Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities
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Tilak Sai Teja Kandula

Ruston,USA

Summary

Graduate student in Industrial Engineering with one year of industry experience in mechanical engineering and inventory management. Proficient in CAD software, project management, and process optimization. Currently working on developing an inventory system to prevent shortages and reduce costs for project-based learning toolkits. Strong analytical skills with a focus on precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Engineer

Vijaya Engineers
Hyderabad, India
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted testing and certification of lifting tools and tackles, including EOT cranes, jib cranes, pressure vessels, and air receivers
  • Designed and modeled complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, improving design accuracy by 15%
  • Maintained 100% accurate documentation and certification records, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement design changes, reducing production time by 10% and helping achieve fewer errors and leakages in air vessels

Quality Assurance Trainee

Swiggy
Hyderabad, India
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in quality assurance processes for food delivery services, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements
  • Monitored data trends and generated reports to improve operational efficiency

Business Development/Sales Intern

Digital Razo
Hyderabad, India
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Developed marketing strategies and managed client relationships, resulting in a 20% increase in sales revenue

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology
Hyderabad, India
06.2022

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Fusion 360
  • Python
  • C
  • MATLAB
  • Minitab
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Time management

Certification

  • Six Sigma Black Belt, Louisiana Tech University
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Louisiana Tech University
  • Lean Manufacturing and Management, Louisiana Tech University

Accomplishments

  • Helped reduce errors in air vessels at BHEL and NTPC during testing and certification.
  • Achieved a 20% improvement in operational efficiency during the internship at Swiggy through process optimization.

Extracurricular Activities

Active member of the Industrial Engineering Club, Louisiana Tech University. Volunteer at local STEM outreach programs, promoting engineering education among high school students.

Projects

Inventory and Cost Control System for COES Toolkits, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, Designed an inventory system to manage stock locations, prevent shortages, and minimize costs for freshman, sophomore, and ICET toolkits., Analyzed vendor histories and item usage data to optimize reorder points and utilize bulk discounts., Collaborated with Ashley Osborne to gather data on kit items and vendor performance., Excel, Python, Minitab

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Telugu, Native
  • Hindi, Proficient

Timeline

Technical Engineer

Vijaya Engineers
08.2022 - 07.2023

Quality Assurance Trainee

Swiggy
05.2022 - 07.2022

Business Development/Sales Intern

Digital Razo
04.2021 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology
Tilak Sai Teja Kandula