Hi! I’m Nikhil, and I’m a mechanical engineer. I have worked at Freeform Future Corp as a Mechanical Engineer. Previous to that I was a student at UCLA, receiving a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, a B.S in Mechanical Engineering and a B.S in Mathematics of Computation. Academically I focused on controls and systems, and at Freeform I was responsible for the integration and validation of precision motion systems.

Over the past 12 years, I have accrued a diverse skillset within engineering. This began in 7th grade when I built my first drone. In high school, I joined the robotics team in my freshman year. In robotics, I contributed a mix of electrical and mechanical work until my senior year when I pivoted into software, where I developed a modular codebase to work across robots and autonomous functions to maximize scoring in games.

This continued into my work on UCLA’s FSAE team Bruin Formula Racing. I designed, manufactured, and validated a pneumatic shifting system, which helped achieve a 20% increase in subteam design score, as well as ergonomic and performance improvements. In my senior year, as Technical Director I led the team to design, build, and test its first electric vehicle.

Prior to my work at FreeForm, I interned at Magnetic Insight and RITEC. At Magnetic Insight, my responsibilities included 3D printing, mechanical design, non-destructive testing, data processing, and motor control. At RITEC, my responsibilities included pneumatic system design, control analysis, assembly fixturing, and wire harness design.

I am currently looking for full-time work in mechatronics, control or automation in the aerospace or robotics fields. I look forward to connecting with those who share my passion for these fields!