Prathamesh Sankhe
About Prathamesh Sankhe
Prathamesh Sankhe is a Mechanical Design Engineer currently working at Rebellyous Foods in Seattle, Washington. He holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has experience in research and design roles across various organizations.
Current Role at Rebellyous Foods
Prathamesh Sankhe serves as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Rebellyous Foods since 2021. In this role, he is involved in iterative design and scale-up processes, guiding projects from concept to production handoff. He is part of a four-person Engineering, Research, and Development team at the startup, focusing on innovative solutions in the food technology sector. His responsibilities include managing vendor relationships and stakeholder expectations while executing fabrication projects.
Education and Expertise
Prathamesh Sankhe completed his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2019. His educational background provides a solid foundation in mechanical design principles and practices, which he applies in his current role.
Previous Experience at Purdue University
At Purdue University, Prathamesh Sankhe held two positions. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for nine months in 2018, where he contributed to various research projects. Following this role, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2019 to 2021 for two years, further enhancing his research skills and technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Prathamesh Sankhe gained valuable experience through several internships. In 2018, he worked as a Modeling and Simulation Intern at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, for three months. He also held a position as a Media and Research Intern at Beebe Arts LLC for four months in the same year. These roles allowed him to develop practical skills in modeling, simulation, and research methodologies.