Mechanical Engineer specializing in Robotics seems like a career driven by passion, but even passion requires an unwavering psyche and constant motivation. I truly feel that "NOT GIVING UP" is the ONLY skill one needs to have to become successful in life.
1. Created and customized the navigation software stack in ROS, Linux and Ardupilot for in-house simulations and autonomous flight tests and validations on the field
2. Designed and optimized autonomous drone navigation and control algorithms for a stable takeoff, navigation to multiple waypoints, and safe landing
3. Developed and implemented a precision landing system (IR Lock) for landing at drone ports within 20 - 40cm
4. Implemented RTK GPS system for extremely accurate in-flight autonomous navigation and landing within 2 – 4cm
5. Designed and implemented an autonomous package handling system for efficient delivery of packages without any human intervention
6. Mounted, deployed, and improved the accuracy of various peripherals connected to the drone’s flight controller and onboard computer like NVIDIA Jetson modules, Lidar, Zed Camera, ultrasonic sensors, IR beacon etc
7. Spearheaded a team of two interns to create and design a winch system from conception to deployment for efficient delivery of packages
8. Collaborated with other robotics and electrical engineers in the UAV design and configuration, including landing gear, motor mounts, power distribution board, flight controllers (Pixhawk), sensors like Lidar, Ultrasonics, and associated components such as GPS receivers, transmitters, telemetry modules and other accessories
9. Analysis of flight system performance including flashing, troubleshooting & maintenance of various microcontrollers, fault tolerance, and overall system effectiveness analysis
10. Set up ‘SSH tunneling’ between two different networks to control, monitor, and securely communicate with drones over very far away distances remotely aiding in facilitating the first phase of a fully operational command center
11. Designed, documented, and presented test plans, test procedures, safety protocols, checklists, and road mapping sessions
Worked under Prof. Miao Yu from the Mechanical Department and Prof. Matthew Gray on the project Aquaculture Robotics.
1. Aimed at building an underwater vehicle and an efficient low-cost sensor to measure the concentration of dissolved CO2 to have a better understanding of how carbon dioxide affects life underwater
2. Created an autonomous mobile platform to navigate from one point to another by using Path planning algorithms considering moving obstacles and the dynamically changing environment underwater
SAN Industries is a supplier of welding electrodes, paint, and allied products. It was established in 2015 and is run by Mr. Sanjay Pendke.
1. Identified and mapped the internal factors that affect the industry's productivity, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity
2. Successfully led and supervised a team of four employees throughout the entire manufacturing cycle of each batch of electrodes. This has resulted in streamlined operations and improved efficiency.
3. Meticulously inspect and maintain the quality, porosity, and concentricity of the electrodes that are extruded from the extrusion chamber to maintain the quality of our production
4. Proactively identified and addressed safety-related and equipment issues, ensuring that all protocols are followed to prevent any accidents or disruptions to the production process.
