Engineering at Tesla
Working at the intersection of battery manufacturing, process development, and data.
Get to know me
I’m Sandeep, working in engineering at Tesla in Austin. My work focuses on dry cathode process development and ramp-up, alongside machine learning and data analysis.
My background spans dry anode development, coating processes, electrical grid reliability, and spacecraft thermal analysis. The thread running through it is a drive to solve practical problems and help advance sustainable energy.
Developing dry electrode processes from development through ramp-up. My work has progressed from dry anode process development to dry cathode development and technical leadership, supported by machine learning and data analysis.
Performed thermal analysis of components for the Cusp Plasma Imaging Detector (CuPID) CubeSat. I also developed a MATLAB algorithm to turn Thermal Desktop output into graphical reports for evaluating component temperatures in orbit.
Worked on improving distribution reliability in Philadelphia, including redesigning six underperforming circuits. I built an Access and VBA tool to automate cable-data processing and developed a machine-learning classifier for transformer failure prediction.
Led an eight-student hardware team on a USDA-funded project to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses. The work included designing an experimental setup in SolidWorks, conducting 30 experiments, and collecting 150 infrared images for image-recognition analysis.
Robot boats, remote classrooms, and a few weekends spent turning an idea into something you can use.
PhillyCodefest / 2022
Winner, SAP Most Innovative Hack
A robotic boat that detects, tracks, and collects floating trash. I worked on object detection and tracking, then connected those signals to the boat’s movement and gripper.
Python · TensorFlow · OpenCV · Raspberry Pi
A remote teaching prototype that translates a teacher’s VR movements into a physical robot. I wrote Python inverse kinematics to convert end-effector positions into joint angles, with a server connecting Unity to Raspberry Pi and servos.
An app-connected pill dispenser prototype. Our Android app sent requests to a Node.js server, which controlled an Arduino and servo to unlock the dispenser and track permitted uses.
An assistive robotics prototype exploring upper-limb support with pneumatic artificial muscles and EMG sensing. I helped design and assemble the hardware, connected the sensors, relays, and solenoids, and worked on the Node.js control software.
A solar-system field trip built for Android in 24 hours. Our team used Unity and augmented reality to bring planets into the space around a student, exploring a more interactive way to learn astronomy.
Photograph a menu and get personalized food recommendations. The prototype combined optical character recognition with content-based filtering. I worked on the recommendation algorithm in the backend.
A mechanical coin sorter paired with a simple donation-recording workflow. An ESP8266 sent coin counts to a Python server, which generated a QR code linking to a prefilled form for choosing a cause and recording the amount.
A camera that identifies and follows objects using YOLO and Python, with Arduino controlling its motion. Built and presented to judges during a 24-hour hackathon.
A supply-chain case study applying Kaizen, 5S, and just-in-time concepts to production efficiency and reliability.
A robot designed to detect surface dents using Kinect depth measurements. Arduino collected the data, while MATLAB compared depth values and stitched images to locate changes. The project also included an autonomous charging station.
An autonomous path-following robot, combining Arduino and C++ control with a SolidWorks-designed enclosure and mechanical testing.
Photography is one of my interests outside engineering. A few frames from night skies, city waterfronts, and everyday walks.
For prototypes, presentations, and academic work.
PhillyCodefest · Autonomous Ocean Cleaner
hackNY at New York University · Augmented Education
PhillyCodefest at Drexel University · Safety Seal
International Connector
Nepal Astronomical Society · Selected from 32 presentations
