Anish Patel

I was selected to attend a competitive engineering program at the University of Michigan, where I participated in hands-on design and problem-solving activities. During the program, I engaged in collaborative engineering challenges that simulated real-world scenarios, allowing me to explore different engineering disciplines and strengthen my ability to work in team-based technical environments.

In a four-person team, I contributed to the development of a smart water bottle designed to track hydration through a connected application. My role involved participating in the design and development process, focusing on improving functionality and user experience. This project strengthened my ability to work collaboratively, think critically about product design, and approach problems from a systems and user-centered perspective.

During my time working at Holiday Inn Express, I gained hands-on experience across multiple operational departments, including front desk, housekeeping, laundry, and food service. This role required strong adaptability, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. I contributed to maintaining efficient daily operations, supporting customer service interactions, and ensuring smooth coordination between different functional areas. This experience strengthened my understanding of workflow efficiency, teamwork, and real-world operational systems.

As part of a team-based engineering initiative, I worked on developing a solution to address water pollution in the Flint River in College Park, Georgia. This experience involved analyzing environmental and system-level factors contributing to the issue, as well as designing and testing practical solutions. I applied the engineering design process, including problem identification, ideation, prototyping, and evaluation, while collaborating with teammates to create a scalable and effective solution to a real-world problem.