Ashay graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May 2021 with a degree in Mechanical engineering. He specializes in 3d modeling and drawing and will be responsible for designing hydraulic systems, configurations, fabrications drawings. His major school project goal was to modify a previously existing ice maker that would accept cartridges that form different ice shapes such as spheres, football shapes, and diamonds automatically. With his successful design, and a working prototype, Ashay was awarded “Best in Autonomous Product Development” certificate by the department of engineering at UIC