SANDESH KANTIMAHANTI
Summary
Mechanical Engineering graduate from BITS Pilani, Goa. With a passion for innovation and a strong R&D focus, I've gained hands-on experience through internships at Volvo, Reynlab, and Sirius Motorsport, and mastered industry-leading tools like ANSYS, MATLAB, and CAD softwares. A former Asia #3 tennis athlete and college team captain, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise, leadership, strategic thinking, competitive drive, organizational skills, and analytical thinking along with the ability to perform under pressure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Volvo Construction Equipment
Bangalore
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Volvo CE is a leading international manufacturer of premium construction equipment
- Did a time study to increase efficiency of assembly line by 30%
- Implemented Poka-Yoke in MCV (Main Control Valve) assembly to reduce human error and improve efficiency by 40%
- Executed project, Volvo Vision System to prevent performance issues caused by machine misalignment
- Displayed leadership and organizational skills by Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop new product features within deadlines.
- Created multiple annotated images (recipes) which requires attention to detail and analytical thinking to train and enhance machine learning software, enabling it to accurately detect patterns and improve self-learning capabilities
Intern
Reynlab
Chennai
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: ReynLab is into Automotive Software Development and Control Testing
- Worked on MATLAB and SIMULINK software to simulate engines and, learn about Advance Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) using knowledge of control systems
- Simulated single cylinder Spark Ignition and Diesel engines of various engine capacities and under varying conditions to solve problems and understand their working in more detail
Intern
Sirius Motorsport
Chennai
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Sirius Motorsport is into Automobile Performance Engineering
- Gained hands on experience of working with automobiles in live scenarios with real life customer problems
- Learned engine tuning for various cars including German automobiles
- Worked with Oscilloscope to understand intricate details of the engine and solve problems like Engine Misfire and Knocking
- Helped with Brake and Suspension replacement
- Made presentations in team workshops as part of knowledge sharing
Intern
Ultratech Cement, Sidhi Cement Works
Sidhi
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Ultratech Cement, Sidhi Cement Works is one of the leading manufacturers of cement in India
- Understood working of Separator in Cement industry
- Got insights into predictive maintenance and how it can be applied in real life situations in Cement industry especially in Separator
- Prepared reports and gave presentations of my learnings
Education
B.E. (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
BITS PILANI
GOA07.2024
Senior Secondary School - Science
THE AMAATRA ACADEMY
Bangalore04.2020
Secondary School -
GEAR INNOVATIVE INTL SCHOOL
Bangalore04.2018
Skills
- Automotive Diagnostics
- CAD
- AutoCAD
- SIEMENS NX
- SOLIDWORKS
- ANSYS
- MATLAB
- SIMULINK
- ECU Tuning and Remapping
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic thinking
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Certification
- 2022-06: Master Automotive Technician
- 2022-09: MATLAB Onramp course
- 2022-10: SIMULINK Onramp course
- 2022-07: ECU Tuning and Remap Course
Languages
Languages- English, French, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada
Extracurricular Activities
- Earned the distinction of Asia #3 in the 14 and Under tennis category, demonstrating my commitment to training, teamwork, and achieving success.
- Winner of multiple All India Tennis Association (AITA) and Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) tournaments.
- Served as Captain of the BITS Pilani Goa Tennis Team, leading the team to two Inter-College Finals appearances, demonstrating exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills.
- Embarked on a 7-day Himalayan expedition, showcasing my ability to navigate complex environments and push beyond comfort zones.
- Completed a grueling 100km cycling expedition in under 5 hours, showcasing my physical endurance, mental toughness, and goal-oriented mindset.
Projects: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE )- BITS GOA RACING Team
- One of the seven Core Team Members.
- Led the Powertrain Division.
- Researched and acquired the best suitable engine for the car.
- Extensively worked on designing the Intake and Exhaust system using SolidworksEnsured the design is compliant to SAE Rules and Regulations.
Case Study of Cavitation in IC Diesel Engine Cooling System
- The piston-cylinder composition was made using SIEMENS NX.
- Simulations of IC Diesel Engine were conducted using ANSYS to determine conditions as to when cavitation will occur in the cooling system due to Piston Slap.
- Analyzed dynamics and vibrations of the mechanical systems and structures using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Documented solutions.
Timeline
Intern
Volvo Construction Equipment
02.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
Reynlab
06.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Sirius Motorsport
07.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Ultratech Cement, Sidhi Cement Works
06.2022 - 07.2022
- 2022-06: Master Automotive Technician
- 2022-09: MATLAB Onramp course
- 2022-10: SIMULINK Onramp course
- 2022-07: ECU Tuning and Remap Course
B.E. (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
BITS PILANI
Senior Secondary School - Science
THE AMAATRA ACADEMY
Secondary School -
GEAR INNOVATIVE INTL SCHOOL
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