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Examination University Institute Year CPI / %
Graduation IIT Bombay IIT Bombay 2014 6.14 /10
SUMMARY
Gained analytical skills by working on Machine and Process Analysis and increasing efficiency of the process during
internship in Mahindra Aerospace. Developed strong communication skills at marketing internship in Avanti Fellows.
Earned team working and research skills by being a team member of Advitiya, Pratham (satellites) and MSI. Acquired
technical skills like C++, MATLAB, AutoCAD. Completing courses on Coursera in Developing Innovative Ideas for New
Companies and Supply Chain Management. Also involved in extra-curriculars like Social Service, Bharatnatyam, etc.
SCHOLASTICS ACHIEVEMENTS
Pursuing Minor in Electrical Engineering
Completed a course in Basic Chinese certified by Beijing Jiontong University [Aug12-Dec12]
Learning German online (Self) [Jul14-Present]
Secured JEE Rank of 1374 among 5,00,000 students [2012]
Achieved meritorious position in Talent Search Institutes Maths Olympiad and General Knowledge [Aug05]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internship at Mahindra Aerospace, Bangalore [May14-Jul14]
Studied organisation setup and documentation process of Mahindra Aerostructures
Understood working process of Business Development, Programs Management, Engineering and Production
Process Analysis, Production Department
Acquired knowledge about Aluminium sheet metal process flow and diagnosed bottleneck points
Pinpointed one such bottleneck point and proposed ways to reduce run time by redesigning the quenching
basket for efficiently removing the parts and placing them in cold storage
Reduced the maximum run time from 30 minutes to 20 minutes thereby increasing the efficiency by 33%
Machine Analysis, Production Department
Analysed seven machines like routing machine, bend forming machine, stretch forming machine etc.
available in the factory and identified their competitive advantages, limitations and market competitors
Suggested attachments for the machines for improving safety and easy handling of parts
Recommended replacement of two machines by PLC versions and convinced them of its need
Marketing Internship at Avanti Fellows, Mumbai [Nov13-Dec13]
Schools Outreach and Selection Process Tests and Interviews
Built strong communication skills by building relationships with low-income schools to conduct Avantis
annual selection process
Conducted career counselling sessions in low-income schools and invited applications from students
Executed end-to-end administration of multiple selection tests within low income schools. Interviewed and
shortlisted students and finalize their admission to Avanti
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Advitiya- Second Generation Satellite of IIT Bombay [Jul13-Mar14]
Core Group member, Attitude Determination and Controls Subsystem
Co-founded technically advanced and efficient second student satellite of IIT Bombays space program after
Pratham, ensuring continuation of space program
Surveyed about thrusters, reaction wheels and de-orbiting using balloons
Programmed for calculating time of de-orbiting for satellites in MATLAB
NIDHI VASANT DESAI
Undergraduate Third Year
Aerospace Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay




Pratham- First Student Satellite Initiative of IIT Bombay [Mar13-Mar14]
Team member, Attitude Determination and Controls Subsystem
Studied Attitude Determination and Controls subsystems of Pratham
Simulated an orbit predictor of satellite given an input velocity and acceleration using Simulink
University Rover Challenge, Mars Society of India [Jan13-Oct13]
Team member, On Board Computing Subsystem
Developed protocol for wireless transmission of data
Sketched working process of on-board computer
Devised an algorithm for on-board computer to understand given data and take required actions
Designing of Leaf Collector, Engineering Design Course [Jul13-Nov13]
Guide: Prof. R.K.Pant, Aerospace engineering Dept., IIT Bombay
Designed a device for efficient leaf collection in IIT Bombay
Acquired knowledge about process of product design and eased the work of IITB sweepers
Customised product according to the needs of customer inside IIT Bombay by doing market survey
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Skills: Well versed with C++, Basic Python
Software Skills: Experience working with MATLAB, Simulink, AutoCAD, Alpha CAM, LT Spice, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
Robotics: Proficient in microcontroller coding in Arduino and AVR platforms
Made an autonomous line-following robot using Infra-Red sensors
POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Secretary of Mars Society India [Jan13-Jan14]
Formulated, drafted and implemented societys by-Laws for registration of Mars Society India
Registering Mars Society India as an official Non-Profit Organization
Negotiated with Indira Foundation and secured a Funding of 50,000 Rupees
Co-Ordinator of Events in Abhyuday, first social fest of IIT Bombay [Jan14-Apr14]
Conceptualized and conducted lecture series of eminent personalities to come to IIT Bombay and encourage
young minds into pursue a career in social sector
Collaborated with 5 NGOs for providing IIT Bombay students with internships and fellowships
SELF LEARNED COURSES
Business and Management Courses on Coursera
Completing Business and Management Courses conducted by professors from different universities on Coursera
Supply Chain Management: A Learning Perspective by Korea Technology [Jun14-Aug14]
From the Big Bang to Dark Energy by The University of Tokyo [Jul14-Sep14]
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence by Case Western Reserve University [Aug14-Present]
An Introduction to Financial Accounting by University of Pennsylvania [Sep14-Present]
EXTRA-CURRIULAR ACTIVITIES
Social Service
Educated underprivileged school students [May13-Jul13]
Assisted in fund raising for underprivileged children and received a certificate of [Dec05]
appreciation by St. Xaviers High School and Junior College for efforts put into
Bharatnatyam
Awarded title of Nritya Shivali by Shivali Cultural Society of India [2007]
Achieved excellence in Bharatnatyam by learning for 12 years
Completed a 6 year course under Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh [2001-2007]
Creative Skills
Stood 1
st
in flower arrangement and pot painting and secured 2
nd
prize in greeting card making in inter
college competition held at Ratnam Junior College [Sep10]