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Liverpool, New York, United States

• Designed high-volume plastic and sheet metal parts by employing mechanical concepts, utilizing SolidWorks CAD, conducting Ansys simulations, and leveraging 3D printing for prototyping purposes.
• Managed multiple antennas through a complete product development cycle, from concept to production.
• Collaborated with vendors for DFM and NPI for DFA feedback to achieve assembly and production-friendly design.
• Developed a plastic part to replace 19 components which resulted in streamlined assembly and a 5% cost reduction.
• Implemented a novel cable strain relief and port marking solution using SolidWorks and Ansys that significantly reduced the number of parts, leading to 15% cost savings and a simplified assembly process.

Syracuse, New York, United States

• Designed a stand-alone CBRS system using SolidWorks and built a working prototype for testing and validation.
• Applied GD&T techniques for part drawings and managed part files and drawings using SolidWorks PDM.
• Communicated with multiple teams for manufacturing and procurement of parts for prototyping.
• Designed and developed a test fixture for pattern testing of small cell antenna.

United States

• Conducted General Chemistry labs and grading reports for 45 undergraduate students.
• Guided and tutored students on important concepts and their application while solving problems.

India

• Led a team of 5 people to design an electric 2-wheeler vehicle for commercial use.
• Researched existing market and new technologies to set parameters for design of vehicle.
• Developed 3D-CAD model of chassis using SolidWorks and optimized geometry by stress analysis using Ansys.
• Designed transmission system, power train and Battery Management System (BMS) for manufacturing.

Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Studied manufacturing and assembly process of Toyota Innova and Fortuner.
• Improved Front Wheel Alignment Process efficiency in chassis line by 10% implementing fish bone analysis.

India

• Worked as mechanical design engineer in the team to design the body of the autonomous vehicle.
• Main challenges were the waterproofing of the electronics and wiring systems and the dynamics of the vehicle. Also designed and 3D printed a robotic claw for the competition.
• Participated in the Singapore Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Challenge.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering, 3.78

Activities and Societies: Key Courses - Design for Manufacturability, Reliability Based Design, Mechatronics, Product and Process Design.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering