Arya Rakesh Deshpande
Karlsruhe
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable Mechanical Engineering student at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), with a strong interest in engineering design, problem-solving, and financial planning. Currently serving as Co-Lead of Sponsorship at Mu-zero Hyperloop, coordinating industry partnerships and funding efforts. Eager to support university research and administrative departments as a Student Assistant while gaining hands-on experience in the field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sponsorship Director
Mu-zero HYPERLOOP
11.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded outreach efforts leading to the acquisition of 3+ sponsorships, enhancing team resources for research and development.
- Maintained active communication with over 10 industry contacts and sponsors, ensuring seamless documentation, proposal updates, and long-term relationship management.
- Collaborated with finance and engineering teams to align funding strategies with evolving technical goals and timelines, contributing to 3 successful technical milestone achievements.
- Contributed to the preparation and delivery of 2 high-stakes sponsor pitch decks, improving engagement rates by 20%
Founder
SmartSky Solutions
01.2024 - Current
- Led the design and development of SmartSky, a next-generation real-time cabin monitoring system for aircraft safety, incorporating sensors for seat position, weight distribution, and crash posture.
- Achieved a per-seat hardware weight of 0.86 lbs, well below industry norms, resulting in significant fuel efficiency improvements and cost savings.
- Conducted market research indicating a $6.2B opportunity in the cabin monitoring market by 2028; aligned the product with FAA/EASA regulations for compliance.
- Designed the sensor system to be plug-and-play with ARINC 429/629 protocols, reducing airline integration costs by 25%.
- Projected cost savings of thousands of dollars per aircraft over 10,000 flight hours due to reduced fuel consumption, based on optimized cost-to-weight ratio.
- Collaborated with 3+ research institutes at KIT, successfully completing proof-of-concept testing across key metrics including posture optimization and turbulence alerting.
Sales Internship
Robosoft Solutions
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Analyzed over 6 months of financial and sales data to identify patterns in commodity purchasing behavior, improving targeting efficiency by 10%.
- Scheduled and facilitated 5+ meetings with potential clients in the metal trading industry, leading to 1 successful preliminary agreements.
Volunteer
Gurudwara
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
Education
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Karlsruhe Institute Für Technologie
Karlsruhe, Germany04.2025
High school diploma -
Delhi Private School Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates03-2021
Skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- Java
- CAD
- Observation
- Target identification
- Decision making
- Communication
- Team Player
- Persistence attitude
- Detail-oriented
- Reliable
- Matured university
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Accomplishments
- Participated in GROW - a startup competition, 01/01/22
- Speaker at TedX OOW Dubai, 01/01/20
- Secured gold place in numerous inter school basketball tournaments, 01/01/19
- Secured 1st place in Sports Olympiad, 2017
Timeline
Sponsorship Director
Mu-zero HYPERLOOP
11.2024 - Current
Founder
SmartSky Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Sales Internship
Robosoft Solutions
05.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Gurudwara
06.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Karlsruhe Institute Für Technologie
High school diploma -
Delhi Private School Dubai
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