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Mechanical Engineer · in training

Neel S. Patil

Building things that work in the real world — from 500+ task R&D dashboards at Weatherford to clean-energy hydrogen research at Texas A&M. Hands-on with process improvement, systems optimization, and supply chain strategy.

Neel S. Patil
Open to work2026
Job titles
Mechanical Eng Intern · Supply Chain Intern · Manufacturing Eng Intern
Location
Texas, United States · On-site
Start date
Flexible (casually looking)
Employment
Internship

Currently pursuing internship opportunities for Summer 2026 in engineering operations & supply chain.

§ 01

About

I'm a mechanical engineering student at Texas A&M who cares more about how things actually work than how they look on a slide. Most of my best learning has happened on shop floors, behind dashboards, and inside spreadsheets nobody else wanted to open.

At Weatherford, I sifted through 2023–2025 ESS data — over 500+engineering tasks — to design a performance dashboard that VSES & ETE leadership now use to make decisions. Outside of internships, I'm researching steam methane reforming for clean hydrogen production.

Long-term, I'm drawn to the messy intersection of engineering, operations, and supply chain — the place where good ideas either ship or quietly die.

Focus Areas
  • A.1Process ImprovementActive
  • A.2Systems OptimizationActive
  • A.3Data Analysis & DashboardsActive
  • A.4Supply Chain StrategyActive
  • A.5Engineering OperationsActive
3.7
GPA
500+
Tasks Analyzed
Top 10%
HS Class
§ 02

Experience

  1. EX-03 Recent

    Jun 2025 — Aug 2025

    Houston, Texas · On-site

    Research & Development Engineer

    Internship

    Weatherford

    • Analyzed 2023–2025 ESS tasking data across 500+ engineering tasks to design a performance-driven dashboard supporting VSES and ETE teams.
    • Translated raw operational data into actionable insights for engineering leadership.
    Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelDashboardsProcess Improvement
  2. EX-02

    Jun 2024 — Aug 2024

    Houston, Texas · On-site

    Server Assistant

    Part-time

    Margaritaville

    • Supported a high-volume restaurant serving 300+ guests per shift through rapid table resets and clean, organized dining areas.
    CommunicationTime ManagementTeamwork
  3. EX-01

    Dec 2022 — Mar 2023

    Conroe, Texas · On-site

    Sales Associate

    Part-time

    Kohl's

    • Assisted 75+ customers per shift during peak holiday season, providing tailored product recommendations and ensuring smooth checkout experiences.
    CommunicationLeadershipCustomer Service
§ 03

Education

University2023 — 2027

Texas A&M University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

GPA
3.70
Standing
Junior

Activities & Societies

  • Galveston Engineering Student Org.
  • ASME
  • Intramural Basketball
  • Intramural Frisbee
  • Women on Water
  • Traditions Council
  • Arab Student Association
  • African Student Association
High School2022 — 2023

The Woodlands High School

The Woodlands, Texas

Class Rank
Top 10%
Final GPA
4.00

Graduated in the top 10% of a class of 1,500 students with a 4.0 unweighted GPA throughout senior year. Honored for leadership and time management.

§ 04

Featured Project

2024
4 ppl
TAMU
Project · PR-01Feb 2024 — Apr 2024

Steam Methane Reforming for Clean Hydrogen Production

Collaborated in a four-person team to research, design, and present a technical poster on Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) — the dominant industrial process for producing hydrogen at scale. We translated dense chemical engineering literature into a clear, public-facing breakdown of how SMR works, where CO₂ enters the picture, and what the path to cleaner hydrogen looks like.

Process
Steam Methane Reforming
Outcome
Industrial Applications
Audience
Public + Faculty Panel
Skills Earned
Public Speaking, Comms
Team CollaborationPublic SpeakingTechnical WritingChemistryProcess EngineeringClean Energy
§ 05

Toolkit

Skills24 total
01Team Collaboration
02Public Speaking
03Data Analysis
04Microsoft Excel
05Communication
06Time Management
07Leadership
08Process Improvement
09Systems Optimization
10Supply Chain
11Technical Writing
12Problem Solving
Certifications
OSHA
OSHA 10-Hour
OSHA Safety Training Institute
Languages
ENEnglishProfessional
KNKannadaNative / Bilingual
MRMarathiNative / Bilingual
§ 06

Endorsement

JF
Jess Ford
R&D Manager
Weatherford
Aug 7, 2025 · Direct Manager

Neel was my direct intern. He worked on tying our RDE costs to ROI to better prioritize our RDE activities. He worked very hard to get things right. He strove to learn new things in order to complete his project tasking. He also leveraged the opportunities to develop and broaden his personal network of colleagues he can use in the future to help solve problems.

— Recommendation · Received via LinkedIn