Engineering Engineer

BHAVIN ROKAD

*** ******** ****** *** **, Ithaca, NY 14850

201-***-**** *****@*******.***

Education JOHNSON AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY Ithaca, NY

Master of Business Administration, May 2013 (GPA:3.7, GMAT: 750)

Roy H. Park Leadership Fellow Merit-based full scholarship and leadership program awarded

to individuals displaying excellence in leadership, academics and service

BR Venture Fund Associate; Johnson Board Fellows Operations Director; Consulting Club;

T.A. for Core Marketing and Strategy

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, College of Engineering Ithaca, NY

Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering, May 2010 (GPA: 4.0)

Space Surveillance Radar Proposal Led a team of five peers in response to a mock RFP

Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering, May 2007, Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.8)

Managed finances, organized new initiatives, and tutored fellow undergraduates for the

electrical and computer engineering honor society

Experience LOCKHEED MARTIN Syracuse, NY

2010-2011 Senior Systems Engineer & Lead RF Architect SEWIP Program

Led the execution of a $1.6M U.S. Navy manufacturing technology improvement program that

reduced per system cost by 8%, saving the U.S. Navy $75M

Managed subcontractors responsible for over 60% of the system recurring cost by developing

requirements, negotiating work scope and costs, and resolving execution issues

Presented business case to replace a major subcontractor responsible for $14M in work scope

due to cost and schedule overruns. Developed internal capability to execute their work scope in

budget and on schedule, saving $5M and 1 year of schedule

Led a 7 person team in executing a sales strategy designed to maximize chances of 2013

production contract award via technology and cost improvements

Managed customer milestone reviews by organizing slide deck development and presenting

system performance results to senior stakeholders including U.S. Navy Captains

Engineering Leadership Development Program

2009-2010 Senior Associate, Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP)

Received LM Evening of Stars Award: presented to the top 1% of 16,000+ employees

Led the end-to-end system architecture design including performance and cost implications

Won a $176M U.S. Navy contract with a $1B in production value by developing the persuasive

case underlying 30% of the proposal s key performance criteria

Created a best value solution that balanced technical performance, cost, and schedule and

emphasized the end-user benefits to maximize Lockheed Martin s chances of contact award

Redesigned over 30% of the system architecture in less than one week in response to customer

questions, strength and weakness assessments, and request for a best and final offer

2007-2009 Junior Associate, EQ-36 Program & US Security Program

Led the planning, design, purchase, and integration of a $500,000 analog power test set to

complete it 50% under budget while managing changing requirements and a tight deadline

Determined rework and resolved performance deficiencies in 12 prototypes worth $500,000

Completed an 1,200 hour course on leadership in flat organizations that encompassed 25+ team

assignments with peers

Fluent in Gujarati

Personal

Taught an after school hands-on electronics course to high school students, fostering their interest in

science and engineering careers

Skiing, Squash, and Reading (international issues and foreign policy)

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