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Reno, Nevada, United States

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Engaged in EcoCAR EV Challenge, overseeing project planning and control for Cadillac Lyriq's re-engineering by following GM vehicle development process while managing a 65-student team.
• Spearheaded powertrain architecture selection by analyzing vehicle performance, conducting CAD packaging, creating quantified risk profiles, and maintaining a decision matrix incorporating numerical values for vehicle.
• Achieved overall third-place in Project Management Program at year 1 competition (May 2023)

Michigan, United States

• Conducted power and life performance battery simulations for client RFPs, creating strategic reports that informed business development proposals.
• Automated testing data analysis for cell life and RC models using MATLAB to help develop in-house simulation tool, reducing manual spreadsheet efforts by 60% and improving team productivity.
• Orchestrated development of building an in-house battery simulations tool, rectifying errors, and constructing validation cases to ensure accuracy. Authored user guides, tutorials, and conducted cross-departmental.
• Evaluated 3+ commercial battery modeling and testing data analysis tools for battery simulations.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Managed a team of 5 junior engineers through the lifecycle of Medical Oxygen Concentrators (MOC), from initiation to deployment.
• Developed testing rigs to optimize pressure swing adsorption-based oxygen concentration technology, resulting in a 20% energy savings and 40% cost reduction for MOC.
• Designed product packaging and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks; iterated designs three times, reducing manufacturing time by 80% through strategic enhancements to tackle supply chain challenges.
• Maintained product bill of materials and provided alternative components to mitigate severe supply chain issues during the pandemic.
• Negotiated design requirements with component suppliers, Conducted functional and quality testing, and finalized suppliers.
• Led medical standard testing for IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2, and ISO 80601-2, modifying designs for certification compliance.

Pune Area, India

• Developed system-level vehicle performance and battery models using MATLAB Simulink, informing the design of the battery thermal management system and vehicle motor selection, facilitating a 30% reduction in design time.
• Tested prototype vehicle and validated performance Simulink model accuracy within 5% error margin.
• Engineered battery pack enclosure with IP rating and manufacturing requirements, achieving a 15% weight reduction.
• Facilitated the creation of the EV development timeline, task breakdown & prioritization, while leading weekly R&D department meetings and reporting directly to the company founder.

Talegaon

• Developed design calculation spreadsheets for fuel injection system, timing drive systems, and engine bearings applicable to both diesel and gasoline engines, resulting in an 80% reduction in design time.
• Utilized Creo Parametric to design 3D parts and generate manufacturing drawings, while conducting comprehensive benchmarking for three engines and documenting the design process.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Capstone project (Team of 4)
• Led a 4-member team in a capstone project dedicated to developing a mechanically operated 'High Back Pressure Condensate Pump' capable of pumping 110 Kg steam in one cycle at 14 bar pressure
• Designed and constructed a unique reliability test rig for comprehensive assessment of pump components, simulating 3 years of performance in a month.
• Conducted precise pre-homologation calculations and testing in strict compliance with Division 1, VIII ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• Utilized FEA to scrutinize the pump mechanism's actuator, guaranteeing its resilience under extreme high temperatures and pressures.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Conducted extensive research and reverse engineering on the 'Agitated Nutsche Filter and Dryer', including potential enhancements identified through on-site plant analysis.
• Generated comprehensive process documentation and precise general assembly drawings to streamline prototyping processes for the product.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 3.64/4

Activities and Societies: • Participation in Boeing's National Aero-modeling Competition • Won various collegiate Chess Tournaments •.

Junior College, Science, 81.23 % (Secured Rank Amongst Top 1%)

Activities and Societies: • Played Chess at State and National level

School, 91.09% (Ssc)

Activities and Societies: • Played Chess at State and National level representing the school • Sports Captain of school in 10th standard