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Sevitha Dassanayake

Mission Viejo ,CA

Summary

Responsible and motivated Aerospace Engineering student studying at SDSU ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications such as CAD and 2D Drawings, ability to take the risk to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills for projects. Looking forward to use knowledge of innovation for the creation of technology to advance space exploration such as future missions to Mars or even the Alpha Centauri Star System.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sevitha-dassanayake

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Propulsion Engineer

SDSU Rocket Project
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Performed data analysis tasks using software tools such as MATLAB or LabVIEW in order to optimize the performance characteristics of a given engine or powerplant system.
  • Created detailed engineering drawings and schematics of propulsion systems.
  • Tested propulsion ignition by constructing torch igniters
  • Directed ground tests, wind tunnel tests and flight tests to evaluate each design.

Pneumatic Engineer Lead

First Inspired Robotics Competition 5199
Mission Viejo, California
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • In charge of the pneumatic systems subteam for Robot Dolphins Team 5199 to reach FRC World Championships 2023 in Houston
  • Analyzed pneumatic system designs to identify potential problems and recommend solutions.
  • Developed test plans for evaluating the performance of pneumatic components, subsystems, and systems.
  • Built prototype pneumatic systems for testing and evaluation.
  • Created detailed drawings of pneumatic components using CAD software.
  • Installed, calibrated, and maintained a variety of sensors used in controlling pneumatics operations.
  • Used software and computer-assisted drafting equipment to aid in structural product design.
  • Created 2D drawings according to GD&T standards.

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Test Automation
  • Technical Analysis
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Solidworks
  • AutoCAD
  • MATLAB
  • Design Modification

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San Diego State University (San Diego, California)

Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (GPA: 3.55)

Timeline

Propulsion Engineer

SDSU Rocket Project
09.2023 - Current

Pneumatic Engineer Lead

First Inspired Robotics Competition 5199
08.2021 - 03.2023
Sevitha Dassanayake