M.Tech — Environmental Engineering
BITS Pilani
Currently Pursuing
B.Tech — Electronics & Communication
Kurukshetra University
Graduated 2018
Amateur Radio Operator (HAM)
Licensed since 2016
Polar Bear Safety Guard
M77 rifle · Flare gun
3D Design & CAD
3D Printing
Prototyping
Backend
Frontend
RF & Comms
Aug 2024 — Present
Project Scientist I — Arctic Operations
NCPOR (National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research) · Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Arctic)
- Station Coordinator of Indian Arctic Station Himadri (Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard).
- Manages Balmer Lawrie cargo logistics and Kings Bay AS Fjord bookings.
- Conducts monthly CTD transects in Kongsfjorden and Krossfjorden.
- Maintains High Volume Samplers at Gruvebadet atmospheric research lab.
2023 — Present (Internal)
Lead Software Architect — POLAR App
NCPOR (Internal Project) · Remote / Goa
- Single-handedly built the POLAR app (Platform for Logistics and Research): a Flask/Python ERP with 9,000+ lines of code and 40+ database models.
- Automated generation of 12-page international customs documents for Arctic expeditions.
- Implemented async task queues with Celery/Redis and QR-based cargo tracking.
- Built PDF ticket-parsing automation to extract and index flight/logistics data.
- Designed 3D printed institutional mementos for IISF (Polar Bear) and Foundation Day (Bear/Penguin/Globe).
Nov 2022 — Mar 2024 (17 Months)
Radio Operator — 42nd & 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition
Maitri Station, Antarctica · Queen Maud Land, Antarctica
- Solved critical line-of-sight communications failures across the 200km C18 VHF convoy grid.
- Built a 5-element VHF Yagi from wood and aluminum in sub-zero field conditions.
- Established a VHF repeater at Vethiya point to enable long-range convoy communications.
- Tested antenna performance from a crane height using a custom tactical antenna.
- Configured 8Mbps SES-5 satellite internet link working nights with ECIL engineers.
- Flew Bassler aircraft to Bharati Station to install a secondary communications repeater.
- Served as Ship Radio Operator during Southern Ocean transit.
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Design Engineer
Phoenix Enterprises · India
- Converted 2D AutoCAD technical drawings to full 3D STEP files in Autodesk Fusion 360.
- Conducted stress simulations and part-fitment testing for manufacturing validation.
Self-Directed
Founder
Hobbytivity · Independent
- Designed, 3D-printed, and sold a highly successful 7-element dual-band VHF/UHF antenna optimised for amateur satellite communication (AO-51, SO-50, NOAA).
- Executed freelance projects in web design, 3D modelling, and custom bakery cookie cutters.
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RF Engineer
HF Signals Pvt Ltd / Exeedspace · Hyderabad
- Developed testing protocols for the Exceed Sat1 satellite communication platform.
- Built a CAT control system mobile app for Microbitx transceivers.
- Funded personal R&D side projects by driving Uber/Ola (two-wheelers) part-time.
Independent Project
Independent Engineer — HABSAT
High Altitude Balloon Satellite · India
- Designed and fabricated a custom PCB multiplexer using an Arduino Mega.
- Integrated BMP120 pressure, UV sensors, GPS module, and 433MHz radio transmitter.
- Calculated helium fill and trajectory for balloon altitude experiments.
- Recovered the payload using SMS-based GPS coordinates and a 3-element Yagi fox hunt.
Sarabjeet Singh · Full-Stack Logistics Architect · Available for Mission-Critical Projects