Pavan Kumar Chakravarthy
****, ******** *** *, *** 4, New Hope, MN -55427
Phone – 631-***-****
Email – ****************@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Engineering Professional with experience in FDA regulated industries for nearly 5 years in key areas of manufacturing. Brings value to the company through excellent skills in developing business relationships with customers, improving technical opportunities to ensure high level of product and process quality for the growth of the Organization.
Proficient in Quality tools like DOE, FMEA and DFMA.
Applied knowledge of international medical devices using FDA and ISO Regulations.
SPC/ 5 whys programs and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility.
Skilled in ERP Systems Factory Works, Enovia and Microsoft AX Dynamics.
Proficient in Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause analysis and total quality management tools.
Have excellent knowledge and experience in IQ, OQ and PQ.
Lean Six sigma
Mistake Proofing/Poka Yoke
Proficient in HPLC and GLC mechanism, Drug Metabolism Studies, Incubator studies (Co2 and O2).
Finely tuned analytical, research, Team, leadership and facilitation skills with dedication to clear communication and presentation.
Established problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Adept to maintain exceptional rate of accuracy, efficiency, well organized and proficient with details.
Excellent Communication, Presentation and Project Management skills.
EDUCATION:
Masters in Engineering Management May 2012
(Courses – Quality engineering, operations management, Competitive
Technology management, project management, International business
Management, Supply chain management, Lean manufacturing and
Engineering Economy)
Bachelors of Technology in Biotechnology May 2007
RELATED SKILLS:
Software Tools: Minitab, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Bio-Chem., Paint.Net, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Project
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista, windows 7 and Mac® OS X
Application Packages: Microsoft Office, Adobe Office Suite
Industry Standards: IQ, OQ, PQ, Toyota production system knowledge, Basic Understanding of FDA, WHO GMP.
ERP System: Factory Works (SAP), Microsoft AX Dynamics
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE:
Development Engineer October11-Present
Medtronic Inc, MECC, Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities
o Responsible for development and implementation of manufacturing processes to build medical devices.
o Characterize and develop processes and process specifications, including Operational qualifications (OQ), Performance qualifications (PQ) and Master validation plan/report (MVP/R).
o Characterize ATMQ’s using Gauge R & R.
o Troubleshoot and problems solve efforts related to the development projects.
o Interface with manufacturing to optimize and implement effective manufacturing solutions for new part designs.
o Interface with manufacturing engineers, project engineers, tooling engineers, suppliers, and designers to create and release manufacturing processes
o Coordinate and/or perform development runs of new components, including all revisions up to the point of manufacturing release.
o Influence change relative to improvement opportunities in alignment with broader organizational goals.
Manufacturing Engineer June2010– Sep11
Nortech Systems, Milaca, MN
Responsibilities
o Continuous Process and Product Improvement.
o Assist with the redesigning of various product lines and improved performance.
o Assist in the coordination of manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
o Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
o Provide on job training on the production lines for continuous improvement of the process and product. (Conduct Kaizan events)
o Currently working on New Product Implementation (NPI) for devices built by DuPont.
Process Engineer Jan 08 – May 10
Trivirix International, Milaca, MN
Responsibilities
o Develops validation strategies and establishes operating equipment specifications for new equipment.
o Transfers new process equipment into production.
o 5 S the production floor.
o Work with the Kaizan team to improve the productivity.
Process and Quality Intern Jan 06- Dec 06
Aurobindo Pharma, Vizag, India
Responsibilities
o Continuous studies on different chemicals.
o Main work on the Production of Cephalosporin 7ACCA and its analysis.
o Experiments conducted in the Quality control and Assurance department.
Manufacturing and Area Management Intern May 04- Dec 04
Phaarmasia Limited, Hyderabad, India
Responsibilities
o Process and production of Parachute hair cream.
o Trained in various method of Area Management.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
Cadet Corporal July 08 – May 10
US Army Reserve officers training corps (US Army ROTC)
o Completed Basic Training and Basic course in all the required military training.
o Emphasis showed on Leadership, Team work, organization values.
o Military technical studies for Engineering.
ACHIEVEMENT AND AWARDS:
Academics
o First Prize in National symposium in biotechnology conducted at J.N.T University India. Best paper on Drug Metabolism and Pharmco kinetics.
o Secured Second Prize in ‘All India Technical symposium’ held at IIT Roorkee, INDIA. Paper on Drug Metabolism and Pharmco kinetics.
Sports
o Currently playing for Minnesota Cricket Association MCA XI and Central East region Cricket team (Unites States of America Cricket Association (USACA))
o Awarded the “Best Player” during Aurangabad Cricket tour. Team represented Hyderabad U-19 division.
o “Player of the series” at All India Inter College Cricket Championship ‘ICTHALON’
Extracurricular activities
o Vice President of the International Students Association at St.Cloud State University.
o Member of Theta Chi Fraternity.
o Interim President/Secretary for the American Society for Engineering management (ASEM), St.Cloud State University
o Vice President/Interim President for India Heritage Club (Indian Student Association) St.Cloud State University
o President of the St. Cloud State Cricket Club.
o Cultural Director for India Heritage Club St.Cloud State University.
o Listed among the Dean’s Annual Advisory Committee, St.Cloud State University.
o Listed among the Top Student leaders for the year.
REFERENCE:
Available upon request