Pankaj Goel
West Hills, CA ****4, USA
******.****@*********.***
BACKGROUND
Background in reporting and analyzing complex numerical data including applied analytics and data
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a nalytics. Quantitative and complex computations. Progressive leadership and project management
e xperience. Strong communication skills. Train users on SQL, Access, Office and Advanced Excel. Worked
o n varied applications (engineering, mortgage banking, supply chain management, manufacturing, etc…)
P ROVEN SKILL SET
Strategic planning, project management and consulting
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Algorithm development, computational design, systems/data analysis, visualization, testing and
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n umerical modeling, creating and using reporting dashboards, slicing and dicing data
Create operational and strategic analytic solutions
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Leverage data and analytics to drive operational solutions
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills (Written and Verbal)
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Ability to teamwork, multi-task and adapt to constantly shifting priorities
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Train users on MS Project, Access, Excel, SQL and other software applications
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Approach project/change management with practical solutions/cost reduction methods
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Authored/Co-authored over 15 technical documentations
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software & Languages
Proficiency: MS Project, Six Sigma (White Belt) Certified, SQL, Excel( Pivot Tables, lookup (VLOOKUP &
H LOOKUP, Macros, Functions and other advanced functions), Access, Power Point, Word, QuickBooks, Fortran,
V BA, and Visio.
F amiliarity: S harePoint, MatLab, & C++
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EXPERIENCE
Change Manager/Consultant /Technical Trainer
Nov. 2009 – Present
GORA Enterprises, Inc. – O ntario, CA (USA)
Manage day to day operations and support accounting/business functions
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Implemented workflow improvements and optimized process changes using MS applications
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Conduct technical training (SQL, MS Project, Excel, Access, etc…) to non technical user groups
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Engage in strategic planning, operational performance improvement, formulation of long-term strategic
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p riorities and competitive analysis
Assist users in mortgage banking, supply chain management, manufacturing projects
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Carried out reductions in costs and business benefits by
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Reviewing cost structure and looking for cost saving opportunities
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switching vendors and negotiating rates with suppliers
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reducing waste, controlling inventory and using efficient scheduling methods
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improved process control through change management implementations
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Technical Analyst
Nov. 1987 – Aug. 2011
P ratt & Whitney, Rocketdyne C anoga Park, C A (USA)
Practiced decision making through the application of scientific and economic principles and techniques;
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P repared and coordinated plans and schedules to track projects.
Led and supported design, analyses, manufacturing and testing of Rocket engine components entailing:
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Statistics, Risk Analysis, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Processes
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Variance, complex data analytics and other ad-hoc analysis
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Documenting status, tracking progress, and making presentations to provide updates to
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management
Developed Flow Analysis and other analytical software for design and performance evaluation
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Determined, monitored, and reviewed costs, operational budgets and schedules.
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Designed the Ignition (CWI) System for the X-33 Rocket Engine.
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Led Failure Investigation Teams to determine root cause of hardware/component failure and continuous
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m onitoring and issue management. F ormulated and recommended corrective action measures to ensure
p roject success(schedule revisions, manpower, work and funds adjustments)
Project engineered the X-33 Rocket Engine Nozzle Ramp Fence development team.
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Project engineered the RS68 (Delta IV Rocket Engine) Cryogenic Insulation Development team.
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Supported data analysis and reviews for various rocket engine component testing
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Supported and participated in negotiations with internal and external customers
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Project engineered fabrication of 3 Spools (used in testing rocket engines) for NASA
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Involved with developing and exploring Improved/Enhanced Oil Recovery (IOR/EOR) Projects using -steam
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a nd vibrational stimulation systems
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Instructor – Mechanical Engineering : August 1990 – December
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California State University, Northridge, CA (USA)
Taught undergraduate mechanical engineering/technical courses.
E ngineering Internship : A ugust 1985 –
D ecember 1985
HITACHI, Ibaraki (JAPAN)
Conducted experiments on cooling concepts for computer components & Large Scale Integration (LSI) chips
i nside electronic equipment.
C onstruction E ngineer : J anuary 1980 –
A ugust 1981
Toyo Engineering, L td., M umbai (INDIA) & Basrah (IRAQ)
Supervised underground firewater piping design, fabrication and installation
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA) MS and PhD, Mechanical E ngineering
Researched and developed a mathematical and numerical model
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Taught undergraduate and graduate level engineering courses
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Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra (INDIA) B Sc, Mechanical Engineering
Awards, Scholarships, Publications and References
Graduate School Fellowship; Tuition fee merit scholarship
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Authored and co-authored over 15 technical publications
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US Citizen/DOD security C learance (can be reinstated easily)
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References available upon request
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