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Sri Shakunthala Yerneni

Buffalo

Summary

Adaptable professional with a proven ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts. History of excellence across diverse projects, contributing to both individual and team success. Committed to fostering growth and development in collaborative environments.

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

RENEW Lab - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Buffalo
07.2024 - Current
  • Led integration and optimization of mechanical subsystems for robotic applications, including actuators and servos.
  • Performed behavior analysis under dynamic load conditions, enhancing system responsiveness to 0.76 milliseconds.
  • Assembled and tested a robotic hand featuring 16 servo motors, focusing on structural design and kinematics.
  • Developed mechanical control algorithms for UR5e arm and real-time data acquisition through NI-DAQ, Arduino.
  • Created custom P&IDs, BOMs, and 3D-printed assemblies while supporting design iterations and lab documentation.

Product Manager

ICICI Bank
Mumbai
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Spearheaded design of high-volume, self-service digital platform for over 1.5 million NRI customers.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration to conduct stability testing across multiple deployment environments.
  • Streamlined overseas account onboarding process, reducing form completion time to under 10 minutes.

Automation and Controls Intern

Central Manufacturing Technological Institute
Bengaluru
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Programmed Delta PLC and HMI (DOP-107EV) with DOPSoft for Loom Machine interactive screens.
  • Mapped motor tension, torque, and machine angles to enhance textile patterns and quality.
  • Analyzed parameter relationships to optimize wefting and warping processes.
  • This automated the process of operating the loom machine, eliminating the need for manual work.

Industrial Engineering Intern

Bharat Dynamics Limited
Hyderabad
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Executed SCADA-based monitoring and diagnostics for 5MW solar power plant, acquiring expertise in heavy machinery control systems.
  • Operated CNCs and hydraulic machines during production and assembly of missile components.
  • Contributed to development and integration of advanced missile systems and avionic components.
  • Gained exposure to large-scale component assembly and energy systems under defense standards.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Science (Robotics)

University At Buffalo SUNY
Buffalo, NY
08.2025

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
Tirupati, India
05.2023

Skills

  • Programming: MATLAB, Python, C, and Verilog
  • CAD : Fusion 360, SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD,
  • Systems & Tools: NI-DAQ, LabVIEW, ROS/ROS2, Simulink
  • Automation: PLC (Siemens/Delta), SCADA, Modbus
  • Others: Arduino, Git, Linux, MS Office, BOMs, P&IDs

Accomplishments

  • Winner, 'Mahatma: Pilot Project', NSS IIT Tirupati, 2020-21
  • Top 5% out of 160,000 in JEE Advanced, 2019
  • Top 0.8% out of 1,150,000 in JEE Mains, 2019

Projects

Mxene-Silicon Pressure Sensor – Designed a pressure sensor using MXene nanosheets on silicon diaphragm (1-5 kPa).
Multi-Robot Soccer Simulator – Developed centralized controller and real-time motion logic for autonomous agents.
Automatic Lane Changer – Built a predictive controller for lane optimization in dynamic environments using Simulink

Publications

Slip-actuated bionic tactile sensing system..., Nature Communications, 2025, Co-Author, Accepted

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

RENEW Lab - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
07.2024 - Current

Product Manager

ICICI Bank
07.2023 - 12.2023

Automation and Controls Intern

Central Manufacturing Technological Institute
06.2022 - 07.2022

Industrial Engineering Intern

Bharat Dynamics Limited
06.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Engineering Science (Robotics)

University At Buffalo SUNY

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati

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