BIOGRAPHY

“My heart in my work” - Andrew Carnegie

Unveiling the Journey of Mukul Ganwal 🚀

In the dynamic realm where engineering, innovation, and curiosity converge, you’ll find me – Mukul Ganwal. As you delve into this profile, I invite you to explore the facets of my academic voyage, skill repertoire, work endeavors, and the remarkable projects that define my passion and determination.

Skills: The Toolbox 🛠️

In the realm of coding, machines, and data, I’m well-versed in a variety of tools:

🔧 Programming Languages: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Scala, R, Linux, Shell, SQL
🤖 Machine Learning Tools: TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Cuda, Scikit, PowerBI, Cognos
🛠️ Tools/Software: SolidWorks, ANSYS, Fusion360, Catia, IBM Cp4d, AWS, GCP, Git, ROS

Navigating Work and Research 🚀

Crafting the Future at Biorobotics Lab (Apple Project), PA | Apr ‘23 - Present

As a Graduate Research Assistant:

🤖 Orchestrating precision with UR3 arm and computer vision for component removal.
🔄 Pioneering recycling systems for the recovery of rare earth materials.
🌐 Bridging real-world scenarios and machine learning with Blender-based data pipelines.

Illuminating Quality Control at PGP Glass Private Ltd., Vadodara, India | Jul ‘22 - Aug ‘22

As a Data Science Intern:

🕵️‍♂️ Igniting efficiency with automated quality control using template matching algorithms.
🌐 Transforming data into intelligence, extracting insights from international export databases.

The Data Trail at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Bangalore, India | Jan ‘22 - May ‘22

As a Data Science Intern:

🛠️ Carving efficiency paths with PySpark’s data preprocessing prowess.
🚗 Envisioning electric vehicle charging locations and building data-driven warning systems.

Propelling Operations at Hero MotoCorp Ltd., Vadodara, India | Jul ‘21 - Aug ‘21

As a Summer Intern – Operations Function:

📦 Crafting compliance with packaging design, aligned with the Package Commodity Act.
💡 Leveraging Python to unveil packaging data insights and improvements.

A Glimpse into My Academic Odyssey 🌟

Breathing Life into Videos with Dense Video Captioning | Carnegie Mellon University | Jan ‘22 - May ‘22

🎬 Redefining video captioning with a semantic alignment approach.
📈 Amplifying performance by 20% over baseline using PyTorch and AWS.

Revolutionizing Efficiency with an Energy-Efficient Robot Leg | Carnegie Mellon University | Jan ‘22 - May ‘22

🤖 Unleashing energy-efficient marvels through spring-powered legged robots.
⚡ Unveiling 30% energy savings, fueling a new era in robotics.

Navigating Lunar Terrain with Precision | Carnegie Mellon University | Sep ‘22 - Dec ‘22

🚀 Carving automated paths on lunar landscapes with collaborative algorithms.
🌠 Navigating the treacherous terrain using A-Star algorithm for rover entry.

Architecting Quadrupeds: Robots with a Difference | Vellore Institute of Technology | Oct ‘19 - Dec ‘21

🤖 Orchestrating a team to construct walking quadruped robots with extended workspace.
🔍 Probing kinematics to redefine quadruped movement and control.

Sanitation in the Robotic Age | Vellore Institute of Technology | Sep ‘21 - Jan ‘22

🧼 Designing UV-light-equipped sanitation robots for the modern age.
🛠️ Pioneering modular designs for efficient repairs and upgrades.

Breathing Fresh Air with the Oxygen Concentrator | Vellore Institute of Technology | Feb ‘19 - Jun ‘19

💨 Crafting a portable, electricity-free oxygen concentrator using innovative catalysts.
🔧 Merging SolidWorks and Ansys to engineer a lifeline for breathing.

Honors and Awards: A Journey Embellished with Accolades 🏆

🥇 7th in State level Chess open category by the Government of Gujarat.
🎤 A voice of distinction: Best speaker at India’s IIMUN in 2016.
🚀 Exploring the depths of physics: First stage of the International Physics Olympiad in 2018.
⚡ A visionary of EV charging: 63rd Rank nationally in Hero Campus Challenge 6 (Feb ‘21).

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