Dharmesh Prakhar

Consumer electronics startup focused on localizing the manufacturing of premium personal grooming products in India

Operations Strategy Intern at Airluxe (2026-06 – Present)

Consumer electronics startup focused on localizing the manufacturing of premium personal grooming products in India

• Conducted comparative analysis of BLDC/DC motors used by leading brands including Philips, Braun, Dyson, and Bombay Shaving Company, evaluating technical specifications, manufacturing feasibility, and trade-offs
• Built comprehensive vendor comparison models in Excel to benchmark Indian manufacturers on pricing, demand and supply, production capabilities, quality standards, and scalability for localized manufacturing
• Performed supply chain and sourcing analysis to identify opportunities for reducing dependence on overseas suppliers and supporting long-term manufacturing localization in India through strategic vendor development
• Collaborated with the founding team to support cost optimization, vendor shortlisting, procurement strategy, strategic sourcing initiatives for product development, manufacturing expansion, supplier development

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (2028)

Class 10th – CBSE (2022)