Shivesh Balamurugan
Mechanical Engineering with Robotics | University of Sussex
Profile
Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Sussex with a strong foundation in CAD, embedded systems, and control engineering. Passionate about robotics, automation, and system integration – bridging the gap between mechanical design and intelligent software systems.
Experience
Mechanical Engineer, Intern – Ascent Precision (Pune, India, July 2023)
- Worked hands-on with CNC machining and precision manufacturing workflows
- Programmed automated machines using G-code and M-code
- Optimized production quality and material handling processes
Design and Production Engineer, Intern – UNICRAFT Manufacturing Systems LLP. (Ambernath, Thane, India, November 2025)
- Designed and drafted precision mechanical components in Solid Edge, aligned with manufacturing standards and shop-floor requirements
- Translated conceptual sketches into production-ready technical drawings, enabling clear communication between engineering and manufacturing teams
- Contributed to CNC machining preparation by ensuring CAD models included critical dimensions, tolerances, and annotations for accurate fabrication
Education
University of Sussex – Brighton, UK (Sep 2022 – May 2025)
- BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Robotics – Grade: 2:1
- Dissertation: Highway Sound Analysis using Digital Signal Processing
- Projects involving control systems, CAD, and robotic automation
Projects
- ELISA Robot Automation (2024) – C++
Autonomous robot performing maze-solving, line-following, and object avoidance. View on GitHub - Highway Sound Analysis (2025) – MATLAB
Applied FFT and DSP techniques to classify and visualize real-world traffic acoustics. View on GitHub
Awards & Achievements
- Global Design Challenge Winner (2023) – Engineered a sustainable automation solution with an international team
- Chinese Language Certificate – Beijing Language and Cultural University (2024), Score: 86.8%
- ASDA Customer Service Associate (2022) – Delivered efficient customer support during peak retail season
Skills
Programming
- C
- C++
- Java
- Python
- MATLAB
Engineering Tools
- SolidWorks
- Arduino
- Simulink
- Solid Edge
- QUBE Servo Systems
Automation
- SLAM
- Sensor Integration
- Embedded Systems
- Industrial Automation
Web Deployments
- IP Information Tool (Nov 2025) — JavaScript/HTML
Real-time IP lookup and geolocation Check IP - True Randomness (Nov 2025) — JavaScript/HTML
True randomness demonstration using browser entropy Generate Random - Free APIs Showcase (Dec 2025) — JavaScript/HTML
Interactive demos of 12+ free public APIs including weather, jokes, and NASA Explore APIs - Pokémon Showcase (Dec 2025) — JavaScript/HTML
Complete Pokédex explorer with 1000+ Pokémon, evolution chains, and moves View Pokédex - Thirukkural (Under development) — JavaScript/HTML
Digital archive of 1330 Tamil wisdom couplets from Thiruvalluvar Read Kurals