SACHITH SENEVIRATNE
Mechanical Engineering Student
College Park,MD
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student experienced in working with cross-functional teams to drive new product development. Well versed in analytical problem solving, modeling and simulations, developing design drawings, and generating technical specifications based on requirements.
Quote
Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.
Bruce Lee
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 08.2018 - 05.2023
SolidWorks Helicopter
https://tinyurl.com/yxf8zk43
Work History
UMD Engineering Design Project
Over Sand Vehicle - Mission Group Leader
College Park, MD
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed a group of 8 students to design, build and test an over-sand vehicle.
- Programmed the OSV to navigate within 250mm of the fire site, detect the number of flames lit, extinguish the flames, and clear any debris within a 25cm radius.
- Spearheaded design process to align with specifications and budget.
- Produced designs that met regulatory approvals.
CAD Design Project
SolidWorks
College Park, MD
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Designed a Toy Helicopter consisting of 51 separate pieces using SolidWorks based on load, stress analysis, weight and temperature constraints.
- Designed and printed a functioning Fidget Spinner Toy using SolidWorks.
Rankin Power Plant Redesign
Thermodynamics
College Park, MD
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Redesigned the Herbert A. Wagner Generating station in Anne Arundel MD, to increase its efficiency constricted by the Pressure Limits, Budget and Quality.
Technical Associate
Staples Inc
Berwyn Heights, MD
11.2017 - Current
- Worked towards being the most successful associate in sales for 6 consecutive months.
- Rejected the position of Technical Supervisor to focus on Engineering.
- Mediated disputes between customers and associates and was MOD when needed.
- Diagnosed and researched technical faults, escalating support issues when necessary.
- Resolved average of 60 customer issues per month through active communication and dedicated research skills.
- Recommended Laptops, Printers, Mobile Phones and explained features and costs to help customers make educated buying decisions.
Videography Intern
FlomoNotio
Kandy, Sri Lanka
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 1000 hours of footage.
- Used Adome Primere, Lightroom, FInal-Cut Pro, Photoshop to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 20 projects.
Skills
SalesSolidWorks
Knowledge on Mobile Phones/ Laptops/ Printers
Quality assurance
Sketches, specifications and drawings
Employee management
AutoDesk Inventor
Budgeting
Hardware Installation
Prototype development
Drawing coordination
Affiliations
- Cricket - WMCB: WCC Stallions, WCL: Sri Lankan CC
- Poker Club - Member
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Rankin Power Plant Redesign
Thermodynamics
03.2020 - 03.2020
CAD Design Project
SolidWorks
08.2019 - 11.2019
UMD Engineering Design Project
Over Sand Vehicle - Mission Group Leader
01.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Maryland - College Park
08.2018 - 05.2023
Technical Associate
Staples Inc
11.2017 - Current
Videography Intern
FlomoNotio
02.2017 - 08.2017