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I like to work at the intersection of design, technology, sustainability, and society. I imagine a world where humans are not against the environment but where we integrate and move closer to being more connected to nature. My work is driven by curiosity toward everything I encounter and an attempt to understand it as deeply as possible, to provide intuitive, meaningful, inclusive, and not-so-complex solutions to the complex problems we face today. I am particularly interested in sustainability and how we can use technology to build more meaningful products for ourselves and the world around us.

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​I have experience working at design engineering studios, in-house design teams, research institutions, start-ups, and the social sector. I have worked on several product design projects, taking products from an idea to prototyping and the market. I am knowledgeable in design thinking, technology innovation, product development, and rapid prototyping. 

Education

University of California, Berkeley - Master of Design in Emerging Technologies and Human-Centered Design (2022-23)

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras - Bachelor and Master of Technology in Engineering Design (2014-19)

Work Experience

Tact Product Development | San Francisco Bay area, USA - Product Design Engineer (2024-present) 

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Havells | Delhi, India - Research/Design Engineer (2019-2021)

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Tvasta | Chennai, India - Research Intern (Jan-May 2018)

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Bosch Rexroth | Ahmedabad, India - Product Design Intern (Jun-Jul 2017)

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CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) | Geneva, Switzerland - Research Intern (May-Jul 2016)

Skills

Programming: C++, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Processing, MATLAB, Mathematica, Arduino, Python, Raspberry pi, p5.js


Design: CREO, Solidworks, Fusion 360, ANSYS, COMSOL, Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Suite, Figma, Grasshopper, KiCad


Prototyping: 3D printing, Laser cutting, Woodworking, CNC, Electronics, Casting, PCB Design

Outside work

My other interests include photography, climbing mountains, exploring different forms of food and art, and basketball. Photography, for me, has been a fantastic discovery and has added another dimension to my understanding of the world. Basketball is something I have been playing since I was eight years old and has taught me lifelong lessons in teamwork and leadership. Love for traveling and mountaineering is something I believe I have partly inherited in my genes and partially developed liking through constant endeavor in recent years.

Images and work ©2024 Neel Shah

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