Darshan Makwana

During his tenure at StayVista, Darshan managed over 30 high-value civil, MEP, and HVAC projects, leveraging Agile frameworks and Gantt-based planning to reduce project lifecycle durations by 11.3%. He applied Pareto and Fishbone techniques to uncover root causes of delays, resulting in a 15-day average reduction in turnaround time. By implementing JIT and EOQ strategies, he optimized procurement operations, cutting stock wastage by 18% and holding costs by 12%. He maintained ISO 9001:2015 standards through ERP dashboards and KPI benchmarking, achieving 100% vendor audit compliance. Additionally, he introduced DMAIC-driven audits that reduced documentation cycle errors by 26%, enhancing multi-team collaboration and streamlining approval timelines.

As part of Team Onyx, Darshan contributed to the design and development of a fixed-wing aircraft that ranked 13th globally at the SAE Aero Design competition. He utilized SolidWorks for structural modeling and performed FEA and XFLR5 simulations to validate aerodynamic and stress parameters, improving lift-to-drag ratio by 20%. He played a key role in the assembly of propulsion systems using CNC-machined components, achieving dimensional precision within ±0.2 mm. His technical documentation—created as per ASME Y14.5 standards—enabled seamless replication across teams. Darshan also participated in multi-phase testing and simulation validation to ensure safety and flight stability across numerous successful trials.