01 / HERO
JAYENDRA MANDRADIAR

I build.

I ship.

I lead 01.

Currently looking for PM roles.

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02 / ABOUT
Jayendra Mandradiar
CHICAGO, IL · BOOTH '26

Built things that moved, as a kid.

As a kid, I built things that moved. That habit still drives how I think and work today. I'm a Mechatronics engineer and a Business Masters student at Chicago Booth, shaped by hands-on design work, product thinking, and several leadership roles. I like turning ideas into real products with real impact — whether through product design, product management, program leadership, strategy, or operations. Entrepreneurship keeps me energized because I enjoy owning problems, building from scratch, and seeing things grow. Outside work, I try to stay grounded, keep learning, and hold on to the curiosity that started all of this for me.

Seeking opportunities to collaborate, contribute, and grow.

A product-focused engineer and business student skilled at turning complex technical challenges into market-ready solutions. Pursuing early-career opportunities as Associate Product Manager, Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, Program Manager, Strategy, Marketing, or GTM roles across tech, automotive, and energy. Experienced in 0-to-1 product development, program launches, go-to-market strategy, and leading cross-functional teams to drive measurable outcomes.

GRADUATING JUN 2026 · 3Y OPT (1+2Y STEM) · OPEN TO RELOCATION
03 / EDUCATION

Where I studied.

04 / CAREER

The path so far — built across hardware, products, and programs.

05 / SELECTED WORK

Things I've built, shipped, and led.

Two featured projects, expanded as case studies. Everything else, below.

FORCE-SENSITIVE AUTO BED LEVELING
FEATURED 01

Nozzle Force Sensitive Auto Bed Leveling System

Problem · Manual bed leveling on carbon-fiber 3D printers was a top customer pain point, driving high print-failure rates.

Outcome · Shipped a force-sensitive auto-calibration system that brought manual calibration effort to zero.

MANUAL CALIBRATION · ↓ 100%INTEGRATION COST · MINIMAL0-TO-1 LIFECYCLE OWNED
[ Case study — coming soon ]
6-AXIS ROBOTIC 3D PRINTER
FEATURED 02

6-Axis Robotic 3D Printer

Problem · 3-axis printers can't produce complex non-planar geometries, limiting what carbon-fiber parts customers could manufacture.

Outcome · Led the 0-to-1 development of a next-gen 6-axis robotic 3D printer from concept to validated prototype.

0→1 CONCEPT TO PROTOTYPECROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADDFM-OPTIMIZED
[ Case study — coming soon ]

ACADEMIC / WORK PROJECTS

11
AUTOMATION01

PLC-based production-line automation retrofit

Designed and deployed a PLC-based control system to retrofit and automate an existing production conveyor line, improving system control and electrical efficiency.

ROBOTICS02

3 DOF Robotic Arm (TRR) with Adaptive Gripper Prototype

Designed arm kinematics and CAD model. Prototyped the adaptive gripper using 3D printing for rapid iteration, including circuit design, firmware, and control logic.

IOT03

Machine Vision IoT Smart Parking Management System

Parking solution leveraging machine vision for occupancy detection and IoT connectivity for real-time reporting and navigation.

ADAS04

Overtake Prediction ADAS in IPG CarMaker

High-fidelity ADAS simulation model in IPG CarMaker for testing an overtake-prediction system tuned to Indian road conditions.

EV05

CANBUS Telematics for Electric Motorcycles

Embedded system to acquire and log critical vehicle data over CANBUS for remote telemetry and monitoring.

IOT06

Smart Weather Station with IoT for farmers

Low-cost, multi-sensor weather station implementing IoT protocols for remote data acquisition.

3D PRINTING07

Temperature-Controlled Enclosure for ABS Printing

Heated enclosure for an FDM 3D printer to address ABS warping and layer-adhesion challenges with reliable thermal control.

ML08

Multi-Face Recognition with ANN for class attendance

Real-time attendance system using Python and OpenCV with a custom-trained ANN for multi-face detection and recognition from live video.

EV09

BSPD, Pre-Charge, Discharge Circuits for Formula Team

Multi-layer PCB for the Brake System Plausibility Device and pre-charge/discharge safety circuits — high-voltage safety, competition-compliant.

EV10

BMS Simulation in MATLAB Simulink

Battery Management System simulation model to test and validate cell voltage balancing.

RESEARCH11

Comparative Study of Coil Shapes for EV Wireless Power Transfer

Research paper presented at PEIS 2024 (NIT), Best Paper Award.

PERSONAL PROJECTS

08
IOT01

IoT Gate / Garage Automation

Remotely controllable IoT solution integrated with Alexa, Google Home, and smartwatches.

HARDWARE02

Custom Drone Build

Designed and built a custom drone including flight-controller firmware programming.

3D PRINTING03

Custom-built FDM 3D Printer

Built and calibrated from components, with filament runout sensing, live monitoring camera, and auto bed leveling.

AUTOMOTIVE04

OBD Diagnosis & ECU Coding

Advanced diagnostics and data logging via OBD; ECU coding to customize and enable vehicle features.

CAD05

Auxiliary Light Mounts for SUVs

Structurally optimized mounts with manufacturing drawings for laser cutting and sheet-metal fabrication.

CAD06

Modular Ergonomic Handlebar Risers for Motorcycles

Adjustable and modular handlebar risers with ergonomic considerations.

