Lalith Krishna Appala
Ballarpur
Summary
An aspiring mechanical engineering student with hands-on experience in CAD modeling and project management, gained through internships at the Center of Electric Mobility and Kakatiya Thermal Power Station. Led the design of sustainable EV scooters, focusing on ergonomics and efficiency optimization. As team captain, secured 2nd place in the ASME Student Design Competition at the national level, demonstrating strong leadership, innovation, and teamwork in engineering challenges. Passionate about electric mobility, energy systems, and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Center of Electric Mobility
Chennai
01.2025 - Current
- Leading the design and development of an EV scooter aimed at providing sustainable transportation for college security guards.
- Collaborating on an additional EV scooter design optimized for in-campus student mobility.
- Managing team activities, project timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution.
- Performing CAD modeling using SolidWorks, focusing on vehicle ergonomics, chassis design, and manufacturability.
- Overseeing prototype development and feasibility analysis to ensure design viability and production readiness.
Intern
Kakatiya Thermal Power Station
Chelpur
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Gained a fundamental understanding of power generation processes, steam turbines, boilers, and plant operations.
- Observed energy distribution, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols in a large-scale thermal power facility.
- Learned about efficiency optimization techniques and thermal management in industrial power systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montfort Higher Secondary School
Kemrith, Bamini, Chandrapur, Maharashtra07-2020
11th & 12th in MPC -
Narayana Jr College
Maheshwaram, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana05-2022
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SRMIST KTR
Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamilnadu05-2026
Skills
- CAD modeling
- Analysis of design
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Chassis design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Public speaking
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- All India 2nd place in ASME Student Design Competition
- Nominee for Best Student Award for Mechanical Department
Affiliations
- Team Caption for ASME Student Design Competition
- Part of Transmission domain in Elecruisers club
- Project Manager for EV Scooter at Center of Electric Mobility
- Part of SAE EV scooty Team
Projects
- 1. EV Scooter for College Security Guards
- Double Reduction Gearbox with Herringbone Gears for ATVs
- ASME Student Design Competition on Material and size sorting (2nd Place in India)
Timeline
Intern
Center of Electric Mobility
01.2025 - Current
Intern
Kakatiya Thermal Power Station
12.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Montfort Higher Secondary School
11th & 12th in MPC -
Narayana Jr College
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SRMIST KTR
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