Collins Aerospace(US aerospace and defense technology manufacturer) | Bengaluru

Lead Engineer - Applied Research & Technology

• Led a two-engineer team in developing digital models for Power Drive Unit and Cargo systems assembly lines at both greenfield and brownfield sites, projecting a 5% increase in resource productivity
• Spearheaded and concluded a workshop with Cargo operations unit to select a pilot use case and define standard work procedures for digital factory simulation, producing the first standardized input template and outcomes roadmap that aligned all stakeholders on shared goals and deliverables
• Authored and presented PDU-line simulation project at the Manufacturing Technology Network Symposium, securing cross-functional approvals for org-wide showcase
• Collaborated with teams in UK and Italy to demonstrate Asset Administration Shells and Digital Product Passport budgeted at USD 200K; initiative part of EU’s Eco- Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) for achieving 2020 Circular economy targets
• Self-initiated AI Solution Architect upskilling via Employee Scholar Program (AI/ML, GenAI certifications); explored integrating AI/GenAI into virtual-factory platform for next-gen simulation and analytics
• Successfully carried out Process Twin of Engine Harness manufacturing assembly line under Industry 4.0, leading to reduction of variation hours by ~40% and 20% increase in throughput

Airbus (European multinational aerospace and defense company) | Bengaluru

Engineer - System Simulation & Physical Systems

• Led a team of four to deliver simulation packages of aircraft models and cockpit components worth USD 150k for Airbus A320 and A330 aircrafts, streamlining development processes and reducing time-to-market by 40%
• Analysed simulation of models (flight warning, navigation, cockpit panels) and troubleshot aircraft systems in ground-based test rig Iron Bird at Airbus Global HQ Toulouse, France, reducing physical prototype costs by 20%
• Independently drove end-to-end product development, integration, validation, and delivery of Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) Display Package (EDP) worth USD 130k for Design Offices of A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380 aircrafts, cutting down design time by 30%
• Developed Airbus internal tools and platforms for data production and connection analysis, migrating them to latest technologies while designing automated testing solutions for commercial aircrafts, reducing 100+ person-hours annually
• Coordinated with clients in UK, France, and Germany, consulted with SMEs from different model teams, ensured compliance of project deliverables with Airbus Operating System

Publicis Sapient (Global digital business transformation consultancy) | Bengaluru

Interactive Developer L1 - Experience Technology XT

• Deconstructed intricate corporate business requirements into robust, high-performance front-end software architecture designs covering both client-side and server-side scripting to ensure seamless application delivery
• Managed direct technical communication and coordination channels with global clients to facilitate smooth deployments. Oversaw code execution audits and led rapid debugging cycles to isolate and resolve critical defects ahead of strict production deadlines

• Secured second position in the Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering department (Class of 2015)
• Spot Award for Collaboration for organizing International Women’s Day for 1,500+ pan India employees of Collins, 2023
• Secured 2nd position in Reflexion event, International Students' Meet (ISM), 2013, NIT Rourkela
• Vertical Head (Automotive, Aviation & Manufacturing), Placement Committee, IIM Ahmedabad PGPX (2026–27)

• Master of Technology (Aerospace Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
• Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering), National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela

• RTX AI-ML Essentials certification
• Agile 101
• Advanced Excel

• Appointed Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Maternity Buddy Program at Collins Aerospace (June 2023 – July 2024), leading 24 buddies to support 700+ women employees through their maternity transition.
• Active member of the Collins Aerospace Toastmasters Club, Bengaluru (2025), building public-speaking and communication skills within a structured peer-learning forum.
• Core Member of the WISE Resource Group at Collins Aerospace (2024), an employee resource group focused on advancing diversity and inclusion. Contributed throughout the year to its programs, mentoring efforts, and community-building initiatives across the engineering organization.
• Completed a 15-day Mountaineering Adventure course at Jawahar Institute, Kashmir, and a 14k ft, 5-day Himalayan trek
• Teaching Assistant, IIT Bombay, for B. Tech and M. Tech students in System Modeling Design and Control course
• Co-organized Talent Show competition at Mood Indigo, IIT Bombay; 40+ participants auditioned and evaluated
• Led a diverse team to secure first position in a competitive inter-collegiate group dance event and secured third position in “FASHIONISTA,” a college-wide lifestyle fashion show