Akash Gupta

Work as a lead design engineer to develop a product called Goisteps, which provides real-time haptic and audio feedback by sensing obstacles in a user's vicinity with safety features in case of an accident. Take surveys and feedback on regular basis from 120+ prospective visually impaired people. Facilitated projects using SolidWorks, Keyshot, and 3D printing. Helped the company to pivot the product which helped the company to raise INR 10 Lakhs from IIM-B innovations (part of IIM-B, NSRCEL) on 5% equity.

• Founded, a start-up that focuses on developing three-wheeled tricycles for specially-abled people, which allow them to commute on their own and perform their activities without any assistance. • Work as a design engineer and Collaborated with NGOs, Manufacturers, Industry experts, and other relevant stakeholders for potential product-market fit. • Participated in all aspects of business development and helped to raise funds from the Govt of India.

• Work as a lead product designer to develop a product called eStand, which is used to maintain correct posture while working on a laptop. • Facilitated projects using SolidWorks, Keyshot. • Developed technical drawing sheets for production. • Analyzed several existing designs to maintain cost, size, and weight. • And also working on the packaging of the product for Amazon.

Completed my industrial training in Wioska Moldings Pvt. Ltd. Worked as a designer to develop parts in SolidWorks.