Hey, I’m Achintya.
I’m a Mechanical Engineering major @ UF looking for opportunities to jumpstart my career in engineering
My Approach
Communication
I believe communication remains an essential skill in the engineering industry, functioning as a liaison between technical and non-technical sides of a company.
Working as a Mission Assurance Specialist for NASA’s L’SPACE program, I learned the necessity of maintaining contact with teammates to facilitate timelines on mission deliverables.
Collaboration
I take a collaborative approach when completing projects while looking to create a functional and efficient team that meets deadlines efficiently.
Having worked with a 20-member team at L’SPACE and countless smaller groups at engineering competitions and retail companies, I developed a sense for working in multi-disciplinary workforces.
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Proficient in 5 Coding Languages
MATLAB, SQL, Python, Java, and Azure AI
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2+ Years of CAD Experience
CSWA in SolidWorks and Proficient in Fusion 360 and Onshape
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Over 600+ hours worked in paid part-time retail jobs
Worked for Publix and Kumon for 4+ years total
Engineering Experience
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Engineering Experience *
NASA L’SPACE Mission Concept Academy - Mission Assurance Specialist
- Conducted 5+ subsystem risk assessments on mechanical designs to ensure NASA standards compliance
- Tracked 10+ failure modes with FMEA, implementing actions that improved subsystem reliability by 15%
- Worked with a 20-member team to integrate safety and reliability into spacecraft mechanical designs
Gator Motorsport -
Suspension & Brakes Sub Team Member
- Designed suspension geometry and braking components for FSAE vehicle, contributing to 15% increase in cornering stability
- Conducted 10+ CAD design reviews of control arms and brake assemblies to ensure compliance with FSAE safety standards
- Supported 3+ track-day sessions, performing brake testing and suspension analysis to deliver repeatable handling outcomes
UNF Water Tower Challenge -
Structural Analyst
- Designed and prototyped a critical infrastructure model in CAD, iterating through 4+ designs for strength optimization
- Achieved 1st place in district competition and earned a $200 scholarship for structural resilience under pressure testing
- Optimized load-bearing structure through simulation, reducing failure probability
Technical Projects
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Technical Projects *
SolidWorks Certification Project – Motion Assembly Analysis
- Achieved perfect score (240/240) on CSWA exam
- Modeled and simulated a functional mechanical juicer, emphasizing constraint-based assembly and design verification
Dashboard/Data Project – Race Analytic Tracker at RedLine352 Auto Club
- Designed and implemented a Python, Excel, and SQL-based dashboard to analyze lap times, vehicle performance, and system efficiency over 200+ racing hours
- Applied principles of feedback loop design, data visualization, and parameter tuning to optimize performance insights
Custom 3-D Printing Wheel Center Caps – Personal Vehicle Project
- Modeled wheel center caps in SolidWorks, applying geometric constraints, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing principles
- Iterated prototypes with PrusaSlicer and 3D printing, evaluating material properties to deliver 4 durable, functional ABS caps
Real Work Experience
Publix Grocery Clerk – Gainesville, FL | Jan 2025 – Present
- Operated under dynamic conditions managing logistics, inventory, and team communication over 25+ hour work weeks
- Stocked and rotated 1,000+ items per shift, ensuring product availability, shelf organization, and safety standard compliance
Kumon Math & Reading Tutor – Ponte Vedra, FL | Nov 2022 – Aug 2024
- Delivered over 300+ hours of evaluative instruction in math up to precalculus
- Tutored and tracked progress for 40+ students, achieving measurable improvement in standardized test scores like SAT
Public Relations Intern – Dialysis Clinic Inc. (DCI) – Jacksonville, FL | Dec 2021 – Feb 2024
- Coordinated morale visits, patient communication, and logistics compliance over 100+ hours
- Directed volunteers in scheduling and outreach for 50+ patients weekly, improving overall clinic communication flow
FAQ
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Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been infatuated with cars, leading me to naturally try and pursue a career in automotive engineering.
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I’m extremely collaborative and communicative, willing to work with anyone to get the job done. I put extra effort in trying to simplify engineering concepts for other to understand.
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I bring a hard-working, multi-tasking work ethic combined with hands-on experience in real-world engineering and collaboration. I hope to become a role model employee at every company I work for, no matter how big or small.