Introduction
I am a diligent and determined individual driven by a love of learning and a commitment to excellence. I aspire to contribute to advancements in my field and believe in a future of sustainablity and robotics.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore,
Aug 2020 – May 2024
- Specialization in Mechatronics and Robotics
- Honours (Highest Distinction) | CGPA 4.63/5
- Dean’s List for Academic Year 2021/2022 and 2022/2023
Relevant courses: Robotics, Microprocessors Systems, Measurements and Sensing Systems, Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering, Mechatronics System Interfacing, Control Theory, Electrical Circuits and Electronic Devices, Introduction to Computational Thinking, Mathematical Methods in Engineering, Venturing into Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Biomolecular Engineering
Senior School Certificate Examination, 2020
Delhi Public School – Modern Indian School, Qatar
Apr 2016 – May 2020
- Achieved 95% marks overall
- Subjects: English core, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer science
Work Experience
Scanner Photolithography Shift Equipment Engineer
Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations Pte Ltd
Sep 2024 - Preset
- Manage the operations of Scanner Photolithography equipment (ASML and Canon) in a 24/7 fabrication facility ensuring safety, quality and peak performance
- Troubleshoot and analyze equipment issues to enable quick recovery; escalate recurring problems to tool owners with structured problem statements and background information
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders - each with distinct priorities - to maximize line efficiency through clear communication and balanced, data-driven decision-making
- Supervise 3-5 equipment technicians and allocate manpower effectively; present shift summaries of tool status and major issues in daily handover meetings
Validation Intern (Quality Assurance)
Lionsbot International Pte Ltd
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023
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Rapid Prototyping
Measured parts, determined suitable tolerances, designed parts on Solidworks and then used 3D-printing, laser-cutting or machining (drilling, chamfering) to rapidly assemble reliable prototypes
Implemented relay modules, various sensors and actuators for various testing jigs like Hose Clamp Durability and Vacuum Motor Performance.
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Test environment creation
Planned and wrote test specifications for performance requirements, managed tests from setup to execution, documented the procedures and outcomes, maintained validation schedules and liaised with key-stakeholders on test equipment setup and availability
Developed Python scripts to read data from sensors connected to Arduino and generated graphs from recorded data
Repurposed existing setup of a Wheel-Testing jig after significant adjustments for testing the fatigue on Cleaning-Tool Wheels
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Validation
Validated general performance of robot by running it for long periods of time, and validated software changes by physically creating potential scenarios to test the robot
Reported a wide variety of problems to relevant departments ranging from hardware issues like abnormal spray pattern to software problems in Navigation, Perception and Localization with detailed description
Academic Project Work
Physics simulation of human and exoskeleton
Final Year Project
Jul 2023 - May 2024
- Developed human-in-the-loop physics simulation of a single sided exoskeleton to assist patients with mobility related disabilities in walking building upon existing work done by Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore (RRIS)
- Conducted extensive literature review to understand existing research and simulation methods
- Converted Solidworks model of exoskeleton to URDF format suitable for simulation
- Explored and utilized the features of MuJoCo, the employed physics engine, to enhance simulation accuracy
- Optimized exoskeleton-fitting to ensure stability and realistic human interaction
- Gained proficiency in Linux environment for coding and Github for code management
Enhanced Netflix Services Proposal
Systems Thinking and Engineering
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
- Performed a comprehensive systems analysis to identify and propose improvements for Netflix’s existing services
- Conducted stakeholder analysis, and defined acceptance criteria, functional/operational requirements, and overall impact
- Utilized context diagrams, power-interest grid, Pugh matrix, use case diagrams, and risk matrix to support the analysis
Tic-tac-toe Playing Robotic Arm
Robotics
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
- Contributed to the development of a robotic arm with computer vision capable of playing tic-tac-toe with humans
- Evaluated the suitability of MoveIt2 with ROS2 for the project by exploring tutorials
- Aided in preparing the project report
Class Assessment
Microprocessors
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
- Prepared breadboard for assessment by soldering several components onto it
- Programmed ARM-based microcontroller to utilize GPIO and PWM features for switching LEDs, controlling buzzers, and reading values from DIP switches
Thermate
Engineering Innovation and Design (EID)
Jan 2022 - May 2022
- Initiated ideation, design, and testing of a cup heater that maintains hot beverages at an optimal temperature for longer periods
- Acquired necessary electrical components from vendors, ensuring both price efficiency and quality
- Conducted simulations of liquid temperature with and without the cup heater using Simulink in MATLAB
- Documented product development for a business plan and presented it to judges
Predicting Earthquake Damages
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Jan 2022 - May 2022
- Applied logistic regression, random forest, and naïve Bayes classifiers from scikit-learn to classify earthquake damage using data from “Richter’s Predictor: Modelling Earthquake Damage” (DrivenData) and presented the findings
- Optimized parameters such as number of iterations to achieve the highest cross-validation scores for the classifiers
- Implemented a scikit-learn pipeline integrating One Hot Encoding, machine learning optimization, and cross-validation to streamline the workflow
Sugarcane Crushing Machine Design
Machine Element Design
Jan 2022 - May 2022
- Designed a Sugarcane Crushing Machine by following design principles and doing necessary calculations for the Belt drive, Chain drive, Gear train, Shafts, Bearings and Retaining rings comprising it.
