Administrative Officer Manufacturing Machine

Brigadier General (Dr) Sanjay Prasad, Veteran

Mobile: +1-607-***-****; Email: ***************@*****.*** 151 Grandview Ct, Ithaca, NY 14850

Seeking role to leverage my passion for teaching, qualifications, and teaching experience to contribute to the college's academic community

SYNOPSIS

A result oriented professional with 40 years of experience in Research, Education, Design, production in Military Industrial complex and academic institutes.

Strong grasp of Engineering fundamentals, mathematics and computation.

Material Characterization using Non-destructive and destructive techniques.

Extensive experience in making and reviewing proposals for projects.

Well versed in conducting research and development of technical products and components.

Able to read and write equipment specifications.

In-depth knowledge, understanding and experience with fraction horse power to large power pack 1000 HP.

A keen strategist & planner with skills in conceptualizing and implementing process development / improvement initiatives to enhance operator efficiency and productivity.

Knowledgeable in reading and interpreting blue prints, diagrams and drawings.

Successful implementation of planning, design and testing of hydraulic systems, High pressure vessels, pneumatic systems, Autoclave, command and control components.

Trained in Full cycle product design development and exploitation (from womb to tomb of the product life cycle.

A multi-faceted professional with good organizational and management skills, worked independently in multicultural and multi-skilled environment.

CEO of an Military Industrial Complex employing more than 1000 technical manpower

A self-motivated team player with excellent leadership qualities and decision-making ability under pressure and tough environment.

Functional Skills

Project Report/ Delivery Strategic Management Budgeting Hydraulic Compression moulding High Speed photography Solid Works/AutoCAD/LabView Autoclave/ SEM/Hardness tester Shock Tube/Gas Gun/ Ab Water Jet UTM/Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Worked in various capacities as:

Jan2019 – Research and Subject Matter Expert

Developing next generation composite panels for providing lightweight solutions for energy absorption and dissipation in ballistic and blast application at Joint Advanced Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

One of the lead in core team for Govt funded project for approx. $ 4 million.

Designing and fabricating of Hard and soft Armour Panels.

Established protocol for adhesion of Ceramic with Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.

Evaluating the panels for ballistic and blast mitigation as per NIJ (Level 1-4) and BIS (level1-6) Standards

Design, develop and implementing test/experimentation protocols

Designing experimentation procedures for evaluation of test systems, instrumentation, data collection from laboratory and field setup.

Analyse, collate and interpret data, prepare technical report, presentation and suggest design change.

Writing project reports.

Operate machines like Hydraulic vacuum compression moulding, Autoclave, Abrasive waterjet, Scanning Electron microscope, Universal Testing machine, CNC 10 axis, Single stage gas gun, Split Hopkinson Pressure bar, hardness tester, Shock tube, ultra-high-speed camera, thermogravimetric analysis & DSC, twin screw extruders.

May16 - Dec18 Brig Gen, CEO, Army HQs, Delhi

Directorate of Indigenization

Responsible for Indigenisation of military equipment, development of engineering drawing and specifications, compatible material development.

Successfully indigenized more than 7000 items of Land systems at cost saving of $4 Million.

Association with land assets from pre-induction to discard.

Reduce life cycle cost of assets.

Jan 2012 – May2016 Chief Engineer, Army Technology Centre, Army HQs

Responsible for Technology Transition management for Indian Army.

Generate scientific input for future road map.

Manage the ecosystem of R&D in Army.

Carry out In-service product improvement.

Identify Systems and Technology suitable for induction in Army.

Product improvement through user interaction.

Nov 2009 – Jan 2012 Chief Maintenance and Production Engineer

Responsible for Operation readiness of all war like land assets

Responsible for production, manufacture and overhaul of Military equipments, vehicles, earth moving engineering assets including helicopters.

Setting up facilities for overhaul of combat vehicles as a Greenfield project.

Design and implemented surveillance grid for sensitive area.

Resource management and reporting project progress and KPIs to the Project Management Office.

Reduction of machine defects through recommendation of machine adjustment.

Ensuring robustness of supply chain and inventory control management by ABC, VED and FNS analysis. Mar2007 – Nov 2009 General Manager Production, Military Industrial Complex, Delhi

Responsible for Manufacture/Production/overhaul of armoured vehicle, load carrier, earth moving equipments, engines up to 1000 HPs and execution of adhoc and planned work orders for Army and Public Sector Undertaking.

