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Hello, I’m Pranay Teja Kothapalli, a highly motivated mechanical engineering graduate with hands-on experience in design, analysis, and development of thermal and HVAC systems. I enjoy leveraging CAD tools, CFD insights, and prototyping to deliver efficient, innovative solutions and contribute to practical R&D efforts. I am currently pursuing a Master in Industrial Engineering at Kiel University of Applied Sciences and am eager to apply my skills to challenging mechanical systems, computermodeling, and HVAC projects.
Beyond engineering, I lead and collaborate in teams, organize events, and actively participate in robotics, 3D printing, and design communities. I bring curiosity, leadership, and a collaborative mindset to every project, and I look forward to contributing to innovative projects and solutions.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Telugu
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Work Experience
Junior Design- und F&E-Ingenieur at Oorja Energy Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
February 28, 2025 - August 13, 2025Designed and developed sustainable HVAC systems for key clients including IOCL, L&T, IISC, TATA, TSREDCO, Wockhardt Hospital, ITBP, ARR Studio, and DRDO. Led the design of efficient piping systems for radiation and baffle cooling systems using AutoCAD, Fusion360, Autodesk Inventor, Revit, and SolidWorks. Created material and quantity lists (BOMs and BOQs), customer presentations, project budgeting, and cost analysis. Managed R&D team to innovate a new baffle cooling design improving efficiency by up to 60%. Developed a hydrogen generator in partnership with DRDO for cold deserts of North India. Engaged in prototyping, industrial design, CFD analysis, and failure prevention. Oversaw project management, strategic planning, and customer relations.
Intern at Ford India
July 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025Handled customer interactions by managing complaints and gathering feedback actively. Participated in daily service operations including spare parts management and inventory control at the workshop. Expanded practical knowledge of vehicle components, structure, dynamics, and maintenance through on-site experience. Applied theoretical concepts from university in real-world scenarios, understanding piston functions, ignition sequences, part replacements, vehicle diagnostics, engine maintenance, and emission issues.
Junior Design and R&D Engineer at Oorja Energy Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Designed and developed sustainable HVAC systems for diverse clients (IOCL, L&T, IISC, TATA, TSREDCO, Wockhardt Hospital, ITBP, ARR Studio, DRDO). Led piping design for radiant and baffled cooling to optimize HVAC performance using AutoCAD, Fusion360, Autodesk Inventor, Revit, and SolidWorks. Prepared material BOMs/BOQs, client presentations, project estimation and cost control. Led R&D team in developing a new baffled-cooling design achieving up to 60% efficiency gains. Contributed to hydrogen generator development with DRDO for cold deserts of North India. Prototyping, industrial design, CFD analyses, and error mitigation. Managed projects, strategic planning, and client liaison.
Intern – Mechanical Design / Service Operations at Ford India
July 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Interacted with customers, handled service operations, parts and parts inventory, and learned vehicle components, dynamics, diagnostics, and common service issues. Applied theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, including piston operation, ignition sequencing, component replacement, vehicle diagnostics, and emissions-related repairs.
Junior Design and R&D Engineer at Oorja Energy Engineering Services Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Design and development of sustainable HVAC systems for clients including IOCL, L&T, IISC, TATA, TSREDCO, Wockhardt Hospital, ITBP, ARR Studio, and DRDO. Led the design of efficient piping for radiant and baffled cooling systems to optimize HVAC performance using AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, Revit and SolidWorks. Created BOMs/BOQs, client presentations, project costing and budgeting. Led R&D team developing a new baffled cooling design achieving up to 60% efficiency improvement. Collaborated with DRDO to develop a hydrogen generator for cold deserts in northern India. Prototyping, industrial design, CFD analyses and failure prevention; project management and client liaison.
Intern at Ford India
July 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Customer interaction: handling complaints and gathering feedback; supported service operations, parts and inventory management in workshop. Expanded understanding of vehicle components, dynamics, diagnostics, and emissions; applied theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios including piston operation and ignition sequencing.
Education
Master in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen at Fachhochschule Kiel
January 1, 2025 - August 13, 2025B.Tech, Maschinenbau at Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Zwischenstufe Bildung at Narayana Junior College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019SSC at Sri Chaitanya School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Master in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen at Fachhochschule Kiel
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025B.Tech, Maschinenbau at Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023Intermediate (Narayana Junior College) at Narayana Junior College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019SSC at Sri Chaitanya School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Master in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen at Fachhochschule Kiel
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025B.Tech, Maschinenbau at Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023Intermediate at Narayana Junior College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019SSC at Sri Chaitanya School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
AutoCAD 2D&3D
March 1, 2023 - August 13, 2025Emerging Technologies
October 1, 2023 - August 13, 2025Material Technology
June 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025Industrial Application of Finite Element Analysis
March 1, 2023 - August 13, 2025Designing of Suspension System Using Lotus Shark, Solid
May 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025Design, Manufacturing & Testing of Electric Solar Vehicle
July 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025Transportation and Automation Design
August 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025E-Mobility Roadmap Technologies, Opportunities and Challenges
September 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025Introduction to EV Control System
October 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025Battery Pack Design and Simulation
November 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025AutoCAD 2D & 3D
March 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Emerging Technologies
October 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Material Technology
June 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Industrial Application of Finite Element Analysis
March 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Designing of Suspension System Using Lotus Shark, Solid
May 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Design, Manufacturing & Testing of Electric Solar Vehicle
July 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Transportation and Automation Design
August 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025E-Mobility Roadmap Technologies, Opportunities and Challenges
September 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Introduction to EV Control System
October 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Battery Pack Design and Simulation
November 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025AutoCAD 2D&3D
March 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Emerging Technologies
October 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Material Technology
June 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Industrial Application of Finite Element Analysis
March 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025Designing of Suspension System Using Lotus Shark, Solid
May 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Design, Manufacturing & Testing of Electric Solar Vehicle
July 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Transportation and Automation Design
August 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025E-Mobility Roadmap Technologies, Opportunities and Challenges
September 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Introduction to EV Control System
October 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Battery Pack Design and Simulation
November 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare
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