Welcome to yet another experiment…

Hello, I am Sanchay
currently based in Kiel, Germany.

Geotechnical engineer by day, smart home tinkerer and D&D enthusiast by night. I build things that work — whether stabilising soil or automating my flat. Here I share my projects, experiments, and whatever I’ve been geeking out about lately.

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Who? Me?

Board Games, RPGs, and Epic Fails

I host D&D tables on a (relatively) regular basis and run board game nights whenever I can wrangle enough people. Critical fails are guaranteed, rules may be questioned, and snacks mysteriously vanish faster than hit points. If that sounds like your kind of chaos, pull up a chair.

Automating My Lair

I fell down the home automation and self-hosting rabbit hole, and now I own 40+ devices that at least pretend to make life easier! Always happy to talk about the process.

Engineer Mode

I know my soils — especially clays, sands, and glacial tills of northern Germany. I enjoy turning raw data and complex soil behavior into practical solutions. I’m part of the rare group who actually enjoy their job!

Multilingual Mess

The Growing List

Marathi
Hindi
English
German
Spanish

Professional Tools

The Bread & Butter

Analytical Analysis [GGU, GeoStudio]
FE-Analysis [Plaxis 2D/3D]
Geographic Information (GIS) Modelling [qGIS]
3D Ground Modelling [Leapfrog Works]
Digital Solutions

Tabletop Roleplaying

I provide quests, snacks, and questionable DM choices.
DMing so long that I have forgotten what it’s like to be a player. Rescue me?

Home Automations

I build servers and automate things at home for fun. Let’s swap scripts and tips while pretending we’re not just procrastinating. Warning: may cause minor obsession.

Running

I started running so I can justify the chocolates. Looking for fellow mortals to sprint, jog, or grumble about it together.

Geotechnical Engineering

I work for a ‘modeling’ agency for soils — I am known as the agent. My clients are the ground beneath your feet, and yes, they’re demanding.

Because Three Hobbies Aren’t Enough

Collecting hobbies like browser tabs: Starting new ones is my favourite hobby!

The Obligatory Hobby Because 50 Before 50

My fridge is ugly, and I’m determined to make it beautiful — one country, one magnet, and one photo at a time. (Rules: No magnet? Didn’t happen.)

Treks and Hikes ‘Walking’ is too mainstream

I occasionally trick myself into ‘enjoying nature’ — as long as there’s a promise of epic views, unhealthy snacks, and the illusion of exercise.

The Art of Socialisation with hot chocolate

Gathering humans for food and chaos, because misery loves company (and so do I).

Video Gaming The Strategy of Strategic Thinking

3 AM? Doesn’t exist. ‘Just one more quest’? A lifestyle. I’ve lost track of time, sleep, and occasionally my sanity — but hey, at least I completed my Gwent collection!

The Economist Turning boredom into capital

Some people binge Netflix. I binge The Economist — while running, cooking, commuting, and occasionally while unconscious. Yes, I’m fun at parties.

Even More Things To Procrastinate With

Basically a collector’s edition of distractions!

Reading Mysteries, thrillers, and fantasy

Because reality is overrated, and I like my plots with magic, murder and a side of dark humor.

Professional Button Presser Shooting from Behind

I take photos. One day I’ll sort them. Maybe. My favorite poses? Photographers contorting themselves in their natural habitat — twisted, crouched, and very committed.

My Cinematic Spectrum A study in extremes

Either it’s a flawless 10/10, or it’s so bad it’s almost good. No in-between.

My Quest for Knowledge An excuse to watch YouTube and scroll Reddit

If I call it ‘research,’ is it still procrastination? From ‘Why Black Holes Could Delete The Universe’ to ‘13 Reasons You Are Using Toilet Paper Wrong’, I’ve ‘learned’ it all. Productivity? Debatable.

Ukulele & Spanish Started with passion, abandoned with grace

I’ve spent more time thinking about practicing than actually practicing. But hey, at least I own a ukulele! Also, Hola!

Proof I Can Sit Still for Years

Turns out, I can be taught. I have the papers to prove it. It involved caffeine, all-nighters, and questionable life choices.

Master of Business Administration Oct 2019 - Sept 2020

Management and Digitalisation

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Frankfurt am Main, DE

Master of Technology August 2014 - July 2016

Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, IN

Bachelor of Technology Aug 2010 - May 2014

Civil Engineering

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, IN

Higher Secondary School Certificate Jun 2008 - Mar 2010

Willingdon College, Sangli, IN

How I’ve Spent My 9-to-5s (or 9-to-9s)

‘Experience’ is just a fancy word for ‘I’ve done stuff.’ Someone thought I was qualified. They even paid me.

Küster & Petereit Ingenieure GmbH, Elmshorn, DE

Project Engineer (Geotechnical) Jun 2022 - Present

  • Slope stability analysis, foundation analysis, and ground improvement planning

Ingenieurbüro Urban, Büdelsdorf, DE

Civil Engineer Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Design of road alignment and profiles

Technical Employee Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Preparation of design, execution, and as-built drawings for road construction and dewatering; quantity estimation.

Larsen & Toubro Construction, Transportation Infrastructure, Mumbai, IN

Assistant Engineering Manager Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Vendor management and sourcing, project location assessment

Senior Design Engineer Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Planning and controlling on-site engineering investigation, stakeholder coordination

Post Graduate Engineering Trainee Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Reviewed construction design reports and ensured quality control.

"Great at fixing things, somehow forgets the lunch box at home."

— Wife

"Human version of a Swiss Army knife — useful in oddly specific situations, but usually too much."

— Friend

"Can argue."

— Brother

"Needs haircut."

— Mother

Say hello…

Got a project, an idea, a D&D table or just want to chat? Drop me a message below!