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Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Providing technical support on environmental projects like Rainwater Harvesting, Solar power setup (Industrial and Residential), Waste management and Biogas production. • Also involved in handling technical aspects of CNC VMC machine tool-up for reduction in cost per piece, waste, time and heat as well as increasing efficiency and tool life.

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

• Working on development of computer vision system for a Robotics project based on Singulating and Labelling plants. • Developed a real time computer vision system for instance segmentation of stems and stem bunches. • • Developed and testing an algorithm for determining the orientation and appropriate pickling points for the robot using segmentation masks in real time.• Project funded by the UK forestry commission.

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Assumed accountability for strawberry harvesting and plant maintenance, concurrently collecting crucial data to estimate yield accurately.• Engaged in collaborative efforts with researchers to automate the aforementioned tasks through the deployment of autonomous robotic systems, enhancing operational efficiency and precision.• Actively participated in data collection and testing exercises focusing on human-robot interaction, contributing to the refinement of automation processes and validating their effectiveness.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Part of Validation and Testing Team (RADIO Unit). Responsibilities included:• Developed comprehensive test bench setups for new 5G products by integrating hardware and software components, including Linux andWindows environments.• Conducted rigorous testing procedures to identify and rectify bugs and faults, ensuring product compliance with specified standards and requirements.• Contributed valuable feedback to enhance product performance based on thorough testing and validation processes.• Prepared detailed technical reports documenting the testing results and performance evaluations of the products.• Maintained a continuous learning approach, staying abreast of the latest developments, industry regulations, and advancements in 5G technology.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Took charge of the end-to-end process, encompassing design, construction, and rigorous testing of a specialized drone tailored for the precision harvesting of fruits at elevated heights, including coconuts and wood apples.• Devised a tailored, innovative solution, meticulously addressing critical aspects such as aerodynamics, load distribution, flight duration, and more, to ensure optimal performance and efficiency in fruit-picking operations.• Generated comprehensive documentation to enable precise replication of the drone, encompassing its intricate design, construction, and operational procedures.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Led integral contributions to the design, integration, and rigorous testing of contactless sanitizer dispensing machines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.• Orchestrated the formulation of comprehensive technical specification datasheets for the deployed machines, ensuring precisedocumentation and adherence to industry standards.• Actively integrated and synthesized customer feedback to enhance the functionality and usability of the machines, driving continuous improvements in product performance.

Master Of Science - Ms, Robotics And Autonomous Systems, Distinction

Worked on converting an electric mobility scooter into an autonomous vehicle platform titled OpenPodCar v2. Published paper on "Open.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, First Class With Distinction (4 Year Aggregate - 8.38/10)

Activities and Societies: Student Representative at E&TC dept. for 3 consecutive years. Class representative for 6 semesters.Worked.