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Calgary, AB, CA

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Engineering Tasks:
• Designed and launched a first-in-market, compact, and cost-effective DAS antenna which replaces all the legacy antennas and increases productivity.
• Researched and patented a patch dipole for cellular network antennas (patent pending).
• Performed cost, tolerance stack-up, and structural analysis and presented DFM reports to the team, optimizing the antenna design.
• Experience in designing parts for injection molding, thermoforming, 3D printing, stamping extrusion, and pultrusion.
• Expertise in designing PCBs for RF purposes.

Liverpool, New York, United States

• Participated in project teams to provide input on design concepts based on knowledge of fabrication and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Created detailed design drawings, schematic diagrams, and layout drawings for mechanical systems.
• Designed and fabricated mechanical components for prototype development and research purposes.
• Drafted technical documents including reports, procedures, and instructions for machinery operations.
• Developed innovative solutions to complex technical problems in a production environment.
• Conducted testing and analysis of mechanical and electrical components for product development.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

• Performed research and analysis on the St. Peter Apostle Church of Andahuaylillas near Cusco, Peru.
• Was responsible for all the material management, technical construction insights, concrete foundation analysis, estimating material costs and procurement. Researched and developed failure patterns for seismic loading.
• Served as the main point of contact between the departmental research team and the construction site. Established schedules, material planning database, work allocation for resources, and budgeting.
• Worked on various projects related to the structural analysis of ancient monuments under seismic loading using Abaqus.
• Guided undergraduate students in setting up the analyses and explained the research process.
• Wrote my Masters Dissertation – Pushover Analysis of the triumphal arch of the Church of Andahuaylillas, Peru.

Rochester, New York Area

• Academic tutor for undergraduates for courses like mathematics, stats, calculus, machine design, strength of materials, dynamics, thermodynamics, physics etc.

Rochester, New York Area

• I was academic proctor for undergraduate students for a year and I had a great learning experience of how to deal with different people from various background and help them with their courses.

South Bend, Indiana Area

• Designed, and developed a dual-purpose guard frame for the exposed flywheels of a machine.
• Reverse-engineered and modified 7+ existing products to suit customer requirements using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Delivered electro-mechanical component designs and prepared related documents on spec, time, and budget.
• Prepared BOM (250+ components), weldment cutlists, ECN/ ECR and design cost analysis
• Designed/ developed a multipurpose guard frame for the exposed flywheels of a machine.
• Took the initiative to implement a simple and creative display (with top and bottom mountings) for HMI by replacing the traditional display.

Pune Area, India

• Increased the efficiency of a friction welding machine by reducing the cycle time.
• Developed 3D and 2D design models for production, manufacturing and assembly.
• Design or redesign mechanical components using analysis and computer-aided design for CNC friction welding machines.
• Hands-on experience in assembly of components like pneumatic sensors, feedback sensors, hydraulic power unit etc.
• Implemented project management skills like Kanban, Kaizen, Demming Circle and 5S.
• Investigated component failures to diagnose faulty operations and made recommendations to maintenance crew.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: RIA (Rochester Indian Association)I received my MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Pune University, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa - 3.8

Activities and Societies: MESA(Mechanical Engineering Students Association), Peer GroupsMechanical Engineer. Project in Final year.