Hi, I'm Cibhi.
I help startups and engineering teams convert hardware prototypes into reliable, manufacturable products — from validation and integration to vendor coordination and production readiness.
"I don't just build prototypes. I build systems that survive in the real world."
I started my career navigating the gap between what engineers design on a screen and what actually works in the field. I've learned that the best hardware isn't the most complex—it's the most resilient.
Whether it's a complex propulsion system or a wearable device, my approach is the same: strip away the noise, focus on the physics, and design for manufacturing from day one.
I am the Co-Founder of Unbound3D, a managed manufacturing ecosystem helping teams move from digital designs to real physical products. | Haznof
Real Engineering Work
I work hands-on — from early-stage prototypes to production-ready systems, built at the bench and validated in the field.
From napkin sketch
to assembly line.
Prototyping Support
I help transition from digital CAD to physical, test-ready parts within days, leveraging SLA, FDM, and SLS for rapid validation.
Hardware Development Guidance
I help optimize geometry, select the right components, and structure your BOMs to transition early prototypes into certified production runs.
System Integration & Troubleshooting
I help bridge the gap between firmware and physics, integrating complex sensor suites and payload systems for field-tested reliability.
Manufacturing & Vendor Coordination
I help oversee small-batch runs, establish QA pipelines, and manage contract manufacturers to ensure your units ship on time.
Selected Work
Fixed-Wing UAV Type Certification – Okulo Aerospace
Okulo Aerospace required formal type certification for their fixed-wing UAV platform to operate commercially in India under stringent regulatory standards.
Led the engineering coordination and execution support, acting as the technical bridge between internal R&D teams, certification bodies, and accredited labs.
Managed rigorous documentation and compliance trails, coordinated comprehensive validation and reliability testing, and actively troubleshot system readiness issues on the flight line.
Successfully navigated complex regulatory requirements and cross-team bottlenecks, enabling the platform to achieve certification and enter the commercial market.
Solar Hybrid UAV Propulsion System
A requirement for an ultra-long endurance UAV platform limited by standard battery density constraints and challenging operational environments.
Contributed to a hybrid power architecture integrating solar arrays with high-density lithium-ion packs.
Evaluated custom MPPT circuits for optimal solar energy harvesting and supported the thermal management strategy for continuous daytime operation.
Proved the viability of solar-hybrid integration for extended missions, expanding operational flight windows.
Long Range UAV Communication & Tracking
BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations necessitated a robust, failsafe communication and tracking link over vast distances.
Engineered portions of a redundant communication architecture utilizing RF telemetry combined with cellular/satellite backup layers.
Integrated multi-band antennas and tested seamless failover protocols to maintain command authority during severe signal degradation.
Achieved continuous, reliable telemetry and command links over extended ranges, ensuring operational safety and data integrity.
Autonomous UGV Deployment System
Needed a reliable method to autonomously deploy, operate, and recover Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in harsh, remote environments.
Designed the mechanical deployment mechanism and integrated it with the central control and charging system.
Prototyped a robust docking station featuring precision alignment sensors and automated charging contacts capable of handling environmental debris.
Enabled fully hands-off robotic deployment cycles, drastically reducing human intervention requirements in hazardous zones.
Hardware Prototyping & Manufacturing Interaction
Hardware initiatives frequently struggle to transition early-stage prototypes into scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Acted as the engineering liaison between core design teams and external contract manufacturers to bridge the gap.
Optimized conceptual designs for DFM/DFA, established critical QC pipelines, and resolved complex tooling challenges on the factory floor.
Reduced iteration cycles and unit costs significantly while ensuring the final physical products perfectly matched the digital engineering intent.
The Playground...
My Working Process
A structured, collaborative process refined over years of shipping hardware products with teams of all sizes.
Discussion
I start by understanding the product, constraints, environment, and timeline before anything else.
Feasibility
Technical risk assessment, material selection, and manufacturing path analysis.
Design
CAD modeling, system architecture, DFM review, and component specification.
Prototype
Functional prototypes built, assembled, and validated against requirements.
Testing
Rigorous testing — thermal, structural, functional, and field validation.
Delivery
Production handoff, vendor coordination, documentation, and ongoing support.
Let's build
something real.
Whether you have a fully-funded startup or just a napkin sketch that obeys the laws of physics—drop me a line.