Anas Parekh

Detail-oriented mechanical engineering student with a strong background in practical vehicle dynamics, hands-on automotive experience, and industry exposure. A unique complement to the knowledge and technical skills gained through engineering coursework. Skilled in problem-solving, working under pressure, and meeting deadlines.

• Dedicated a Mazda MX-5, Sixth Generation Corvette, and BMW E36 specifically for track drifting.
• Carried out a variety of performance and reliability modifications, repairs, and general maintenance and track preparation tasks.
• Designed and implemented custom suspension systems to improve handling characteristics.
• Conducted track tests to validate the effectiveness of the design, and developed an understanding of desirable and undesirable features.
• Engaged with and learned from distinguished figures in the competitive drifting realm, including former Formula Drift Champion and current competitors Chelsea Denofa, Matt Field, and Rome Charpentier.
• Regularly participated in drifting events and track days, gaining practical insights into vehicle dynamics and performance tuning.
• Optimized suspension settings and tire pressures to enhance handling and stability during high-speed maneuvers.

• Completed a variety of projects that included designing parts, creating assemblies, and creating drawings. Lots of practice with using different features and methods when designing a part like extruding, cutting, sweeping, lofting, rib or shelling, revolving, mirroring , creating patterns, creating threads manually or automatically, creating multiple configurations of a part, using hole wizard, changing appearances, or applying a surface pattern.
• Practice with importing files into an assembly and using a variety of mates such as the cam mate, limit mate, rack and pinion mate, and gear mate.
• Practice with using photo 360 (changing light angles, changing colors and adding finishes ) and creating animations. Challenged with thought provoking and time consuming projects that required students to meet limitations on the amount of steps or features.
• Some Projects included: Trailer wheel, ball joint parts and assembly, screwdriver, spur gear and assembly, test tray, food container, circular base mount, gasket with pattern, machined block with multiple configurations, patterned pieces, threaded insert, nut, threaded piece, gate assembly, rack and pinion assembly, cam assembly, bow and arrow assembly, sliding cover assembly, egg beater assembly animation, pick and place robot photo, helicopter photo, blimp photo, mini vise assembly, and over 50 additional parts. Drawings (blueprints) were created for some projects as well.
• Current Projects: Variations of a Derby Cover (reverse engineered), very detailed sunglasses.

• Conducted a mock root cause analysis project on sunglasses failure, utilizing methodologies such as the 6M (Man, Machine, Method, Material, Measurement, Mother Nature), 5 Whys, and Fishbone Diagram to systematically identify and address underlying issues based on given scenarios.
• Acquired proficiency in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) through practical application in a mock project focused on diagnosing and resolving issues with a problematic cash dispenser.
• Undertook a mock project to engage in the design control process for a backpacking backpack, completing alpha, beta, and gama design phases. Identified stakeholders and assessed their needs, wants, and desires (NWD). Developed design inputs and conducted verification to ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements. Developed design outputs and verified their compliance with design inputs.