Professional Experience
My journey through various roles and projects in the engineering field.
Mechanical R&D Engineer
Autodesk Inc. | UC Berkeley Capstone Project
Berkeley, CA, United States of America
September 2026 - Current
Key Responsibilities
- Pioneered research into regenerative braking systems for E-bikes using Computer-Aided Engineering methods to conduct a feasibility analysis.
- Manufactured braking system hardware and mechanical systems to test and validate the regenerative braking system design.
- Exectued control tradeoffs to balance regenerative brake torque, energy recovery, battery SoC and cell thermal limits
Technologies & Tools
Inventor
Fusion360
MATLAB
Design For Manufacturing & Assembly
Computer-Aidedn Engineering
PID Control
Battery Management Systems
General Team Member – Chassis
Formula Electric | UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, United States of America
September 2026 - Current
Key Responsibilities
- Engineered an FSAE-compliant chassis for a Formula Student Electric racecar, focusing on structural integrity, weight optimization, and manufacturability.
- Utilized Finite Element Analysis to simulate stress distribution and identify potential failure points, ensuring the chassis meets safety standards.
- Optimsed chassis design with Finite Element Analysis results to drive structural modifications, reducing Space Frame weight while maintaining strength and rigidity.
Technologies & Tools
SolidWorks
Design For Manufacturing & Assembly
Finite Element Analysis
Computer-Aided Engineering
Group Leader – Sustainable Energy Affinity Group
Fung Institute For Engineering Leadership | UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, United States of America
August 2026 - Current
Key Responsibilities
- Led recruitment and coordinated community engagement activities, related to Sustainable Energy industry designs and practices, with the Career Development Team.
- Hosted ‘Industry Networking’ and ‘Professional Development’ events with Affinity Group members to raise community awareness and share latest trends about careers in sustainable and renewable energy.
- Managed a tight event planning budget, and ensured operating budget compliance across all events.
Technologies & Tools
Excel
Event Planning
Leadership
Budget Management
Sustainable Energy Practices
Application Engineer
Critical Environment Technologies
Delta, BC, Canada
January 2026 - June 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Assisted Application Engineering Team and troubleshooted Gas Controllers and Detectors with Root Cause Analysis.
- Analysed Floorplans with Bluebeam and AutoCAD to efficiently structure ASHRAE and CSA compliant Gas Detection Systems.
- Collaborated with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to tailor over $6,000,000 worth of solutions for clients in commercial and industrial environments.
- Designed "Controls & Wiring" diagrams with Microsoft Visio to adhere Gas Detection System with Buildings' Sequence of Operations and interlock with Building Automation System.
Technologies & Tools
AutoCAD
Visio
Root Cause Analysis
Bluebeam Revu
Business Central ERP
Mechatronics Engineer Co-op
Log9 Materials
Bangalore, India
May 2024 - August 2024
Key Responsibilities
- Assimilated into Log9’s ZappUp team to support battery manufacturing projects via cost analysis, component optimisation, and Computer-Aided Design and optimisation at India’s "Best Energy Start Up" (2022, The Economic Times).
- Worked on proprietary battery manufacturing processes under strict NDA, involving BOM analysis, charge capacity optimisation, CFD, and FEA.
Technologies & Tools
SolidWorks
Excel
Ansys Fluent
Ansys Mechanical
BOM Optimisation
Finite Element Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
HVAC Research Assistant Co-op
Mitacs
Vancouver, Canada
May 2023 - December 2023
Key Responsibilities
- Interned under Mitacs Accelerate research-based internship program in collaboration with Capilano University & Hynes Group.
- Research focused on Datacenter electrical consumption and heat management strategies using Computational Fluid Dynamics cooling simulations, Computer-Aided Design, Building Information Management, and Human-Machine Interface design.
Technologies & Tools
MATLAB
SolidWorks
OpenFOAM
Building Information Management
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Human-Machine Interface Design
TwinCAT 3
Research and Development Engineer Co-op
Log9 Materials
Bangalore, India
May 2022 - August 2022
Key Responsibilities
- Led research into next generation product generation on India’s 1st 4W electric skateboard platform, conducted under NDA.
- Received recognition of CEO, VP of Design, and Technical Team Leads for quality and timeliness of research reports.
Technologies & Tools
Word
Excel
BOM Management
Mechanical Design
Electrical Design
Product Research