PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Intern, Aptec Equipment Pvt Ltd, North Gujarat, India                          June - Nov 2024 (220 hours)

• Led cross-disciplinary prototyping, integrating mechanical design (SolidWorks), IoT automation (ESP32/NodeMCU, wireless moisture probes), and renewable energy systems (170W solar panel, 150Ah battery).

• Designed a solar-powered irrigation rover from initial sketches to CAD using SolidWorks, applying torque, RPM, and power calculations to select motors, drivetrain, and solar panels.

• Optimized rover mechanics by analyzing traction failures; replaced rubber tires with I-2 agricultural tires, shifted to rear-wheel drive + steering motor system, and extended chassis for stability.

• Developed IoT-based automation with ESP32 microcontroller, integrating Wi-Fi for cloud data transfer and Bluetooth for smartphone-based actuator control; engineered soil sensing system integrating 7-in-1 RS-485 soil sensor with custom Arduino RS-485 shield.

• Programmed irrigation logic in Arduino IDE using C++, enabling automated pump control, flow-rate monitoring, and irrigation cut-off based on soil probe data.

• Mentored by Viren Vadgama and Nitin Patel in the R&D and Automation Department

• Received a Patent and published the findings in the Original Journal of Patent Office (10/10/25)

 

Lean Manufacturing Intern (Assistant), Parker Plant India Pvt Ltd, North Gujarat, India                 June 2023

• Assisted in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for the manufacturing process of Paver Finisher, contributing to 650-hour reduction in process time (from 70 days to ~43 days).

• Supported identification of bottlenecks and elimination of non-value-added activities by applying lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, and Just-In-Time (JIT) techniques.

• Collaborated with team to analyze data, optimize resource allocation, and streamline process flows; contributed to detailed report recommending improvements that enhanced efficiency.

 

LEADERSHIP 

Founder & Program Lead, Krishi Mitra (Farmer’s Friend)                                             June 2024 - Present (165 hours)

• Designed 9 hands-on learning modules under the mentorship of the Dean of Agriculture at Ganpat University, on soil restoration, smart irrigation, crop diversification, and women-led microenterprises 

• Engaged 3,300+ farmers in 5+ villages through Khedut Sabhas (training sessions) and on-field demonstrations on climate-smart practices.

• Conducted 1,800+ soil tests guiding shift from water-intensive crops (wheat) to resilient ones (cumin, castor, millet), cutting fertilizer use 25–30% and raising yields 10–15%; introduced composting, bio-pesticides, and intercropping systems, reducing chemical inputs 35% while restoring soil fertility.

• Launched Gruh Udyog, a women-led food microenterprise program training rural women in food safety, packaging, and pricing - increasing average monthly income from $9 to $70-$90; empowered 240+ rural women to transition from selling raw produce to running value-added food enterprises.

Head, Vigyan-Viplav Labs, Tribhuvan Vidhyalay, North Gujarat, India                                           May 2024 - Present

• Launched design in STEM program with pilot at Tribhuvan Vidhyalay, Lanva (400 students), and scaled to 5 rural schools across 5 villages, engaging 1,500+ students (Grades 7–10) in hands-on STEM projects; grew female participation by 1.5x.

• Designed programs to boost girls’ participation in STEM from 20% to 50%.

 

Tennis Mentor, Altitude Tennis Academy, Ahmedabad                                                                                2024 - Present

• Mentored and coached 25+ athletes for national tournaments, building periodized plans for technique, conditioning, and match tactics.

• Launched the academy's first injury-prevention program using movement screening, corrective exercise, and load monitoring.

• Curated player-specific tournament calendars to maximize results; ran video and performance reviews to set goals, tune training blocks, and raise match outcomes.

 

PUBLICATIONS

Patel, A., et al. “Design & Development Of A Tangible & Digital Lungs Exerciser.” Indian Journal of Applied Research, vol. 15, no. 03, Mar. 2025. IJAR, https://doi.org/10.36106/ijar 

Patel, Ayan. “SaurSinchAI: A Solar-Powered Irrigation Agri-Bot for Precision Agriculture.” OFFICIAL JOURNAL of the PATENT OFFICE, no. 41/2025, Oct. 2025, search.ipindia.gov.in/IPOJournal/Journal/ViewJournal. Intellectual Property India.

 

SCHOOL ENGAGEMENTS

Head Boy, Adani International School                                                                                            August 2024 - July 2025

• Hosted "Jigyasa", the Science Exhibition, themed Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat- Blast from the Past, for grades 6 to 11 with a focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); managed project displays for 400+ students and their parents.

• Led 20+ members of the student council to organise events (Diwali celebration, annual sports day, Christmas carnival), mentoring juniors, and acting as liaison between 800+ students and faculty.

• Represented the school and received Honorable Mention, Model UN, Dhirubhai Ambani International School.

 

Founder, School Tennis Club, Adani International School, Ahmedabad, India                                     2024 - Present

• Advocated for school-level clubs, liaised with administration to get necessary approvals, and raised interest amongst 60+ middle and high school students.

• Designing periodized tennis training plans and tennis-specific fitness plans to optimize player development and performance; planning for upcoming inter-school competition.

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Harvard Undergrad Venture Tech Summer Program                                                                                              June- July 2025

• Completed 6-week internship on startup ecosystem program with Rayfield Systems, gaining exposure to AI-driven energy automation and the dynamics of scaling tech ventures.

• Mentored directly by C-suite executives, learning decision-making frameworks, go-to-market strategies, and investor pitch preparation.

• Worked on IoT and data-driven solutions, including hands-on experience with energy monitoring systems, data preprocessing, and dashboard visualization.

 

ATHLETICS

International Tennis Player                                                                                                                                                   2014 - 2024

• All India Tennis Association Tournaments (2018-2022): Won 5 National Titles and 8 State Titles in competitive tennis.

• Selected to attend Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, France (May 2022 - May 2023); improved French rank from 15/5 to 15/1 within 12 months, achieving a 4-rank jump; awarded Best Player Trophy in 12–15 age group.

• Selected to attend AllIn Tennis Academy, France (June 2023 - May 2024); improved French rank from 15/1 to 5/6 within 12 months, a 2-rank jump; earned first ITF point at first ITF tournament played; 4 times quarter-finalist in ITF tournaments.

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Event Organizer, Tribhuvan Vidhyalay School Sports Day                                                                                     2023

• Organized Sports Day for 250+ students, hosting competitions in volleyball, kho-kho, kabaddi, and 100m race to promote sports.

• Delivered a presentation on the importance of exercise and nutrition presentation based on insights from competitive tennis and research, emphasizing a balanced diet and holistic fitness.

Volunteer Teacher, Gokul Ashram, Adani International School                                                                      2024 - Present

• Designed and delivered Math and English lessons to 60+ students, focusing on foundational concepts and practical applications to enhance learning outcomes.

• Introduced interactive activities and real-world examples to make lessons relatable and engaging, encouraging active participation.

 

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENTS

• Completed Blue Ocean Entrepreneurs Mini-Course & Participated in Blue Ocean Competition (May 2024)

• Participated in Wharton Global High School Investment Competition (February 2024)