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Saif Ali Chaudhry

Mechanical Engineer
Bedfordview,South Africa

Summary

A highly skilled graduate with a 2.1 degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New South Wales seeking an entry-level position in an environmental consultancy firm. My academic and industrial experience at American Tower corporation and Aurecon, have helped me develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills through my work modelling and analyzing communication towers and server cooling equipment. Currently, looking for a progressive and creative organization which will utilize my engineering skills and knowledge to solve demanding global issues.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Jucy Car Rentals
Sydney, NSW
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.

Engineering Intern

Aurecon
Sydney, NSW
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with thermodynamic engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates and field visits to observe and study server cooling methods.
  • Developed fluid simulations (CFD software) of various designs to analyze fluid flows and design performance.
  • Prepared design documents, specifications, criteria details and performance estimates of new cooling designs.
  • Assisted with project research, preliminary design calculations and analyses.
  • Co-led construction of immersion cooled server housing unit (prototype) and provided technical engineering support.
  • Liaised with engineering heads and partner companies to promote and present new engineering designs.

Engineering Intern

American Tower Corporation
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Assisted engineering team with topographical, climate, and infrastructure surveying.
  • Supported team with modelling and structural analyses of existing and developing lattice and monopole communication towers.
  • Processed client requirements and proposals from management into company records.
  • Partook in regular meetings and discussions with engineering heads to discuss current and new construction projects.
  • Monitored and surveyed structural integrity issues of existing communication towers.

Mechanical Engineering Student

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Surveyed hospital layout, contents, and building materials to calculate heating and cooling loads of each room.
  • Designed HVAC systems and specified components for successful installation and operation of conditioning and ventilation processes.
  • Simulated HVAC system on Camel to analyze system performance and trouble shoot design flaws.
  • Developed safety protocols and strategies for smoke and fire hazards.
  • Produced several HVAC design proposals to engineering head.

Education

Masters - Applied Economics

University of New South Wales
Sydney
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering With Honours (2.1)

University of New South Wales
Sydney
02.2017 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Parktown Boys' High School
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 12.2015

Skills

    CAD developer

Computational fluid dynamics

FEA Analysis

HVAC/MEP design

Mathematical modelling and simulations

Renewable Microgrid Designer

Microsoft Office Suite proficient

Computational structural analysis

Wind and climate surveying

Topographical surveying

Energy usage estimator

Structural Analysis

Leadership

Team work

Project Management

Communication

Interests

Novel medical product development

Geography

Endurance athletics

Sketching

Software

Solidworks

AutoCad

ANSYS Workbench (CFX and Fluent)

CAMEL (HVAC Design)

Mathworks MATLAB

HOMER PRO

Bentley Multiframe

Siterra

Google Maps Pro

Windographer

MapleSim

Timeline

Masters - Applied Economics

University of New South Wales
09.2021 - Current

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Jucy Car Rentals
11.2020 - 06.2021

Engineering Intern

Aurecon
06.2020 - 12.2020

Engineering Intern

American Tower Corporation
01.2020 - 02.2020

Mechanical Engineering Student

University of New South Wales
09.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering With Honours (2.1)

University of New South Wales
02.2017 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Parktown Boys' High School
01.2011 - 12.2015
Saif Ali ChaudhryMechanical Engineer