Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteering and ECAs
Referees
Additional Information
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Sujal Khatiwada

Summary

Motivated and highly adaptable Material Engineer with a strong academic background and a passion for engineering. Seeking an entry-level position as a Junior Engineer to utilize my technical skills and knowledge, and contribute to the success of a reputable organization in Australia.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Forli Italian Restaurant
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Successfully managed all aspects of a restaurant, including budgeting, staffing, and inventory management. Reduced staff cost by 30% and food cost by 7% - 9% compared to previous financial year.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies that resulted in a significant increase in customer footfall and increased the revenue in 2023 by 2x to 3x compared to 2021 and 2022.
  • Exhibited strong leadership and communication skills in managing a team of kitchen staff and waitstaff
  • Leveraged creativity and innovation to design appealing menus and enhance the overall dining experience.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Maintenance Engineering Intern

Stamford Hotels and Resorts
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Reviewed and finalized tender proposals for the HVAC upgrade project at Stamford
  • Successfully reviewed and inspected the installation of 2 boilers and chillers in SSCQ
  • Installed and repaired of over 150 lamps in the hotel
  • ACHIEVEMENTS:
  • Formulated plan for better energy solution to save an estimated $40,000 over the next 5 years while working as an integral part of the team for technical reviews and energy audits
  • Chassis and EV Engine Design team FSAE UOW

Design and Manufacturing team member

UOW FSAE
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Involved in track preparation, scheduling, and testing of the car during practice races
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of students from engineering, business, law and media faculties to successfully design and manufacture 3 different open-wheel race cars
  • ACHIEVEMENTS:
  • Utilized SolidWorks to attain industry-level proficiency in the project saving the team over $2000 in design costs
  • Designed the chassis, headrest, engine mount, and brake paddle and assembled the torsion testing system to fast-track the manufacturing by about 60 days.

Education

Bachelors of Materials Engineering (Honours) -

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
2020

Skills

  • Utilized SolidWorks to design and manufacture parts for UOW FSAE race car
  • Used MATLAB as part of a course to develop a GPS program
  • Earned proficiency in Research and Data analysis during my undergraduate thesis
  • Excelled the use of
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint through projects at university and at
  • Stamford Group
  • Involved in the maintenance of hotel equipment along with assisting in HVAC and BMS
  • Troubleshooting as part of the internship
  • Hiring and Training
  • Business Operations Expertise

Certification

  • NABERS Essential Certification (12/2020)
  • LinkedIn Certification in MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Power BI
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Ongoing) - Lean Strategies International LLC
  • UOWx Record of Employability Skills Workshop Series

Volunteering and ECAs

  • Volunteering with NSW National Parks to design Penguin Burrows for Penguins conservation in coastal areas
  • Design of chassis frame, headrest, footrest, and engine mount in FSAE EV Car
  • 3D Printing with Me3D printers and Laser Cutting with Emblazer2 Laser Cutter
  • Design of Mobility Assistance Device
  • Design and building of Mono-propeller aircraft prototype

Referees

Available upon request. 

Additional Information

  • Currently under Visa 485 due for a 2-year extension in November 2023 giving me full working rights until November 2025. Able to provide unrestricted security clearance.

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Forli Italian Restaurant
04.2021 - 07.2023

Maintenance Engineering Intern

Stamford Hotels and Resorts
02.2020 - 06.2020

Design and Manufacturing team member

UOW FSAE
06.2016 - 11.2018

Bachelors of Materials Engineering (Honours) -

University of Wollongong

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