MECHANICAL ENGINEER & ROBOTICS ENTHUSIAST

Hi, I am Sumit Thakur Barahi

A Mechanical Engineer specializing in intelligent product development, robotics, CAD automation, and AI-driven engineering. Experienced in designing competition-grade robotic systems, developing computational design tools, and applying machine learning to solve real-world engineering challenges.

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Certifications

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MY JOURNEY

Resume & Experience

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work Professional Experience

2023 - PRESENT

Lead Mechanical Designer

ABU Robocon Team

Directing the mechanical synthesis of competition-grade robots. Optimized chassis weight by 15% using generative design while maintaining structural integrity for high-impact tasks.

2022 - 2023

Robotics Research Intern

Innovation Tech Labs

Assisted in developing low-cost autonomous navigation systems. Focused on integrating LiDAR sensor fusion with ROS2 for warehouse automation prototypes.

school Education

2021 - 2025

B.E. Mechanical Engineering

IOE Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University(TU)

Specializing in Design, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and Maintaining a professional and academic skills with several excellence awards.

2018 - 2020

High School

Arniko+2 Campus

Studied my higher secondary education for the foundation of my basic knowledge.

stars Key Achievements

check_circle Represented Nepal at ABU Robocon 2022 & 2023, advancing to the Semi-finals (2022) and Quarter-finals (2023) in international robotics competitions.
check_circle Recipient of the Mabuchi Motor Award (2023) and Nagase Award (2022) for excellence in robotic system design, innovation, and engineering performance.
check_circle Developed AI-powered CAD automation pipelines and LLM-driven parametric modeling tools, improving design accuracy to 80–90% and significantly accelerating engineering workflows.
check_circle Mentored over 500+ engineering students through Hardware Fellowship, SolidWorks Fellowship, and ABU Robocon, teaching CAD, robotics, embedded systems, and control engineering.

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Projects & Insights

FINAL YEAR THESIS

Power Ankle Foot Prosthesis

Development and Benchtop validation of Active Foot Prosthesis

Designed and developed an active ankle-foot prosthesis to replicate natural gait using a custom mechanical architecture and closed-loop control. The project involved CAD modeling, finite element analysis, embedded control implementation, bench-top validation, and experimental gait analysis to evaluate tracking accuracy and biomechanical performance.

Mechanical Design Prototyping Control System Embedded System FEA

ROBOTICS CLUB

ABU Robocon 2023

International Robotics Competition

Designed and engineered modular robotic systems for Team Nepal at the ABU Robocon 2023 International Robotics Competition. Responsible for mechanical architecture, CAD development, rapid prototyping, subsystem integration, and iterative testing, delivering robust autonomous systems capable of performing under the demanding conditions of international competition.

Mechanical Design Prototyping Robotics Embedded Systems

PRODUCT DESIGN

Digital Mobile Microscope

A portable microscopic imaging system integrated with mobile device sensors for on-field biological analysis. Optimization of optical path for seamless phone integration.

SOLIDWORKS OPTICS 3D PRINTING Embedded Systems

TECHNICAL STACK

Core Competencies

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Product Design & CAD

CATIA (Advanced)
SolidWorks & Fusion 360
CAD Automation (Python API)
CadQuery (Parametric Design)
DFM & DfAM
Sheet Metal Design
Technical Drawing & GD&T

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Robotics & Mechatronics

ROS
Microcontrollers
Sensors & Actuators Integration
Kinematics & Dynamics
Control Systems
Mobile Robots & Manipulators
Autonomous Navigation

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AI / ML & Deep Learning

Python, NumPy, Pandas
PyTorch & TensorFlow
Neural Networks (CNN, RNN, GNN)
Model Optimization

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Programming & Scripting

Python (Advanced)
C/C++
MATLAB
Git & GitHub
Linux (Ubuntu)
Jupyter / Colab

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Simulation & Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Ansys / SolidWorks Simulation
Structural Analysis
Design Optimization

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

3D Printing (FDM)
CNC Machining Basics
Laser Cutting
Additive Manufacturing
Tolerance & Fit Analysis
Rapid Prototyping
Workshop Practice

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Data & Analytics

Data Analysis & Visualization
Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
Scikit-learn
Time Series Analysis
Excel (Advanced)
Performance Evaluation
Dashboarding (Streamlit Basics)

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Competitions & Leadership

ABU Robocon 2023 – Team Nepal
Mabuchi Motor Award Winner
Team Leadership & Coordination
Strategy, Problem Solving Under Pressure

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Soft Skills

Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Adaptability & Fast Learning
Teamwork & Collaboration
Project Management

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Interests & Passions

Robotics & Automation
AI in Engineering
Product Development
Sustainable Design
Research & Experimentation

BACKGROUND

Engineering Impact
with Robotics Intelligence

My journey is driven by a simple belief: the best solutions emerge where curiosity meets purpose. From understanding how systems move to teaching them how to move and think, I've chosen to build at the intersection of mechanics, Robotics, intelligence, and real-world impact.

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Building the Foundation

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering to understand how things move, endure, and transform ideas into reality.

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Expanding the Lens

Discovering AI & Robotics—where machines don't just move, they perceive, learn, and adapt.

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Designing for Impact

Combining deep learning, robotics, and engineering design to solve meaningful problems at scale.

I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pulchowk Campus, IOE. My fascination with understanding how machines move gradually evolved into exploring how intelligent systems perceive, learn, and make decisions. This journey—from robotics and ABU Robocon to AI-powered product design—has shaped my passion for building engineering solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds.

What I'm doing now focuses on the intersection of deep learning and physical systems. I'm actively developing algorithms for robotic vision and exploring ways to integrate AI/ML into sustainable product life cycles.

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Innovation First

Applying computational methods to solve complex structural and robotic engineering problems.

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Systems Thinker

Bridging mechanical design with intelligent algorithms to build smarter, more adaptive systems.

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Purpose Driven

Driven by the goal of creating technology that delivers impact—efficiently, sustainably, and responsibly.

CREDENTIALS

Certifications

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Microdegree™ in Artificial Intelligence

Fusemachines AI - (2025)
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Solidworks CAD Design Associate

Dassault Systèmes - (August 23 2025)
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Decoration Manager

NTBNS - (Magh 21 2081)
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Certificate of Internship

Ank - (2024)
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Mentor in Hardware Fellowship

LOCUS(2025) and Robotics Club - (2024)
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Instructor in Solidworks Workshop

Robotics Club - (2024)
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3D Design Hackathon Competition in MechTrix

SOMAES - (2024)
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Coordinator in the BE Project Demonstration in MechTRIX 2080

SOMAES - (2024)
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Coding and Programming Course

Samsung Innovation Campus - (2023-2024)
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Mentor Solidworks Workshop

Robotics Club - (2023)
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Sub Coordinator in the BE Project Demonstration in MechTRIX 2023

SOMAES - (2023)
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7-day workshop on ANSYS organized by SOMES 2022

SOMAES - (2022)