Flight Attendant Mechanical Engineer

Haridas Karakoth

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Project Manager

A versatile, high-energy technocrat with the distinction of executing prestigious projects of large magnitude within strict time schedule

Industry Preference: IT

PROFILE SUMMARY

A PMP Certified Project management professional with 20 years as Technical Supervisor (Mechanical Engineer- Indian Air Force) and 08 years and 05 months of experience in Technical writing, illustrations and its Deliverables

Associated with CYIENT India Pvt. Ltd., location as Project Manager until 09 Apr 2022

Successfully developing strategies, direction and governance processes utilizing BEST/ QUALITY Practices

Technical Publication for Aerospace documentation which involves Authoring of Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manuals (ACMM), creation of Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC), and knowledge in Technical Illustrations using ATA100 and Ispec-2200 standards

Working knowledge of Authoring Tools such as Arbor Text Editor, PLIP, CMS, MS Office and Epic Editor, S1000D etc.

Familiar with PLM, Team Center, Agile, etc. applications related to data modules for S1000D.

Expertise in concepts of end-to-end service delivery planning and implementation from scope management, to activity sequencing, cost estimation, risk analysis to quality management in line with international guidelines and norm

Significant experience of working with Clients, Product vendors & concerned Teams for securing & executing concurrent projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven abilities in resolving complex infrastructure issues related to technical writing

Managed a team of 20+ Technical writers and delivered multiple projects of TVC $2.5 M and 10% less cost than budgeted.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Implementing processes and simultaneously building the organization in alignment with business strategies, goals, and objectives

Managing risk, project & resource scheduling, project tracking and quality assurance

Working with key stakeholders and devise a project plan to attain the broader outlined goals

Engage customer to define the broader scope, key deliverables, and milestones

Conduct Monthly/Weekly project status review with key stakeholders on project progress and ensuring that the project still aligns with changing company initiatives. Serve as an escalation point of contact

Setting realistic project charter, project plan and deadlines, communicate those to clients and all team members effectively

Create an effective Project plan and Work breakdown structure for effective project delivery using PMP tools like MPP, Gantt chart and Agile methodologies

Establishing and validating technologies to ensure alignment of performance metrics, alert criteria and other monitoring functions for operations

Effectively performing life cycle management according to PMP framework methodologies

Ensuring right input is given to Lead solution Architect to get the appropriate solution design and ensuring accurate review happens at all stages of delivery

Perform Budget reviews with key stakeholders from customer to ensure project remains on track with its stipulated budget and plan to avoid budget overruns

Delivering large-scale, complex programs with a focus on technology transformation; collaborating with leadership teams to evaluate technology challenges

Monitor and review associated project manpower and non-manpower costs identify higher costs items. Help identify root causes and recommend the right operational parameters to ensure higher margins

Conduct skip level meetings with junior team members to identify their aspirations and show them the way to excellence.

Leading team functions viz. training, skill-set upgrading, monitoring performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations

Awards and Recognition

Awarded with Associate of the month for Quality Performance

Awarded with Pat on the Back for Excellent OTD performance

Team of the month Award for Excellent Quality Delivery & FTR to the customer quality standards

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

05 October 2022 to 03 November 2022 with INFOSYS (US) Pvt. Ltd., Wichita, Kansas

Client Name: Infosys (US) Pvt Ltd, Wichita, Kansas

Role: Programme Coordinator

Period: 03 Oct 2022 to 03 November 2022

Key Result Areas:

Work closely with top level management to develop and create a platform for continuous improvement throughout the project

Possess good experience in eliminating waste by removing non-value from the process

Constructing and maintaining partnerships between the Project Office, clients, vendors, and subcontractor organizations

Create clear work instructions for each job using SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Tool

Implement Lean Manufacturing methods such as Shop Floor Management, 5s, Changeover Optimization and Standard Work

Assisting Program Manager in managing customer satisfaction

Ensuring of WBS for smooth execution of work to meet the committed targets

Work with various functional teams to accomplish the task on time with FTR

Weekly review with Delivery Teams to discuss issues related to projects along with an action plan

Coordinating with all stake holders to get necessary approval to Procure parts

Directing multiple orders to ensure that they are delivered on time, within budget and up to the client’s satisfaction

Supervising delivery teams to ensure the prompt resolution to all client queries

November 13 to April 2022 with CYIENT India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

Client Name: DIEHL AVIATION

Role: Project Manager

Period: November 2013 to April 2022

Key Result Areas:

Preparing scope documents for Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) of cabin interior systems of Airbus, Boeing etc.,

Preparing of work orders of different types of CMM's of cabin interior systems such as Galleys, Partitions, Doghouse, Lavatory systems, passenger seats (business class, transporter class) and flight attendant seats as per the customer requirements

