Praveen Surendra A | IIT MADRAS

13-78, AKIVIDU, WEST GODAVARI DIST, AP +91-7200499028 aps29892@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Program Institution %/CGPA Graduation
Dual Degree in Naval Architecture
& Ocean Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras,
Chennai
7.94 2014
Class XII Sri Sai Vikas Junior College, Vijayawada 95.3% 2009
Class X Government High School, Kaikaluru 85% 2007
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Secured All-India rank of 9 among 1.5 lakh students in BITSAT-2009 with a score of 406/440
Secured All-India rank of 693 among 10 lakh students in AIEEE-2009
Secured All-India rank of 52 among 3000 students in GATE-2013
SKILLS
Sofwares: AUTO CAD, NAPA, ANSYS AQWA, Rhino, ORCAFLEX, UFLEX softwares
COURSE WORK
Design of Ocean Structures
Analysis of Structures
Finite Element Analysis
Design & Foundation of Offshore Structures
Dynamics of Floating Systems and Maneuvering of Marine Vehicles
PROJECTS
Motions and Controllability of Towed Barges, IIT Madras Guide: Prof. P Krishnankutty Aug2013-May2014
Developed the numerical models of tug and barge system using Rhino and analyzed using ANSYS AQWA
Studied the hydrodynamic response of the tug barge system and the effects when they are in proximity
Analyzed the controllability of barge in towing operation and the factors(tow rope) influencing controllability
Determined and validated the equilibrium positions of the tug barge towing system
Wave Energy Device - Oscillating water column, IIT Madras Guide: Prof. J S Mani Aug2013-Dec2013
Designed and fabricated a multi-purpose device which is used for power generation and coastal protection
Estimated the optimum distance between cylinders to maximize efficiency of breakwater and energy output
Management project on L&T Ship Building(Chennai), IIT Madras April 2012
Analyzed organizations structure, culture & ranked 2
nd
out of 10 teams in the class based on performance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oceaneering International Services Limited, Chandigarh May-June 2013
Performed numerical analysis on the global and local stability of umbilical cables used in offshore platforms
Catalogued the procedure for structural analysis in the projects reducing their completion time by 15%
Proffered Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) of employment to join the firm as Engineering Analyst
Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi Dec 2010
Familiarized to various industrial practices in ship building and ship repair processes
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Hostel Affairs Secretary, IIT Madras Elected by a 6000 electorate 2012-13
Led a team of 50 students for the up keep of the student facilities including infrastructure, eateries in hostels
Started a new scholarship to the students for hostel fees through which yearly 25 students are benefited
Ideated 24-Hrs canteen,new shopping complex for girls and Railway Tatkal reservation counter in the institute
Mess Secretary of Jamuna hostel, IIT Madras Elected by a 400 electorate 2011-12
Optimized a budget of INR 5 lakh for a deft conduction of over 10 food events spread throughout the year
Sales & Distribution Coordinator in Shaastra, annual technical festival of IIT Madras 2011
Generated highest revenue of INR 9 lakhs through the sales of T-shirts, different merchandise during festival
Catering Core in Wavez, annual Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering department festival 2012
Installed new food stalls in the festival for the first time which had a footfall of 750 students
EXTRA & CO CURICULLAR ACTIVITIES
Secured B level certificate as Cadet in National Cadet corps 4(TN)AIR SQN (TECH) Aug 2009 May 2010
Secured Gold medal in hockey out of 12 teams at the inter hostel sports competition, IIT Madras 2013
Secured Silver medal in basketball out of 17 teams in the inter hostel sports competition, IIT Madras 2012
Led a team of 15 students to 3
rd
place in the junkyard wars at inter hostel technical competition, IIT Madras 2011