Sajan Mistry

Experience

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  Revolution Cycles, Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Technician

  Worked with a team to provide timely and efficient bicycle diagnostics, repairs and installations.

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  Virginia Tech

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Building Manager

  Oversaw daily operations, as well as four other staff members. Promoted from Operations Specialist to Building Manager within 6 months of start date.

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  Virginia Tech College of Engineering

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Teaching Assistant

  Assisted with the teaching and facilitation of Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design (ME 2024) at Virginia Tech.

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  MistryCraftsCo

  May 2019 - May 2021

  Lead Designer/Product Manager

  - Launched, built and managed a busy online business of handmade wooden products (speakers, rings, monitor stands)- Conducted market research to understand competitor products and pricing, then strategically designed products for maximum utility/aesthetic appeal- Promoted products on multiple channels, including social media, online ad campaigns, and word-of-mouth initiatives- Simultaneously communicated with multiple customers to ensure highest product quality and customer satisfaction- Increased revenue by 500% within the first 6 months Show less

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  Promoting Electric Propulsion

  Oct 2019 - May 2020

  Vice President

  Helped start and run the Promoting Electric Propulsion club at Virginia Tech. We spent about six months designing a fully autonomous electric boat for the Navy Promoting Electric Propulsion competition in July of 2020. This was unfortunately canceled due to COVID - 19.

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  Techtronic Industries - TTI

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

  Lead Project Engineer

  - Led the planning, innovation, and development initiatives for cutting-edge Ryobi products.- Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical departments (sales, marketing, analytical engineering, product management, etc.). I ensured clear communication of project statuses, priorities, and responsibilities.- Spearheaded category vision sessions, establishing roadmaps that evolved with customer needs and feedback.- Played a key role in project prioritization, aligning initiatives with both short- and long-term team goals and strategic vision.- Managed a substantial $8M portfolio, contributing significantly to the category's impressive 6.4% growth in 2022. Show less

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  Made Cascade

  Mar 2024 - now

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  - Utilizing CAD software (primarily SolidWorks) to design new parts and modify existing parts and assemblies- Creating and manipulating manufacturing drawings for customer deliverables and project tasks- Managing procurement of components and hardware, maintaining communication with vendors and suppliers- Using shop tools and machinery to manufacture and prototype components- Serving as a point of contact and project manager, ensuring customer needs and project goals are met- Collaborating in discussions to enhance solutions for design challenges and improve outcomes Show less

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  Seattle Hardware Meetup

  Apr 2024 - now

  Co Organizer

  Coordinating and organizing events for the Seattle chapter of the Hardware Meetup. This involves sourcing keynote speakers, coordinating hosts/sponsors, and serving as an event facilitator.