PragVera Consultants

Rotational Program Associate- Engineering and Business Development

• Designed and performed DFMEA study on axle and transmission shaft. Further applied principles of DFM in strategic introduction of stress concentration reducing features to prevent failure and increase product life by 120% in LCF.
• Optimized assembly line and machine utilization through press load calculations, resulted in savings over $650k.
• Developed cost breakdown documentation for $25M worth of forged components, while assisting with sourcing and business development initiatives targeting 8% improvement in global supplier expansion and resourcing.

Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.

Manufacturing Cost Engineering- Powertrain Systems

• Performed technical cost mapping for Forged and Die-Cast components in Transmission and Transfer case powertrain assemblies for ICE, HEV, and EV passenger cars, aiding supplier evaluation and nomination.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to optimize forging and casting manufacturing process flow by implementing DFM and Lean Manufacturing principles to increase efficiency and reduce costs by 18%.

Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems-Meritor

Application Analyst- Heavy Duty Truck Axles

• Developed parametric computational templates for dynamic analysis of heavy-duty truck systems and powertrain components under varying operating conditions.
• Enhanced axle selection from manufacturer’s inventory, achieving an expected annual cost reduction of $250K.

Indian Institute of Science

Research Student- Centre for Cryogenic Technology

• Conducted parametric thermal analysis of Cryogenic Transfer Lines (CTLs) used in cryogenic engines, evaluating and validating performance with varied insulation materials through CFD and CAD modelling.
• Reduced the maximum outlet temperature by 30K, preventing phase change of the cryogenic liquid. Correlations between the maximum outlet temperature and length, inner diameter, and flow rate were reported.

HAYA Race Club, PES University

Aerodynamic Team Lead

• Led a student formula team of 8 members, focusing on the aerodynamic modelling of a race car diffuser.
• Executed parametric optimization and CFD analysis of race car diffuser, resulting in a 35% increase of lift-to-drag ratio, additionally boosting high-speed cornering stability.

Purdue University

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

Business Courses: Business Analytics, Operations, and Strategic Management

CGPA: 3.4/4

PES University

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Member of Student Formula Club, HAYA Race Club

CGPA: 8.3/10