Apurva Walke
About Apurva Walke
Apurva Walke is an HPC Support Engineer at Rescale in Austin, Texas, with a background in mechanical engineering and expertise in composite design and failure analysis. He has previously worked at d3VIEW and the University of Florida, and is skilled in various advanced engineering tools and programming languages.
Work at Rescale
Apurva Walke has been employed as an HPC Support Engineer at Rescale since 2021. In this role, he is based in Austin, Texas, where he provides support for high-performance computing solutions. His responsibilities include assisting clients with technical issues and optimizing their use of Rescale's platform. With three years of experience in this position, he contributes to enhancing the efficiency and performance of computing resources for various applications.
Previous Experience as CAE Application Engineer
Before joining Rescale, Apurva Walke worked as a CAE Application Engineer at d3VIEW from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure in Rochester Hills, Michigan, he focused on computer-aided engineering applications, providing support and solutions to clients in the engineering sector. His experience in this role helped him develop a deeper understanding of engineering software and client needs.
Education and Expertise
Apurva Walke holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also earned an Engineer’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering in Mumbai, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His academic background is complemented by expertise in composite design, failure analysis, and design for manufacturing, including DFMEA.
Technical Skills and Tools
Apurva Walke is proficient in advanced CAD, CAE, and FEA tools, including Hypermesh, OptiStruct, ANSYS Workbench, CATIA V5, CREO, AutoCAD, ABAQUS, and SolidWorks. He is also skilled in programming languages such as C, C++, MATLAB, Python, Java, and object-oriented programming. This technical skill set enables him to tackle complex engineering challenges effectively.
Background in Research and Analysis
Prior to his role at d3VIEW, Apurva Walke served as a Research Assistant at the University of Florida from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as a CAE Analyst at Gatorloop during the same period. His experience in research and analysis has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and methodologies, further enhancing his capabilities in the field.