Pavan Muralidhara Reddy
Berkeley,United States
Summary
5+ years of comprehensive experience in product development, from initial concept through design, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing phases. Proven track record in managing R&D projects and executing engineering designs for DOD initiatives. Skilled in fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones efficiently.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer III(R&D)
Biosphere
Oakland, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Directed engineering design, testing, and validation of patents for novel UV technology.
- Led and owned CAD, DFMA, and analysis for bioreactor system designs on DOD projects.
- Spearheaded R&D efforts for agitation systems in corrosive and sterile environments, covering modeling, material selection, and testing.
- Facilitated technical discussions, design reviews, and PHAs to enhance project timelines for DOD projects.
- Established supplier relationships, resulting in over 35% savings on project CAPEX.
- Owned a research-driven engineering process: hypothesis generation, experimental design, data analysis, and translation into iterative design improvements.
Product Design Engineer
Blue Goji
Berkeley, California
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed treadmill to enhance virtual reality experience with multidirectional movement for rehabilitation purposes.
- Reengineered drive systems, reducing size by 47% and improving effectiveness in collaboration with controls team.
- Conducted structural analysis and topological optimization, decreasing weight by 34% while maintaining strength.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Dynaxcel Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Pune, IN
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Executed structural design and assembly process, reducing overall size by seven percent.
- Proposed variable fan design, enhancing compressor efficiency by thirteen percent and eliminating seventy percent of exhaust re-entry.
- Optimized component placement using DFMA principles to improve manufacturing ease and serviceability.
- Supervised production team of 26 members to maintain operational standards and productivity.
- Monitored supply chain, fabrication, and assembly for ASME compliance, ensuring timely product delivery.
- Facilitated non-destructive testing, including UT, dye penetration, and pneumatic testing of pressure vessels.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Concentrati
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE
Manipal, India05-2022
Skills
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- Technical leadership
- Material selection
- Prototype building
- Project management
- Statistical analysis
Software Skills
Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, OnShape, Ansys, Ansys workbench, ParaView, Python, Lightburn, Vectric-CAM.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer III(R&D)
Biosphere
07.2023 - Current
Product Design Engineer
Blue Goji
08.2022 - 05.2023
Mechanical Design Engineer
Dynaxcel Engineers Pvt. Ltd
06.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Concentrati
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE