Ashish Goud Balagula | Professional Portfolio

About Me

I am a motivated industrial engineering graduate student at Arizona State University, passionate about optimizing processes and designing innovative solutions. With a background in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience in manufacturing, quality control, and design, I aim to contribute to impactful projects that drive efficiency and innovation.

Education

Masters in Industrial Engineering, Arizona State University (Expected May 2026)
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Nagaland (May 2024)

Experience

Practical Trainee, Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre (Jan 2024 - May 2024)
- Trained in CNC Machining and AutoCAD, gaining hands-on experience in precision manufacturing and design.
- Developed a predictive maintenance program, reducing downtime by 40%.
Industrial Intern, Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (June 2023 - Dec 2023)
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline operations and reduce waste.
- Optimized logistics and inventory control using ERP and JIT systems.

Projects

iPhone Assembly Optimization (Aug 2024 - Dec 2024)
- Led a study to optimize the screwing stage of iPhone assembly, reducing assembly time by 25% and error rates by 10%.
- Applied statistical techniques using JMP software to enhance production efficiency.
Friction Stir Welding of Al-7075 (Aug 2023 - May 2024)
- Performed welding experiments and analyzed tensile strength to optimize welding parameters.
- Improved weld strength by 15% through parameter optimization.
Process Improvement for Automotive Parts (Jan 2023 - Apr 2023)
- Analyzed production inefficiencies in the manufacturing of automotive components, leading to a 20% reduction in cycle time.
- Introduced Kaizen techniques and developed standard operating procedures for quality control.
Material Handling System Design (Sep 2022 - Dec 2022)
- Designed an optimized material handling system for a mid-scale warehouse, improving storage utilization by 30%.
- Integrated automated conveyor systems and ergonomic workstations.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript
Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
Designing Tools: AutoCAD, CNC, SolidWorks
Project Management Tools: MS Office, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SQL, DOE, ANOVA, JMP, Gantt Charts
Data Visualization: PowerBI
Operation Research: Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Statistical Analysis
Software Tools: ERP

Contact

abalagul@asu.edu (623) 200-1589 LinkedIn