Kanishka Sharma
About Kanishka Sharma
Kanishka Sharma is a Senior Project Engineer at Navistar Inc, specializing in vehicle aerodynamic performance and validation. He has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics and coastdown testing.
Work at Navistar
Kanishka Sharma has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2019, serving as a Senior Project Engineer. In this role, he is based in Melrose Park, Illinois, where he has contributed to various projects for five years. Prior to his current position, he worked at Navistar as a Product Development Engineer and Team Lead from 2011 to 2015, gaining valuable experience in vehicle performance and engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Kanishka Sharma holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, which he completed between 2005 and 2007. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, particularly in vehicle aerodynamics. He specializes in Vehicle Aero Performance, focusing on validation and analysis, and possesses expertise in on-road Coastdown Testing for aerodynamic performance validation.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Navistar, Kanishka Sharma worked at CNH as a CFD Engineer from 2008 to 2010 in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area. During his tenure, he gained experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for aerodynamic applications, which has been integral to his career in vehicle performance engineering. Following his time at CNH, he transitioned to Dana Holding Corporation, where he has worked as a CAE Engineer since 2015 in Lisle, Illinois.
Professional Experience
Kanishka Sharma has a diverse professional background in engineering, with significant experience in vehicle aerodynamics and performance validation. His roles have included responsibilities in product development and team leadership, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of engineering processes. His work at various organizations has allowed him to develop a strong skill set in aerodynamic performance analysis and validation techniques.