Abbas Madhwala

• Led a team of fellow students in various projects related to the design and manufacturing of a solid rocket propulsion system which will be integrated into a high-powered 30k (30,000 feet category) rocket for competition in the Spaceport America Cup 2023

•Utilized engineering simulation tools such as OpenRocket, Meteor, and BurnSim to conduct detailed analyses of flight performance and propulsion efficiency, optimizing design parameters for improved manufacturing outcomes.

•Assessed and recommended new tools and technologies for integration into existing manufacturing and operational workflows, enhancing process efficiency and reducing production time.

• Optimized manufacturing processes by redesigning critical components to achieve a reduction in production costs, while enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining quality standards.
• Enhanced workflow and assembly line efficiency by implementing data-driven improvements, leading to a 15% increase in outputs and a reduction in cycle time.
• Provided insights and recommendations on selecting and integrating CAD tools for process design, leading the team in developing more efficient production procedures.