Kushagra Varshneya
About Kushagra Varshneya
Kushagra Varshneya is a Mechanical Engineer II at Rani Therapeutics, with a background in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He has experience in various engineering roles, including significant contributions to the development of drug-filling devices and automated assembly lines.
Current Role at Rani Therapeutics
Kushagra Varshneya serves as a Mechanical Engineer II at Rani Therapeutics in San Jose, California. He has been in this position since 2021, contributing to the development of innovative drug delivery systems. His responsibilities include designing and prototyping automated assembly lines for the RaniPill HC devices, which significantly increased assembly speed compared to manual methods. He also plays a key role in the characterization and development of engineering solutions that enhance product yield and efficiency.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Research
Prior to his current role, Varshneya worked at RoCo Global as an Engineer 1 for seven months in 2021. He also gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University in 2020. His earlier positions include an internship at Tata Motors in 2016 and a role as a Business Analyst at Encore Capital Group from 2017 to 2018. These experiences provided him with a diverse skill set in engineering, research, and analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Kushagra Varshneya holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2018 to 2019. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Processes and Automation Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, completing his degree in 2017. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Key Projects and Contributions
Varshneya has made significant contributions to the development of the RaniPill HC device. He developed and characterized a drug-filling semi-automated fixture, achieving a 93% yield of within-spec devices in multiple in-vivo studies. Additionally, he led a team to design a derivative device of RaniPill GO, which achieved high success rates in in-vitro testing. His work has focused on enhancing product performance and reliability through detailed engineering design.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Kushagra Varshneya is proficient in various engineering tools and methodologies. He utilizes Instron for material and process characterization and employs MicroVu for precise dimensional analyses in his projects. He also manages document organization using Arena PLM, focusing on detail-driven engineering change orders (ECO). His technical skills support his contributions to engineering design and product development.