Nitin Premkumar
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Program Management Intern
Tesla
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and construction to ensure seamless execution of program deliverables and alignment with project timelines and objectives for Model Y program
- Developed Azure DevOps project tracking tool to track manufacturing install clashes with existing infrastructure
- Facilitated cross-team problem-solving and decision-making sessions, promoting culture of continuous improvement and driving innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
Project Analyst Intern
Tesla
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Successfully designed, developed, and implemented cutting-edge project management tool tailored specifically for factory engineering at Tesla, utilizing Azure DevOps and AutoDesk as core platforms
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, proposing innovative ideas to enhance project management practices and increase productivity across organization
- Streamlined project workflows and processes by integrating various data sources, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced project turnaround times by 20%
- Received commendations from management for exemplary performance in spearheading development and implementation of project management tool, significantly enhancing efficiency and competitiveness of Tesla's factory engineering operations
Design Management Intern
Tesla
Austin, TX
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed factory design of Drive Unit, Battery, Cell, and, shops at, resulting in Model Y production
- Oversaw combined total of ~$12 million in design projects, completing ~60 Model Y factory designs
- Led ~200 design reviews with engineering teams, effectively communicating stakeholder requirements to provide high-quality engineering deliverables needed for procurement, costing, permitting, and construction
- Acquired $2 million in funding from executive leadership, implementing site-wide condensate reclamation infrastructure
Field Engineering Intern
Mortenson Wind Energy
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed team of 8 craft members in 3-month Vestas wind turbine construction project, resulting in 28 completed foundations
- Reduced effective error rate by ~90% through daily analysis of 3 AutoCAD drawings and models, ensuring assembly accuracy
- Consolidated foundation data from ~12,000 pages, documenting satisfaction of 19 performance obligations to prepare contractual completion logs for energy client
- Performed ~120 walkthroughs with client leadership, demonstrating completion of 4 project milestones per turbine
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas
12.2023
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Power Platform
- PowerBI
- Azure DevOps
- AutoDesk Construction Cloud
- Python
- Navisworks
- AutoCad
- Microsoft Projects
- P6
- Machine Shop
Extracurricular
- Longhorn Marching Band (4 years)
- University Orchestra (1 year)
- Symphony Band (1 year)
Academic and Personal Projects
Remote Controlled Car, Machine Elements Aug. 2021 – Dec. 2021
- Led a team of 6 classmates to successfully design and manufacture RC car, resulting in a 1st place win against 20 teams
- Drafted 3 chassis, drivetrain, and steering system prototypes, utilizing SolidWorks to ensure part fitment
- Reduced structural component 3D print times by 30%, cutting down wait times for project milestones
Timeline
Engineering Program Management Intern
Tesla
05.2023 - 08.2023
Project Analyst Intern
Tesla
05.2023 - 08.2023
Design Management Intern
Tesla
05.2022 - 01.2023
Field Engineering Intern
Mortenson Wind Energy
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas