Resume
Professional Experience
Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
Caterpillar India
Associate Design Engineer - Chennai, India
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NPI Lead: Directed the pre-production and manufacturing phases of NPI for Caterpillar’s 16GC Motor Grader.
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Streamlined Motor Grader Assembly Operations: Implemented process enhancements at Caterpillar’s Suzhou, China plant, decreasing build time from 14 to 10 days for an efficient NPI launch.
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Budget Optimization & Quality Management: Achieved a 15% reduction in R&D budget through comprehensive GD&T oversight, improved supplier quality management, and detailed Root Cause Analysis.
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Six Sigma Green Belt Project: Executed a Six Sigma Green Belt project to enhance the first pass yield of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for large mining truck frames, increasing efficiency from 82% to 95%.
May 2021 - July 2021
Tata Motors Limited
Process Optimization Intern - Jamshedpur, India
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I tackled optimization challenges in the long member-cutting process by employing Linear Integer Programming (LIP), resulting in a notable 10% reduction in wastage costs.
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I optimized transportation networks using LIP, achieving a remarkable 9% decrease in vehicle transportation costs per vehicle.
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Leveraging MATLAB, I developed robust software applications to implement these solutions effectively, driving significant cost reductions for the company.
Education
Aug 2023 - Present
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Engineering in Autonomy & Robotics
Throughout my Master's, I developed advanced skills in robotics and autonomous systems, specializing in precise control algorithms, obstacle avoidance, object detection, and navigation techniques. I'm currently delving into robotics, particularly interested in computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning for image processing applications.
Jul 2017 - May 2022
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
Bachelor and Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Throughout my Bachelor's and Master's degrees, I conducted extensive research projects centered on vehicle dynamics, suspension, and transmission design, coupled with process optimization strategies. These endeavors were meticulously tailored to address real-world vehicle applications, with a primary focus on enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Through these experiences, I honed robust analytical capabilities, which have been instrumental in shaping my expertise in automotive engineering.
Skills & Expertise
Mechanical Design:
My expertise in mechanical design, honed through academic research and industry experience, focuses on practical applications and process enhancement. At Caterpillar Inc., I specialized in mechanical design, manufacturing, and New Product Introduction processes for heavy vehicles, emphasizing efficiency. Alongside, I've developed strong interpersonal skills and hands-on experience in welding, casting, and forming techniques.
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Robotics:
My work includes implementing precise lane following and obstacle avoidance systems for vehicles. Additionally, I've led projects like the Visual Rover, where I developed autonomous exploration robots equipped with object detection and navigation algorithms for search and rescue operations. These projects demonstrate my ability to navigate and detect objects in various terrains efficiently. My current works include computer vision applications in agricultural applications.