BASIL VARGHESE
Adelaide,South Australia
Summary
Innovative Product Developer with a Bachelor's degree in Product Design. Skilled in end-to-end design processes, optimizing top-quality designs. Empathetic and innovative problem solver with a strong knowledge of engineering concepts and materials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Designer
Hound Electric
Cochin, India
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed user stories, customer journey maps and personas for product design.
- Facilitated design sprints with cross-functional teams to quickly prototype solutions.
- Gathered feedback from users through surveys and focus groups in order to improve the product's usability.
- Performed usability testing to identify areas of improvement in the user experience.
- Conducted user research interviews with stakeholders to understand their needs.
- Generated ideas for new products or features through brainstorming sessions with team members.
Tool and Die Maker
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt Ltd.
Pune, India
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Demonstrated precision in calculating dimensions and allowances, aligning with project specifications.
- Monitor machine operation, making adjustments as necessary to ensure product quality.
- Assist with troubleshooting any issues encountered during production runs.
- Develop processes to improve efficiency in the production line.
- Read blueprints, schematics, drawings, manuals and other related documents to determine setup requirements for each part being produced.
- Check dies and mold cavities for wear or damage, and make repairs or replacements.
- Designed CAD and CAM tool models utilizing SolidWorks software.
- Set up and operate all types of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and jig borers to perform precision machining operations.
- Troubleshoot existing tooling issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Perform routine maintenance on tooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Bachelors in Product Design - Industrial Design
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, (UniSA)
Adelaide, SA06-2022
Diploma in Tool and Die Making - Tool And Die Technology
Nettur Technical Training Foundation, Kerala
Kochi, India06-2013
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Key Shot
- Adobe Photoshop CS6
- User Testing Concept Development
- Manufacturing Processes
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Prototype Development
- Design for manufacturing
Certification
- Advanced Engineering Design with SolidWorks, Solidworks Dassault System 2019.
- Adobe Certified Professional in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Cs6 2019
Accomplishments
Engaged as a Student Community Volunteer at the 2019 UniSA Product and Industrial Design Exhibition, hosted by the University of South Australia, I collaborated with the event management team, from November to December 2019. This experience honed my organizational and teamwork skills, showcasing my commitment to community engagement and contributing positively to student experiences
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Product Designer
Hound Electric
01.2023 - 02.2024
Tool and Die Maker
Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt Ltd.
03.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelors in Product Design - Industrial Design
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, (UniSA)
Diploma in Tool and Die Making - Tool And Die Technology
Nettur Technical Training Foundation, Kerala
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