Thomas David Tency
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About
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineer with a strong foundation in product management, known for delivering high-impact strategies and leading successful IoT product launches. Skilled in market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and product development from concept to market. Adaptive to aligning technical innovation with business goals to create customer-centric solutions that deliver real value.
Product Developer & Project Manager.
Experienced in product development and project management, delivering customer-focused solutions from concept to market.
- Birthday: 17th November 1999
- Bachelors: Electronics and Telecomm Engineering
- Phone: +64 021 119 0673
- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- Age: 26
- Masters: Engineering Project Management, UoA
- Email: [email protected]
- Freelance: Available
Born and brought up in Delhi, I completed my schooling at Don Bosco, Alaknanda with PCMB. I pursued my Bachelor's in Electronics from St. Vincent Pallotti College, Nagpur, and later worked as a Research Assistant at IIIT Hyderabad, where I focused on transforming research projects into products, eventually leading to a startup journey. Currently based in New Zealand, I have completed my Master's and am looking to grow through new opportunities.
Trained and Mentored students and professionals
Projects from multidisciplinary backgrounds
Hours Of Support to enable projects
Workshops and talks globally
Skills
A multidisciplinary skill set spanning engineering, product management, design, and creative communication — built through hands-on research, startups, and real-world projects.
Resume
Education
Master of Engineering Project Management
2024 – 2025
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Focused on managing people and projects with courses in New Product Development, Risk Management, Project & Agile Management, and Contract Management.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering
2018 – 2022
St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engg & Tech, Nagpur, India
Developed a strong foundation in electronics, product design, and system development, with practical exposure to projects and teamwork.
Senior Secondary and Secondary Education
2012 – 2018
Don Bosco School, Alaknanda, New Delhi, India
Specialized in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), building analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professional Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant - ENGGEN 705
February 2026 – Current
University of Auckland – New Zealand
- Tutoring Lectures, assisting students in modules
- Enabling students to be better, perform routine checks, assignment setting and checking.
Retail Professional
October 2025 – Current
Adidas NZ
- Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product inquiries, styling advice, and personalized recommendations.
Graduate Research Assistant
April 2025 – Current
University of Auckland – New Zealand
- Developed an innovative educational setup to enhance the effectiveness of online classes.
- Analyzing data to measure the impact of different teaching methods on participation and comprehension.
Sales Associate
August 2024 – October 2025
Superdry (Brand Collective NZ)
- Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product inquiries, styling advice, and personalized recommendations.
- Generated over $140,000 in total sales through effective customer engagement.
Product Director and Co-founder
April 2023 – February 2025
HydrowVerse Pvt Ltd – India
- Led client engagement, project management, and strategic planning to drive product development and execution.
- Successfully raised over $100,000 in seed funding.
- Piloted innovative IoT-based water monitoring solutions with clients, ensuring real-world validation and saving 30% water usage.
Research Assistant
July 2022 – April 2023
IIIT Hyderabad – India
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 30 researchers on projects involving water quantity, quality analysis, image processing, and database management using low-power IoT devices.
- Contributed to technical development and research documentation, enabling impactful, data-driven solutions.
Research Intern
August 2021 – April 2022
IIIT Hyderabad – India
- Developed an IoT and BLE device to detect rotten onions in storage silos, reducing wastage by up to 60%.
- Designed and implemented a water monitoring system that detected leaks in real-time, minimizing wastage by 25,000 liters per month.
Innovator
June 2020 – July 2020
IIT Bombay – India
- Co-created a real-time IoT-based road flooding alert system in collaboration with industry experts.
- Saved approximately $1 million per season through proactive flood mitigation solutions.
Achievements
Recognition and awards from competitions, institutions, and organisations across India, Europe, and New Zealand.
Overseas High Achievers Scholarship
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Leader in Innovation
Represented India at LIF 24, United Kingdom
NPCI Best Innovation Award
Product Pitching, IIT Hyderabad, India
2nd Runner-up, Environmental Sensing Competition
University of Helsinki, Finland
University Rank 2 — Academics
RTMNU, India
Winner — Ecochampion Hackathon
Telangana Pollution Control Board, India
Winner — e-Yantra Innovation Challenge
IIT Bombay, India
Clarence Gonsalves Memorial Award — Best Musician
Don Bosco School, Alaknanda, New Delhi
Core Technical Competencies
Hands-on expertise across hardware, embedded systems, data, fabrication, and digital design tools.
