Sandeep K.

Experience

• Lead Validation Engineer Altair Engineering India Pvt Ltd · Full-time May 2019 – Dec 2025 6 yrs 7 mos Pune, MH, India Validated CFD solvers against experimental and benchmark data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  
  Conducted transient simulations for complex flow and thermal problems in automotive and industrial applications.
  
  Performed multiphase particle tracking studies to analyze flow behavior in engineering systems.
  
  Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to translate CFD results into practical design recommendations.
  
  Prepared standardized test procedures, documentation, and tutorials to support clients and internal teams.
  
  Delivered CFD insights that improved cooling efficiency, optimized designs, and supported engineering decision‑making.
• Deputy Manager Force Motors Ltd · Full-time Nov 2017 – Apr 2019 1 yrs 5 mos Pune, MH, India Executed CFD simulations for automotive applications, including flow through a snorkel and under‑hood thermal management.
  
  Developed and validated computational models to enhance vehicle performance and efficiency.
  
  Collaborated with design and testing teams to integrate CFD insights into product development cycles.
  
  Delivered technical reports and visualizations to support engineering decisions and optimize designs.
• Senior Support Engineer ESI Group · Full-time Oct 2015 – Oct 2017 2 yrs Pune, MH, India Delivered CFD consulting services for global clients across automotive and industrial sectors.
  
  Performed aerodynamic and thermal simulations to support product development and design optimization.
  
  Validated computational models against experimental data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  
  Collaborated with international teams to provide technical documentation, reports, and training materials.
  
  Translated complex CFD results into clear, actionable insights for engineers and decision‑makers.
• CFD Engineer Centre for Computational Technologies · Full-time Dec 2014 – Aug 2015 8 mos Pune, MH, India Developed and delivered AcuSolve CFD training programs to Altair engineers.
  Performed CFD simulations to optimize thermal-fluid performance, lowering pressure drop by 10% and improving system reliability.
  Proposed design modifications that enhanced system airflow efficiency.
  Projects: The under-hood thermal analysis of the engine.
• Global Project Engineer Whirlpool of India Ltd · Full-time Feb 2014 – Nov 2014 9 mos Pune, MH, India Partnered with global product development teams (NAR, LAR, EMEA) to deliver CFD simulations, driving a 25% improvement in product performance consistency across regions.
  
  Presented combustion, VOF and vibro-acoustic analyses to improve appliance design.
  
  Recommended design changes that improved thermal performance and reduced energy consumption.
  
  Projects: Thermal analysis of convection oven system, vibro-acoustic analysis for the hood of the oven system, and airborne acoustic analysis through the cooktop.
  
  Achievement: Awarded Star Award (July 2013) for impactful simulation-based design improvements.