Shyam Daniel (.x)

Mechanical Engineering graduate (B.Tech, 2026) with hands-on experience in CAD design, CFD/FEA simulation, and aerospace-adjacent projects including autonomous drone design and wind turbine aeroacoustics analysis. Proficient in ANSYS Fluent/CFD, SolidWorks, and PTC Creo, with exposure to PLC/SCADA automation and Industry 4.0 systems. Combines strong theoretical grounding in machine design and thermodynamics with practical simulation and design work.

Design Associate - Sastra Racing Team – Drone Division - Thanjavur, India

(2024-07)

• Collaborate with a 10-member cross-functional team to design and develop an autonomous drone for the SAE India drone competition, contributing to airframe design and system integration.
• Apply CAD modeling and design-for-manufacturing principles to optimize drone structural components for weight and aerodynamic performance.

Intern Trainee - Siemens Centre of Excellence - Chennai, India

(2025-06 - 2025-07)

• Trained in PLC programming, HMI design, and SCADA integration using Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs and TIA Portal.
• Built ladder logic programs incorporating timers, counters, and PID control; configured HMI animations and OPC UA communication for industrial automation systems.

Intern Trainee - Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli - Tiruchirappalli, India

(2023-12 - 2025-01)

• Observed large-scale metal production and precision gun-barrel manufacturing processes, including groove-forming operations.
• Gained hands-on exposure to ANSYS simulation software in an industrial manufacturing context.

Secretary, Mech. Engineering Assoc. - Sastra University - Thanjavur, India

(2024-01 - 2025-06)

• Directed a 200-member student team to organize MECASSO-24, a university-wide event featuring technical workshops and engineering competitions.

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Sastra Deemed to be University (2022 - 2026)