Bhavanishankar Kalavakolanu

Mechanical Engineering Student & Robotics Engineer

Featured Projects

Buckeye Vertical

Buckeye Vertical

Award-winning autonomous drone development with precision payload delivery and advanced navigation.

Quantum Leap Robotics

Quantum Leap Robotics

7 years of innovative robotics development, including pioneering odometry systems and World Championship qualifications.

Buckeye Vertical Drone

Dreaming Falcon

Research project developing advanced autonomous flight control systems using machine learning.

Internships

GE Aerospace

Engines Intern (Summer 2024)

  • Performed Burst Margin Analysis on an Engine using NX and Teamcenter, implementing finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to ensure engine met all criteria
  • Conducted comprehensive stress analysis utilizing advanced finite element modeling to evaluate the impact of a design change, ensuring continued adherence to Goodman Criteria and optimizing fatigue life prediction
Siemens

Technology & Innovation Intern (Summer 2023)

Collaborated with senior design engineers to develop, modify, and implement new design changes to the nano box PC, utilizing thermal analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimize cooling performance

Siemens

Smart Infrastructure Intern (Summer 2022)

  • Leveraged AutoCAD and proprietary Design Tool software to create comprehensive design packages, incorporating electrical schematics, 3D models, and BOM documentation
  • Conducted on-site product implementation assessments, utilizing lean manufacturing principles and process flow analysis to propose data-driven solutions for workflow optimization to national management

Technical Skills

Design Software

  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Catia
  • ANSYS
  • AutoCAD
  • NX

Programming

  • Java
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • Git

Manufacturing

  • 3D Printing
  • CNC
  • Lathe
  • Drill Press