Project Manager Electrical Systems

VIDHYA GANGADHARA

**********.**@************.*** Boston, MA (Willing to relocate) +1-857-***-**** LinkedIn EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA Dec 2024

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Coursework: Electromagnetic Devices; Control Systems; AC/DC/Digital Electrical Systems; Signal Processing. Reva University, Bengaluru, India June 2020

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering Coursework: Embedded Systems; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Data Structures using C; Signals and Systems. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SharkNinja, Boston, MA May 2025 – present

ECN Project Manager – Electrical Systems

• Led the end-to-end Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) management for electrical and electronic systems, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional alignment, and 100% compliance with change control processes.

• Reviewed, updated, and maintained electrical/electronic Bill of Materials (BOMs), collaborating with design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to implement revisions with zero disruption to production timelines.

• Actively drove root cause analysis and resolution of change-related issues, utilizing strong electrical engineering fundamentals and proactive communication to enhance project responsiveness and minimize downtime.

Veeco Instruments, Saint Paul, MN Jul 2023 – Dec 2023 Electrical Engineer Co-op

• Designed and revised electrical schematics, cable harnesses, and layout drawings using AutoCAD as part of Engineer-To-Order (ETO), CIP, and sustaining projects, ensuring alignment with CE, UL, and SEMI standards.

• Generated and updated detailed engineering drawings, managed comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM), and executed Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECO) using SAP to support accurate documentation and efficient production workflows.

• Engineered and upgraded electrical subsystems, managed obsolescence, and created schematics and layouts in AutoCAD for accurate and efficient design integration.

• Troubleshot and resolved electrical issues on production systems, working directly with Manufacturing and Field Service teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions through the ECO process. TATA Consultancy Services, Bengaluru, India Oct 2020 – Jul 2022 Assistant Systems Engineer

• Designed and developed reports and dashboards using Salesforce tools and features to enhance data visualization and business insights.

• Tracked and managed tasks using JIRA, documenting plans and outcomes in Confluence, while utilizing AWS for cloud computing, performance management, monitoring with CloudWatch, troubleshooting issues with AppDynamics, Kibana, and conducting deployments in Jenkins for continuous integration. Northeastern University, Boston, MA Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 Teaching Assistant

• Facilitated academic support and reinforced technical learning by conducting office hours, grading assignments, and proctoring exams while guiding students through the design and implementation of processor components, including ALUs, adders, register files, memory units, and program counters, enhancing their understanding of digital systems and computer architecture.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Multi-Sensory Doorbell System for Individuals with Sensory Impairment

• Designed a Multi-Sensory Doorbell using ESP32 and IoT to deliver real-time visual and haptic alerts, improving accessibility for individuals with sensory impairments.

• Conducted iterative prototyping and user testing, collaborating with Tatum Robotics to refine feedback mechanisms, achieving a 4.8/5 user satisfaction rating and improving system usability for sensory needs. Microstrip Bandpass Filter

• Designed and simulated a 3.9 GHz Microstrip Bandpass Filter in CST, achieving −2.2 dB insertion loss and

−17.3 dB return loss to optimize RF signal integrity.

• Conducted parametric analysis on filter performance, optimizing bandwidth to 1.25GHz by adjusting coupling gaps and microstrip dimensions, ensuring high efficiency for Wireless Communication Systems. SKILLS

Programming: C C++ MATLAB Python VHDL Verilog Perl Unix. Embedded Systems: Raspberry Pi Arduino I2C UART SPI. Software: AutoCAD SolidWorks Xilinx Vivado OrCAD Altium PSpice CST Visio SAP Revit. Miscellaneous: Soldering (THT & SMT) Cathode Ray Oscilloscope Multimeters Signal Generators.

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