Resume

Mechanical Engineering Student & Innovation Enthusiast

Avi Aggarwal

avi_aggarwal@mines.edu | (908) 842-6294 | www.aviaggarwal.me

Education

Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

B.S. Mechanical Engineering | May 2027
Honors and Awards: Oredigger Leadership Community

Allen High School, Allen, TX

High School Diploma with STEM Endorsement | May 2023
Honors and Awards: Boeing STEM Scholar, NASA HUNCH Finalist, AP Scholar

Projects

Arduino Lockbox (MEGN200)

Programmed and integrated a fingerprint sensor with an Arduino microcontroller to create a biometric security system; developed circuitry, wiring, and code logic for lock control. Also modeled overall housing for electrical components using SolidWorks.

Derby Car (MEGN201)

Produced detailed GD&T drawings and performed tolerance stack-up analysis; fabricated and assembled components; tested performance against design specifications and validated compliance.

Suitcase Redesign (EDNS151)

Applied CAD modeling and rapid prototyping to redesign a suitcase for improved usability; developed a mobile app in support of product functionality; contributed to design evaluation and iteration.

NASA Hunch Micro-G Dice Rolling

Developed a magnetic dice-rolling blaster with NASA's HUNCH program, leading testing and prototyping efforts that earned Design Review Finalist recognition and selection for MIT's reduced-gravity aircraft.

Relevant Experience

Compressor Engineering Intern

Honeywell-Sundyne, Arvada, CO
  • Designed and demoed a new Compressor Test Database, improving usability and accuracy.
  • Contributed to the EPR 1451 LO Vortex Study through test stand design, load calculations, pump sizing, and part sourcing.
  • Built organized Inducer and Pump Case databases to streamline sizing and analysis requests.
  • Created Item Masters in the part management system to support engineering workflows.
  • Collaborated across teams to strengthen technical expertise in compressors, fluid mechanics, and machine design.

Computer Science Teaching Assistant

Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
  • Works with professors to create grading rubrics for assignments
  • Assists students with Python-based programming and code reviews
  • Holds office hours where students can come and ask questions
  • Helps write assignments for students and ensures that they target key topics

Mines Activities Council

Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
  • E-Days Planning Committee: Organized vendors and booths for a carnival; worked with a team of faculty and students to put together an event.
  • Movie Night Chair: Interviewed and joined the committee as 2024-2025 Movie Night Chair; work with a movie licensing company to get permission to show movies on campus; manage budget and work with a team to put on large events on campus; organizes vendors for events and manages quotes; created a new budget management system and assisted with bugs and questions.

Engineering and Technical Skills

Technologies

  • Solid Works
  • Microsoft Office
  • 3D Printing
  • Python
  • C++
  • Arduino

Certifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
  • Solid Edge Associate Level
  • CPR

Professional

  • Machine Shop Experience
  • Problem Solving
  • Public Speaking
  • Management
  • Leadership

Activities

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)

South Asian Student Association at Mines (SASA)