Sudhanshu Manerikar
San Diego,USA
Summary
A driven Mechanical Engineering student with a versatile skill set spanning administration, financial, and strategic planning. Eager to apply my 2 years of professional experience gained from an Indian MNC to campus roles within the university setting. Seeking opportunities where I can contribute effectively to organizational growth and development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Solution Developer
Tata Technologies Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with 5 cross-functional teams for providing PLM expertise in Siemens Teamcenter integrated with ECAD (EDA, Cadence Allegro) and CAD (Creo, Catia V5) to key automotive OEM clients like Marelli
- Resolved over 1000+ real-time production problems (JIRA/SNOW tickets) of the client using root cause analysis
- Curated 15 in-depth academic courses, educating over 2000 client employees explaining various PLM concepts
- Developed project planner with key milestones & timelines, in coordination with project lead & major stakeholders
Design and Finance Head
Bolt On Electric Autonomous Vehicle
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Led team efforts to secure $4500 in funding through persuasive project pitches.
- Engineered an Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) achieving SAE level 3 autonomy.
- Managed project finances, overseeing budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting.
- Developed strong communication and team-building skills, resulting in effective collaboration and project success.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Devised Patent IPC 202221029677 Autonomous Four Wheeler Electric Vehicle for this project.
Project Intern - Aerospace Department (R&D)
Tata Technologies Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Designed 3-D model of Boeing 747-400 aircraft wing with structures such as Spars, rib using SolidWorks.
- Performed modal and structural Finite Element Analysis using Ansys solver and Hypermesh.
Team Leader
Bolt On Cruise Control
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Supervised a team of 4 to secure 1st prize in the ASME Mechatronics event by demonstrating a retrofitted cruise control system.
- Designed to promote sustainability by upgrading obsolete vehicles.
Powertrain Head
Electric Go-kart Team
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by spearheading a team of 12 to achieve 3rd place nationally, showcasing effective communication and team building.
- Co-led 9 sponsorship events, highlighting adept communication and collaboration skills while securing and handling a budget of $ 12000.
- Fostered teamwork and cohesion while developing a prototype and optimizing BMS control, resulting in a 10% weight reduction through DFMEA analysis.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Masters in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering -
University of California San Diego
San Diego, CABachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering -
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
IndiaSkills
- MS Suite: Advanced Microsoft Excel, MS Office, MS Teams
- GSuite Application: Google sheets, Google forms, Google Docs
- Mendeley Desktop
- Python, C, ROS
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Marketing and Social Media handling
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Adaptability & Critical Thinking
- Team Building and Leadership
- Financial Budget Management
- Innovative and Analytical Problem solving
- Cross Cultural work experience
Leadership And Extracurriculars
- Bakery Operations Specialist : I have extensive experience in the bakery industry, where I excelled in various roles. Primarily responsible for taking orders and managing deliveries, as I played a crucial role in customer satisfaction. Additionally, I actively collaborated with chefs in crafting delectable pastries and vegetable rolls, while also efficiently handling administrative tasks such as maintaining order records and managing payments.
- Water conservation program : Worked with "Paani foundation" in solving the irrigation problems for a draught struck village in Maharashtra by providing effective solution of sustainable water storage facilities.
- Rural Immersion work : Participated in the Rural Immersion Program by MITWPU, a 5-day tour to a rural village in India. Supervised and participated in the cleanliness drive, education awareness acts, and food donation drive.
- University Industrial Tour Coordinator : Arranged a week long national tour of our university to Bangalore. Managed receiving permission from MNC's like Maruti Suzuki, Yaskawa Robotics, and IIM Bangalore for visits.
Publications And Awards
- Secured second position in Mood Indigo: Asia's largest intercollegiate festival organized by IIT Bombay
- Ranked 2nd in India nationally in the Final exam of the Indian classical music art form among 20k + participants.
- Published paper in IOP conference: "Horizontal axis wind turbines passive flow control methods: a review".
- Awarded with Best Project Prize by Forbes Marshall Pvt Ltd, for the Autonomous EV project.
- Won the SAE India CFD, 3Dprinting and FEA analysis competitions and secured first rank in 2020 and 2021.
Timeline
Solution Developer
Tata Technologies Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2023
Project Intern - Aerospace Department (R&D)
Tata Technologies Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2021
Design and Finance Head
Bolt On Electric Autonomous Vehicle
10.2020 - 06.2021
Team Leader
Bolt On Cruise Control
01.2020 - 02.2020
Powertrain Head
Electric Go-kart Team
08.2018 - 08.2019
Masters in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering -
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering -
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University