Experience

Anyone who keeps learning stays young. - Henry Ford

Pittsburgh, PA, (Feb 2024 – Present)

Managing project timelines project planning, and client budgets, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and enhancing team-to-client communication through effective agendas and follow-ups for an end-to-end website development project
Boosting efficiency and satisfaction by coaching teams, streamlining processes, and fast-tracking critical issues

Pittsburgh, PA, (Jun 2023 – Aug 2023)

Accelerated market entry by one quarter through comprehensive market research addressing customer needs, identifying market trends, potential growth opportunities, and adherence to 3 compliance standards
Developed product roadmap and go-to-market strategies by analyzing 10+ competitors and identifying unique value propositions, resulting in stronger product positioning in the healthcare automation device industry

Bangalore, India (Jul 2019 - Jul 2022)

Spearheaded fast-paced Six Sigma DOE project aimed at standardization of design optimization process by performing 30+ analytical cases to build specification manual for engineers, reducing design rework by 30% for diverse project solutions
Led cross-functional communication with stakeholders to gather design requirements and data inputs for 120+ B2B exhaust system analysis projects, streamlining work distribution plan according to project timelines ensuring 100% on-time delivery
Transformed training program and onboarded 3 new peers on process flow, resulting in a 28% reduction in onboarding efforts
Achieved reduction in exhaust emissions and improved system designs with enhanced design for failure mitigation for 4 product lines by 12.6% through FEA and VAVE analysis resulting in robust system design in adherence to quality standards
Performed advanced analyses, built project specific excel models and automation to accelerate processes, presented results in business presentations to stakeholders established iterative progressions, and contributed towards the success of projects

Pune, India (Jun 2017 - Jun 2019)

Steered a cross-functional team of 25 professionals spanning five different departments in the successful development and production of a cost-effective high-performance go-kart, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration skills
Directed project team in adhering to PM practices including scope, risk assessment, forecasting & validation, change control, quality assurance, and status monitoring contributing to efficient completion of go-kart, accompanied by detailed documentation

Pune, India (May 2018 – July 2018)

Optimized production quality by utilizing lean manufacturing methodologies and poka-yoke techniques for the assembly line achieving a 7% reduction in overall quality issues and reducing material handling time for quality checks
Initiated and executed a continuous improvement program in adherence to APQP standards, identifying and rectifying inefficiencies and devising change management strategies, leading to a sustained 10% increase in productivity

Pune, India (Nov 2017 – Jan 2018)

Modeled metal insert punch design and deployed for stamping with VAVE to salvage waste material and save ~$100 per unit
Collaborated with the manufacturing team to implement TQM methodologies utilized in the workflow to reduce downtime by 5%

Managing 3 student consultants, facilitating client interviews, and monitoring project progress throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborating with EY management and expert teams to strategize, create, and document Generative AI-powered innovative proof of concept remedies for BEPS-affected Tax Accounting use cases, substantially mitigating manual labor
Leveraging Design Thinking and Azure DevOps to strategically streamline user story creation, yielding highly structured and efficient project plans for service orchestration in Tax Process execution, significantly minimizing costs

Planned and executed a monthly engagement program in collaboration with the operations team, boosting morale, teamwork, and employee satisfaction scores by 13%

Coordinating the development and implementation of strategic plans aimed at accelerating revenue in the e-commerce industry
Deploying cost-saving measures to maximize profitability by lowering transaction fees against sales using research methods

Harnessing attractiveness-fit matrix & PESTLE analysis framework to evaluate 18 potential commodities and develop strategic recommendations aligned with the company’s vision for capitalizing on future market opportunities within the AgTech industry

(Jan 19, 2020)

International Journal for Research in Engineering Application and Management

Fabricated various versions of Magnetorheological fluids based on the study of different base material properties.
Performed several iterations on Magnetorheological Fluid for the sedimentation rate.

Customer Appreciation Award for providing insights for improving the design at Faurecia Clean Mobility.
Appreciation Award for excellent contributions towards Employee Engagement Activities at Faurecia Clean Mobility.
Received the ‘Best Design Award’ and ‘Best Innovation Award’ in International Go-kart Racing Championship 2018.
Received a Gold Medal for Excellent performance in All-Terrain Vehicle Building program.
Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified by the University System of Georgia.
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certified by Google.
Google Project Management Professional Certificate.

Software: SQL (Big Query, MySQL, SQLite, SSMS, PostgreSQL), Tableau, Python, R programming, IBM SPSS, Minitab, GitHub, Microsoft office (Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Hypermesh, ANSYS, ABAQUS, Taitherm, Pro-E, MATLAB, Simulink, Solidworks Visualize
Tools: Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas, seaborn, Machine Learning Algorithms, Arduino, VBA (Visual Basic), Jupyter Notebooks, Figma
Competencies: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, SAFe, User Stories, A/B Testing, Process mapping, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, SDLC, Continuous Improvement, Systems Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Design Thinking, written communications, systematic problem solving, Pricing Strategy, solutions development, risk management, Analytical thinking, quantitative analysis, Sprint review and retrospective planning, backlog prioritization, performance metrics, KPI definition