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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Researched advanced manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced materials (CFRP) and structures under Professor Bo Jin at the Advanced Composites Simulation Laboratory.• Designed and manufactured composite strand board from reused prepreg by varying aspect ratio and compression mold curing.• Oversaw experiments involving the vacuum infusion of both tapered and flat panels made from various composite material sheets, tailored for aircraft applications

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Conducted research on test wings at the Aerodynamic Design and Research Laboratory (ADRL) to create environmentally sustainable aviation solutions through innovative air-vehicle configurations and methodologies under Prof. Alejandra Uranga• Enhanced the power system for wind tunnel experiments specifically aimed at increasing stall angles for test wings by modifying the trailing edges of existing airfoils.• Designed and manufactured a thrust stand with SolidWorks and NX to measure torque in brushless DC motors under varied loads, featuring a comprehensive setup of load cell sensors and using LabJack for RPM control.• Managed the integration of electronic connections between the power system and the test wings and constructed the stand using wood, steel shafts, and housed bearings, ensuring robust assembly and functionality.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Designed and developed a precision soil sensor system using CAD tools, SolidWorks, and GD&T strategies to improve agricultural productivity, reducing manufacturing costs by 17% and boosting yield by 10% through data-driven insights• Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS and verified results with hand calculations to increase performance in the product development cycle, reducing weight by 3 lbs. and manufacturing time by 15%• Evaluated and improved a plate-fin heat sink for sensor subsystem cooling, resulting in a 57% increase in heat dissipation capacity of the system• Recommended improvements in the manufacturing process of soil sample holders and designed supporting tools, jigs, and fixtures, successfully reducing the cycle time from 7 minutes to 3 minutes.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure product designs met safety standards and customer expectations, reducing time-to-market by 7%• Performed market research and referenced company technical documentation to identify emerging new technologies in precision agriculture and increase sales, leading to the creation of a new product line that increased expected sales by 25%• Generated technical documentation for design changes to streamline cross-department communication, reducing product inventory costs by 41% and cutting project handover time by 4%

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Refined the aerodynamic performance of an All Terrain Vehicle to improve its design efficiency and reduce drag through chassis modifications using PTC Creo, resulting in a 12% improvement in vehicle stability• Improved chassis durability by 14% through non-linear static stress, fatigue, and structural analysis in ANSYS, optimizing lightweight material selection by identifying stress concentrations and enhancing overall vehicle dynamics• Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on manufacturing defects, identifying environmental issues derived from the ISO 16750-3 standard• Partnered with engineers to address frequent design errors by participating in design reviews and feedback, resulting in a 20% reduction in design errors and a 5% increase in product quality• Evaluated natural frequencies, random vibration, shock, and harmonic response, as well as the effects of static and thermal loads on the vehicle structure to check for its durability on harsh roads.• Created detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) using SAP ERP and Microsoft Office (Excel) to manage inventory and stock, resulting in a 27% reduction in procurement costs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

The official satellite building team of D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering for research and data collection in the Himalayan and Arctic regions. Developed an affordable canister satellite for research and data collection in Earth’s upper atmosphere under team leadership for CanSat 2020 Competition. Data accuracy was as close as 93.8% of base referenced data.Mentored a team of 17 juniors for the International CanSat Competition 2021 in evaluating real-life problems and researching effective solutions; passed on technical experience so attained in the next year.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Innovated a non-radio-controlled non-propeller-driven passive delta wing glider with a conceptual aircraft design to study flight behavior at low altitudes.Development and research of the project helped the team understand the theory of jet propulsion systems and rocketry stabilization by referencing 13 papers and websites. A technical paper on this has been published in an international Journal - IJETER.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Reviewed new design changes of a laparoscopic dissector (Class II medical device) for minimally invasive surgery using DFA and DFM principles, increasing annual sales by 18% and ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 standards• Led process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) on manufacturing equipment, optimizing performance parameters using FMEA and improving overall process safety and reliability by 10%• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (R&D and QA), contractors, and vendors to ensure new product developments met safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, reducing time-to-market by 7%• Spearheaded the rapid-prototyping process of medical devices with 3D printing and CNC machining trials, enhancing the surface finish of products and cutting production and cycle times by 20% by optimizing the tool paths• Streamlined workflow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assembly lines using Value Stream Mapping (VSM), DMAIC Framework (Six Sigma), Kaizen Events and eliminating waste (Lean techniques), Improving Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) by 6%

Master'S, Mechanical Engineering, 3.78/4.00

Activities and Societies: Pursuing a Master's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringRelevant Coursework: AME 408 - Computer-Aided Design.

Master'S, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa: 3.90/4.0

Affiliated College: Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering