Profile

Education

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, University of Mumbai (2010 - 2014)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering, First Class

Ramnivas Ruia Junior College, Mumbai (2008 - 2010)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Science with Electronics, Grade-I with Distinction

Balmohan Vidyamandir, Mumbai (2008)
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Grade-I with Distinction

Experience

Project Research Assistant (May 2018 - May 2019)
Technology and Development Solutions Cell, CTARA, IIT Bombay

  • Evaluation of Thakkar Bappa Yojana in Palghar - a program of Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra.

  • Solar PV based drinking water supply systems: Case studies from Jawhar and Mokhada.

  • Status assessment of habitation in Pathardi village, Palghar.

  • Building forms for collection of field data (KoBoToolBox)

Coordinator (Intern) (Aug 2015 - July 2016)
Life-Lab

  • Providing support to science teachers of five government schools from south Mumbai.

  • Helping teachers execute life-lab activities in the classroom.

  • Coordinating with the content team on a regular basis to design a support program for teachers.

Solar PV Business Development Intern (June 2014 - Aug 2014)
Startling Solar Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

  • Carrying out market research and creating lead database.

  • Create and manage email marketing campaigns to promote products or services.

  • Preparing presentations and technical documents.

Voluntary Work

Volunteer at Energy Lab (May 2015 - July 2015)
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute,
Phaltan, Maharashtra

Studying solar water purification system & lanstove; documenting research findings and various data collected.

Student Writer (Nov 2013 - Feb 2014)
Experimentation Online

I wrote about topics that interest me within Engineering, particularly Energy.

Student Trainee (Dec 2012 - Jan 2013)
Mazagon Dock Ltd., Mumbai

Industrial Training at Plater & Assembly Shop (P & A Shop) and studied the 5S Methodology

Extra Courses

  • Introduction to Project Management (2021)
    AdelaideX - Project 101x|edX

  • Data Literacy Fundamentals, Data Analysis in Excel, Spreadsheets: Data Analysis, Pivot Tables, Data Visualization, Introduction to Statistics, Error and Uncertainty (2020-21)
    DataCamp Courses

  • Integrating Service with Learning Goals (2020)
    National Geographic Education Online Course

  • Education in India | Ideas | Policies | Alternatives (2020)
    Centre for Civil Society's Online Course

  • Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship (2014)
    University of Maryland (Coursera)

  • Social Entrepreneurship (2014)
    Copenhagen Business School (Coursera)

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education (2013)
    UNESCO Bangkok E-Learning

  • Certificate course in Astronomy and Astrophysics (2011 - 2012)
    Center for Extra Mural Studies, University of Mumbai

Skills and Tools

  • Engineering, Sustainable Energy

  • Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship

  • Project Management, Data Analysis, Statistics

  • Basic knowledge of SolidWorks & AutoCAD

  • Basic knowledge of HTML

  • MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Asana, Spreadsheets, Google Sites, Blogger

Projects

  • Evaluation of Thakkar Bappa Yojana in Palghar - a program of Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra.

  • Solar PV based drinking water supply systems: Case studies from Jawhar and Mokhada.

  • Status assessment of habitation in Pathardi village, Palghar.

  • Study of the porous flexible manifold as a stratification improvement device in solar thermal storage tanks

  • Performance analysis of lanstove Janata cooker jacket

  • Solar Water Purification System: Performance analysis, fabrication and costing of the system.

  • FledglingsBuzz.com: A platform where student/young entrepreneurs can share the story of their venture.

  • Entrepreneurship Notes: A series of blog posts based on my learnings about entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and more!

To know more about projects, visit: Projects

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi
French (Duolingo:Level 2)

Looking for a full-time opportunities. If you think I can contribute to your team's work or project, I am excited to know what you are working on. Get in touch with me or simply say 'hello'!