Kaustubh C. Lahiri, EDI '25Design Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Physical Product Design
About
Kaustubh adores all things engineering, even declaring that he'd be an inventor at age 8. He's always taken a customer and user centric approach to design. Having run the gamut of exploring the logistical side of a product development effort for a moon lander, he wants to use EDI to pivot back into design and apply it towards his interest in leading product development efforts across a variety of industries. He believes that to design the ideal product or experience, one has to fully understand the customer and their needs.
Why EDI?
Kaustubh was drawn towards the EDI program because of its focus on real-world problem solving, broad applicability, and opportunities for learning about design in all its facets. He would like to be able to explore a variety of design fields and specialize in physical products. While studying and working as an engineer he's focused on users' needs and would like to explore that further in the context of human-centered design. The curation of the ideal product or experience for a customer is a fascinating experience and Kaustubh wishes to hone these skills within EDI as a future leader in multi-disciplinary product development.
Education
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin.
Experience
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer, Nano-Master Inc, Semiconductor Devices; Mechanical Project Engineer, Dynetics, Space Division.
