NITHYA

My Past: I’m an engineer from Harvey Mudd College. I am experienced in software/firmware programming as well as mechanical, electrical, and embedded engineering. I use design thinking and human centered design to frame my problem solving.

My Present: I am passionate about creating sustainable, economically viable, and empowering solutions for water, energy access, and other core social issues worldwide. After working in India, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Mali, continually exploring beyond my comfort zone, I returned to SE Asia to focus on off-grid energy technology. I love being an engineer with a purpose that inspires me.  

My Future: I look forward to continually combining my technical and leadership expertise with my passion for impact and my love of adventure! 

CURRENT PROJECTS

Okra Solar
TechChange

Distributed Solar Microgrids For Off-Grid Electrification

Reporting Tools & Dashboards For Social Impact Courses

RECENT PROJECTS

myAgro
Proximity Designs
RainCatcher

Planting Tool Redesign for Greater Affordability

Soil Moisture Tool for Irrigation Management

Remote Monitoring Device for Rainwater Harvesting Tanks

SIDE WORK

Design Bootcamps

While working at Proximity, I helped identify the need, construct, and run intensive workshops for everyone in the office to get hands-on experience using human centered design.

Arduino Workshop

Also at Proximity, I put together a couple-day workshop to teach the basics of Arduino to the engineering design team, leaving them with the skills to start automatically collecting/storing data during product testing.

Friendly Water

I am trained in building ferro-cement rainwater catchment tanks and BioSand water filters, through Friendly Water for the World. I helped them launch a training facility in Tamil Nadu, India and advised on existing projects in Uganda and Tanzania.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH (BLOG)

While working, traveling, and adventuring, I reflect on my growth professionally, personally, and in regards to family and culture.
Take a look! 

ART 

It’s a hobby.
I focus on creative use of materials and inspiration from my surroundings.

Painted to the flow of plywood grain.
Designed and sewed a mural with fabric scraps in Mali.
Laser cut scrap wood from my college machine shop.
Repurposed cardboard packaging into a mosaic of paintings.
Digitally abstracted an electronics circuit into graphic prints.