently yielding enhanced student outcomes and academic triumphs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Thermal Engineer

ECS
Santa Clara, United States
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Designed and optimized consumer electronics and data center servers using CFD software, enhancing thermal management and product performance.
  • Developed liquid cooling solutions for high-power density packages (3kW), boosting overall performance.
  • Led experimental setup design for product testing and validation of components such as fans, heat sinks, and cold plates.
  • Analyzed experimental and simulation data for data-driven design decisions.

Thermal Engineer

Meta
Fremont, United States
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Formulated performance requirements for new product development in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Conducted tests and analyzed hardware feasibility, design, operation, and performance, leading to robust hardware solutions.
  • Drove vendor component design decisions, contributing to optimal component selection.
  • Spearheaded the design of a liquid cooling interoperable quick connector for OCP, collaborating with multiple vendors.
  • Optimized thermal designs, reducing material and processing costs by 5% and delivering multiple successful products.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.

Thermal Engineer Intern

Meta
Fremont, United States
05.2019 - 08.2019

Conducted CFD simulations for data center flow analysis and optimization.

Contributed to the development of a Machine Learning database for data center CFD simulations.

Evaluated two-phase immersion cooling and extended server operational service time.

Optimized burn-in chambers, increasing burn-in test throughput by 200%.

Education

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2016 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2014 - 08.2016

Skills

    CFD- FloTHERM, DCX 6Sigma, ANSYS

Software

Airflow bench

Environmental Chamber

TTV testing

DAQ systems

DC power supply

Arduino

Thermocouples

Flow rate and Pressure sensing

Timeline

Senior Thermal Engineer

ECS
02.2023 - 07.2023

Thermal Engineer

Meta
01.2020 - 01.2023

Thermal Engineer Intern

Meta
05.2019 - 08.2019

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
08.2016 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
08.2014 - 08.2016
Rajesh KasukurthyThermal Engineer