Manager Engineering

Vishwambhara Adiga-Leading problem solution by consultative approach

***** ** ***** ******, ********, WA 98034 316-***-**** *******@*****.***

Executive summary

Competent Senior Project/Account Manager with 15+ years of experience managing critical, highly complex, impactful, cross functional, large-scale projects that result in significant process improvement, cost savings, and/or revenue enhancements for the Company through the delivery of current or new technology solutions. This includes planning, executing and evaluating projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets.

DEMONSTRATED ACHIEVEMENTS

Closed >$10m deals in mechanical, electrical, digital transformation and other services in less than 2 years.

Consulted a technology and services start-up providing innovative solutions, attracting new customers across industries.

Worked directly with global supplies to achieve >25% efficiency in fleet services support

Spearheaded new airplane prototype product development within $10m budget in less than 12 months.

Core Competencies

Strategic Partnership

Global leadership

Strategic Oversight

Product Development

Leadership & Team Building

Market Insights

Supplier Management

Public Relations

Client Outreach

Research & Development

Budget Management

Negotiation

Professional Experience

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AND CERTIFICATION INC Seattle, WA 2018 – Present

Senior Consultant/Project/Account Manager, Technology Start-Up

Provide visionary leadership for technology company offering AI, IOT and engineering services across various global industries/businesses.

Develop strategic direction and spearhead technological integration for array of services platforms to accelerate the digital transformation phase for various companies.

Lead long-range planning with industry leaders, product development, and management leaders.

Consult with subject expertise and perform detailed planning, implementation and synthesis of detailed analysis to advise and influence Sr. Management on consequential strategic initiatives.

Key Achievements:

Identify revenue opportunities of $5m+ with growth opportunities >50% by client consulting and collaborating with partners within two years with budget planning BI, Data Warehousing and tracking.

Grew, lead and provide technical and SLDC project direction for engineering personnel from 2 to 20.

HCL AMERICA Redmond, WA 2016 – 2018

Senior Project Manager, $7B multi-national technology company with diverse service portfolio

Brought on to deliver and manage market growth for aerospace industry mechanical services portfolio.

Spearhead overhaul of numerous departments and focused on recruiting key market players, while providing functional management and establishing performance metrics.

Determine profit impact of market strategies (PIMS) of existing services and advised on the creation of higher quality services (aftermarket services) with quicker go-to-market implementation.

Uncover and qualify prospects by networking and industry affiliations to increase designated sales pipelines.

Developed proposal for PMA by design, analysis, implementation and maintenance process.

Key Achievements:

Managed $10m+ accounts and closed deals generating $3m+ revenue and $500,000+ profits in certification testing as new core business.

Lead and provided technical direction to offshore teams, suppliers and partners for IT resource management and forecasting in a matrix model.

BOEING AIRCRAFT Everett, WA 2008 – 2016

Senior Subject Matter Expert/Consultant, $100B aircraft company with wide product and service offering

Hired to solve key business problems and lead the engineering and leadership teams.

Coach enterprise wide teams at various levels of leadership to develop training and enhance learning work implementation.

Develop, review and foster business and mentor relationship with executive decision maker leadership (VP and above)

Develop and execute multi-billion aftermarket and spares services strategy with executives, airlines, FAA and suppliers.

Led the industry academia partnership to design-build-test-fly mission specific UAV in 12 months.

Manage airline relationship and aging airplane rule implementation with efficient inspection for optimal fleet utilization.

Key Achievements:

Conducted risk-issue analysis with cross-functional teams and increased training efficiency and work statement by 20%.

Led global supplier teams to successfully implement aging airplane compliance program within 9 months, negotiated spares price and increased supplies by 45%.

PIPER AIRCRAFT Vero Beach, FL 2004 – 2008

Structural Analysis Leader, $100m aircraft company with family of aircraft products and service offering

Hired to lead and manage structures team for complete aircraft lifecycle management.

Advise managerial staff about design, construction and program modifications by cost and risk analysis.

Lead and analyze complex structural engineering projects and provided optimum and quick solutions.

Implemented lean design/six sigma principles and expedited deviations to engineering blueprint specifications (MRB) related tasks.

Keep abreast of industry trends and innovations by participating in conferences and seminars.

Key Achievements:

Served as lead and manager on Piper Jet program to build and fly in 12 months, $10 million and limited headcount

Managed fatigue testing program to evaluate the safety of airplane within $40,000 budget and 12 months.

Prior Experience

Senior Consultant, Aviation Partners Boeing, Tukwila WA, 2010 – 2011

Research Associate, Wichita State University, Wichita KS, 2000 – 2004

Education

MS, Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 2004

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore University, India 2000

professional Affiliations/Licenses

PNAA –Aerospace Association, 2018 – Present

Real Estate Agent –Washington State, 2018 – Present

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