Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Co-op Status
Relevant Academic Project
Volunteer Activities
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Vignesh Nair

Halifax,NS

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Michelin North America
01.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with three different technical disciplines to understand and reduce/eliminate operational issues.
  • Investigated and characterized existing waste soap and oil streams by creating up-to-date process flow diagrams.
  • Identified equipment and process options and recommended solutions to reduce total weight of this waste stream by 50% and increase its value to the end consumer.
  • Understood what process parameters impact outgoing quality; focused on quantifying the variation and implementing a system to control the process.

Engineering Camp and Workshop Instructor

SuperNova at Dalhousie University
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted engineering workshops across Nova Scotia.
  • Researched over 10 engineering related activities and experiments for the camps.
  • Created curricula, instructions, documents and schedules for 5 different engineering camps.
  • Managed procurement and budget related to the engineering camps.
  • Successfully conducted engineering camps for various age groups through July and August.

Chemical Engineering Student

Michelin North America
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted research on an important sludge dewatering project.
  • Studied the wire manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
  • Prepared design documents, alignments, specifications, criteria details, and estimates.
  • Engaged with different companies to communicate the specifications required for the desired machine.
  • Prepared a budget plan for the design solution.
  • Participated in various sample collections that were conducted for lab testing.
  • Prepared a presentation to the management team proposing the solution for the dewatering problem.

Dispatch Assistant

Star Light Shipping L.L.C
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in scheduling and coordinating with delivery specialists in the area.
  • Ensured all dispatch assignments are completed.
  • Monitored and recorded daily delivery volume.
  • Performed other necessary duties assigned by the head of the department.
  • Processed orders, ran bulk pick sheets, and created daily shipping logs for over 50 deliveries.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Store Assistant

Saphire Marbles and Building Materials Trading L.L.C
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Physically handled materials and compared the inbound shipment to the carrier's and supplier's documentation.
  • Notified procurement and quality of inbound receiving damage or count discrepancies.
  • Performed other duties assigned by the supervisor.
  • Contacted over 20 customers and offered each customer top-notch personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

Education

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Skills

  • Programming: Competent in the use of C programming language, Aspen HYSYS and MATLAB
  • Strong Communicator: Strong report writing and presentation skills
  • 3D Modeling software: Skilled in designing parts and producing technical drawings using SolidWorks 2019
  • Google Certifications: Completed online foundation courses on Project Management and Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Office: Created technical documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for numerous academic projects
  • Digital Sketching: Good drawing and sketching skills digitally
  • Effective Problem-Solving Skills: Developed analytical skills and problem-solving abilities by working with different companies
  • Multilingual: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam (written & oral)

Co-op Status

  • Will have completed six of eight academic terms in January 2023.
  • Available for Co-op work term in Summer 2023.

Relevant Academic Project

Unit Operations Project (Winter 2022)

  • Developed an Arduino system capable of autonomously filling a tank with water to a user-specified level.
  • Programmed the Arduino and sensors to perform the required tasks using C programming language.
  • Researched various parts that needed to be ordered and completed procurement within the budget provided.
  • Maintained an engineering log of all steps involved in the project's design process and presented the demonstration of the tank mechanism to the class.

Projectile Motion Design Project (Fall 2019)

  • Designed and built an automated launching device that utilized projectile motion to deliver a hacky sack to the center of a scoring/target grid, this project was done in groups of four for the Engineering Design 1 course in the fall of 2019.
  • The parts of the device were designed and assembled with the help of a 3D modelling software (Solidworks 2019) and the actual device was made using wood with the help of various tools available in the workshop.
  • Produced a technical report on the catapult system which was presented to a class of approximately 40 students.

Volunteer Activities

  • Protect Your Mom (July 2018) : Assisted this charitable organization in spreading awareness about breast cancer.
  • Dubai Cares (April 2018) :Represented my school, GEMS Our Own Indian School, and attended several programs such as, Walk for Education, Ramadan Initiatives etc.

Timeline

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Michelin North America
01.2023 - Current

Engineering Camp and Workshop Instructor

SuperNova at Dalhousie University
05.2022 - 08.2022

Chemical Engineering Student

Michelin North America
09.2021 - 12.2021

Dispatch Assistant

Star Light Shipping L.L.C
06.2018 - 08.2018

Store Assistant

Saphire Marbles and Building Materials Trading L.L.C
06.2017 - 08.2017

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

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