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Engineer Project

Location:
Austin, TX, 78727
Posted:
March 19, 2012

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SUMMARY

• Effective project leader with *+ years in business process, IT project and operations improvement

• Skilled in client interaction, cross divisional collaboration, results reporting to stakeholders

• Proficient six sigma green belt, McKinsey trained lean transformation coach in continuous improvement

• Competent in advising, communicating with divisional executive leaders on business unit performance

• Self-motivated learner with strong analytical, team work and positive communication abilities

EXPERIENCE

Loft9 Consulting, Seattle, WA

Business Analyst, August 2011 – Present

• Serve as a workstream lead for the mobile division payout management at fortune 100 technology client company. Conduct requirements gathering based on agile development, gap analysis, and mitigation management to achieve successful platform transition using PMP project management methods

• Liaison with cross functional teams on rollout plan and coordinate issue escalation on system migration in addition to managing rollout reviews, status reporting and performance scorecards

• Assigned to install a process assessment office for the online division access operations of a fortune 100 technology client company. Conducted process analysis, simplified and consolidated business process across multiple systems in adherence with global ITIL defined standards

• Created new business process flow, standardized tools, work flow design to improve customer experience and enhance process cycle efficiency by 20%

• Designed yearly incentive computation model using spreadsheet tools for internal team at Loft9

Hospira Inc, Chicago, IL

Lean leader, April 2010 – August 2011

• Led and managed the implementation of lean project in quality labs improving utilization by 30% and product cycle time by 25% at 2 manufacturing locations adding $2M to bottom-line

• Developed scheduling tools as part of lean diagnostics to reduce OT by 10% and freed up more than 20% of resources for cross training as part of people deployment strategy

• Optimized the packaging lines throughput and reduced over time by 5% to achieve $1M+ annual savings

• Augmented lean initiatives through value stream analysis, implementation of 5S, creation of job rotation schedule, SPC and development of line throughput models including performance monitoring

• Developed the KPI reporting system, operationalized and standardized scorecard reporting across plant locations for local operations and corporate leadership

• Initiated the Hub site for Lean knowledge sharing and system communications with 1000+ users

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Teaching Assistant, Engineering Technology, Sep 2008 - Dec 2009

• Administered introductory course and trained students in Auto Desk Inventor Software

• Guided and advised 100+ students towards conceptual learning and team work

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Research Assistant, Industrial Engineering, June 2008 - Aug 2008

• Reviewed literature and documented the application of lean tools in the process industries

• Identified relevant tools of lean manufacturing with potential benefits towards process industries

• Assisted the faculty in exploring new methods in the global cotton supply chain and the food industry

Bright Star Rubber Corporation Hyderabad, India

Production team leader, March 2006 - Oct 2007

• Developed and managed production plans for different assembly areas to ensure timely production

• Implemented a quality system for process control and standardization to reduce defect rate

• Deployed excel based tools to monitor and identify quality and production trends

• Participated in identification of capital needs and budgeting for capacity requirements planning

• Conducted daily briefings, weekly meetings and training with a team of 46 operators

Mahakaushal Sugar & Power Industries Ltd Bhopal, India

Plant Engineer, April 2005 - Feb 2006

• Led the implementation and installation of new production unit as a KRADAI (Khandasari Research and Development Association of India) sponsored on site advisor

• Established equipment maintenance and specification compliance procedures

• Monitored the pilot production runs to determine plant capabilities and resolve issues

• Created quality procedures in coordination with team to enhance product quality

K K Sugar Mills, Mysore, India

Junior Engineer, Sep 2003 - March 2005

• Deployed CAD/ CAM methods in the design and fabrication of machines for better reliability

• Worked with technical consultant and acted as a liaison to adopt standard machining procedures

• Managed and supervised machinery retooling as per the design specifications during off season

• Spearheaded production scheduling and materials management to ensure minimal waste

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering GPA: 3.90/4.0

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Graduated in December 2009

Thesis Dissertation: A framework for the implementation of lean techniques in process industries

(Presented at Industrial Engineering Research Conference, IERC 2009)

Relevant Courses:

Lean Manufacturing Operations Research Work Analysis and Design Cost Estimation Statistics

Simulation Modeling Design of Experiment Ergonomics and Design Risk analysis Scheduling

Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement, Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Graduated in June 2003

Visveswaraiah Technological University, India GPA: 76%

Project Dissertation: Press tool design for aircraft tab washers, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Bangalore, India

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

MS Office, MS SharePoint, Minitab, SPSS, Arena, Autodesk Inventor, Pro Engineer (Certified), Auto CAD, VBA

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• HSP nominee award, Hospira Inc Q4 2010

• Academic merit scholarship, August 2008, Industrial Engineering Department at Texas Tech University

• Distinction Honors, Silver Medalist for second rank in academics during the undergraduate program

• Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC) 2009, Miami

• Member of Institute of Industrial Engineers

• Member of Golden Key International Honour Society



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