Abhishek Kulkarni

Practical aerospace engineering experience across industry and startups: Abhishek has held engineering roles at Rangsons Aerospace (engineering methods) and a research & development role at Stratagen Defence, along with an internship at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, indicating hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, R&D and defence-focused engineering.

Leadership and technical contributions in collegiate aerodesign: Over several years with Team Arcis (the aerodesign team of Dayananda Sagar institutions) he progressed through technical roles—technical report writer, stability & control analyst, captain—and later served as an advisor, showing sustained leadership and domain expertise in aircraft design and competition preparation. teamarcis+1

Pilot training and broader aviation interests: Completed Commercial Pilot Licence ground training at the Center of Excellence for Aviation Training, indicating formal ground school training and broader aviation qualifications beyond engineering.