AYAS REHMAN PATHOOR
Richmond, Virginia ***** 804-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ayaspathoor PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Supply Chain and Operations Management professional with a dual master’s in MBA (Lean Operations & Systems) and MS in Information Systems. Experienced in process optimization, production efficiency, inventory control, and vendor performance management. Skilled in lean manufacturing, procurement analysis, and ERP-based tracking. Demonstrated success in reducing production waste by 15% through Kaizen initiatives and manpower optimization studies. Adept at translating supply chain data into actionable insights to streamline workflows and enhance logistics efficiency.
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA May 2025 M.S. in Information Systems
Relevant Courses: Data communication, Systems Development,Principles of Computer and Information Systems Security Christ University, Bangalore, India May 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Lean Operations & Systems Relevant Courses: Operations Management, Quality Management Systems, Lean Operations Management SRM University, Chennai, India May 2019
Bachelors in Technology, Chemical Engineering
RELEVANT ACADEMIC PROJECTS
AWS Cloud Deployment & Automation (INFO 520)
• Created VPC with public/private subnets, NAT Gateway, and security groups.
• Automated EC2 instance deployment, load balancing, and auto-scaling. Information Security Network Architecture – Public Health Systems (INFO 544)
• Designed a secure network using firewalls, IDPS, VPNs, and encryption.
• Ensured HIPAA & PCI DSS compliance through AES-256, TLS 1.3, and RBAC policies.
• Integrated SIEM tools for real-time monitoring and anomaly detection. Student Course Schedule Application (INFO 530 – Systems Development)
• Developed a responsive web application for students to view and manage course schedules.
• Implemented user authentication, dynamic list views, and model-based course details using JavaScript.
• Managed development using Scrum principles with version control via GitHub WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
WALKAROO INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD, Bangalore, India April 2024 – June 2024 Business Process Analyst Intern: Scope for manpower optimization through process time study
• Conducted time-and-motion study and used Lean tools to reduce production cycle time.
• Led a process time study to identify bottlenecks and implemented Kaizen improvements, achieving cost savings of US $7,150 (600,000 INR) for the company in a 30-day period.
• Created performance dashboards to track daily workflow data WALKAROO INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD (Apparel and Textile Industry), India June 2021 - April 2023 Operations Analyst (Lean Coordination)
• Reduced production waste by 15% by applying Lean and Kaizen techniques to inventory and process data.
• Delivered cost savings by streamlining procurement processes and enhancing supplier collaboration using Lean principles.
• Conducted comprehensive supplier performance reviews using statistical analysis, leading to a 12% improvement in on-time delivery and a 10% reduction in material costs. EVACO FOOTCARE PVT. LTD, Malappuram, India May 2019 - June 2020 Quality assurance assistant
• Maintained a defect rate of under 1% by analyzing key production metrics to uphold quality standards.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance scheduling and optimize workflows, maintaining efficiency over 96%.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Medic first aid Supply Chain Tools: Inventory Management, Process Optimization, Supplier Analytics, ERP Systems Frameworks: Lean Six Sigma, Agile (Scrum), Kaizen, Time & Motion Studies ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• Achieved recognition as the best lean plant (out of 14) while serving as a lean coordinator.
• Won the All-Kerala Inter-School MES Volleyball Tournament for two consecutive years.