One Year Full Time MBA (PGPX)




Bindhya Raj Ankit

Bindhya Raj Ankit

Accomplished design expert with IIT pedigree, experienced in developing aviation subsystems and novel products for social impact. Skilled in multi-stakeholder collaboration and driving solutions through strategic initiatives and analytical thinking.

Work Experience

Scientist/Engineer SD, Indian Space Research Organization, Thiruvananthapuram

  • Spearheaded the end-to-end design and development of actuators for thrust vector control in Small Satellite Launch Vehicles, increasing product reliability by 25% through data-driven performance analysis and design optimization.
  • Drove 100% indigenization of actuator components by forging strategic partnerships with Indian vendors, achieving cost savings of ₹25+L per flight through elimination of import dependency.
  • SPOC for multi-department collaboration, facilitating the seamless integration and testing of actuators for launch vehicles.
  • Led an initiative to develop ISRO Smart Limb, achieving 80% cost reduction compared to imported alternatives. Established ethical compliance for amputee testing by designing a novel Socket, enabling strategic pre-trials evaluations with non-amputees.
  • Partnered with national agencies, including ALIMCO, NILD, and PDUIH, under a Ministry of Social Justice MoU, for production and clinical testing of the ISRO Smart Limb. Engaged directly with amputees to gather critical user feedback, ensuring product alignment with end-user needs.
  • Delivered rapid-response innovation during the COVID-19 crisis by developing a low-cost ventilator in less than 2 months, leveraging available components to ensure scalability for mass production. Engineered a test-lung simulator replicating human lung function, accelerating system validation to enable readiness for emergency deployment.
  • Pioneered an initiative towards long-term space sustainability by designing robotic manipulator for Space debris mitigation and Satellite refueling experiments to be conducted in microgravity under PSLV orbital platform mission.
  • Successfully pitched design proposal and developed a 3D printed prototype for robotic hand for Gaganyaan Humanoid Mission.
  • Led a high-performing cross-functional team of 10+ technicians and assistants, managing resource allocation and team dynamics to optimize project outcomes and successfully deliver mission-critical projects within strict deadlines.
  • Managed logistics and coordination for 20+ vendors for the NCMDAO-2020 conference. Oversaw the website review and development as a part of the review committee, ensuring alignment with event objectives and vendor requirements.
     
Accomplishments

Secured the Merit scholarship at IIMA awarded to 26 out of 158 students in the MBA (PGPX) batch

Performance Rating: ‘A+’ performance rating for 4 consecutive years (ISRO)

Academics: Institute Silver Medal (Branch Topper, IIT Guwahati)

UPSC CSE: Reached the interview stage, ranking in top 0.1% out of 1 million candidates in the Civil Services Examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission

DAAD WISE Scholarship: Awarded the prestigious DAAD WISE scholarship to pursue internship in Germany

Winter School: Selected as the mechanical engineering representative for the Winter School at Gifu University (Japan) under an international exchange program at IIT Guwahati

State Level Finalists (Bihar Jigyasa): Orchestrated a team effort to secure a position within the top 30 teams selected by the Government of Bihar for conducting field research documenting the developmental trajectory of Bihar state 

Publications:
“A simulation study on residual thermal stresses in high power GaN LEDs” (2017 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS)
“Assessment of assembly quality of Chip scale Package LEDs on insulated metal substrate” (2016 17th International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology (ICEPT))

Education

Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Certificates

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program, KPMG

Vehicle Overhauling, Prigma Edu Tech Services
 

Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected member of Cultural Committee and TechX club of PGPX (IIMA, 2024).
  • Led hostel’s singing team as the chief vocalist in the College level Music competition, securing 2nd rank in the event (2017)
  • Contributed towards community service initiatives organized under the National Social Service program to assist underprivileged students and support flood victims in Assam, India (2015)
  • Mentored 15+ freshmen under a college initiative, offering academic guidance in physics and assisting in transitioning to college life (2014).

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 4.2 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Scientist/Engineer SD, Indian Space Research Organization

  • Function : Product Management/Development
  • Industry/Sector: Aerospace/Aviation/Automotive
    Technology
Work Experience

Scientist/Engineer SD, Indian Space Research Organization, Thiruvananthapuram

  • Spearheaded the end-to-end design and development of actuators for thrust vector control in Small Satellite Launch Vehicles, increasing product reliability by 25% through data-driven performance analysis and design optimization.
  • Drove 100% indigenization of actuator components by forging strategic partnerships with Indian vendors, achieving cost savings of ₹25+L per flight through elimination of import dependency.
  • SPOC for multi-department collaboration, facilitating the seamless integration and testing of actuators for launch vehicles.
  • Led an initiative to develop ISRO Smart Limb, achieving 80% cost reduction compared to imported alternatives. Established ethical compliance for amputee testing by designing a novel Socket, enabling strategic pre-trials evaluations with non-amputees.
  • Partnered with national agencies, including ALIMCO, NILD, and PDUIH, under a Ministry of Social Justice MoU, for production and clinical testing of the ISRO Smart Limb. Engaged directly with amputees to gather critical user feedback, ensuring product alignment with end-user needs.
  • Delivered rapid-response innovation during the COVID-19 crisis by developing a low-cost ventilator in less than 2 months, leveraging available components to ensure scalability for mass production. Engineered a test-lung simulator replicating human lung function, accelerating system validation to enable readiness for emergency deployment.
  • Pioneered an initiative towards long-term space sustainability by designing robotic manipulator for Space debris mitigation and Satellite refueling experiments to be conducted in microgravity under PSLV orbital platform mission.
  • Successfully pitched design proposal and developed a 3D printed prototype for robotic hand for Gaganyaan Humanoid Mission.
  • Led a high-performing cross-functional team of 10+ technicians and assistants, managing resource allocation and team dynamics to optimize project outcomes and successfully deliver mission-critical projects within strict deadlines.
  • Managed logistics and coordination for 20+ vendors for the NCMDAO-2020 conference. Oversaw the website review and development as a part of the review committee, ensuring alignment with event objectives and vendor requirements.
     
Accomplishments

Secured the Merit scholarship at IIMA awarded to 26 out of 158 students in the MBA (PGPX) batch

Performance Rating: ‘A+’ performance rating for 4 consecutive years (ISRO)

Academics: Institute Silver Medal (Branch Topper, IIT Guwahati)

UPSC CSE: Reached the interview stage, ranking in top 0.1% out of 1 million candidates in the Civil Services Examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission

DAAD WISE Scholarship: Awarded the prestigious DAAD WISE scholarship to pursue internship in Germany

Winter School: Selected as the mechanical engineering representative for the Winter School at Gifu University (Japan) under an international exchange program at IIT Guwahati

State Level Finalists (Bihar Jigyasa): Orchestrated a team effort to secure a position within the top 30 teams selected by the Government of Bihar for conducting field research documenting the developmental trajectory of Bihar state 

Publications:
“A simulation study on residual thermal stresses in high power GaN LEDs” (2017 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS)
“Assessment of assembly quality of Chip scale Package LEDs on insulated metal substrate” (2016 17th International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology (ICEPT))

Education

Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Certificates

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program, KPMG

Vehicle Overhauling, Prigma Edu Tech Services
 

Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected member of Cultural Committee and TechX club of PGPX (IIMA, 2024).
  • Led hostel’s singing team as the chief vocalist in the College level Music competition, securing 2nd rank in the event (2017)
  • Contributed towards community service initiatives organized under the National Social Service program to assist underprivileged students and support flood victims in Assam, India (2015)
  • Mentored 15+ freshmen under a college initiative, offering academic guidance in physics and assisting in transitioning to college life (2014).