Sai Karthik Tadepalli
Wellard,WA
Summary
Innovative professional with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Marketing, Innovation, and Project Management. Committed to advancing Western Australia’s energy transition through asset optimisation and engineering initiatives. Combines technical industrial insight with project coordination capabilities, supported by a strong safety-oriented work ethic honed in fast-paced retail settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Team Member
Woolworths
Wellard, WA
10.2023 - Current
- High-Pressure Coordination: Manage inventory flow and stock optimization in a fast-paced environment, ensuring operational targets are met daily.
- Stakeholder Communication: Delivering high-level customer service and resolving complex inquiries for a diverse local demographic.
- Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, including hazard identification and manual handling protocols.
- Problem Solving: Rapidly identifying and resolving logistical bottlenecks during peak trade hours.
Industrial Engineering Internship
Project-Based Industrial Placement, India
Hyderabad, Telangana
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Design & Analysis: Utilised CATIA V5 for component design and ANSYS for structural/thermal analysis, ensuring design integrity for real-world engineering applications.
- Solved complex mechanical challenges by applying core engineering principles in cross-functional team environment.
- Contributed to end-to-end development of industrial projects, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines and technical specifications.
- Collaborated with senior industry professionals to translate theoretical designs into practical mechanical solutions.
Advanced 3D Modelling Internship (Fusion 360)
Autodesk India
Hyderabad, Telangana
06.2021 - 10.2021
- CAD Proficiency: Completed intensive program in Autodesk Fusion 360, mastering advanced 3D modelling and intricate component design for real-world applications.
- Precision Execution: Created high-accuracy digital prototypes, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in technical drafting and assembly processes.
- Interdisciplinary Work: Collaborated in team-based design sprints, enhancing communication between design and manufacturing phases to streamline project workflows.
- Certification: Autodesk Academic Partner Certified (Cert No: AP7019860967845049812225).
Education
Master of Marketing, Innovation, And Project Management - Marketing, And Project Management
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA09-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India
Hyderabad, India 03-2023
Skills
Project & Asset Management
- Project Lifecycle: Proficient in the phases of project delivery—Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Monitoring (PMBOK framework)
- Asset Coordination: Understanding of industrial maintenance schedules and operational reliability for mechanical systems
- Document Control: Skilled in managing technical documentation, including RFIs (Requests for Information), Transmittals, and Variation logs
- Strategic Planning: Ability to perform scenario modelling and resource optimisation to enhance project efficiency
Technical & Engineering Software
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 and CATIA V5 for intricate 3D modelling and component design
- Simulation & Analysis: Practical experience using ANSYS for structural and thermal engineering analysis
- Data & Planning Tools: Expert user of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Visualisation) and MS Project for timeline management
Operational & Safety Standards
- Australian WHS/OHS: Deep understanding of Western Australian workplace health and safety protocols, including JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) and risk mitigation
- Site Readiness: Holder of a White Card (Construction Induction), prepared for immediate deployment to operational energy assets
- Logistics & Supply Chain: Experienced in inventory flow and high-volume operational coordination (developed through 1 years in the Australian retail sector)
Professional and Human Skills
- Stakeholder Communication: Proven ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical teams and clients
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experienced in working within diverse, multidisciplinary teams to meet strict project deadlines
- Problem Solving: Methodical approach to troubleshooting complex mechanical and logistical bottlenecks
Timeline
Retail Team Member
Woolworths
10.2023 - Current
Industrial Engineering Internship
Project-Based Industrial Placement, India
02.2022 - 06.2022
Advanced 3D Modelling Internship (Fusion 360)
Autodesk India
06.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Marketing, Innovation, And Project Management - Marketing, And Project Management
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India