Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA
Masters of Science in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 5.0/5.0
2013 (expected)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, India
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 9.5/10.0
2010
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Class Rank 1.
(Summa cum Laude) –
secured a gold medal and three silver medals for overall excellence
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Published paper on manufacturing process control
-Intl. Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
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Standardized Test Score:
GRE – Verbal: 720/800, Quantitative: 800/800
RELEVANT SKILLS
Software
Excel spreadsheets including Sensitivity Analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and modeling uncertainties; C, C++, Matlab, Saphire (probabilistic analysis tool) MS Word and MS PowerPoint
Courses
Coursework covering fundamentals of finance, economics, statistics, risk-benefit and decision analysis, Options in engineering, and engineering math
Projects
Simulated stock prices using Hidden-Markov-Models (Course - Statistics); researched system design optimization techniques as part of a course portfolio (Course - Engineering Options)
EXPERIENCE
Osio Corporation, Boston, MA
Business Intern
2011 - Present
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Developed Excel spreadsheet model for valuation of the start-up’s revenue prospects over the next ten years
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Collaborated with management team in researching and identifying market segments for the new product
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Currently working on evaluating strategies to be adopted for market deployment and future expansion
X Corporation, City, State
Part-time Consultant
2011
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Optimized and redesigned the system to reduce manufacturing costs by 40% and system size by 20%
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Appraised final results of analysis to senior management at the client site and at MIT. Conducted weekly client update sessions
Center for Product Design, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
June 2010 - October 2010
Intern for Program in Teaching Innovation
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Deliberated with professors and fellow students on issues concerning barriers to student learning
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Identified and specified strategies aimed at teaching innovations and translated them into actionable objectives
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Implemented a key objective by developing a flexible teaching tool for an advanced graduate course
Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore, India
Technical Analyst
2009
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Analyzed a structural component and identified its critical design parameters
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Redesigned and optimized the component
LEADERSHIP
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Chief Course Coordinator, MIT – Formulated the syllabus and developed the course content for an undergraduate design engineering course. Organized lectures and led undergraduate assistants in conducting lab tutorials for 200 undergraduate students
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Innovative Teaching, MIT: Formulated new teaching approaches as part of an HP sponsored focus-group trial
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Community Service Officer, MIT – Planned and organized community events for fostering greater interactions amongst graduate students. Received Outstanding Officer Awardfor organizational excellence
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Circulation Manager and News Reporter, Graduate Student News Magazine, MIT: Managed monthly distribution of 5000 copies of magazine on MIT campus. Popularized Cryptic Crosswords at MIT
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Mentor, IIT Madras – Mentored 15 freshmen during the senior year at IIT Madras
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Story-Telling
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Cryptic-Crosswords
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Teaching Innovations
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News Reporting
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Tennis
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Government of India Fellowship (2006-2010)
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Certificates of distinction for National Math, Physics and Chemistry