Tanay Athawale

Experience

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  Team Albatross

  Mar 2022 - now

  Supervising a team of 30+ people for the year 2023 – 2024. Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support, especially during the design, manufacturing, and testing phases of aircraft development. Ensure smooth coordination and communication among team members, making sure everyone is on the same page regarding project goals and tasks. Assist with the development of schedules and timeframes to ensure that the team fulfils project deadlines and competition timelines. Contribute to the development of a long-term vision and strategy for the aeromodelling team, setting goals beyond the current season or projects. Show less Engineering light weight UAVs with the primary goal of carrying the maximum weight possible.Comprehensive knowhow about the design parameters and aerodynamic characteristics for various types of aircrafts. Proficiency and knowledge in ANSYS Fluent, Static and Transient Structural Analysis, Modal Analysis, and Topological Optimization. Acquired skills include communication, time management, project management, and teamwork.Designed and Manufactured the International Flagship 2022 'KOLOSSOS' for SAE Aerodesign East Competition.Represented the team in the Technical Presentation on an International and national level.Designed and Manufactured the National’s aircraft representing VIT Vellore in SAE Drone Development Challenge, ‘ALB - 23’. Stood Overall 2nd in India at the SAE Drone Development Challenge, Chennai. Show less

  • Vice Captain

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Design Engineer

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Core Committee Member

    Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
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  Executive at AIESL

  Aug 2023 - Sept 2023

  Intern

  Worked as an intern at an aircraft maintenance organization to get hands on experience with commercial airliner engines. I worked at the 'Engine Overhaul' facility at AIESL. Got an in depth knowledge of the working of aircraft engines including the GE90, GEnx, CFM56 and APUs. Assisted in the assembly and disassembly for each engine for maintenance purpose. Observed the boroscope inspection of the compressor, ignition chamber and turbine sections of each engine.