ABHISHEK PATIL (LinkedIn)

312-***-**** **** W. Taylor Street, Apt- 3F, Chicago, Il l inois 60607 acw257@r.postjobfree.com OBJECTIVE

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified Industrial Engineer seeking a full time opportunity with a keen eye for continuous improvement and analytical problem solving skills to enhance supply chain processes, offering strong quantitative, communication & leadership skills. EDUCATION

MS Industrial Engineering (GPA – 4.0/4.0) University of Illinois Chicago Aug’14– Aug'16 BS Mechanical Engineering (GPA – 3.26/4.0) Symbiosis International University India July’10– Jun’14 SKILLS

Software Skills: Proficient in Minitab, MS Excel (Pivot Tables/ Macros/ VLOOKUP/Macros), Access, SQL Server, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Cognos, MATLAB/ Simulink, Tableau, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, R Programming & SAP-ERP/MES Competencies: Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Global Resource Management, Time Series Analysis & Forecasting, Project Management, Operations Research, Aggregate Planning, KPI COURSE PROJECTS

Supply Chain Logistics, Inventory and Distribution Strategy (Multi-Channel Retailing) Sep’14-Dec’14

Developed cost models and analyzed transportation, labor & inventory holding cost for different distribution strategies

Analyzed lead time of supply chain & trade-offs for each channel reducing fulfillment cost by 30% in meeting requirements Apple Inc.: - Managing a Global Supply Chain & Logistics Jan’15-May’15

Reviewed Apple’s supply chain network to recommended sales value by comparing company share using financial information

Developed forecasting models using Excel (Holt’s & Winter’s Model) and ARIMA (Minitab) to predict future performance Logistics Planning & Warehousing Strategy at Volkswagen Aug’15-Dec’15

Analyzed inventory capacity in Parts Distribution Center and Warehouse for future demand due to aggressive growth plan

Proposed an expansion of the current warehouse and developed a new management plan considering different factors Multivariate Approach of Time Series Modeling and Forecasting Jan’16-May’16

Developed MATLAB program for multivariate time series using Vector Autoregressive modelling and f-test model fitting

Forecasted the F&B Expenditure data with 90% accuracy with 2 leading indicators to illustrate the effectiveness of the model Tools: Demand & Logistics Planning, Forecasting, Procurement, Inventory Planning, MS Excel, SQL Server, Tableau, Access, Minitab WORK EXPERIENCE

Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturers Ltd., Pune, India Jan’13-July’13 Project Trainee -Continuous Improvement Intern

Led implementation of a continuous improvement project increasing the productivity by 30% for Gear Box assembly line

Analyzed process using Value Stream Map, conducted time study, and identified bottleneck workstation

Calculated takt time, analyzed the non-value added activities and managed PFMEA documentations

Enhanced operator utilization to 92% by conducting manpower studies and implemented training programs/plans

Worked in cross-functional teams to collect the data and conduct data analysis/mining using MS Access and Excel software

Developed KPI and dashboard reports, plotted competency matrix with pivot, radar charts for the HR-Quality department

Increased production capacity by adding a gear horning machine, conducted root cause analysis & implemented SPC Key Skills: MS SQL Server, Minitab, Visio, Excel Lean Manufacturing, Time Motion Study, TPM, Process Capability, PFMEA CERTIFICATION

SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT, Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Feb’15 Tools Used: CI, DMAIC, Process Mapping, QMS, Standardized Work, TIMWOOD, 5S, PPAP, APQP, MSA, 8D, PPM, 7 QC, GMP RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Master’s Thesis) Jan’15-Aug’16

Develop a novel 3D printing process to fabricate high resolution particle-polymer composite with controlled dispersion patterns

Fabricated parts with 3 times better material resolution & in 25% lesser time than traditional multi-material 3D printing process Key Skills: Mechatronics control, Hardware development, Hands-on experience, MS SQL Server, Tableau, MATLAB, Excel, Access PUBLICATIONS

Patent: Pan, Y., Patil, A. “A Projection based Electro-Stereolithography Process for Composite Printing”, 62/304, 702, US

Journal: Patil, A., Pan, Y. “A Novel PES Process for Production of 3D Particle-polymer Composite Objects”, RP Journal

Conference: Selected out of 100 students to present my research findings to around 400 industry pundits at SFF Symposium