Setting up new line for recapitalization of India’s main combat vehicle.

Carried out the Load and Line balancing of Tank T-72. Also carried out Value analysis of cost of overhaul of Tank T-72.

Retrofitting of 1000hp power pack in Tank T-72.

Operationalization of state of art NC and CNC machines.

Ensure robustness of supply chain and support tier 1 and tier 2 vendors.

Successfully implemented ISO 9001-2008 certification for the workshop.

Increased the production target of the workshop from the previous year target by introducing forecasting and having developed fresh vendor base for out sourced product.

Implemented Toyota Production System in the workshop after redefining the PERT and CPM. Also improved the quality index close to 100% by introducing new control points and strict implementation of stage inspection and adherence to the work process instructions and implemented Kaizen and 5S. Jan 2005 – Feb 2007 Dean, Faculty of Vehicle Technology, Vadodara

Responsible for all facets of technical training and conduct of courses in Automobile Engineering.

Design and implement course curriculum.

Approve training program, allotment of instructors to class, monitor progress of students, budgeting, allocating resources, implement continuous education program, training of trainers.

Impart training on Electrical generators, Tank transporters, Earth handling and construction vehicles, light vehicles, combat vehicles.

Advisor to The Army on all engineering related matters for vehicles, Earth moving equipment, Trucks and semi-trailers, Gun towing trucks.

Prepare scientific project proposal and create eco system for research.

Commanding over 850 men and responsible for all aspect of HR to include pay, promotion, leave, health, talent pipeline, risk management, morale etc.

Nov 2001 – Dec 2004 Colonel, CEO, Station Workshop, Pune

Responsible for providing close engineering support to automobiles, computer systems including network and Biomedical equipments.

Responsible for manufacture, repair, maintenance and recovery of equipment to include trucks, transporters, vehicles, radio communication and modules.

All functions of HR for 600 technical manpower.

Apr 2000 – Jun 2001 Hexagon Industries, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Design Engineer

Designed, developed, and implementation of Online computer-based control system of manufacturing machine.

Successful implementation of turnkey solution for quality control of manufacturing machines having close tolerances using transputers, programmable logic controllers, graphical programming software and deployment of the solution over the intranet.

Use of Analytical Techniques: Finite element modelling, stress strain analysis, Fracture Toughness analysis, FTIR techniques, Hardness Measurement techniques, Quadra Check 2000, Universal Tensile Tester. Programming and Implementation of Voyager metrology system V6X12.

Developed software solution for measurement of end product using digital and optical devices. Resulted in close monitoring of production status in real time. Deployed for over 60 machines. Jan 1999 – Apr 2000 The University of Akron, Ohio, USA Teaching Assistant

Instructing basic engineering and computer classes. Assisting in mechanical engineering laboratory courses.

Use of Fourier Transform Infra Red technique to study structure of PET Bottle, use of spectroscopy.

Involved in design and fabrication of light weight, high pressure vessel for storage of gases.

Realization of the light weight pressure vessel resulted if funding of $2 million by DoE for storing hydrogen.

Jan 1983 – Dec 1999 2/Lt - Lt Col, Indian Army

Held various position of responsibilities to include, Officer Commanding workshop, Staff Officer and Instructor in a Technical Institute.

Manufacture and production of parts and equipment, designing and standardizing specification of computers and their networking for Army HQs. Formalizing repair policy, echelon of repairs and Discard policy for computers and Value-added systems. Member of a project for ERP solution for Army with Integration of GIS.

Procurement of country wide IT assets for Indian Army.

All functions involved in commanding of troops.

Key deliverables across the tenures:

Technical Skill

Preparation and participation in design review meeting and its implementation.

Determination of Root Cause analysis and testing activities.

Careful selection of manufacturing method, fabrication and product design.

Writing of protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports to provide effective Quality Assurance.

Continuously improved methods and procedures for process, measurements, documentation and work flow techniques.

Research new technologies and assessed feasibility for inclusion in new concept.

Application of best theories, techniques and procedures for researching, analysing & designing mechanical components and products.