IOT07

IoT Water Pump Automation

Automated pump control with a mobile-app dashboard and real-time monitoring for status and water level.

ELECTRICAL08

Home Infrastructure & Power Systems

Specialized home electrical infrastructure including a high-power servo stabilizer and home-elevator control wiring.

06 / WHAT I KNOW

Skills.

PRODUCT & STRATEGY
  • New Product Development (0-to-1)
  • Product Roadmap & Strategy
  • Prioritization
  • Customer Pain Point & User Research
  • Requirements Definition
  • Market Feasibility & Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • User Experience (UX) Improvement
PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • End-to-End Project Lifecycle Management
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Hardware Prototyping Methodologies
  • System Validation & Reliability Testing
  • Stakeholder Management
TECHNICAL
  • Python and SQL
  • Power BI
  • Mechanical Design & CAD
  • Electronics Prototyping & PCB Design
  • Firmware & System Integration
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
  • FEA Simulation & Analysis
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
07 / AWARDS

Awards & recognition.

AWARDS

05
Gold Medalist

Gold Medalist

Mechatronics and Automation Engineering, VIT

Best Capstone Project Award

Best Capstone Project Award

Undergraduate Thesis

Best Paper Award

Best Paper Award

PEIS 2024 Conference, NIT

VIT Meritorious Award — Rank 1

VIT Meritorious Award — Rank 1

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Winner — RAPTEE INNOVAGE Hackathon

Winner — RAPTEE INNOVAGE Hackathon

Electric Vehicle Innovation Challenge

CERTIFICATIONS

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Product Management

Product Management

Professional Certification

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

PMI

Electric Vehicles Part 1

Electric Vehicles Part 1

Top 5%, Silver Badge

Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional

Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional

CSWP

Fundamentals of Automotive Systems

Fundamentals of Automotive Systems

Top 5%, Silver Badge

08 / OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

Hobbies that keep me curious.

Car Enthusiast — Weekend Builder

Car Enthusiast — Weekend Builder

This is more than a hobby; it's hands-on engineering. Regularly hands-on with advanced vehicle diagnostics, ECU coding, and full mechanical and electrical retrofits. I also design, CAD model, and fabricate custom parts.

Go Karting & Racing

Go Karting & Racing

My passion for performance extends to the track. Avid kart racer, love the thrill of pure competition and tuning for the perfect lap. Took 1st place in my last competitive race this past February.

Building RC Cars and Planes

Building RC Cars and Planes

My passion for mechatronics extends to building and flying custom remote-controlled vehicles. Full system integration challenge — assembling cars, drones, planes, programming flight-controller firmware, and tuning electronics for performance.

Off-Roading & Exploring Trails

Off-Roading & Exploring Trails

As an extension of my "Weekend Builder" hobby, I take my 4x4 off the beaten path. Love the unique mechanical challenges and the adventure of navigating tough terrain.

Pickleball

Pickleball

When I'm not in the garage or workshop, you can usually find me on the pickleball court. Avid player — love the fast-paced, strategic, social nature of the game.

Quad Biking

Quad Biking

Whether it's on forest trails or open fields, I love the freedom and raw fun of quad biking. Exhilarating way to get outdoors and cover a lot of ground.

Car Enthusiast — Weekend Builder

Car Enthusiast — Weekend Builder

This is more than a hobby; it's hands-on engineering. Regularly hands-on with advanced vehicle diagnostics, ECU coding, and full mechanical and electrical retrofits. I also design, CAD model, and fabricate custom parts.

Go Karting & Racing

Go Karting & Racing

My passion for performance extends to the track. Avid kart racer, love the thrill of pure competition and tuning for the perfect lap. Took 1st place in my last competitive race this past February.

Building RC Cars and Planes

Building RC Cars and Planes

My passion for mechatronics extends to building and flying custom remote-controlled vehicles. Full system integration challenge — assembling cars, drones, planes, programming flight-controller firmware, and tuning electronics for performance.

Off-Roading & Exploring Trails

Off-Roading & Exploring Trails

As an extension of my "Weekend Builder" hobby, I take my 4x4 off the beaten path. Love the unique mechanical challenges and the adventure of navigating tough terrain.

Pickleball

Pickleball

When I'm not in the garage or workshop, you can usually find me on the pickleball court. Avid player — love the fast-paced, strategic, social nature of the game.

Quad Biking

Quad Biking

Whether it's on forest trails or open fields, I love the freedom and raw fun of quad biking. Exhilarating way to get outdoors and cover a lot of ground.

RECENT TRAVEL

Chicago → Acadia National Park, Maine

Chicago → Acadia National Park, Maine

3,000 MILES · ROAD TRIP

Masai Mara, Kenya

Masai Mara, Kenya

WILDLIFE SAFARI

Coimbatore → Manali, India

Coimbatore → Manali, India

9,000 KM · ROAD TRIP

Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia

GRADUATION TRIP

Chicago → Acadia National Park, Maine

Chicago → Acadia National Park, Maine

3,000 MILES · ROAD TRIP

Masai Mara, Kenya

Masai Mara, Kenya

WILDLIFE SAFARI

Coimbatore → Manali, India

Coimbatore → Manali, India

9,000 KM · ROAD TRIP

Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia

GRADUATION TRIP

09 / LET'S TALK

Let's connect.

Open to PM roles starting June 2026. Always up to chat about products, hardware, or motorcycles.