Engineer Engineering

NEIL RAJAN

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EDUCATION

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+BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI

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Master of Science (Sc. M) - Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

(PRIME) GPA: 3.7

Relevant coursework: Globalization, Intellectual Property, Funding, and

Organization Strategies

+BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI

09/2003 - 05/2007

Bachelor of Science (Sc. B) - Major: Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.1

Relevant coursework: Solar Tower Modeling; Sustainable Energy Technology;

Human Powered Vehicles Design

RANNEY SCHOOL, Tinton Falls, NJ

09/1999 - 06/2003

SAT: 1380 (690/690), GPA: 3.9

Magna Cum Laude, Salutatorian, Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society

Leading Member of Class Council (1993-2003), Tennis Team (Team Capitan -

2002, 2003)

RENEWABLE ENERGY

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+ Kolkata Consortium - Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable

Development

RISD, Providence, RI

01/2008 - 05/2008

* Collaborated with a five-person team to design a plan for poverty

alleviation and environmental revitalization in Kolkata, India.

* Designed a waste-to-gas production plan as a means to spur social

enterprise and to promote sustainable energy.

* Integrated the inter-disciplinary approaches (e.g. engineering, landscape

architecture, and business) to create a cohesive plan.

+Waste Vegetable Oil Biodiesel Production Unit - Group Study

Brown University, Providence, RI

09/2004 - 12/2004

* Designed and constructed a biodiesel production unit as well as a mist

washer to purify the biodiesel produced.

* Created a manual for the production unit including step-by-step

directions and illustrations.

ENGINEERING & BUSINESS

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+Capstone Project: Embryonic Technology Commercialization, Brown

University, Providence, RI

09/2007 - 05/2008

* Conceptualized a product line based on a liquid crystal based infectious

disease (sepsis) biosensor.

* Led a team of three to plan out the early stage commercialization and

strategic positioning of the biosensor.

* Modeled the startup costs and projected growth based on gathered market

data.

+Managerial Decision Making

Brown University, Providence, RI

05/2008 - 05/2010

Business Plan Evaluator

* Evaluated and critiqued viability of student business plans in a wide-

range of industries.

+Department of Engineering

Brown University, Providence, RI

06/2007 - 08/2007

Design Consultant

* Assessed existing Rite Solutions IT product offering and made

recommendations for tailored product offering for Brown University (Rite

Solutions specializes in collaboration and simulation software).

* Identified test scenarios for initial pilot program and interfaced with

Rite Solutions regarding recommendations.

+Display and Photonics Laboratory

Brown University, Providence, RI

01/2006 - 05/2007

Research Assistant

* Conducted biosensor research on infectious disease detection focusing on

sepsis.

* Explored opportunity for a novel liquid crystal based flow sensor for

disease diagnostic.

+Mukand Ltd.

Mumbai, India

06/2005 - 08/2005

Marketing Intern - New Product Assessment

* Analyzed the feasibility of adding stainless steel wire to the company's

product offering.

* Made a recommendation to enter the wire market.

LEADERSHIP

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+Brown Outdoor Leadership Training (BOLT)

Selection Committee & Base Camp (2007), Group Leader (2005), Participant

(2004)

* Led a group of underclassmen on a five-day backpacking trip teaching team-

building and wilderness skills

* Interviewed, evaluated, and selected candidates for a new class of group

leaders

+Engineers Without Borders (Brown University Chapter)

President (2005)

* Expanded organization on campus from 10 to 50 students as President

* Raised funding and lobbied for university endorsement of future projects

SKILLS & INTERESTS

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* MATLAB, Pro/E, CFD, MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint power user), TiG

Welding, Machine shop experience

*Passionate about entrepreneurship and technology innovation particularly

clean technology and renewable energy.

*Other interests include: creative cooking, food photography, travel,

tennis, ping-pong, and Aikido.

LANGUAGES

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*Fluent in English

*Basic conversation skills in Spanish

*Exposure to German

CERTIFICATION

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*Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

examination completed and passed in October 2010.

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