Nikhil Sidher

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EDUCATION

University of Nevada, Reno

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (January 2019-Current) Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (December 2018)

• Mathematics Minor

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Capstone Project in Collaboration with NASA JSC August 2017 - May 2018

• Tension Controlled Cable Robot designed for NASA Johnson Space Center to aid in training astronauts for missions on other celestial bodies

• Follow design specifications, ensuring the robot is able to be shipped, large enough to be fully utilized, and easy to assemble and disassemble

• Lead the CAD and Machining portion of developing the 1-D proof of concept and the 3-D prototype of the robot

• Develop a frame for the robot to operate in with the use of SolidWorks modeling tools and FEA analysis tools

• Oversee development of the dynamic simulation for the proof of concept and the finalized prototype

• Utilize MATLAB and Python to develop the code that simulates varying dynamic environments Intro to Aerial Robotics (Autonomous Drone) January 2017 - May 2017

• Utilize dynamic equations to determine the thrust the drone can achieve during flight

• Design a drone capable of achieving autonomous flight by utilizing sensors for object and edge detection

• Utilizing edge detection so the drone can recognize a QR code and its orientation

• Test multiple prop configurations to maximize the dynamic capabilities of the drone WORK EXPERIENCE

Summit Racing Equipment - Sparks, NV July 2019 - Present Warehouse Associate

• Organize and stock inventory at the company warehouse University of Nevada-Reno College of Engineering - Reno, NV June 2016 - June 2019 Outreach and Recruitment

• Help setup and run summer camps for students interested in engineering (K-12)

• Encourage students to pursue higher education in STEM-related majors by sharing my experiences and helping coordinate tours of the University of Nevada-Reno campus

• Work for ME2L (Mobile Engineering Education Lab), providing engineering lessons in K-12 classrooms

• Utilize various computer skills, managing materials for programs and communicating with students, staff, and faculty as a Student Office Worker

Panasonic Energy of North America - Sparks, NV May 2018 - January 2019 Machine Operator

• Run, maintain, and clean machines that wind batteries used in Tesla Cars SKILLS

Programming and Drafting

Experience with drafting and FEA analysis with SolidWorks Programming with MATLAB

Introductory programming experience with Python and C/C++ Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel Experience with LabVIEW

Fluent in Hindi and Punjabi

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