Jerom Palimattom Tom

Led innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives for the collegiate club IEDC MACE, fostering a culture of technological entrepreneurship among students.

• Directed innovation and entrepreneurship efforts for IEDC MACE, leading a 35-member executive committee in cultivating student entrepreneurial ventures.
• Evangelized technopreneurship by organizing and conducting events that bridged technology and business, inspiring new student initiatives and engagement.

Co-led a 26-member team and managed manufacturing operations for a rover, achieving a world rank of 48 in the European Rover Challenge.

• Co-led a 26-member interdisciplinary team, contributing to a world rank of 48 in the European Rover Challenge by optimizing rover maneuverability and manipulator design.
• Managed end-to-end material and component sourcing, ensuring financial adherence and accurate Bill of Materials for complex rover fabrication.

Led a 10-member engineering team to design, develop, and optimize a novel rover for the ISRO Robotics Challenge, achieving a top 50 national ranking.

• Led a 10-member team to design and build a competitive rover, securing a top 50 ranking among teams nationwide in the ISRO Robotics Challenge.
• Engineered and manufactured a curved rocker-bogie suspension system using cold rolling and TIG welding of aluminum pipes, enhancing load capacity and obstacle traversal.
• Pioneered a curved rocker-bogie design that significantly improved load capacity and obstacle navigation compared to conventional rocker-bogie systems.

Led the technical operations for the 10th Edition of Model United Nations in MACE, ensuring seamless digital infrastructure and support.

• Spearheaded the tech team for the 10th Edition of Model United Nations, successfully designing and developing the official event website.
• Provided critical live technical support to high-profile chief guests attending online, ensuring smooth virtual participation and event success.

Orchestrated marketing strategies for the collegiate club IEDC MACE, significantly expanding community engagement and online presence.

• Managed social media platforms, substantially increasing follower counts and re-engaging the community post-COVID lockdowns.
• Developed and executed targeted marketing campaigns to promote club activities, driving increased student participation in entrepreneurship events.

Contributed to the design and development of an off-road vehicle as part of the Steering Team for Team Influx - Baja, gaining comprehensive automotive insights.

• Contributed to the design and analysis of the Ackerman steering geometry, optimizing vehicle maneuverability for off-road performance.
• Designed and fabricated critical parts of the wheel assembly, ensuring structural integrity and performance for the off-road vehicle.
• Gained comprehensive understanding of automotive systems, electric vehicles, and manufacturing processes through hands-on design and assembly.

Directed web development initiatives for Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) MACE, enhancing digital presence and fostering web development skills among students.

• Led the web development efforts for GDSC MACE, designing and developing official websites for the club and its various events.
• Organized and conducted a web development boot camp, successfully training over 50+ students in foundational and advanced web development skills.

Prototyping a quadcopter capable of morphing into a rover for extended operational time in search and rescue missions, integrating PSoCTM 6 AI Dev Kit and BGT60TR13C radar for human detection.

Developed a prototype Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) to detect and monitor traffic signal changes, alerting drivers and improving traffic efficiency.

Developed a prototype voice-controlled chess board utilizing CoreXY-based CNC for automated piece movement, designed to assist mobility-impaired individuals.

Developed a RAG-based chatbot deployed on Streamlit, designed to serve as a space co-pilot by understanding technical documentation.

Developed a UPI-Enabled Automated Printing technology that allows users to pay and print documents securely.

Awarded for the Multimodal Morphable Quadcopter with Radar for Search and Rescue project, validating its social impact and innovation.

Received for the StarAI project, recognizing its innovative application of AI for space exploration and operational support.

Awarded for the VendiPrint project, demonstrating innovative problem-solving in automated printing solutions.