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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