Mihir Ojas Rallapudi

02. Experience

Nov 2023 — Present

CRISiSLab

2 roles · 2 years +

Research into LoRa-based IoT systems for post-earthquake building monitoring, with field operations across Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland. Authored a research paper (pending publication) and presented a poster at the QuakeCoRE 2024 Annual Meeting.

ResearchRF SystemsField Testing

Mar 2024 — Present

Research Assistant

Investigating the feasibility of LoRa technology as an alternative to Internet-based methods for transmitting building instrumentation data following an extensive earthquake sequence. Led field operations across Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland, carrying out dozens of hands-on field tests to assess performance and reliability. Authored a research paper (pending publication) and curated a poster presented at the QuakeCoRE 2024 Annual Meeting.

ResearchData AnalysisTechnical Writing

Nov 2023 — Feb 2024

Summer Intern

Gained hands-on experience in research design, technical analysis, and problem-solving by contributing to communication technology research for post-natural-disaster scenarios. Explored the capabilities of LoRa modules through both theory and practical programming, coordinating field tests and analysing performance data, and engaged with stakeholders to align findings with community resilience needs.

InternshipTestingField Work

2026 — Present

StartUp Club NZ

Community Lead

Sitting at the centre of SCNZ's flagship programmes, building and growing a founder-focused community at the intersection of student entrepreneurship and the broader startup ecosystem. Engaging regularly with external founders, investors, and startup professionals while designing structured programmes and curated events for student founders.

CommunityFoundersEventsPartnerships

2026 — Present

Auckland University Indian Society

External Relations Executive

Managing external partnerships and sponsor relationships for one of the university's largest cultural societies.

PartnershipsSponsorshipsEvents

Aug 2025 — Present

Impact Consulting Group

2 roles · 7 months +

Student consultancy delivering strategic work for New Zealand non-profits, alongside directing social and professional events for the broader club.

StrategyLeadershipEvents

Oct 2025 — Present

Events Director

Leading planning and execution for the club's social and professional events.

EventsLeadershipPlanning

Aug 2025 — Nov 2025

Consultant Team Lead

Led a consulting team delivering strategic solutions for a non-profit heritage organisation. Conducted competitive benchmarking against peer heritage organisations to surface best practices and positioning opportunities, and developed resource-efficient recommendations to enhance visibility, strengthen community engagement, and identify long-term growth pathways aligned with the Trust's mission.

ConsultingTeam LeadStrategy

2025

Communities Against Alcohol Harm

Intern

Justifying the continuation of the Auckland LAP's Temporary Freeze and Rebuttable Presumption on New Off-Licenses.

InternshipResearchAdvocacy

04. Competitions

L'Oréal Brandstorm — ANZ Finals

Winner — First NZ Team Ever

L'Oréal Brandstorm — International Finals, Paris

Top 6 of 380,000 — First ANZ Team in 34-Year History

Red Bull Basement

Selected, NZ's Top Ideas

ELECTENG 310 Capacitive Water Level Sensor Design

Top 5 Finalist

ELECTENG 209 Smart Energy Challenge

1st Place

CRISiSLab Challenge — Ultimate Winners

Captain — Ultimate Winner

CRISiSLab Challenge — Best Sensor System

Captain

Faculty of Engineering KickStart

City of Sails Award

CIE Solve It Innovation Challenge

1st Place, Samsung Prize

CIE Solve It Innovation Challenge

2nd Place, Overall

Climate Action Conference Case Competition

Bronze

BESA x PM x CAAH Case Competition

Bronze

UAC Aviation Hackathon

Bronze

Wellington Regional Table Tennis Championship

Gold & Silver Medallist

MIHIR OJAS RALLAPUDI

01. Profile

02. Experience

CRISiSLab

Research Assistant

Summer Intern

StartUp Club NZ

Auckland University Indian Society

Impact Consulting Group

Events Director

Consultant Team Lead

Communities Against Alcohol Harm

03. Education

University of Auckland

Wellington College

04. Competitions

L'Oréal Brandstorm — ANZ Finals

L'Oréal Brandstorm — International Finals, Paris

Red Bull Basement

ELECTENG 310 Capacitive Water Level Sensor Design

ELECTENG 209 Smart Energy Challenge

CRISiSLab Challenge — Ultimate Winners

CRISiSLab Challenge — Best Sensor System

Faculty of Engineering KickStart

CIE Solve It Innovation Challenge

CIE Solve It Innovation Challenge

Climate Action Conference Case Competition

BESA x PM x CAAH Case Competition

UAC Aviation Hackathon

Wellington Regional Table Tennis Championship

05. Photography