Kartik Kulkarni

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Synopsis: Leveraging my skill sets to understand customer needs and effectively communicates it to cross functional teams while translating them into organizational priorities, acting as a change agent. Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA May 2017 Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

Manipal University, Manipal, India May 2015

Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering

Work Experience

Production Intern- BASF India LTD June 2014

-Performed production of polymers and the operations and techniques necessary.

-Performed safety audit and hazard identification drills.

-Analyzed Quality control of the products by performing tests such as viscosity test, cup test, and cushion test.

-Assessed Reactor effectiveness which helped in reducing the batch time.

-Helped in improving the process diagram of the effluent treatment plant.

-Monitored the vital status of chemical equipment’s. Chemical Engineer- FXI, INC Oct 2017-Nov 2018

- Optimize chemical formulations based on quality reports and Psychrometric analyzes to meet customer specification.

- Maintaining chemical inventory by calculating daily chemical consumption and perform calibrations of chemical stream to optimize the usage.

- Responsible for departmental EH&S activities along with defining Standard operating procedures, performing Job Hazard Analysis, Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures and 5S activities.

- Troubleshooting chemical equipment’s and performing root cause analysis (5 Why) to prevent repetition.

- Responsible for departmental KPIs and suggests ways to improve them. Senior Chemical Engineer- FXI, INC Dec 2018- Present

-Managing the entire foam production department along with all the responsibilities of chemical engineer.

-Championed a green belt project (Dimensional analysis) which resulted in scrap reduction and increase downstream yield by 3%. Savings >$100K generated

-Controlling product inventory within the defined parameters (FIFO) and optimizing warehouse management by Kanban.

-Identifying process deficiencies and bottlenecks to maximize output and increase productivity/efficiency by generating Value Stream Maps and Process Flow Diagram’s.

-Representing my department for customer quality activities (PPAP) and service (OTIF).

-Operational excellence by reducing Overtime, developing cost reduction initiatives, scheduling preventative maintenance to increase OEE which positively impacts the bottom line. Achieved 101% over target for YoY $ savings. Academic Projects:

ISO-9001 Quality Manual, University of Southern California Aug 2016-Dec 2016

-Created a Quality manual for a startup which includes: Business plan, Layout drawings, Bill of material, Manufacturing concepts, Design reviews, balanced scorecards, Manufacturing plans, Quality function deployment, Verification tests, Process failure mode & effect analysis, ISO certification process Project Management Manual, University of Southern California Jan 2017- May 2017

-Project included : Scope statement, Project proposal, Organizational structure, Conflict management, Project activity, Risk planning, WBS activity & PI matrix, Gantt Charts, Estimating costs & risks, Critical path method, PERT network technique, Resource allocation, Earned value analysis, Project control process, Project audit life-cycle, Preliminary design review, Critical design review, Post project probe. Technical software’s:: MS Office, Microsoft Project, MATLAB, CAD, Aspen, Solid works, Blue Jeans, Ansys, SQL, SAP ERP, Wonderware, Tableau, Python, MiniTab. Additional Activities

-Member of AICHE and IICHE..

-Volunteered at a Non-profit NGO which helps the less fortunate children.

-HazWoper & AED Certified.

Achievements

-Awarded ICE certificate by Cambridge University for outstanding performance in Academia.

-Publication in International Journal of Engineering and Technology (Title: Removal of wastewater using Cashew Nut shells as adsorbent)

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