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SIDDHARTH KAMBE:        Mobile: +001 917 250 0673 | Email:skambe@gmail.com
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Education:
- Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, USA
     2005 - Present: Masters in Industrial Design. Expected date of graduation: 2008

- Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, UK
     2004 - 2005: Bachelors in Product Design. 1st Year 
                              Governor's Overseas Scholarship 2004

- Maharashtra Institute of Technology, University of Pune, India 
     1999-2004: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

- Rishi Valley School, Krishnamurti Foundation India, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India
     1995 - 1999: ISC - Class 12 All India Board Examination - 83.2% aggregate. First rank in School

- Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai, India
     up to 1994 : Class 8 

Experience:
Internship at Cybertechnik Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 8/2003 - 7/2004
Design and Validation of a Cross Transfer-Roller Conveyor system that handles metal sheets required 
for petrol tanks of motorcycles. Project task was to design the sub-system for the outfeed conveyor. 
Work included feasibility study, design, material selection, process planning and cost estimation

Interests:
Product Design: 
- Designed a trail and a brochure in Loch Ranza, Aaron, Scotland
- Attended a Continuing Education Programme (2003) on Intelligent Product Design and Manufacturing. 
      Conducted by IIT, Bombay
- Attended Design Summit 2003, Mumbai

Soccer: 
Captain of Rishi Valley School Team. 
Represented MIT and Deccan Club (Pune A Division).

Hiking: Treks/ Notable Climbs 
- Dodital, Himalayas (1996) - 12,000 feet. 
- Santakphu, West Bengal (2003) - 12000 feet.
- White-water Rafting in the Teesta river, Siliguri. 
- Harishchandra Fort, Maharashtra (2005) 

Theatre: 
Acted and managed lights in inter-college Dramatics(1998)

Volunteering: 
- Involved in extensive volunteer activity for "Rural Education Centre' run by my school, for children
from the neighbouring villages. Participated in a programme for educating these children with specially 
designed kits, suitable for their environment.(1998-1999)

- Participated in building contour bunds and planting trees to prevent soil erosion and to maintain the 
ecological balance around Rishi Valley(1996-1999)

Animation:
Children's Animation workshop. Prepared a short animation film - VHS based at The National Centre 
of Films for Children & Young People, Mumbai(1995)

Carpentry:
Crafted picnic chairs, bangles, spatula, toys and other small objects at Rishi Valley School(1995-1999)

African Mask Making: Studied fabric tie and dye, block printing.
Other Crafts: Pottery, Paper-making, Tie & Dye at Rishi Valley School(1995-1999)

Music: Learnt tabla - a percussion instrument(1992-1996)

Awards:
- Certificate of Merit and Prize in Shankar's On the Spot All India Painting Competition(1989)
- Certificate of Merit and Third Prize in the Annual Painting Competition organized by 
   Rotaract Club of Bombay      Up-Town(1987)

Skills: Competent in 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, MS Office

Languages: English, Marathi, Hindi, Italian (Basic course-1 year at Glasgow School of Art)