Résumé
Aaryan Panchal
Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering
- May 2029
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- May 2028
Relevant coursework: Continuum Mechanics (graduate), Heat Transfer, Stress Analysis.
Technical skills
- Design
- SOLIDWORKS, Shapr3D, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor (basic)
- Manufacturing
- TIG and MIG welding, engineering drawing interpretation
- Software & Electronics
- Python, Swift/SwiftUI, JavaScript, Bluetooth LE, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Engineering experience
Founder & CEO · EpiSafe LLC
May 2025 – Present
- Designed and prototyped a compact, patent-pending multi-vial auto-injector with a new plunger mechanism, in Shapr3D and SOLIDWORKS.
- Developed a SwiftUI companion app and tested Bluetooth Low Energy battery monitoring against physical hardware.
- Implemented recorded phone alerts to saved emergency contacts, sharing the user's location and notifying them that epinephrine has been used.
- Won the WIRE Group Award at WPI i3 Lab Demo Day (Sept 2025), earning a chance to pitch to the investor group.
Welding Engineering Intern · Steel-Fab, Inc.
May – Jun 2023
- Performed TIG and MIG welding and interpreted engineering drawings to support fabrication of large metal gears for U.S. government ship applications.
Projects
Interactive Qualifying Project · WPI Kyoto Project Center
Aug 2026 – Present
- Researching the role of seafood certification in Fukui, Japan for Fukui Prefectural University; facilitating team meetings and planning stakeholder interviews.
Project Lead · FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics
Aug 2020 – May 2024
- Led a one-person team to design, program and test robots; created CAD models and integrated hardware.
Leadership & additional experience
Marketing Chair · WPI Student Government Association
Jan 2026 – Present
- Manage Instagram and produce promotional graphics and video — roughly 500 new followers and nearly 200,000 views since taking office.
- Created the templates for Senate Recap, Club Congress, Club of the Week and Financial Fridays; designed pep rally posters and contributed to merchandise design.
Community Advisor · WPI Residential Services
Aug 2025 – Present
- Support residents' academic, social and wellness needs while upholding university policy.
Sports Media Assistant · WPI Athletics
Aug 2024 – Present
- Produce and manage live sports broadcasts for FloSports. Produce Media Days for athletes.
DJ Host & Wedding Assistant · Central Mass Productions
Aug 2024 – Aug 2025
- Hosted live bingo events and supported wedding event production.