A journey through robotics deployment, autonomous systems research, and manufacturing engineering —
grounded in a rigorous academic foundation at Columbia University.
Work History
Professional Experience
Research Engineer
Oct 2026 — Present
Center for Smart Convergent Manufacturing Systems (CSCMS) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Support applied research, prototyping, experimental validation, and technology translation, bridging academic research with real-world smart manufacturing solutions.
Execute applied research projects in advanced manufacturing, smart automation, and connected systems.
Develop, integrate, and validate advanced hardware, robotics, autonomous platforms, and instrumentation.
Partner with faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers, and external industry sponsors to translate research milestones into functional prototypes.
Maintain laboratory experimental environments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and accurate research records and documentation.
Deployment Engineer
Dec 2025 — Sep 2026
Humro · Robotics & Automation
Led on-site commissioning and systems integration of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) in live warehouse and fulfillment environments.
Performed SLAM-based facility mapping for large-scale warehouse deployments, configuring navigation zones, no-go regions, and dynamic obstacle avoidance.
Tuned PID and MPC motion control parameters to optimize robot velocity profiles, path tracking accuracy, and load-carrying stability.
Conducted safety validation, operator training, and post-deployment performance monitoring; iterated on configurations based on KPI data.
Collaborated cross-functionally with software, hardware, and operations teams to resolve integration issues and expand site deployments.
Graduate Research Assistant
May 2024 — Aug 2024
DitecT Lab · Columbia University, New York
Developed and evaluated autonomous driving algorithms using the CARLA simulator (built on Unreal Engine 4), focusing on urban intersection navigation and lane-following tasks.
Designed simulation environments, ran performance benchmarks, and collected structured data for algorithm comparison and validation.
Contributed to the lab's research track on simulation-to-real transfer for autonomous vehicles under Prof. Xiaofan Wang's group.
Applied skills in Python, ROS integration, and sensor simulation (LiDAR, camera, GPS) within the CARLA ecosystem.
Manufacturing Engineer
Jan 2022 — Dec 2022
DRF Valves · Mumbai, India
Designed and executed Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize CNC machining parameters (feed rate, depth of cut, coolant flow), improving first-pass yield by reducing defect rates.
Led FMEA and CAPA processes for high-volume valve production lines, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions that reduced field failures.
Developed and maintained IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols for manufacturing equipment in compliance with quality standards.
Implemented Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events, improving throughput and floor space utilization.
Generated process documentation, work instructions, and control plans for new product introductions.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Jul 2021 — Dec 2021
Indian Railways · Central Railway Workshop
Supported process improvement initiatives in the locomotive component machining workshop, analyzing setup time and cycle time data.
Assisted in quality inspection workflows for critical rail components, applying GD&T standards and coordinate measurement techniques.
Documented existing manufacturing workflows and proposed improvements to reduce WIP inventory and improve traceability.