Jay Deshani, Lssbb Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Developed an assistive exosuit for shoulder movement using soft pneumatic actuators, enhancing independence for individuals with neuromuscular conditions.• Focused on reducing muscular activity through a lightweight design, leveraging the comfort and safety benefits of soft actuators.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Grader for the following course in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State University:MAE 315: Dynamics of Machines

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Recommended improvements, resulting in 15% faster processes, performed root cause analysis, and process mapping.• Conducted time studies over the assembly and finishing operations using Timer Pro, created Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing operations, and optimized the plant's layout using AutoCAD for an 18% reduction in routing time.• Using methods like 5S and control procedures for quality control & time savings, lean production techniques were implemented to optimize the product finishing process and lower the process cycle time by 15%.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Grader for the following course in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State University:MAE 495/589: Building Energy and Water Analysis

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Facilitated the setup of 3DHI Power (3DHIP) Microsystems & Manufacturing Center, contributing to lab establishment and organization.• Studied reliability testing methods, including Accelerated Life Testing and Non-destructive Inspection for semiconductor packaging.• Applied Ansys for thermal cycle testing of semiconductor devices, enhancing design robustness, and predicting product lifespan for electronic packaging solutions.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Led the design and development of a compact medical device in SolidWorks, contributing to the reduction of manufacturing costs by 15% through the application of Design for Manufacturing principles. • Utilized rapid prototyping to analyze modeling errors, resulting in a 20% decrease in design iteration cycles, and optimized engineering drawings for laser cutting operations achieving a 30% reduction in material waste.• Developed testing fixtures and conducted optical calculations, achieving a 25% improvement in device performance.

Mumbai, India

• Implemented lean methodology, to improve inventory which resulted in a 20% reduction in machining downtime. Commissioned equipment and validated manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and operational efficiency.•Procured lathe machines and overhead cranes, conducted supplier evaluations, and managed budgets resulting in a 10% cost reduction and enhanced production capacity.• Conducted rigorous quality control inspection to rectify defects early in production, leading to a 15% reduction in defective products. • Carried out root cause analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation, which reduced monthly accident reports by 45%.• Attained proficiency in GD&T standards; maintained and upgraded product drawings, BOM, and testing records.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Introduced new team members (juniors) to functions of the design team and how to collaborate and cross-function with other domains. Introduced the new members with the basics of SolidWorks and how to design a formula student chassis using previous year data.

• Led an R&D team of 6 in designing and building a chassis using SolidWorks and Finite Element Analysis, resulting in an 8% cost reduction and a 10% decrease in chassis length, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise.• Secured National Rank 2 in a Formula Student competition, showcasing vehicle design and manufacturing proficiency.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Suggested new activities for the club and organized technical seminars for 100s of students.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Organized and reported SAE club’s activities/events and collaborated with other committees for annual ME department’s magazine.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering, 3.481

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 8.1/10