Preethi Sri

Experience

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  Prime Industry

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Administrative Assistant

  • Managed inventory• Assisted with scheduling production and dispatch to ensure timely delivery• Spearheaded a new initiative by creating detailed weekly reports to evaluate ways to improve efficiency• Got acquainted with Tally software to maintain financial records

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  Mechanical Engineering Association - MEAKCT

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Worked as an Executive Member of the MEAKCT. Along with other members of the team I organized events, attended weekly meetings on improving experiences of fellow mechanical engineering students, and collaborated with the team to conduct events during Yugam, a National Level Techno-Cultural Fest. As a Team member of Mechanical Engineering Association at Kumaraguru College of Technology attending weekly meetings and skill development courses like 3D printing and prototyping to upskill.

  • Executive Committee Member

    Jun 2020 - May 2021

  • Team Member

    Aug 2019 - May 2020
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  KCT Garage

  Sept 2019 - May 2021

  Design and Manufacturing Team Member

  Selected suitable materials for the Rollcage of an E-Baja based on its strength-to-weight ratio. Performed crash studies on different sides of the vehicle to determine safety and durability. Furthermore, worked on designing A-arms and conducting FEA for the suspension system of the car. Responsible for selecting suitable suspensions systems based on ride height, wheel travel and other parameters. Employed manufacturing techniques like Welding, Machining and Fixture Testing for manufacturing the car. Show less

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  Hitech Chains Pvt.

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Production Engineer

  Supported the production of chains and sprockets by overseeing key manufacturing processes such as fine blanking, drilling, teeth cutting, heat treatment, and final inspection to meet client specifications.Ensured quality assurance by conducting detailed inspections at various production stages, maintaining high standards for clients like LGB, IFB and TIDC. Led initiatives that contributed to a 12% increase in production efficiency and profitability through improved process monitoring and timely delivery of high-quality products. Show less

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  Southampton University Formula Student Team

  Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

  Member of Powertrain Systems

  As a member of the Powertrain systems, worked on designing and producing test systems for efficient energy transfer to drive the Electric Formula car's wheels. Utilized software like SolidWorks and Ansys to analyze several structural and mechanical components.

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  University of Southampton

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Course Representative

  Have been selected as Course Representative for MSc. Advanced Mechanical Engineering Sciences that consists of 220 students. As a Course Rep I acted as a bridge between students and teachers to ensure a smooth education experience demonstrating Leadership and Problem Solving skills. I also represented the student body at SSLC meetings where I communicated the feedback from my peers to heads of the departments.

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  Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research, IIT Madras

  Nov 2024 - now

  Project Associate

  Working at the Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research, IIT Madras, conducting research on refrigeration cycles and fluid mechanics, including retrofitting AC deep freezers into DC systems. Developing innovative solutions in thermal management, energy systems, and related engineering applications.