Nov 2025 – Feb 2026 · 3 mos · Cranfield, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• Worked on the ideation and prototyping of a next-generation multi-fuel generator designed to operate on multiple fuel types, enabling flexibility, future-proofing, and alignment with sustainable, clean-energy goals.

Nov 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr · Cranfield, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• Leading the planning and execution of TEDx Cranfield University, overseeing event operations from concept to delivery.
• Responsible for end-to-end stage management with a team of 6 volunteers, ensuring smooth transitions, timing, and speaker readiness on event day.
• Collaborating with university leadership, vendors, and volunteers to deliver a high-impact, thought-provoking event aligned with TEDx standards.

Mar 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Jaipur, Rajasthan, India · On-site

• Vehicle Functional Development Engineer
• Responsible for complete vehicle development and performance of Destini 125 scooters and XPulse 210 focusing on ride comfort, handling, and powertrains refinement suited for diverse Indian terrains.
• XPulse 210: Developed prototype for the off-road touring platform, delivering a smooth torque curve and plush riding experience for both on and off-road use. Collaborated with production teams to optimise processes and improve manufacturing quality.
• Destini 125: Spearheaded suspension tuning to significantly enhance ride comfort and stability, targeting rough urban landscapes while setting new segment benchmarks.
• Xtreme 125: Supported cross-functional development for urban commuter use-cases, aligning vehicle performance with expectations of young, first-time riders.
• Hero XPulse Race: Designed and prepared the National Rally variant for Hero Motosports. Oversaw build, pre-race setup, and tuning based on terrain-specific data analysis. Acted as liaison between factory and race team to ensure technical readiness and event success.

Jul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 9 mos · Jaipur, Rajasthan, India · On-site

• Completed a highly curated induction program designed to onboard graduate engineers into automotive R&D, with cross-functional exposure to product development, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations.
• Gained a holistic understanding of how departments collaborate to bring world-class products to market, with emphasis on Critical to Quality (CTQ) standards and product lifecycle fundamentals.
• Worked with design and development teams at the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT), exploring vehicle development processes, design validation flows, and hands-on benchmarking with under-development prototypes.

May 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Mentored engineering students in ideating, budgeting, and refining their static event reports for the Design and Business evaluations at SAE BAJA events.
• Advised on design thinking, financial planning, and resource management to enable timely completion of the vehicle build and necessary reports to excel in the engineering design competitions.
• Supported the treasurer with fund allocation and expense tracking, ensuring effective resource use while enabling teams to stay focused on vehicle build for events.

Sep 2018 – May 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Led a team of 25 engineers on end-to-end design and conceptualisation of off-road and electric vehicles for collegiate competitions including SAEBAJA ensuring compliance with event regulations and performance targets.
• Pioneered the integration of a 4WD system in the BAJA vehicle, successfully packaging driveshafts and a double wishbone suspension without compromising driver ergonomics or control accessibility.
• Oversaw CAD design, cost estimation, and manufacturing feasibility, ensuring that components were both innovative and cost-effective.
• Represented the team in Design and Cost Events, delivering technical and financial presentations to panels of industry experts.
• Worked closely with test drivers to define and adapt race strategies, focusing on endurance performance, durability, and on-ground troubleshooting.

Oct 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · Delhi, India · Hybrid

• Provided career counselling and guidance to students, helping them align their skills and aspirations with industry opportunities.
• Managed and facilitated student engagement with companies visiting campus for recruitment drives.
• Coordinated and scheduled Company-to-Student (C2S) information sessions and networking events with leading tech companies such as Google, Uber, Microsoft, and Apple, enhancing student access to top industry employers.
• Supported the career services team in organizing workshops and student outreach programs to boost employability and industry readiness.

Aug 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Developed innovative design solutions for an indigenous folding glider system featuring passive aerodynamic control devices.
• Integrated electronic control systems within the glider to collect and transmit flight telemetry data essential for the CanSat Challenge competition.
• Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure the design met aerodynamic performance and data acquisition requirements.
• Contributed to the iterative design process, balancing structural integrity, weight constraints, and control effectiveness.
• Achieved 2nd place worldwide in the CanSat Challenge, demonstrating technical excellence and teamwork under competitive conditions.

Apr 2019 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Responsible team member for managing an Alumni network of 12000 members, and organising the Silver jubilee Alumni meeting held in March 2021.
• Connected with over 120 alumni members and updated their database in the university records.
• Supported in fund-raising initiatives by Delhi Government during the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020. Using the alumni network outreach, managed to secure funding for government backed initiatives which was further utilised to provide oxygen concentrators and additional beds at over-crowded hospitals across the region.