Project Management

Performing capacity calculations, preparing investment plans for new projects / capacity enhancement in accordance with the organization’s plan and scheduling the same.

Layout planning for optimal utilization of floor area & other resources.

Preparing technical specifications & scope of supply for new equipments along with BOQ based upon requirements generated during detailed engineering of the project.

Handling techno - commercial evaluation process of the quotations received and preparing proposals & Pay-Back calculations for overall investment required for new projects.

Incorporating team work & ensuring a healthy working environment between team-mates.

Conducting inspection, installation, commissioning, trial & process capability establishment of capital equipments and new manufacturing processes.

Manufacturing Engineering

Developing & implementing systems, processes and procedures for automobile product to facilitate smooth functioning of overall production operations and enhancing operational efficiency.

Diagnosing & countermeasure planning of product / process defects through process improvements.

Implementing fool-proofing techniques in manufacturing processes.

Enhancing product quality through process upgradation & low-cost automation with thrust on reducing the final product cost.

Development of products and machine components; working from initial concept and design to production phase, machining, prototyping, testing and release.

Analyzing wastes & working towards their elimination in a time-based manner. Human Resource Management

Performing the task of Commanding and administrative officer in EME units; handling discipline, grievance redressal, harmonious and motivating working culture across all the levels of the unit employees besides the technical duties.

Formulating and executing HR policies pertaining to Performance Appraisal, Counselling, Continuity Training, Leave, Restructuring and Welfare at Unit Level. Notable Deliverables

Active member of Unit Counselling Committee; responsible for keeping moral of soldiers on a higher side.

Accountable for overall profitability of operations, strategic utilization and deployment of available resources to achieve organizational objectives.

Efficiently served the Corps of EME (Electronics and Mechanical Engineering).

Handled essential services such as electricity, water, fire fighting, sanitation and medical facilities.

Organised the institutional and recreational club activities and managed various events.

Regularly interacted and liaised with civil administration for smooth functioning of unit affairs. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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Indian Institute of Technology

PhD

Oct 2021

Thesis: Studies on Fibre reinforced composite panels for Blast mitigation Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

Executive MBA for Armed Forces

Nov 2018

Indian Institute of Management, Indore

Advance Management Program

Feb 2013

College Of Defence Management, Secunderabad

Senior Defence Management Course -69

Jul 2011

All India Management Association, New Delhi

Advance Course in Strategic Management

Aug 2011

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduation Date: May 2001

Grade Point Average: 3.7/4

Thesis: Material influence on Load Deflection Response of Automobile Rims The University of Pune, India

Master in Engineering (Mechanical) Vehicle Technology Graduation Date: October 1992

Grade: Ranked in top 2 percent

Thesis: Matching of a turbocharger with a naturally aspirated IC engine Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School, India Armament and Instrumentation Engineering

Graduation Date: June 89

Result: ‘A’ First in a class of 28 Student

Project: Engineering support management of armoured vehicles Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical)

Graduation Date: November 1987

Result: Ranked in top 2 percent

Project: Demonstration Model of Vapor Compression Cycle Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

Bachelor of Science

Graduation Date: December 1981

Grade Point Average: 3.9

OTHER COURSES

1 Carnegie Teaching Academy and University College, USA Terrific Teachers for Today and Tomorrow

May 2000

2 The Institution of Engineers (India)

Automation Trends in manufacturing Industry: Cutting Edge Technology & Impact May 2008

3 National Institute of Training for Standardization Bureau Of Indian Standards

Internal Auditing IS/ISO – 9001:2008

Mar 2008

4. Advanced Google Analytics

Oct 18

TECHNICAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS.

K. Ram, S. Prasad et al., “Effect of Supersonic Shock Wave Loading on Thin Metallic Sheets: Experimental and Numerical Studies,” Int J of Steel Structures., https://doi.org/10.1007/s13296-023-00719-1, 2023.

S. Prasad et al., “An experimental investigation into the mechanical behaviour of UHMWPE and basalt polyetherimide bonded composites at high strain rates,” Polym. Compos., vol. 43, no. 5, pp. 3242–3258, 2022.

S. Prasad, H. Chouhan, K. Kartikeya, K. K. Singh, and N. Bhatnagar, “An experimental investigation into mechanical behaviour of Basalt PEI laminates at various strain rates,” Compos. Struct., vol. 267, no. February, pp. 1–10, 2021.

