Rama Goud

***** ** ****** ******, ********* ***** Oregon

503-***-****

abgjx1@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Award winning employee/student Extensive capacity modeling via time studies

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Over 7 years of work experience Well-versed with Lean Methodologies

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Close to 3 years of Industrial Engineering experience Established 5S program at SWIA Module Factory

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

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Lean manufacturing SMED PM

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Time Studies Kanban systems TPM

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5S Kaizen Supply Chain Management

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VSM Facilities layout Human Factors

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Work cells Material Flow Project Management

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Line balancing Jidoka Design of experiments

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Standardized work Heijunka Six Sigma

IT SKILL SETS

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Programming: C /C++,VB, VB.Net, C#, ASP.NET, PHP, AutoCAD, Delmia, ARENA Simulation

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HTML,XML

Microsoft Office Suite - Expert

• Databases: Microsoft Access, MS-SQL, MySQL

WORK EXPERIENCE

SolarWorld Industries America Inc. (Sep 2010-Present)

Industrial Engineer

Capacity Modeling

• Created and updated capacity models for over 50 High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) toolsets, development toolsets and automation cells in

4 factories namely Crystal Growing, Wafering, Cell and Module.

• Played a key role in Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) of the Module Factory automation line contributing to savings of $1.35 million –

o Manually validated the cycle times and SEMI E-10 equipment states being reported by the 26 toolsets undergoing FAT to the

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

o Monitored cycle times, uptimes, availability, and utilization for 26 toolsets on a daily basis assessing whether or not the

production line was meeting the contracted goals

o Trained all engineering and production staff on SEMI E-10 standards

• Created capacity models demonstrating future capacities in lieu of strategic changes to toolsets and automation lines

o Half-Cell Module – Developed a capacity model for the stringer tool to simulate half-cell production. Demonstrated to

management that speed upgrade to the tune of $100,000 on the stringer tool was not required, as established production targets

for both normal and half-cell modules could be met with the current configurations.

o 72-Cell Module – Performed extensive analysis on factory capacity in lieu of introduction of 72-Cell modules. Provided

management with information related to changes in cycle times and throughputs of affected toolsets and the overall factory

constraint.

o Chemical Vapor Deposition(CVD) toolset – Co-developed a capacity model for the CVD toolset. Analysis helped determine the

number of cleaning and drying tools required to be purchased in lieu of its operations.

• Created a complex capacity model for shipping. Model considered multiple variables such as number and type of shipments, number of

operators available, and type of shipping tasks performed. Model established shipping capacity and was used to determine if shipping staff

was overloaded. In the event of an overload, the model determined amount of overtime or extra shipping operators needed to prevent the

overload. Model is used by logistics personnel on a daily basis to understand shipping capacity given various shipping situations.

Lean Manufacturing

• Developed a Kanban system for Just-In-Time (JIT) deliveries of 22 major consumables for the Module factory floor with an estimated

43.91% decrease in floor inventory.

• Developed and implemented a transportation system involving special carts and trays for the purpose of moving fragile solar cells between

tools and rework stations minimizing breakage and improving ergonomics. Cost savings of the implemented solution is around $7,300/year.

• Implemented a better Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedure for the Stringer tool solder heads resulting in cost savings of $8,800/year.

• Incorporated a two person PM procedure for Stringers tools cutting the PM time from 52.5 min to 30 min. Estimated increase in production

was 197 laminates/day.

• Developed a solution for transporting heavy ribbon spools from point of storage to point of use. Implemented solution reduced lifting and

carrying of heavy spools by operators, bypassed possible use of staircase, and reduced the number of operators required from two to one.

• Used Value Stream Mapping to improve wire saw turn operations in Wafering factory. Recommended two operator turn operations reducing

turnaround times by 28 min.

• Developed and helped implement an intermediate material pull system incorporating visual cues for the reorder of consumables used in the

Module factory in the absence of night shift deliveries.

• Performed workflow analysis to improve Sunkit Assembly Operations through reduction and better organization of Sunkit assembly parts,

reduction of travel distances, and increasing safety during the assembly process.

• Developed and implemented a transportation solution for safer and efficient return of fixtures from the point of removal to the point of use.

Implemented solution resulted in decreased time and distance travelled, while increasing safety of the collection process.

5S

• Developed training material for Module Factory 5S program

• Trained over 100 Module Factory employees on 5S on 4 shifts

• Set up 5S structure, project management, policies and strategies

• Set up 5S audits and management walks

• 5S Project Management

o Lead 4 teams of production techs from all 4 shifts

o Provided facilitation, direction and mentorship in 5S projects

o Allocated responsibilities an set up deadlines for 5S project work

SolarWorld Industries America Inc. (Mar 2010-Sep 2010)

Industrial Engineering Intern

• Performed time studies and developed capacity models on Wire-Saw operations in Wafering

• Played a key role in managing projects to help rollout of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Wafering

• Worked with multiple vendors and drove MES projects to completion

Oregon State University, MECOP (Dec 2008-March 2010)

IT Specialist

• Responsible for development and maintenance of the MECOP website and database

• Responsible for improving and streamlining business processes using IT

• Provided technical support to board members of 100+ companies and 250+ students with respect to website processes and issues

• Was a consultant to management in IT related matters

• Responsible for overseeing software development carried out by third party vendors in terms of quality and customer satisfaction

Oregon State University (Sep 2007-Jun 2008, Sep 2008-Dec 2008)

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Conducted lab sessions for various courses

• Graded assignments, tests and projects

• Assisted students in homework and projects

• Worked with professors in developing tests and examinations

Hughes Communications India Ltd* (Jan 2006-Jun 2007)

Account Manager, Sales and Marketing, Satellite Networking Group

• Responsible for sales of Satellite Connectivity Solutions, Terrestrial VPN Solutions, Security Solutions, Data Center and Disaster recovery

Solutions

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd. (Oct 2005 - Jan 2005)

Business Development Consultant

• Sales of Oracle software products

Shore Consulting Pvt. Ltd** (May 2005 -Sep 2005)

Consultant

• Worked as a consultant for Computer Associates Security Suite of Products

Computer Associates- TCG Software Pvt. Ltd. (Jul 2004 -Apr 2005)

Graduate Software Engineer Trainee

• Worked on implementation of Unicenter Asset Management Software at GE

• Worked on developing web based reporting tools for Computer Associates

EDUCATION

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA

MS, Industrial Engineering

GPA:3.58

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering, Bangalore, India

B.Eng., Mechanical Engineering

Aggregate Percentage: 73%

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

• Oregon State University - Most Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award 2007-2008 (Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Engineering)

• Hughes Award of Team Excellence for Breakthrough Design and Marketing in FM Radio 2006

• Hughes SNAP award for outstanding contribution to Sales 2006

• Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering Award of Appreciation for commendable work as Placement Coordinator 2003-2004

LEADERSHIP

• Prominent student council member of Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC), a concern sponsored by the All India Council of Technical

Education (AICTE) 2003-04

• Prominent student council member of Entrepreneurship Management And Development Cell (EMD), a concern sponsored by the All India

Council of Technical Education (AICTE) 2003-04

• Elected Job Placement Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering Department 2003-04

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