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Naman Parikh

Philadelphia

Summary

Versatile engineer with a multidisciplinary background in textile technology, automation, and client-driven product solutions, evidenced by optimizing inventory by 15% and boosting on-time deliveries by 20% through data-driven forecasting. Skilled in bridging technical and operational demands—from Coding to Composite—while thriving in cross-functional roles across design, production, and quality control. A strategic "jack-of-all-trades" poised to channel adaptability into mastering specialized domains, catering tailored innovations in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Finder

DSS Textiles
Ahmedabad
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted proactive outreach to potential clients and effectively pitched the company's products and services, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
  • Attended highly acknowledged exhibitions such as TechTextil India 2023 in September, and attended JEC WORLD in Paris from March 4th to 6th, 2025.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to execute sales plans seamlessly, providing support during client interactions and assisting in the preparation of proposals, quotations, and contracts.
  • Analyzed industry trends and identified specific market segment needs, including nonwoven fabrics, geo-textiles, and textile machinery innovations, to target potential clients effectively.
  • Look into new product technology, decipher the viability of new processing techniques, and determine whether they can be inculcated into existing client manufacturing facilities to help them achieve better results in their respective domains.

Product selection

DSS Textiles
Ahmedabad
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with sales and client-facing teams to provide tailored product recommendations based on client's technical or operational needs
  • Conducted thorough testing on various products and machinery, achieving a 95% success rate in meeting industry and customer technical standards
  • Developed and implemented a demand forecasting model that accurately predicted sales trends, reducing excess inventory by 15% and increasing on-time deliveries by 20%

Intern

Raj Garments
Ahmedabad
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Conducted observational analysis of production lines to enhance knowledge of machinery, production techniques, and safety procedures
  • Participated in quality control inspections to verify compliance with company standards
  • Developed proficiency in identifying and documenting defects, including fabric imperfections and stitching irregularities, and communicated findings to quality control team
  • Assisted design team in various tasks such as sample creation, fabric selection, and fabric sourcing
  • Acquired knowledge of supply chain logistics by collaborating with Senior Supervisor on procurement, shipping, and material storage procedures
  • Maintained detailed records of production processes, material consumption, and daily operations to support productivity and resource management
  • Generated reports on production efficiency, waste reduction, and quality control issues to drive process enhancements
  • Rotated through departments including design, production, and quality control to gain comprehensive insight into garment manufacturing processes
  • Attended meetings and shadowed senior staff members to observe decision-making protocols and departmental coordination strategies

On-field Instrumentation Technician (internship)

Aerotyne Industry Pvt Ltd.
Rajkot
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Proficiently installed and set up instrumentation equipment
  • Conducted calibration and testing processes with precision
  • Enhanced system performance by updating old components with the latest PLC compatible drivers
  • Expertly troubleshooted current driver setting faults
  • Collaborated effectively with engineering team and client's operations teams
  • Developed expertise in instrumentation technology, including programming controllers, understanding feedback loops, and utilizing software for optimal output production

Education

Master of Science in Textile Technology -

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
03.2026

Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation and Control Engineering -

Institute of Technology Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
05.2023

Skills

  • Textile Engineering: Textile Composites, Industrial Textiles, Nonwoven Manufacturing, Fiber Reinforcement techniques, Extreme temperature protection, Ballistic Protection, Filtration Fabrics
  • Material Science: Material Characterization, Flame Retartdency, UV protection, Polymer Chemistry, Composite Manufacturing Techniques, Resin chemistry, Optimal Fibre - Matrix selection
  • Textile Processes: Advanced Weaving, knitting processes, Winding, Tension control, Roll inspection, Fibre UD Tape manufacturing, Tape Spreading mechanics, Prepeg line, Inline impregnation
  • Engineering: Instrumentation and Control implementation, Automation, Electrical Drafting, Embedded Systems, Mould designing, Lightweight Composite ply design, AutoCAD - intermediate, Composite Theory, Laminate Theory,
  • Technical Documentation and Report writing
  • Microsoft Excel/PPT/Word/Publisher/Adobe Illustrator/InDesign
  • Coding Novice - Java/C/Python, Arduino IDE
  • Networking and Collaboration
  • Problem-solver, data-driven decision-maker

Timeline

Intern

Raj Garments
09.2023 - 11.2023

Business Finder

DSS Textiles
01.2023 - 05.2024

Product selection

DSS Textiles
01.2023 - 05.2024

On-field Instrumentation Technician (internship)

Aerotyne Industry Pvt Ltd.
06.2022 - 10.2023

Master of Science in Textile Technology -

Thomas Jefferson University

Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation and Control Engineering -

Institute of Technology Nirma University

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