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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
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.
  • Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.

Tool and Die Maker

Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt Ltd.
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • 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.
  • Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.

Education

Bachelors in Product Design in Industrial Design -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide, SA
06.2022

Diploma in Tool and Die Making in Tool And Die Technology -

Nettur Technical Training Foundation
Kochi, India
06.2013

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

References

Anoop Mukundan, Tool maker - Philmac- sa, 

Mobile No:0411567944.

Timeline

Product Designer

Hound Electric
01.2023 - 02.2024

Tool and Die Maker

Amphenol Interconnect India Pvt Ltd.
03.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelors in Product Design in Industrial Design -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Diploma in Tool and Die Making in Tool And Die Technology -

Nettur Technical Training Foundation
Basil Varghese