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Akshay Baweja
Akshay Baweja is a creative technologist, researcher, and artist creating interactions that focus on non-screen-based displays. He believes non-visual information perception to be the future of human-computer interactions. He graduated from Parsons School of Design, New York City with his master's degree in design & technology.
Experience
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Embedded Systems Engineer @ 10XBeta
July 2021 - Present
At 10XBeta, I am an Embedded Systems Engineer working with the research team to design and develop healthcare devices that meet strict medical standards and FDA regulations. My expertise in product design and embedded systems engineering helps create innovative solutions that enhance healthcare accessibility and outcomes.2021 -
Research Assistant @ Parsons School of Design
February 2021 - June 2021
As a research assistant, my duties are to assist Mr. Kyle Li with his ongoing research projects revolving around building games and new interaction models for videogames. -
Research Assistant @ Parsons School of Design
March 2020 - Present
As a research assistant, my duties are to assist Mr. Harpreet Sareen with his projects which involve a vivid array of subjects such as Cyborg Botany, Experimentations with plants, New HCI Technologies, and models, interactive installations.2020 -
Student Assistant @ The New School Making Center
August 2019 - December 2019
As a student assistant at the New School Making Center, my duties were to assist users at the making center with designs, fabrication and post-processing.2019 -
Hardware Design Engineer @ CareDose
June 2018 - December 2018
As a Hardware Designer, my duties were to design electronic systems, Schematic Layouts, PCB Layouts, and design test benches for quality control and verification of previously designed systems.2018 -
Electronics Lab Lead @ Maker's Asylum
September 2017 - June 2019
At Maker's Asylum Delhi, I headed the Electronics Lab. My duties included designing and executing community driven projects, conduct workshops and mentor members and students at the space.
Product Designer @ Hello World Labs
June 2017 - August 2017
I was responsible for designing and developing IoT products for the Hello World Labs.2017 -
Maker In-Residence @ IKP Knowledge Park
June 2016 - July 2016
At IKP Knowldege Park, I designed projects and a wide array of workshops including PCB Design, Basics of Electronics, Mobile App development and much more.2016 -
PCB Design Intern @ Robosoft Labs
June 2015 - July 2015
Worked as a PCB Designer where I designed and analyzed PCB Designs ranging from sensor boards to development kits.2015
Academics & Accomplishments
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Departmental Honors
Parsons School of Design2021 -
Physical Programming Language
Publication -
Haptic Glove Display
Enabling Sensory Substitution
Publication2020 -
Presidents Scholarship 2019-2021
Parsons School of Design -
MFA - Design and Technology
Parsons School of Design2019 -
Gold Medalist 2018
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University2018 -
Ring-O: Gesture Recognition
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Winner @ MHacks 2017
University of Michigan -
Guest Instructor
Feminist Approach to Technology (NGO) -
Winner @ HackIITD
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi -
Bachelor of Technology - ECE
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University2014
Product Design
Software Development
Hardware Design
E-Sports Player
About Me
A creative technologist, researcher and an electronics engineer who believes in perception of information beyond screen based interfaces.
Akshay Baweja hails originally from Delhi, India, currently living in New York City pursuing his masters degree in design and technology from Parsons School of Design. He completed his bachelor's in electronics and communication engineering.
His interests apart from going geek in technology are travelling, e-sports and spending his time exploring new places in the city.
Get in Touch
Hey, Thanks for coming this far. I'd love to know more about you. Drop me a line.
ADDRESS: New York, USA
EMAIL:
contact@akshaybaweja.com
WEBSITE: akshaybaweja.com
Have a great day!