Ravi Prathipati
∎ 11260 N. 92nd St ∎ Phoenix AZ 85260 ∎ ∎602-363-2068
Summary:
Student at Arizona State University seeking an aerospace engineering related internship position. Assisted in research study that examined methods for improving vibration mitigation and CCD imaging. Academic studies have provided a foundation in physics, calculus, mechanics, MATLAB, and CAD design tools. Interested in deep space research and instrument design/testing.
Education:
B.S.E., Aerospace Engineering May 2017
Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
Barrett, The Honors College
Major GPA: 3.45
University Projects & Involvement:
· Truss Bridge Project
Arizona State University, Tempe AZ March 2015 to April 2015
o Conducted dynamic stress analysis of forces impacting truss members. Used MATLAB to determine breaking point of members and ForceEffect to determine internal forces
o Compiled detailed report including diagrams generated in ForceEffect
o Used Google Drive to delegate tasks, set schedules, and determine meeting times
· Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) August 2013 to March 2015
o Involved in organizing SpaceVision, an annual conference for space-related professionals and students
o Helped organize fundraising/awareness efforts and coordinated minor events and public lectures
Research Experience:
· LASI Research Assistant (Demonstration of Vibration Mitigation in Instrument Focal Planes Using Hexapods) (Tempe, AZ) May 2014 to Present
o Arizona State University (School of Earth and Space Exploration)
o Shadowed engineers/researchers and helped prepare safety & progress checklists for new instruments, lab manuals and fabrication reports.
o Created and fabricated minor components of a sounding rocket payload.
o Organized weekly progress meetings, and instrumentation installs/testing’s.
o Designed several SolidWorks assemblies
o Currently assisting in creating a timing file using C++ for a CCD
Technical Skills:
· Applications: MATLAB, MS Office, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, IDL, ForceEffect
· Tools: Soldering, Cryowiring, Cryogenics implementation
· Currently learning ANSYS, Python & C++
· Training: Lab, Safety & Machine Shop Certified
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