Project Engineer

SAMEER RATNAKAR RISHIPATHAK

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Raleigh, NC 27606 Ph: 919-***-****

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PROFILE

Accomplished and well respected professional with over five years of

experience in a reputed Fortune 500 firm. Strong leader with good

communication skills delivering the customer requirements in time with

highest quality. Goal driven and action oriented individual with

excellent analytical and problem solving skills who combines technical

and functional knowledge with business theory to develop strong and

successful project plans and strategies. Excellent time manager with

proven strength in managing multiple projects with culturally and

technically diverse teams.

EDUCATION

. Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina-

Chapel Hill Expected August 2010

Masters in Business Administration (Finance concentration)

Studying part-time while working full time at Caterpillar Inc.

Courses: Equity Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate

Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Investments, Corporate rivalry and

competitive games, Financial Strategies, Global Financial markets,

Business Dynamics and Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in

Developing Economies, Strategic Innovation, Services Management,

Global Supply chain management and Project management.

. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

May 2004

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering (Minor in Computations Science and

Engineering)

(CGPA: 3.923)

. V.J.T.I. Mumbai University, India

September 2001

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

First Class

WORK EXPERIENCE

. Engineer October 2008 -

Present

(Caterpillar Inc.)

. Project Engineer August 2004 -

October 2008

(Belcan Inc.; Client: BCP, Caterpillar)

. Academic Hourly May 2004 - August

2004

(NCSA; Champaign Simulation Center; Caterpillar)

. Graduate Research Assistant August 2003 -

August 2004

(NCSA; Champaign Simulation Center; Caterpillar)

. Summer Intern June 2003 -

August 2003

(Champaign Simulation Center; Caterpillar)

. Graduate Research Assistant (University of Illinois)

Jan 2002 - June 2003

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

. Functioned as a member of an action planning committee to create

action plan for the senior management of the business unit to improve

the employee engagement in the organization. (In progress)

. Functioned as a member of a team to develop technical career path for

the engineers of BCP at Caterpillar Inc. to help retain the talent

post 2008 recession. (In progress)

. Managed the on machine testing for the NPI programs for two product

lines by creating test plans and coordinating test activities with the

test engineers.

. Functioned as a lead analyst managing the virtual product development

team for two construction machinery product lines during new product

introduction phase. Created and maintained project plans using MS

Project. Held regular update meeting with stakeholders and drove

successful completion of the projects.

. Team lead on various component design/analysis projects for NPI

programs for 3 different products in the Building construction

products business unit for Caterpillar Inc.

. Successfully completed a new product program focusing on reentering

the China market with limited resources and budget. Managed the

resource allocation by identifying the critical path in design process

and providing more resources for the bottlenecks. Created and

implemented the project plans and completed the new product

introduction project 3 months in advance.

. Currently mentoring new analysts at the Engineering Design Center,

India on the FEA software, interpretation of results and problem

solving skills. Managing the work load in the Compact Construction

Equipment business of BCP with reduced work force. Successfully

delivering high quality results on projects in a timely manner by

effective management of resources.

. Mentored new analysts at the at BCP business unit of Caterpillar Inc.

and the Belcan AETD division on the FEA software, interpretation of

results and problem solving skills.

. Headed and managed several projects to successful completion at

Caterpillar as well as Belcan Corporation.

TECHNICAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE

> Successfully worked through the NPI cycle for the C-Series skid

steer loaders and multi terrain loaders from the concept phase

through the production phase using the Caterpillar NPI process.

Worked through the PD builds and supported the PD builds at the

assembly line. Assisted design engineers to resolve PD fit-up

issues as well as CDIMs in order to drive the C-series program to a

successful completion. Worked with the fabrication suppliers to

improve design for manufacturability by participating in several

CPPD meetings.

> Performed linear/nonlinear static finite element analysis of

structural parts of skid steer loaders, multi terrain loaders and

mini hydraulic excavators. The projects involved analysis of the

different parts and their new design evaluation. Identified

critical aspects related to the design. Recommended design changes

to accommodate manufacturing and ease of assembly, without

compromising on the structural integrity.

> Performed dynamic analysis for the small wheel loaders, backhoe

loaders, compact wheel loaders and track type loaders.

> Created test plan along with gage maps to support the testing

activities for prototype validation on skid steer loader and multi

terrain loader.

> Performed probabilistic analysis for undercarriage components to

account for the material and load variability and do a risk

assessment for the on-field parts. Used the results of this

analysis to consider the cost impact on the rework strategy.

CERTIFICATIONS AND HONORS

. Granted the membership of "Beta Gamma Sigma" a national honors society

for being in the top 20% of the graduating MBA class of 2010

. Successfully completed Green Belt (DMAIC and DMEDI) trainings and

worked on six-sigma projects, which recorded yearly savings for

Caterpillar.

. Placed in the top 10% students in undergraduate class of 80 and placed

3rd in the final year.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

. SPORTS

> Won the runners up prize as a part of the Raleigh Cricket Club in

the Atlantic coast cricket league (2006). Represented University of

Illinois cricket team in the mid-west cricket league (2002-2004).

> Won the runners up (2nd place) prize as a part of the VJTI

volleyball team in inter-collegiate sports meet held at the state

level in 2001.

. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

> Volunteered in community activities like the Bone Marrow Drive to

register minority groups in the National Bone Marrow Registry,

"Service Raleigh" and Habitat for Humanity (2004-2008).

> Volunteered with charity organizations like ASHA and Two Cents of

Hope to help provide education for the under privileged children in

India (2002-2007).

References available upon request

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