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Akash Subramani

Mechanical Engineering Major

Summary

Experienced with mechanical design, creating efficient and reliable engineering solutions. Utilizes advanced CAD tools to enhance design accuracy and project timelines. Knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes, ensuring robust and cost-effective designs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Physics Teacher

MathVision
01.2024 - Current
  • Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.
  • Promoted hands-on learning experiences by incorporating lab experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans, leading to increased understanding of complex concepts.

Tuition Teacher

Edufirst Learning Centre
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Handled various subjects such as math, physics and chemistry and also stood in for other teachers on leave

Retail Sports Specialist

Decathlon SG Lab
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Maintained clean and organized workstations, contributing to an efficient workshop environment for both staff members and clients.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate bicycle repairs and maintenance services.

Administrative Assistant

Singapore Institute of Technology - SIT
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with school staff to enforce rules and regulations related to exam administration, promoting consistent practices across all testing sites.
  • Ensured exam integrity by meticulously monitoring student behavior during test sessions.
  • Supported students with special accommodations by providing additional resources or modified testing environments as needed.

Armskote OIC

Attached Unit, SAF
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Safeguarded personnel safety with strict adherence to safety protocols during weapons handling and testing.
  • Enhanced weapons functionality by conducting thorough inspections and performing necessary repairs.
  • Continuously updated knowledge on emerging technologies, evolving weapons systems, and advances in maintenance techniques, ensuring the ability to provide expert guidance on a wide range of weapon platforms.
  • Implemented a pilot barcoding system for efficient tracking and identification of individual weapons throughout their lifecycle.

Media OIC

Attached Unit , SAF
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed circulation of media content of sensitive operations within unit rules and regulations
  • Initiated new projects to engage soldiers and provide recognition for soldiers in the field
  • Picked up basic photoshop skills to generate content for new social media pilot program

Education

Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Singapore University of Technology And Design
Singapore
04.2001 -

Skills

Design Thinking

CAD design

Machinery operation

Circuit analysis, design and fabrication

Coding - Python, C, C#, Javascript

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Engineering Projects

  • CANSAT Satellite Design - Designed, fabricated, and wired a custom arduino-based satellite; integrated sensors and telemetry modules for launch. Successfully completed a 5-minute flight, collecting real-time launch data.
  • Design Thinking Project - Developed a natural fibre bicycle frame as a carbon fibre alternative; designed custom circuitry to test mechanical properties and structural performance.
  • Design Thinking Project - Developed a electronic personal fitness trainer as part of a fitness corner retrofit to guide elderly and first time users through their fitness journey to ensure proper technique and prevent injuries
  • Design Thinking Project - Developed a cost effective solar food dehydrator that is sustainable. We fabricated and optimized parts for maximum air flow, removing moisture and low electricity consumption - Received Best Design Award
  • What the Hack 2024 - Built projection-based bike lights in a 12-hour hackathon to display turn signals on the road, reducing phone use and enhancing rider safety; designed, fabricated, and wired the system end-to-end.
  • Research Program - Part of a research team where im fabricating hardware to test sensors for bioreactor experiments to check viability of sensors in use in space bioreactors
  • Research Program - Developed my own custom high speed switching circuitry for cost effective LIFI communications

Timeline

Physics Teacher

MathVision
01.2024 - Current

Tuition Teacher

Edufirst Learning Centre
03.2023 - 09.2023

Retail Sports Specialist

Decathlon SG Lab
03.2023 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant

Singapore Institute of Technology - SIT
03.2023 - 04.2023

Armskote OIC

Attached Unit, SAF
01.2022 - 01.2023

Media OIC

Attached Unit , SAF
12.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Singapore University of Technology And Design
04.2001 -
Akash SubramaniMechanical Engineering Major