INNOVATE.

DESIGN.
BUILD.

Varun Ramnarayan

Age

: 25

University

: National University of Singapore

Language Proficiency

: English & Tamil - Excellent

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+1 (628) 280 8417 / +65 8481 6570

varun.r@u.nus.edu

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Profile

Self-starter with the ability to lead and work well within a team.
Decisive and able to work well under pressure
Keen to learn from new experiences.
Creative with the ability to design and build. (Multiple hands-on projects and personal interests)
Strong visualization and spatial capabilities.

What can I do?

Adept with design thinking, and product development.
Ample experience in design and fabrication of hardware solutions.
Led development of hardware & software solutions.
Improve efficiency through process engineering. (Developed processes and innovation strategies in previous roles)
Strong leader (President of Innovation & Design Programme Students’ Club, representing 500 students)

What am I looking for?

Seeking full-time employment opportunities.
Learn and gain valuable experience in the industry while contributing significantly to the growth of your company.
Dynamic & fast-paced environment with a close-knit team.

My Venture

Team Lead
OnSight™ Construction Technology
01/2021 – Till Date

www.onsight-construction.com

Leading a team developing a mobile app that enhances construction site productivity and efficiency by streamlining task management.
Spearheading strategic partnerships with industry players to digitize the industry.
Awarded grant by NUS Enterprise for venture actualization.
Pilot testing in progress with Multinational Construction Company.

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Work Experience

Experience

Research and Development & Engineering
CloudCath (San Francisco)
01/2022 – Till Date

Developed processes for the manufacturing and validation of medical devices on the production line.
Performed meticulous testing and validation of mass-produced medical devices.
Leveraged data analytics to develop the company’s latest infection detection algorithm.
Developed Python-based tools to optimize and streamline clinical operations and testing.

CloudCath Connect PD

(Remote Patient Monitoring Device)

Digital Transformation (Integrated Digital Delivery) Intern
Gammon Construction Ltd (Hong Kong & Singapore)
05/2021 – 08/2021

Developed three applications used for the management of construction assets, tasks and human resources in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Integrated live dashboards into the solutions, providing management with actionable insights from collected data.
Proposed design methodologies enabling Gammon to produce low cost and high-fidelity prototypes for digital solutions.

Logistics Virtual Store App
(Gammon Singapore)

Human Resource Management Platform
(Gammon Hong Kong)

Task Management App
(Gammon Hong Kong)

System Design & IoT Integration Intern
Newgen Gas Pte Ltd
12/2020 – 05/2021

Developed a “Sensor Fusion” system for digital monitoring of proprietary cold storage technology.
Designed and fabricated PCB & Digital System for industrial implementation of the solution.
Designed and fabricated mounting solutions for electronic systems in the cooling container.
Integrated IoT features into the system for remote monitoring and management of the solution.

Design Thinking Module Teaching Assistant
Innovation & Design Programme, National University of Singapore
01/2021 – 05/2021

Proficient with product development & stakeholder management.
Mentored 50 students to develop their ideas.
Facilitated “Design Thinking” workshops for organisations and summer programmes for international students.

Digital Transformation Intern
JEL Maintenance Limited
12/2019 – 01/2020

Developed proposals for the implementation of the latest technologies and equipment in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) processes of the company.
Developed marketing content for the company website and the Digital Services department.

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Company Quarter Master Sergeant & Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants In-Charge
General Support Ammunition Base, Singapore Armed Forces
05/2017 – 05/2019

Led 14 soldiers and was responsible for the logistics needs of the battalion(3 units situated in 5 military camps).
Overhauled unit’s logistics practices to achieve a 2-grade improvement in the annual SAF audit.
Responsible for the supply and replenishment of Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants for the battalion’s military vehicles and equipment.
Logistics Head for Singapore National Day Parade 2019 Fireworks Committee. (SG$1 Million Project)

Education

Undergraduate Degree

National University of Singapore

Exchange Modules

Stanford Center for Professional Development

Online Technical Certification

MITx (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Online Certification

Wharton Online, University of Pennsylvania

High-School Diploma

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

Bachelor of Engineering –
Mechanical Engineering with a Second Major in Innovation & Design

Expected Date of Graduation: 08/2023

Cumulative Average Points: 4.52/5.00(First Class Honours)

Entrepreneurship Related Modules

03/2022 - 07/2022

MicroMasters – Principles of Manufacturing

Expected Date of Graduation: 06/2024

Grade Breakdown: A A B

Specialization – Entrepreneurship

05/2020 - 07/2020

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

02/2015 - 12/2016

Grade: 43/45

Projects &
Hackathons

Projects

Student Engineer
NUS Eco-Car Team
01/2020 – 06/2021

Part of the team that designed, fabricated and built a lightweight electric vehicle.
Developed a vehicle feedback system that improved driver safety.
Proficient with fabrication in metal, carbon fiber and other materials.

Wiring Diagram of vehicle LIDAR System

Wiring Diagram Driver Feedback System

Mechanical Engineering Lead
NUS Disaster Relief Robot Challenge(EG1311)
01/2020 – 05/2020

Led the development of a monster truck robot that can deliver a payload in disaster stricken locations.
Robot met all of the challenge requirements and could traverse outdoor terrains and climb stairs.
Robot could remotely send feedback to computers and provide users with critical information about the terrain.

IDEATE Ideathon 2021 – Organiser

Led the ideathon’s organizing committee and conducted the event for 200 undergraduate students in Singapore.
Negotiated with and successfully on-boarded 5 industry partners to support the event.

Sponsors:

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Event Partners:

Hack.Asia Hackathon 2020 – Global Winner

Led a team to win the Gammon Construction Ltd challenge.
Developed an app concept that enhances manpower management and boosts worksite productivity while collecting data that is valuable for improving construction standards.
Projected a conservative $0.5 million in savings with the utilization of the app.

Dell Augmented Hackathon 2020 – Regional Finalist

Proposed a solution to enhance Immersive Productivity & Collaborative Optimization.

Engineering Innovation Challenge 2020 – Finalist

Designed and built a low-cost racking system that minimizes food waste through the use of irradiation.

Ground Zero Hackathon 2020

Proposed an app concept that uses AI to make fashion suggestions based on one’s current wardrobe.

Singapore Airlines AppChallenge 2020

Proposed an app concept that would scan baggage for damages and helps streamline air travel.
Coded out a simple damage detection script that can compare images to determine areas of damage.

Organizations &
Co-Curricular Activities

Organisations

President
Innovation & Design Programme Students’ Club, NUS
01/2020 – 12/2020

Leading a team of 30 committee members representing 500 students.
Responsible for brand development and industry partnerships.
Successfully increased average event participation rate by 5 times.
Previously held the position of Student Life & Welfare Head.

Team Leader
Team Singapore Robotics
01/2011 – 12/2016

Led the team and represented Singapore at multiple international robotics competitions while winning numerous awards.
World Vex Robotics Competition (USA) – World Champion
Asia Pacific Vex Robotics Championship – Innovation Award(Taiwan), Design Award(Hong Kong)

Chairman - Rover Scouts
11th Anglo Chinese School (Independent) Scouts Troop
01/2011 – 12/2016

Led one of the world’s largest scout troops with over 400 members.
Frank Cooper Sand’s Gold Award 2010 – 2016
Singapore Scout Association National Patrol Camp – 1st Place Gold Award
Conferred Chief Commissioner’s Award for exemplary leadership, top scouting skills nationwide.