T.D. TENCY
Electronics engineer who ships products.
Strong foundation in product management, known for delivering high-impact strategies and leading successful IoT product launches — from schematic to shelf.
Skilled in market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and product development from concept to market — adaptive to aligning technical innovation with business goals.
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've completed my Master's and am looking to grow through new opportunities.
Built across hardware, software, and story.
A multidisciplinary skill set spanning engineering, product management, design, and creative communication.
Engineering & Hardware
Software & Automation
Creative & Visual
Project & Product Management
Communication & Business
Education & experience.
2024 – 2025
Master of Engineering Project Management
University of Auckland, New ZealandFocused on managing people and projects — New Product Development, Risk Management, Project & Agile Management, Contract Management.
2018 – 2022
B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering
St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engg & Tech, NagpurStrong foundation in electronics, product design, and system development, with practical exposure to projects and teamwork.
2012 – 2018
Senior Secondary & Secondary Education
Don Bosco School, Alaknanda, New DelhiSpecialized in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) — analytical and problem-solving foundation.
Apr 2025 – Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Auckland, New Zealand- Developed an innovative educational setup to enhance the effectiveness of online classes.
- Analyzing data to measure the impact of teaching methods on participation and comprehension.
Aug 2024 – Current
Sales Assistant
Superdry (Brand Collective NZ)- Delivered customer service through product inquiries, styling advice, and personalized recommendations.
- Generated over $140,000 in total sales through effective customer engagement.
Apr 2023 – Feb 2025
Product Engineer & Co-founder
HydrowVerse Pvt Ltd, India- Led client engagement, project management, and strategic planning.
- Raised over $100,000 in seed funding.
- Piloted IoT water monitoring solutions, saving 30% water usage.
Jul 2022 – Apr 2023
Research Assistant
IIIT Hyderabad, India- Led a team of 30 researchers on water quantity/quality analysis, image processing, and IoT database management.
- Contributed to technical development and research documentation.
Aug 2021 – Apr 2022
Research Intern
IIIT Hyderabad, India- Developed an IoT/BLE device to detect rotten onions in storage silos, reducing wastage by up to 60%.
- Built a real-time leak detection system, minimizing wastage by 25,000 L/month.
Jun 2020 – Jul 2020
Innovator
IIT Bombay, India- Co-created a real-time IoT road flooding alert system with industry experts.
- Saved approximately $1M per season through proactive flood mitigation.
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 Goncalves 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 & Comms
Microcontrollers, firmware (Embedded C), IoT integration (LoRa, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee), SPI/I2C/UART.
Data Acquisition
LabVIEW, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Google App Script, signal processing.
Makerspace & Fabrication
3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, soldering, prototyping workstations.
Process Optimization
Lean methodologies, SOP development, quality assurance, troubleshooting, calibration.
CAD & Digital Fabrication
Fusion 360, Blender, and Ender Slicer for 3D design and digital manufacturing.
Publications & patents.
Peer-reviewed conference publications and granted utility and design patents in IoT and smart water systems.
IoT-based Smart Water Level Monitoring
doi: 10.1109/INDICON59947.2023.10440795Sensible Flow: IoT-based Smart Retrofit Water Flow Meter for Taps
doi: 10.1109/INDICON59947.2023.10440961Utilizing IoT Based Low-cost Temperature Sensors in Sewage Treatment Plants
String Tension Based Borewell Water Level Monitoring Using IoT
doi: 10.1109/WF-IoT58464.2023.10539571Portfolio.
Projects spanning IoT product development, engineering research, creative productions, and entrepreneurial ventures — built across India and New Zealand.
Services.
End-to-end solutions across product development, project management, IoT engineering, and creative media production.
Product Development
From ideation to market-ready products — concept design, prototyping, testing, and launch strategy focused on customer value.
Project Management
End-to-end planning and execution using Agile and Kanban, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
IoT Solutions
Design and deployment of smart IoT systems using WiFi, GSM, and BLE for real-world monitoring, automation, and data collection.
Electronics & Prototyping
Circuit design, firmware development, and rapid prototyping using Eagle, EasyEDA, and Fusion 360 — schematic to physical product.
Cinematography & Editing
Professional video production, photography, and post-production using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop.
Pitch & Strategy Consulting
Crafting compelling pitch decks, go-to-market strategies, and investor presentations that communicate vision and value.
Contact.
Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or just to connect — I'd love to hear from you.
Address
Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand
Call
+64 021 119 0673
thomasdavidtency2@gmail.com