Prarthana Chhaparwal

Experience

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  Next Big Innovation Labs®

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Payload Engineer

  • Designed a shock-proof, thermally insulated payload compartment, improving payload safety and compliance by 100%.• Devised a material selection matrix that reduced costs by 22% while meeting design specifications for thermal and shock resistance.• Conducted topographic analysis to optimize the strength-to-weight ratio, resulting in a 10% improvement in payload performance validation.

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  LURA - Leeds University Rocketry Association

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Developed manufacturing plans and led testing for Leeds’ first-ever student-built rocket, contributing to a successful launch.• Performed a Cost vs. Quality analysis that identified cost-saving procurement strategies, reducing material costs by 18% without compromising quality.• Coordinated with third-party suppliers to streamline material procurement, improving project delivery timelines by 20%. • Initiated and managed sponsorship schemes worth £3.5K each, increasing funding for the project by 40% through new partnerships. • Organized fundraisers and community events that increased public engagement by 50%, participant numbers by 30%.• Advised on project proposals and budget management for the Gryphon I project, leading to a 15% reduction in overall expenses through strategic financial planning.

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Strategy and Relations Manager

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Brahmastra Aerospace & Defence Pvt. Ltd.

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Project Management Trainee

  • Led a team of four in a comparative study on SSTO vehicles versus multi-stage rockets, enhancing understanding of economic viability and technological challenges.• Conducted in-depth quantitative research on propulsion systems, presenting findings that influenced future project directions by highlighting efficiency improvements up to 30%.

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  Dharohar

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Engineering Excellence Management Trainee

  • Assisted in restructuring design and manufacturing procedures to enhance operational efficiency by 10%.• Managed daily progress reporting and created a comprehensive parts identification database, which reduced retrieval time by 25% and improved inventory management for procured components.

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  Collins Aerospace

  Sept 2023 - now

  Project Planner - Transfer Management Office

  - Supported the Transfer Management Office's (TMO) initiatives in engineering design and intellectual property transfers across UK, US, and Canada sites, aligning with the Business Acquisition Management plan.- Led planning sessions, creating detailed project plans for the delivery of complex projects valued over $1.8M, resulting in 93% OTD project milestones and achieving a 60% improvement in budget efficiency through effective support and coordination.- Enhanced stakeholder relationships through diligent support and regular engagement, aiding in maintaining a 97% satisfaction rate in feedback surveys.-Implementation of Agile and Hybrid project management techniques improved process efficiency and led to a 35% increase in key performance indicators (KPIs) over 6 months. Show less