Pavan Narayanaswamy

-Supporting thermal analysis and simulation work for ongoing research projects -Assisting with model setup, data preparation, and post processing of simulation results -Working independently on assigned tasks while coordinating with the supervising professor

-End to end prototyping work from concept sketches to CAD, additive manufacturing, post processing, and delivery for clients -Designed and fabricated modular mechanical and display components for startups and companies -Delivered custom mechanical solutions and small batch manufactured parts based on client specific requirements

-Evaluated and procured technical hardware systems based on operational and scaling requirements -Supported deployment of AV systems, video walls, and related technical infrastructure -Prepared and maintained technical documentation for systems, inventory, and configurations -Coordinated with vendors and internal teams during office expansion, relocation, and installations

-Worked on product design, development, and prototyping for consumer products -Took concepts from early ideation through CAD, functional prototyping, testing, and iteration -Designed and evaluated mechanical systems involving springs, dampers, compliant and auxetic elements -Led rapid prototyping using FDM 3D printing and managed in house prototyping workflows -Supported testing, jig design, and small scale manufacturing, assembly, and packaging processes

-Undergraduate thesis project on design and analysis of a UAV canard -Modeled the canard geometry in CATIA using hybrid surfacing and solid modeling -Meshed the structure in Hypermesh and performed structural analysis using Nastran and Patran -Applied operational loads and boundary conditions and evaluated results using HyperView -Optimized composite layups by varying ply orientation, thickness, and layer count to improve structural performance

-Created CAD models for mechanical components such as HD encoder enclosures and hardpoint brackets used in UAV subsystems -Worked with SolidWorks and CATIA for part modeling and detailing -Supported basic design, documentation, and review tasks under guidance of senior engineers -Gained exposure to aerospace product development workflows from design to production stages