Ashmit Rana

Detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying firmware for real-time automotive and robotic control systems. Proficient in Embedded C/C++, microcontroller and microprocessor programming (ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi), and full-cycle PCB design for mission-critical applications. Skilled in hardware-software integration, sensor fusion, and system-level debugging to optimize performance and reliability.

Electrical & Electronics Head at Team Savitar Racing (SAE BAJA), GBPIET (2024-01 – Present)

• Architected and developed the primary embedded control unit for the eBAJA ATV, utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller to manage real-time motor control, battery monitoring, and sensor data acquisition.
• Lead the team of 5 electrical and electronic engineers, managing the project lifecycle from component selection and schematic design in AutoCAD Electrical to firmware validation and final system integration on the vehicle.
• Designed and fabricated the electric powertrain, wiring harness, and control logic circuits for the eBAJA ATV.
• Wrote, tested, and debugged over 1200 lines of firmware in Embedded C, implementing a robust state machine to control vehicle modes (e.g., forward, reverse, eco) and ensure operational safety, a key factor in the team's AIR 9 finish in the eBAJA 2025 Design Finals. eBAJA 2025 and AIR 32 overall (Phase 1 qualifier) in eBAJA 2026.
• Designed and fabricated a multi-layer PCB for the control unit using Proteus, electric powertrain, wiring harness, control logic circuits integrating motor controller & BMS CAN bus, voltage regulators, and sensor interfaces, which resulted in a 30% reduction in wiring complexity and a 15% improvement in system reliability under harsh off-road conditions.

Suspension & Manufacturing Trainee at Team Savitar Racing (SAE BAJA), GBPIET (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Assisted in the manufacturing and assembly of the suspension system for the mBAJA 2024 vehicle.

Team Manager, eBAJA at Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Collegiate Club, GBPIET (2025-01 – Present)

• Managing team of 18 member of our Team Savitar Racing for the eBAJA 2026 competition.
• Co-initiated the college's first Aero Modeling team for AeroThon 2026.

Member at Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Collegiate Club, GBPIET (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Organized and contributed to technical workshops and school outreach events.

Founder & President at Robotics Club & Team Prasthanam, GBPIET (2025-01 – Present)

• Founded the official Robotics Club at GBPIET to foster a competitive robotics culture, growing membership to over 50 students and leading the team to podium finishes at IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, and COER.

Team Captain at Robotics Club & Team Prasthanam, GBPIET (2023-01 – Present)

Led a 36-member team to multiple national-level podium finishes.

• PID-Controlled Systems: Developed and tuned PID algorithms in C++/Embedded C for a HighSpeed Line Follower (1st place, RoboSync) and an Autonomous Quadcopter, reducing flight orientation error by over 90%.
• Competition Robots: Engineered a portfolio of task-specific bots, including a RoboSoccer Bot (2nd place, IIT Delhi), a kinematics-based Pick and Place Arm, a reinforced RoboWar Bot, and high-traction RoboRacing Bots.
• Sensor Integration: Integrated sensor arrays (IR, Ultrasonic, IMU) and developed firmware for real-time data processing for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and precise motor control across all projects.

Branch Secretory at IEEE GBPIET Student Chapter (2024-01 – Present)

• Managing student branch operations under the IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section.

Branch Vice Chairman at IEEE GBPIET Student Chapter (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Organized and coordinated technical workshops, seminars, and outreach events, enhancing peer learning and connect members with industry experts.

Research and Project Intern at FLUX MOTORS PVT LTD (2024-07 – 2024-08)

• Developed and validated a motor-control algorithm in MATLAB/Simulink; ran extensive simulations across multiple load profiles to evaluate efficiency and thermal performance and recommend controller parameters.
• Integrated and debugged a new BMS with the VCU over CAN bus, resolving communication faults and ensuring accurate state-of-charge reporting and fault detection.
• Analysed powertrain test-bench sensor data to identify firmware optimization opportunities; proposed firmware changes estimated to improve throttle response by ~10%.
• Contributed to the design and prototype development of an electric ATV powertrain, focusing on component selection, hardware-software integration, and manufacturability.
• Recommended manufacturing and component-integration improvements to increase system reliability and simplify assembly.

Industrial Training Intern at Dhakrani Power Station, UJVN Limited (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Gained exposure to hydropower generation processes, including turbine and generator operations, load management, and maintenance practices.
• Observed the Renovation, Modernization & Upgradation (RMU) activities at the power plant, gaining insights into restoration, upgradation and working principles of large-scale hydroelectric systems plant level operations.

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering – Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology (2022-01 – 2026-12)

All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) in PCMB – Manava Bharati India International School, Dehradun (2022-01 – 2022-12)

All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) – Manava Bharati India International School, Dehradun (2020-01 – 2020-12)