ANKUSH VENKATESH

Boston, MA - 02119 | (857) 308 9939 | venkatesh.a@northeastern.edu | linkedin.com/in/ankushvenkatesh

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SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer looking to get actively involved in product development and design; experience with 3D Printing,
electromechanical assemblies and prototyping skills; sleeve roller-upper and hands-on problem solver
SKILLS
Core Competencies: Product Development, 3D Modeling, Product Design, Prototyping, 3D Printing, Engineering Design
Technical Skills: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ANSYS, SQL, C, MATLAB, Arduino, Qlikview, Tableau, SAP BODS, MS Office
Certifications: SolidWorks CSWA, Autodesk Fusion 360 Student Expert
EDUCATION
Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts
Master of Science in Engineering Management (GPA – 3.88) September 2017 - May 2019
Coursework: Product Design Methodology, Iterative Prototyping Methods, Probability & Statistics, Operations Research
Visvesvaraya Technological University Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering September 2011 - May 2015
Coursework: Rapid Prototyping, CAD, CAM Simulation, FEA, CNC Shop, Machine Shop, Statistical Quality Control
EXPERIENCE
Enabling Engineering, Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts
Mechanical Engineering Consultant, Product Development January 2018 – Present
• Designing and developing products for people with disabilities, assisting with product development and prototyping
• Carry out primary functions like 3D modeling, designing for 3D printing and working daily with 3D Printers and
machining tools on 3+ projects like “Wheelchair Footrest”, “Music for the Deaf” and “Sensory Wall”
• Understanding user needs and designing for customer requirements while mentoring 10+ undergraduate students and
providing guidance on ongoing projects
Tariustar Bangalore, India
Freelance Product Designer, SolidWorks June 2017 – August 2017
• Designed protective casing for mobile phones to meet high-end client’s requirements; Iterated and prototyped 10+
designs while ensuring manufacturability for injection molding, tooling and economy
• Validated production of all parts within specifications along with continuous improvement of existing parts and
products; coordinated with 3 manufacturers in different locations
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore, India
Senior Analyst, SAP BODS Architect October 2015 – May 2017
• Improved business flow and ensured secure data migration by developing effective enhancements that permanently
solved recurring problems
• Strengthened clarity and improved access to core information by preparing comprehensive daily and weekly reports for
50+ business-critical processes
• Optimized channel for information exchange by communicating and acting as a liaison between 3 client locations and
helping to meet common organizational goals
PROJECTS
BMS Institute of Technology Bangalore, India
Team Leader, Student Project Program Feb 2015 – April 2015
• Led team of 4 in design and development of a functional Portable Automated Crepe Making Machine, a first-of-its-kind
device, capable of producing 30+ crepes an hour
• Selected and awarded the KSCST (Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology) scholarship for best student
projects, one of only 5 to receive the accolade
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Carried out Teaching Volunteer & Social Media Intern duties for 40+ children as part of U&I (volunteer driven charity)
• Organized and conducted over 10 events in leadership role as Microsoft Student Associate (April 2014 – April 2015)
• Featured by Rolling Stone India, won 30+ national-wide competitions as lead-guitarist/vocalist of rock band “We’ll
Decide on Wednesday”;Featured in Reverbnation’s top 10 amateur metal bands as lead-guitarist/vocalist of “Dark Veda”