Varad Gaonkar

• Provide technical support to distribution partners and direct customers, addressing complex queries and troubleshooting, both remotely and through regular on-site visits across EMEA and AMEC regions. • Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and partner teams to drive successful product integration and customer satisfaction. • Deliver application engineering support: conduct schematic/layout reviews, create and adapt sample software in C++ and related languages, and produce clear application notes and technical demo videos to ensure proper sensor system deployment. • Develop, execute, and automate comprehensive test protocols for sensor systems and electronic modules, using both bench and field measurements to evaluate NVH/durability, performance, and root cause analysis. • Reproduce customer setups in lab environments, verify hardware/software issues, and implement data-driven solutions to meet evolving requirements. • Lead system integration projects by defining technical requirements, supporting validation, and reviewing schematics for best-practice deployment. • Handle signal processing and electronics development from concept to production, supporting continuous improvement in both hardware (PCB, embedded systems) and software (C++, Python, assembler, LabView). • Produce thorough documentation and project reports for stakeholders and drive knowledge transfer across internal and external teams. • Conduct in-person and virtual trainings and workshops, sharing insights and best practices for sensor technology applications

Implementing and automating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test bench for verifying the neutral impact of software updates on energy consumption in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Developing a comprehensive testing framework encompassing Battery Management Unit (BMU) and Charging Control Unit (CCU) tasks, optimizing signal tolerances, and aligning with WLTP standards. Leveraging ECU-Test for automation, enabling significant reductions in testing hours, cost savings, and resource optimization while maintaining rigorous testing standards.

-Implemented multi-sensor device connections, streamlining data transmission via gateways for enhanced IoT infrastructure in automotive systems. -Conducted UATs and regression tests, ensuring software quality and usability while documenting processes, contributing to streamlined operations

-Spearheaded the development of wireless communication solutions for the industry of the future in a publicly funded research project. -Proficient in C/C++ programming for microcontrollers, overseeing hardware deployment, and ensuring seamless software integration. -Conducted comprehensive tests to evaluate various radio technologies, documented findings, and actively contributed to project publications. -Acquired expertise in communication protocols, specifically IO-Link, to enhance overall connectivity. -Led a successful side project using Arduino UNO & NANO, implementing a DFPlayer Mini for realistic sound effects in a lift simulation. -Applied skills in soldering, microcontroller programming, and utilized FreeCAD for custom housing design. -Demonstrated an independent and responsible work ethic. -Blended technical prowess with effective communication and collaboration skills.

As a part of operations team I was majorly responsible for following tasks: - Calculating factors such as Utilization, and other performance metrics and production data - Writing and distributing production reports based on data compiled, tabulated, and computed. - Updating and ensuring data integrity in Clients PSA tool. - Producing charts, based on statistics compiled, for reference by production and management personnel. - Conducting analysis and recommend solutions to performance issues with the operational business units

As a part of Stratergic Sales Team of Sensus, a Xylem brand (India) I was majorly responsible for the following activities : - Tendering & Technical Documentation. - Ensuring proper execution & installation of Electromagnetic Water Meters on site. - Solving Level 1 & Level 2 site conditions involving installation of Electromagnetic Water Meter. - Data Analysis for the Study of NRW (Non Revenue Water) using Excel and Python Pandas library - Software Demonstration for AMR(Automatic Metter Reading) on DIAVASO. - Finding solutions to set up AMI Infrastructure and to Automate entire process Projects: 1. 24x7 Water Supply Distribution in Pune City 2. 24x7 Water Supply Distribution in Dewas City 3. 24x7 Water Supply Distribution in Pombhurna City 4. 24x7 Water Supply Distribution in Solapur City

- Intern with responsibilities for procurement and automation processes - Assisted Store Manager and team in preparing materials as per customer requirements and monitored procurement of various products

Final Year Project: "Classification of WBC & RBC using Knn Classifier" simulated using MATLAB.