Akash Vijay Kumar
About Akash Vijay Kumar
Akash Vijay Kumar is a Quality Control Engineer at Northvolt in Skellefteå, Sweden, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in renewable energy systems and quality control, with previous roles at Uppsala University and ADVANCED FIBER SYSTEMS PVT LTD.
Work at Northvolt
Akash Vijay Kumar has been employed at Northvolt since 2022, serving as a Quality Control Engineer in Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden. In this role, he has contributed to the optimization of quality control labs by performing capacity exercises. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Quality Control Technician at Northvolt from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he developed expertise in quality tools such as measurement system analysis and destructive testing methods. His work has led to a 40% improvement in analysis time through the inspection of raw materials and finished products using non-destructive testing (NDT) and destructive testing (DT) methods.
Education and Expertise
Akash Vijay Kumar holds a Master's degree in Renewable Electricity Production from Uppsala University, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. His academic focus included projects related to hydro power, wave power, and solar power during his specialization in renewable energy systems. He also studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Engineering from New Horizon College of Engineering from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Sustainable Development with a focus on Project Management and Communication at CEMUS from 2019 to 2020. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both engineering and sustainable energy practices.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Akash Vijay Kumar worked as a Researcher at Uppsala University from 2020 to 2021. His role involved conducting research that contributed to the field of renewable energy. He also completed a Master Thesis Project at Uppsala University in 2020, which lasted for 11 months. Earlier in his career, he served as a Technical Sales Engineer at ADVANCED FIBER SYSTEMS PVT LTD in Bengaluru, India, from 2017 to 2018. His diverse background in research, engineering, and sales has provided him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role.
Achievements in Quality Control
In his role at Northvolt, Akash Vijay Kumar has made significant contributions to quality control processes. He improved analysis time by 40% through effective inspection techniques of raw materials and finished products. He has also designed training curricula for quality control personnel, focusing on essential skills such as instrument operation, calibration, and handling non-conformities. His efforts in optimizing quality control labs have enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.