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, 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
Patents and Conference Presentations
Co-Inventor, "An Immersion Rod", Indian Patent Office IN202011010573, Issued Feb 21, 2024
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Co-Inventor, "A Safety Indication System for Household Electric Irons", Indian Patent Office IN202011028933, Issued Jan 19, 2024
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Neel Shah and Saravana Kumar G., Support Structure Design for Enhanced Heat Transfer in Metal Additive Manufacturing, 2nd NCMDAO conference, Bengaluru, 22-23 March 2019.
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.