Electronics Hardware
Analogue and digital circuits, PCB design (EAGLE), sensor modules, oscilloscopes.
Embedded Systems & Communication
Microcontrollers, firmware development (Embedded C), IoT integration (LoRa, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee), and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART).
Data Acquisition & Analysis
LabVIEW, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Google App Script, signal processing.
Makerspace & Fabrication
3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, soldering, electronics benches, and prototyping workstations.
Process Optimization & Manufacturing
Lean methodologies, SOP development, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and equipment calibration.
CAD & Digital Fabrication
Fusion 360, Blender, and Ender Slicer for advanced 3D design and digital manufacturing.
Publications & Patents
Peer-reviewed conference publications and granted utility and design patents in IoT and smart water systems.
Publications
IoT-based Smart Water Level Monitoring
2023
R. Yelekar, T. D. Tency
Sensible Flow: IoT-based Smart Retrofit Water Flow Meter for Taps
2023
J. E. Joy, T. D. Tency
Utilizing IoT Based Low-cost Temperature Sensors in Sewage Treatment Plants
2023
S. Kumar, T. D. Tency
String Tension Based Borewell Water Level Monitoring Using IoT
2023
T. Bhatt, T. D. Tency
Patents
Utility Patents
202241024838
System and Method for Monitoring Water-Level in a Borewell Using LoRaWAN
202241055442
System and Method for Automatically Tracking Water Level in a Borewell Using IoT
Design Patents
389211-001
Smart IoT Enabled Water Level Monitoring Device for Tanks; Driverless Car Using OpenCV via Remote Processing
389016-001
Sensible Flow Water Meter
383622-001
Borewell Tension Based Monitoring Device
Portfolio
A showcase of projects spanning IoT product development, engineering research, creative productions, and entrepreneurial ventures — built across India and New Zealand.
- All
- IoT
- Robotics
- Water
- Product
- Creative
Borewell Monitoring
IoT-based groundwater level monitoring system
Bipedal Robot
PID-stabilized bipedal robot with wireless control
People Counter
Automated IoT footfall counting system
Driverless Car
Autonomous vehicle prototype with Computer Vision aided navigation
Luma
Smart lighting product design and development
Onion Storage Monitor
BLE-IoT device to detect rotten produce in silos
Pravah
Real-time water flow and quality monitoring platform
Retrofit Smart Tap
IoT retrofit device for smart water usage control
STP Monitoring
Sewage treatment plant IoT monitoring system
Water Tank Monitor
Automated tank level detection and alert system
Waterlogging Alert
Real-time road flood detection and warning system
IOTS
Interactive Online Teaching Setup
Media Production
Cinematography, editing and visual storytelling
Photography
Professional photography around nature and architecture
Woodworking
Handcrafted woodwork design and fabrication
Services
Offering end-to-end solutions across product development, project management, IoT engineering, and creative media production — tailored to bring ideas to life with precision and impact.
Product Development
From ideation to market-ready products — covering concept design, prototyping, testing, and launch strategy with a focus on customer value.
Project Management
End-to-end project planning and execution using Agile and KANBAN methodologies, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
IoT Solutions
Design and deployment of smart IoT systems using WiFi, GSM, and BLE technologies for real-world monitoring, automation, and data collection.
Electronics & Prototyping
Circuit design, firmware development, and rapid prototyping using tools like Eagle, EasyEDA, and Fusion 360 — from schematic to physical product.
Cinematography & Editing
Professional video production, photography, and post-production editing using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop for impactful visual storytelling.
Pitch & Strategy Consulting
Crafting compelling pitch decks, go-to-market strategies, and investor presentations that clearly communicate vision, value, and business potential.
Contact
Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or just to connect — I'd love to hear from you.
Address
Mount Roskil, Auckland, New Zealand
Call
+64 021 119 0673
thomasdavidtency2@gmail.com