Akshat Ramadurai Venkataraman Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

As of Fall 2019, I joined Dr. Renato Zanetti's research group, also part of the UT Auto GNC Lab. My work included computer vision, autonomous navigation, and docking with the International Space Station.

Greater Los Angeles Area

During the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to work in the Advanced Concepts group at The Boeing Company. My work spanned a wide breadth of topics including RF waves and electromagnetism, Aircraft design, Firefighting aerial platforms, counter UAS technology, and cost analysis/planning.

Austin, Texas Area

I oversaw the design and construction of the aircraft for the 2017-2018 AUVSI competition. We worked closely with composite materials , electronics, and various softwares including XFLR and Solidworks to simulate our drone. Our objective is to ensure fully autonomous flight, ground image recognition, and safe delivery of a designated payload at a GPS location. Our process is an iterative method that involves the entire design process from conceptualization to CAD and finally physical construction .Through my experience at UAV, I have developed a strong appreciation for unmanned systems. I started off as the Ground station operator at the 2017 competition where we placed 15th of some 55 teams internationally. During the 2018 season, I served as the mechanical lead, overseeing the construction of a flight ready fixed wing aircraft. I also served as the primary interface between the team and judges at the competition. The UAV team placed a record breaking 6th out of 69 teams internationally in 2018 AUVSI exponential. In the 2019 season, I moved to a consultant role, offering technical and non-technical advice in topics ranging from plane design and construction to corporate relations and ground station interface.

Austin, Texas Area

At SparkCognition I had the opportunity to collaborate with a team of 4-6 talented individuals to build an unmanned system and ensure the timely execution of deliverables to ensure our project stayed on task. Some of my contributions included researching and implementing a new composite manufacturing process. After several months of iterations, my colleague and I established the company procedure for creating large parts for varying applications. I also oversaw much of the manufacturing of components for developmental aircraft, including CNC milling, woodworking, and optimization/maintenance of up to six 3D printers simultaneously. In addition, I worked heavily with the avionics of several flight systems from both a design and hands on perspective. • Spearheaded and rapidly developed resin infusion manufacturing process over the course of six months, establishing company procedure, and providing a foundation for all future composite manufacturing • Played a major role in design, fabrication, and assembly of VTOL UAS to carry 50-pound payload 30 miles • Analyzed and resolved logistical and technical issues from aircraft assembly and part manufacturing to field operations • Designed and implemented heavy amp draw avionics systems, resulting in successful operation of all subsystems

Houston, Texas Area

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, 3.86/4.0

Activities and Societies: Texas Rocket Engineering Lab, Longhorn Rocketry Association, Planetary Society, AIAA, Rock Climbing.

Education record

Activities and Societies: First Robotics Competition