- Implemented Solidworks to make a 3-D model of Belt drive and Chain drive.
Glove Controller for Insect-Computer Hybrid Robot
URECA
Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
- Designed a glove controller using Arduino and piezo-film sensors to control the movement of an insect-computer hybrid robot.
- Created a research poster and a report for the project after learning about the required procedures for research
Medicine Vending Machine
Mechatronics System Design
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
- Developed a prototype of a medicine dispensing mechanism by programming the integration of actuators and sensors using Arduino microcontroller.
- Conducted extensive testing, adjusted parameters, and fixed bugs to ensure smooth functioning.
- Achieved silver position along with other teams in the course
Railway Reservation System in C++
Computer Science Project
Apr 2019 - Feb 2020
- Planned the implementation of a Railway Reservation System and created a basic structure of the program.
- Applied concepts of Object-Oriented Programming, Classes, Inheritance, Data File Handling, etc
Technical Skills & Languages
Technical Skills
- C++
- Python
- Fusion 360
- Solidworks
- 3D printing
- Machining
- Arduino
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Microsoft Office
- scikit-learn
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Languages
- English (Bilingual Proficiency)
- Bengali (Native)
- Hindi (Working Proficiency)
- French (Elementary Proficiency)
- German (Elementary Proficiency)
Courses & Online Learning
- University of Toronto – Introduction to Self-Driving Cars (Coursera), Aug 2023
- UC San Diego – Algorithmic Toolbox (Coursera), Mar 2023
- LinkedIn Learn – Python Data Structures and Algorithms, Sept 2022
- University of Michigan – Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills (Coursera), Jan 2022
- Yale University – Financial Markets with Honors (Coursera), Jul 2022
- Stanford University – Machine Learning (Coursera), Jul 2021
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
Honorary General Secretary for NTU Cricket Club
Jun 2023 - May 2024
- Founded club with fellow students, planned and organized events like Orientation Week, Cricket Recreational Matches, and generated posters for publicity
- Liaised with university’s administrative authorities, pivoted direction of club as required, and delivered required administrative work
- Provided clear ideas on how to implement events and performed the required work to accomplish them
Chess Captain for Hall 11
Aug 2021 - May 2022
- Conducted regular chess training sessions
- Represented residential hall in university for inter-hall chess games
Peer Tutor for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Aug 2021 - May 2022
- Taught Mathematics I and Mathematics II to juniors on a weekly basis as a volunteer
- Cleared doubts and provided advice on doing better in the course
Hobbies & Interests
- Reading
- Duolingo (learning German)
- Cricket
- Chess
- Table Tennis
- Playing Harmonica
- Movies
- Music
References
- Assoc Prof Ang Wei Tech – Nanyang Technological University Singapore, wtang@ntu.edu.sg
- Prof Hirotaka Sato – Nanyang Technological University Singapore, hirosato@ntu.edu.sg
- Assoc Prof Sameer Alam – Nanyang Technological University Singapore, sameeralam@ntu.edu.sg