Rupesh Shrestha Email & Phone Number

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Dhading District, Nepal

• Served as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Board Member for Action Nepal (Non-profit), overseeing organizational operations and policy making.• Managed projects including SUAAHARA II (USAID funded) in nutrition, EFFORT in livelihood and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and CRISTA, supported by Asian Institute of Technology and the World Bank.• Volunteered for the organization in Summer 2022 to lead four leadership and volunteering camps as a camp leader, through which projects on livelihood and DRR were conducted over 8 different villages in Dhading with the help of international volunteers.• Worked on the procurement of construction materials for plastic tunnels, walls, and fences, as well as stationery materials for schools, ensuring project success and sustainability.• Worked on the procurement of construction materials for plastic tunnels, walls, and fences, as well as stationery materials for schools, ensuring project success and sustainability.• Constructed 10 plastic tunnels with metallic structure for vegetables, multiplying the production of vegetables by 3 times and increasing the harvesting season.• Built 2 retention walls and 3 fences to protect community buildings and schools in 3 villages prone to animal intrusion and natural disasters like landslides.• Distributed stationery materials to primary schools in five villages, enhancing children’s learning experiences.• Demonstrated project management capability by managing project logistics, including administration, stakeholder liaison, drafting MoUs, volunteer and construction worker coordination, work assignment, inspection, facilitation of meetings, conflict resolution, event management, and reporting.

Berkeley Institute Of Design

• Employed Design of Experiment (DOE) methods to conduct survey to assess the visual similarity in 3D designs.• Applied logistic regression model with survey data to predict human perspective on design aesthetics, gaining hands-on experience in applying machine learning to real-world design challenges.• Collaborated with Autodesk Design Research team to brainstorm ideas and implement their feedback on the project.

Berkeley, California, United States

Efficiently managed and guided both undergraduate and master's students through complex robotic concepts and practical applications as the Lead TA for the course 'Robotic Locomotion' under Professor H. Kazerooni.

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

• Worked on the research, design, and manufacturing phases of Nepal’s first Bike Ambulance project, to develop a solution for emergency medical transportation in narrow street communities, increasing the response time by 45%.• Designed the Bike Ambulance with foldable bed and oxygen cylinder mount using SolidWorks, and conducted iterative FEA simulations on Ansys to ensure structural integrity and performance.• Gained hardware experience and mastered fabrication techniques such as cutting, welding, grinding, sheet metal work, riveting, heat treatment, laser cutting, and 3D printing, adhering to safety protocol.• Contributed to rigorous testing and validation procedures, including test rides and failure analysis, leading to iterative design improvements and the successful deployment of a functional and life-saving solution in the Dang valley, Nepal.• Facilitated the successful transfer of the Bike Ambulance to the Rotaract Club Kathmandu for operational deployment in Dang, Nepal, enhancing community emergency response capabilities.

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

• Designed and analyzed over 600 mechanical components using SolidWorks and CATIA V5, ensuring adherence to design specifications and conducting comprehensive Finite Element Analyses (FEA) in Ansys to evaluate structural integrity, thermal behavior, and fluid dynamics, ensuring higher Factor of Safety (FOS).• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate design and analysis components into final engineering documentation, ensuring clear and coherent project deliverables.• Developed standardized design procedures and best practices, streamlining workflows and improving team efficiency by 50%, facilitating faster project completion and higher productivity levels.• Played a key role in client meetings and presentations, effectively communicating technical concepts and project progress updates, resulting in a high level of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Mastered heat load calculation techniques, utilizing both manual E20 forms and HAP 4.9 software to accurately determine cooling and heating requirements for a School project, ensuring optimal HVAC system design.• Applied advanced duct sizing methodologies, employing HAP, Duct Sizer software, and AutoCAD drafting to optimize airflow distribution and system performance, contributing to the efficient operation of the HVAC system.• Assisted in the creation of detailed project estimates and submittal documentation, gaining exposure to project management processes and client communication protocols within the MEP design industry.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineer Master'S Certification, Mechanical Design

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Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 9.20/10

High School, Science, Distinction(81.8%)

Activities and Societies: -Former President of Viswa Niketan Science Club -Student of the year 2016-2017 -An anchor of several college.

School, 88.00%

Activities and Societies: -Opened Child Club -Multiple science projects in the Science Exhibition -Awarded with a scholarship due.