Akshay Virkar
About Akshay Virkar
Akshay Virkar is an Assistant Manager at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions India in Mumbai, with over 9 years of experience in mechanical engineering inspection and quality assurance.
Current Position at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions India
Akshay Virkar serves as Assistant Manager at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions India, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His role focuses on overseeing various project management and quality assurance activities. His current position benefits from his extensive background in mechanical engineering and quality assurance.
Previous Experience at Bureau Veritas
Prior to his current role, Akshay Virkar worked as an Inspection Engineer at Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd. from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure in Mumbai, he was responsible for conducting detailed inspections and ensuring compliance with industry standards, which contributed to his proficiency in quality assurance.
Role at Geecy Engineering Pvt Ltd.
From 2013 to 2018, Akshay served as a Senior QA/QC Engineer at Geecy Engineering Pvt. Ltd. in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. In this role, he focused on quality assurance and quality control tasks, applying his expertise to the inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. His 5-year tenure solidified his skills in mechanical engineering and quality evaluations.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Akshay completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Mumbai University, studying from 2009 to 2013. This educational foundation provided him with the technical knowledge and analytical skills vital for his professional roles. Before his university studies, he completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Science at M.H. High School, Thane(W), between 2006 and 2008.
Certifications and Expertise
Akshay holds several NDT Level II certifications, including Radiographic Testing (RT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT). He is skilled in applying various industry standards and codes such as EN, ISO, and ASME Sections II, V, VIII, and IX. His certifications and knowledge substantially enhance his capabilities in the inspection and quality assurance of mechanical components.