NITANSH THAKERNT / SYSTEMS

Experience across research, software, and physical systems.

The common thread is reliable execution under constraints: from laboratory processes and operational environments to mission software and learning-based control.

Currently completing BSc General Engineering — Cyber Systems at DTU, with an HKUST exchange semester in autumn 2026.

  1. 01
    PHAETHON Centre of ExcellenceCyprus

    Research Intern

    Reinforcement Learning for Local Energy Markets

    Developed and evaluated simulation-based control strategies for photovoltaic generation, demand, battery storage, grid transactions, and local-market decisions.

    • Research
    • Python
    • Reinforcement learning
    • Energy systems
  2. 02
    DanSTAR RocketryDTU · Denmark

    Mission Control Engineer

    Mission software and flight-computer integration

    Worked on mission state machines, binary command validation, ACK-confirmed transitions, asynchronous messaging, flight-computer simulation, and integration workflows.

    • Mission control
    • State machines
    • Simulation
    • Integration
  3. 03
    RemedicaCyprus

    Engineering Intern

    Lab Engineering

    Produced GMP-compliant technical documentation and standardised laboratory workflows for audit readiness and reliable execution.

    • Documentation
    • GMP
    • Process reliability
  4. 04
    Cyprus National GuardCyprus

    Lance Corporal

    Structured operations and team responsibility

    Served in a structured operational environment and received the Red Battle Emblem for top-10 performance.

    • Operations
    • Teamwork
    • Responsibility
  5. 05
    Stockholm Junior Water Prize CompetitionCyprus

    Chemical Research Partner

    Salinity-mitigation research

    Co-authored salinity-mitigation research, worked with a university-affiliated laboratory, and placed fourth nationally.

    • Experimental research
    • Water quality
    • Data processing
  6. 06
    F1 in Schools CompetitionCyprus and UK

    Manufacturing Engineer

    Aerodynamics and CNC-ready design

    Designed and simulated aerodynamic car bodies, adapted designs to CNC constraints, placed third nationally, and qualified for the World Finals.

    • SolidWorks
    • Simulation
    • Manufacturing