Charitha Ankam
Summary
I am an engineering-focused motorsports and aerospace enthusiast with trackside technical exposure through my Formula 4 x Indian Racing League internship, where I assisted in pit crew operations, resulting in multiple podium-winning race weekends. As a core member of my university’s SAE Baja and Go-Kart teams, I contribute to chassis evaluation, powertrain understanding, data-driven troubleshooting, and race-day mechanical support. My motivation is a strong passion for high-performance machines, such as F1, NASCAR, and GT, as well as next-generation aerospace and propulsion systems. I bring my excellent technical competence, collaboration, and insatiable curiosity to any project, as I look forward to creating technology that is futuristic in both motorsport and aviation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Race Engineering Intern
Indian Motorsports Academy
08.2025 - 02.2026
- A member of the pit crew for the FIA Formula 4 and the Indian Racing League.
- Assisted with pre-race inspections, tyre and pressure checks, car setup adjustments, and real-time troubleshooting during race weekends.
- Worked closely with engineers, mechanics, and drivers on performance optimization.
- Contributed to multiple podium wins across the season.
Research Intern
Spartificial
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted research on solar flare prediction using Python-based data analysis, applying machine learning techniques, and astrophysical datasets to identify patterns in solar activity.
- Worked on data preprocessing, model evaluation, and scientific interpretation to contribute to an ongoing research paper in astronomical data science.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Aerospace Engineering
Mahindra University
Hyderabad, India06-2028
IBDP -
Sreenidhi International School
Hyderabad, India05-2024
GCSE -
Wilmington Grammar School For Girls
Kent, UKSkills
- SolidWorks (CAD software)
- Inventor (CAD software)
- AutoCAD
- Python (programming language)
- C programming language
- Team collaboration
- Vehicle inspection
- Research and development
- Effective communication
- Documentation
- Simulation and testing
- Critical thinking
Courses
- MEGA (Motorsport Engineering Graduate Acceleration) Program, Indian Motorsports Academy
- Astronomical data science with Python, Spartificial
Languages
English
Native
Native
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
Member, SAE Baja Club
Timeline
Race Engineering Intern
Indian Motorsports Academy
08.2025 - 02.2026
Research Intern
Spartificial
10.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Aerospace Engineering
Mahindra University
IBDP -
Sreenidhi International School
GCSE -
Wilmington Grammar School For Girls