SHASHIKA MALKAKUNAGE SHEHAN
Washington DC–Baltimore Area
Summary
Mechanical Engineer and Master's Candidate in Applied Information Technology (ISM) with a strong foundation in engineering systems, data analysis, and process optimization. Proven ability to apply data-driven insights and technical expertise to improve operational performance. Skilled in CAD design, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation.
Currently developing advanced expertise in IT systems, project coordination, and digital transformation, with a strong interest in integrating engineering and information systems to enhance business performance, scalability, and innovation in manufacturing and technology-driven organization
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
R&D; Intern
Alumex PLC
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and optimized aluminum components using SolidWorks, improving design accuracy and production readiness
- Developed technical drawings and BOMs, facilitating manufacturing and improving documentation accuracy
- Analyzed production data to identify inefficiencies and support process improvements
- Contributed to Kaizen initiatives, driving workflow efficiency and enhancing operational performance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and improve quality assurance
Education
M.S. - Applied IT (ISM)
Towson University
Towson, MD01-2027
B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering
Riga Technical University
Riga Latvia01-2024
Skills
- Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
- Heat transfer principles
- GD&T and DFMEA
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- CATIA and Fusion 360
- Python and MATLAB
- GNU Octave
- Excel and data analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Research development
- Market research
- Industry research
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Systems design
- Resource management
- Risk management
- Tracking tools
- Strategic planning
Certification
- SOLIDWORKS Associate
- Project Management
- DFMEA
- MATLAB
- Python
Projects
- Offshore Wind Turbine Design (Thesis), Designed and evaluated system performance to support renewable energy solutions
- Arduino Mobile Robot, Developed and programmed an embedded system integrating hardware and control logic
- Engineering & Data Analysis, Conducted simulations and performance analysis using Python and MATLAB
Languages
English
Professional
sinhala
Professional
Timeline
R&D; Intern
Alumex PLC
08.2024 - 01.2025
M.S. - Applied IT (ISM)
Towson University
B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering
Riga Technical University