CHIRAG JHAWAR
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Solid record of accomplishment in start-up companies sourcing funding, organizing structures and recruiting top talent. Visionary leader with proven business acumen and strategic decision-making abilities. Bringing 3 years of Robotic's experience and demonstrated success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder & Team Lead: Development
ERIC Robotics, PSIPL
Pune, IN
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Led the mechanical design and development team at ERIC Robotics and oversaw end-to-end product development, specializing in the creation of cutting-edge industrial Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and drones for diverse applications
- Under my guidance, our team engaged in a diverse range of robotics projects. These included the development of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for auditing and surveillance applications, drones designed for mapping and inspection tasks, and an autonomous water robot dedicated to cleaning water bodies
- Throughout my tenure, I successfully patented a technology known as the Hydraulic Damping System, which is utilized within the automotive industry. My responsibilities encompassed overseeing the product's design and development phases.
Co-Founder & Mechanical Executive Engineer
ERIC Robotics, PSIPL
Pune, IN
08.2022 - 04.2023
- As a founding member and systems engineer, I designed the mechanical aspects of our AMRs and orchestrated their integration with software and electrical systems, while also managing hiring, administration, and finances, showcasing my versatility and dynamic leadership in driving the company's success
- In my role, I engaged with local government bodies, defense organizations in India, and high-level clients to present our capabilities through pitch decks, tailoring our solutions to their specific needs. A notable achievement was the development of a multi-rotor miniature drone for defense applications, commissioned by the Ministry of Defense, India, demonstrating our ability to meet the stringent requirements of national security projects.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12.2025
MBA - Operations Management
Svkm's NMIMS
Mumbai, India12.2023
Bachelor's of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (Robotics & Automation)
MIT-WPU
Pune, India 07.2022
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Procedure Development
- Financial Administration
- Schedule Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Work Flow Planning
- Risk Management
- CAD Modeling
- Industrial Automation
- Root Cause Analysis
Leadership Experience
- EPIC Foundation, Head of Accounts, Pune, India, Actively participate in EPIC Foundation, a pioneering platform promoting the talents and abilities of differently abled individuals, Organized and managed events and activities that provide a spotlight for differently abled individuals to showcase their skills and talents, fostering inclusivity and empowerment
- Nature Lovers Club, Head of Students Engagement, Pune, India, Member of the Nature Lovers Club, dedicated to spreading awareness about sustainability, environmental conservation, and climate change, Collaborated with the club to conduct impactful seminars and workshops in schools and offices, educating diverse audiences about the significance of nature and the urgency of climate change action
Volunteer Experience
- Goodbees Integrated Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (NGO), Pune, IN, 08/2018, 03/2019, Implemented inventory management for various charitable drives, including clothes donation, blood donation, and food drives, Successfully maintained accurate records of donated items, tracked inventory levels, and coordinated logistics for seamless supply chain operations
- MIT-WPU Aarohan Fest, Asst. Head of Social Media, Pune, India, 12/2018, 02/2019, Headed the social media team for Aarohan, the college fest, overseeing a diverse group of individuals in content creation, editing, and posting., Successfully expanded the Aarohan social media presence, achieving a follower increase of over 2500 during the event period., Monitored social media metrics to gauge audience engagement and feedback, using insights to refine content strategy and enhance user interaction.
Affiliations
- Head of Accounts for EPIC Foundation - a pioneering platform promoting the talents and abilities of differently abled individuals
- Head of Students Engagement for Nature Lovers Club - A club dedicated to spreading awareness about sustainability, environmental conservation, and climate change among students climate change
- Asst. Head of Social Media fo MIT-WPU Aarohan Fest - Here, I successfully expanded the Aarohan social media presence, achieving a follower increase of over 2500 during the event period.
Timeline
Co-founder & Team Lead: Development
ERIC Robotics, PSIPL
04.2023 - 12.2023
Co-Founder & Mechanical Executive Engineer
ERIC Robotics, PSIPL
08.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Southern California
MBA - Operations Management
Svkm's NMIMS
Bachelor's of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (Robotics & Automation)
MIT-WPU