SHASHIKALA SHIROL

• Lead the development and management of drone products, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for new products and improvements to existing ones.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and finance teams to develop and execute product strategies.
• Drive the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, including requirements gathering, prioritization, and execution.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners, to ensure product success.
• Monitor product performance and gather customer feedback to inform future product iterations and enhancements.
• Achieved a 60% increase in product adoption and 60% revenue growth within 8 months of product launch.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully incubated ideas and launched innovative STEM kits of aeromodelling and drones, course curriculum, and LMS for the same.
• Developed and implemented a new feature in the drones section that increased customer retention by 80%.
• Negotiated and secured partnerships with key industry players, enhancing product capabilities, and market reach.

• Curriculum designer on aeromodelling -Paper planes, Boomerangs, Gliders, Drones and RC planes for Centre of excellence in schools and Engineering Colleges
• Product developer for STEM Kits on aeromodelling and Drones
• Presentations on Business proposals, BoM, and Bidding applications
• Conducted feasibility studies and risk assessments to determine the suitability of drone applications for specific projects and environments
• Assessed projects against budgets and timelines, keeping team and assignments on task.
• Delivered training sessions and workshops to educate clients and stakeholders on drone technology, safety protocols, and best practices.

• Led the design and development of custom drone platforms tailored to specific client needs and project requirements
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including engineers, researchers, and clients to conceptualize, design, and prototype new drone systems and components
• Utilized CAD software(Solidworks, CATIA) to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings of drone structures, propulsion systems, payloads, and avionics
• Conducted structural analysis, aerodynamic simulations, and thermal modeling to optimize the performance and durability of drone designs.(Ansys) Expertise in Technical documentation- BVLOS CONCEPT AND DOCUMENTATION, Agriculture drone, forest survey, technical part of bidding documents
• Internal training on Drones, Pixhawk 4, mission planning, drone flying, and drone policy.

• Joined as Intern for three months
• Admin & Inventory manager
• Specialized in flying fixed wings, rotorcrafts, and VTOLs.
• Proficient with advanced technologies such as LiDAR, thermal imaging, and multispectral sensors.
• Expert in Mission planner, QGIS software, KML filing using google earth
• Led a team of drone pilots and technicians in conducting aerial surveys, inspections, and mapping missions for clients in the construction, energy, and agriculture sectors.
• Oversaw the maintenance and repair of drone equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability during operations.
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe and efficient drone operations, emphasizing adherence to industry regulations and best practices
• Collaborated with project managers and clients to define project requirements and deliverables, ensuring alignment with expectations and timelines.
• Analyzed and interpreted drone-captured data to generate actionable insights and recommendations for clients, contributing to informed decision-making.