A. K. Bandaru, H. Chouhan, S. Prasad, P. M. Weaver, N. Bhatnagar, and R. O’Higgins, “Effect of weave pattern on high strain rate performance of glass/polytetrafluoroethylene composites,” Polym. Compos., vol. 43, no. 3, pp. 1809–1822, 2022.

H. Chouhan, S. Prasad, N. Asija, and A. Ahmed, “UHMWPE Composites Dynamic Property Variation Due to Moisture Ingress and Egress,” in PROCEEDINGS OF THE PERSONAL ARMOUR SYSTEMS SYMPOSIUM 2020, 2020, pp. 47–56.

H. Chouhan, S. Prasad, N. Asija, A. Ahmed, Kartikeya, and N. Bhatnagar, “Effect of moisture on high strain rate performance of UHMWPE fiber-based composite,” in PROCEEDINGS OF THE PERSONAL ARMOUR SYSTEMS SYMPOSIUM 2020, 2019, vol. 14, pp. 39–46.

Kartikeya, S. Prasad, and N. Bhatnagar, “Finite Element Simulation of Armor Steel used for Blast Protection,” Procedia Struct. Integr., vol. 14, pp. 514–520, 2019.

K. Kartikeya, S. Prasad, H. Chouhan, K. Ram, and N. Bhatnagar, “Ballistic evaluation of steel/UHMWPE composite armor system against hardened steel core projectiles,” Int. J. Impact Eng., vol. 164, p. 104211, Jun. 2022.

S. Prasad, K. K. Singh, N. Bhatnagar, and T. Srivatsan, “The Energy Absorption Capability of Composite Materials and Structures: Influence of impact Loading,” J. Mod. Mech. Eng. Technol., vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 32–46, 2018.

S. Prasad, K. K. Singh, N. Bhatnagar, and T. Srivatsan, “The Energy Absorption Capability of Composite Materials for Use in Performance-Critical Applications: A Review,” Curr. J. Appl. Sci. Technol., vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 1–25, 2018.

S. Prasad, T. S. Srivatsan; Metallurgy of Carbon Manganese Steels and alloys; submitted to Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (ELOS) 2001

S. Prasad, T. S. Srivatsan; Corrosion Protection and Corrosion resistance Materials; submitted to Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (ELOS): 2001.

S. Prasad; “How to train the Trainees and the Trainers, A future perspective”, AMSB, Army Training Command: Mar 2013.

S. Prasad; “Supply Chain Management: A Perspective into Army”. Army Supply Chain Management Conference, Army Training Command,2011

S. Prasad; Design for Modularity: A case study of Combat Vehicle Tank T-72; National Conference on Sustainment in Indian Army; HQs Technical Group, New Delhi, 2008.

S. Prasad; “Public Private Partnership model for Recapitalization of Combat Vehicle T-72”, submitted to Integrated HQs of Ministry of Defence (Army): Oct 2007.

S. Prasad et al.; “Future of Bridges and Earth moving assets for Land Forces”, National Seminar on Modern trends in Bridging and Earth moving equipments: Aug 2006.

S. Prasad; “Employment of senior Army officers as Independent Directors of Companies”; AMSB, Army Training Command: Jul 2006.

S. Prasad; “Hydrogen: The next generation of Fuels”; National Seminar on Modern Trends in Automobiles: Army Training Command: Feb 2005.

S. Prasad; Emerging Technology: Non-Invasive Techniques Used in Condition Monitoring of Engines. Army Technical paper:2004.

S. Prasad; Oil Pressure and Oil Consumption: Indicator to The State of An Engine.: Army Technical paper 2004.

MEMBER BODY

Indian Institution of Plant Engineers: Life Member

Advanced Maintenance Management Program: Hony Secretary. Chief Organiser

National Seminar on “Self-reliance in Land systems through Indigenisation: A Future Perspective”, Oct01- 02, 2013, New Delhi.

International Seminar on “Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul in Land Systems: A 21st Century Perspective”, Dec 03-04,2012, New Delhi.

National Seminar on ‘Modern Trends in Bridging and earth moving equipments”, Aug 2006, Baroda.

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