Successfully started multiple projects in cabin interiors which include Seating Products, Galleys, Monuments, Lighting System, and Vacuum Waste system

Preparing of WBS for smooth execution of work to meet the committed targets

Negotiation with customers related to work orders of new cabin interior systems

Acting as a single point of contact between delivery teams and account management, tracking and closing of all the issues w.r.t delivery

Assisting PM/APM in managing customer satisfaction

Constructing and maintaining partnerships between the Project Office, clients, vendors, and subcontractor organizations

Managing all delivery communications by sending the same to end customer. Writing up delivery reports and overseeing schedules, escalations and deliverable

Analyzing performance (overall view) and devise improvement plans as required. Monitoring quality, delivery performance and drives excellence

Weekly review with Delivery Teams to discuss issues related to projects along with an action plan to reduce Red servers

Ensuring compliance to all business controls activities and overseeing audit readiness for delivery

Coordinating with all stake holders to get necessary approval to Procure New Software

Directing multiple orders to ensure that they are delivered on time, within budget and up to the clients satisfaction

Supervising delivery teams to ensure the prompt resolution to all client queries

Involved in delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel

Formulating effective strategies to increase performance and conducting root cause analysis

Ensure monthly billing to customer for the number of executed hours

Highlights:

Merit of handling projects such as Quality Management for DIEHL projects and other Groups

August 2012 to November 2013 with DSR Constructions Pvt Ltd

Client Name: DSR Construction Pvt. Ltd

Role: Facility Manager

Period: August 2012 to November 2013

Key Result Areas:

Responding to reported maintenance issues and ensuring that the necessary repairs take place

Assisting property owners with financial tasks, such as mortgage, tax and insurance payments

Handling all tenant-related matters, including complaints, disputes and the collection of rental payments

Conducting regular inspections of properties and facilities to ensure that all is in order

Hiring, training and supervising staff members and Groundskeepers

Hiring, overseeing and paying contractors

Marketing vacant apartments, houses or buildings on behalf of property owners

Providing owners with regular updates and reports and making relevant recommendations

JULY 1991 TO JULY 2011 with INDIAN AIR FORCE (iaf)

Client Name: INDIAN AIR FORCE

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Period: July 1991 to July 2011

Key Result Areas:

Skill enhancement courses undergone are:

(1) Knowledge in Industrial Security & Safety Management, Fire Fighting Techniques and First Aid

(2) Overhaul Training Flight course from Training Institute, IAF (Nasik)

(3) An experience of 6 years in all the NDT Techniques such as RT, UT, MPI, DPT & Expertise in Micrometry

(4) Certified with level I and level II certification in Ultra sonic crack (UT) detection method by ASNT & ISNT.

Technical and Equipment maintenance Experience:

Supervision of a team comprising of minimum 15 members in performing line maintenance/servicing activities such as micrometry, non-destructive testing, spring Resilience checks, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Fuel and Air conditioning systems of Aircraft with high quality assurance/ standards. Good knowledge in Flight Safety and security. Imparted On job Training (OJT) and skill development sessions to the Entry level Technicians. Good knowledge in fire & emergency. Planning and procuring of components, spares, consumables and services for maintenance activities. Supervision in manpower deployment, general office correspondence and management, organizing conferences etc. Planning, scheduling and control of maintenance activities

Maintained Technical documentation and technical housekeeping in line with International safety standards. Issuing of Work Packages (WP) and work records (WR) in consultation with the manufacturer and related maintenance documents to line maintenance team. Incorporated correct method and procedures for structural repairs of aircraft's by making work packages (WP) and work records (WR) in accordance with the base repair depot (BRD) and Manufacturer requirements. Interaction with vendors regarding product design, approval by concerned authorities and prototype development and testing. Updating Airframe Maintenance manuals, service bulletins in liaison with the manufacturer. Preparation of analysis reports on failure rate, flight safety, accidents/ incidents rate etc. Maintained a High Assessment in the entire career

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP Number: 3391063)

Certified SAFE 5 Agilist

Certified with level I and level II certification in Ultra sonic crack (UT) detection method by ASNT & ISNT

TRAININGS

Successfully completed training's on:

Project Management

Leadership Basics Session

Interpersonal Skills

SAFE Agile

EDUCATION

MBA from National Institute of Personal Management, Kolkata

LLB from Pune University, Nasik

Mechanical Engineering from INDIAN AIR FORCE, Chennai

IT SKILLS

Operating Systems: Authoring Tools such as Arbor Text Editor, MS Office and Epic Editor, S1000D etc.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 01 Mar 1973

Address: 311, N Barrett lane, Newark, Delaware- 19702

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam and Telugu

Visa Status L2S

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