Supply Chain Quality Control

Chetan T Shivasharan

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Industrial Engineer/Data Analyst and Simulation Expert.

I am a results oriented Engineer with multidisciplinary academic background. My skill set includes excellent mathematical modeling, data analyzing, data simulation, computational, communication (written and oral), multi tasking and presentation skills. I am looking for challenging positions in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing or Allied fields where my mathematical modeling, data analyzing and presentation skills can be used. A firm theoretical grasp on concepts of supply chain management, inventory control optimization, production planning, lean manufacturing techniques, six sigma and quality control measures.

Education:

• MS Student in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at University of Massachusetts Amherst, anticipated graduation May 2012, GPA 3.47.

Relevant Coursework: Logistics, Quantitative Analysis in Supply Chain Management, Advanced Production Planning and Control, Economic Decision Making for Engineers, Stochastic Processes, Integer Programming, Linear Programming.

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University, India graduated in May 2005.

Relevant Coursework: Manufacturing Processes, Metrology & Quality Control, Industrial Management.

Research Experience:

University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA, USA.

• Advisor: Prof. Ana Muriel

Research Assistant at Supply chain and Healthcare Management Laboratory since fall 2009

Worked on a project to create an inventory control tool for spare parts inventory to achieve desired service levels.

Developed two non linear optimization models with the objective of minimizing the cost, first constrained by required Type 1 service level to be obtained and the second by Type 2 service level (Fill Rate).

The solution to the model provides desired safety stock values required to achieve desired service levels on both finite and infinite planning horizons.

Simulated data for a 2000 product inventory in Microsoft Excel. Developed an inventory control tool coded in Excel (using VBA programming) where the user can insert his safety stock, mean demand of the products, lead time and demand distribution. The tool provides simulation results for service levels obtained for the mentioned parameters.

Extensive data analysis of the results. Data analysis includes quartiles, quantiles, confidence intervals, and prediction intervals estimations to equip decision makers with an idea of risk involved in choosing a particular safety stock value for a product.

Course Projects and Papers:

Logistics (February 2009 to May 2009):

Aim to develop an inventory control model for reverse flow of hazardous toys for a toy company based in Rhode Island.

Analyzed the data collected to decide the location of collection centers, inspection centers along with number of trucks required for this purpose.

Developed a cost minimization model to achieve the above mentioned results. The model solved in AMPL along with testing the results further in Microsoft Excel.

Quantitative Analysis in Supply Chain Management (September 2008 to December 2008):

Aim to estimate the upper and lower bounds on the transportation cost for the given supply chain layout. To build an order picking route for the given warehouse layout.

Developed a linear model that not just provides upper and lower bounds but also provides the optimal transportation cost for given layout.

Build a nearest pick heuristic to complete order picking in the shortest possible time for the given warehouse layout.

Solved both the models using MPL and Excel along with carrying out sensitivity analysis of important parameters.

Economic Decision Making for Engineers (February 2008 to May 2008):

Aim to create a decision making tool that assists with investing in Solar and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technologies.

Collected data on the initial investment cost, lifetime cost, carbon emissions and government incentives for different types of solar and CHP technologies.

Model formulated in an excel spreadsheet where the consumer can insert his heat and electricity requirements with the model returning him optimal combination of Solar and CHP technology to invest in.

Additional course project details available on LinkedIn profile. All project results presented in form of a paper and a PowerPoint presentation to groups ranging from 10 to 20 including peers, professors and teaching assistants.

Work Experience:

Internship at TATA Motors India: September 2004 to May 2005.

Undergraduate Engineering Intern

The intern project aimed to study engine oil leakage its causes, effects and methods to minimize it.

The problem was addressed by mapping the engine oil circuit, classifying oil joints, observing the assembly process and quality control methods used.

Developed Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) plans for the assembly of these oil joints.

Proposed design modifications and process changes to address the issue of oil leakage. Proposals accepted and implemented by TATA Motors.

Tech-Max Publications: January 2006 to February 2007.

Auto- Cad and Pro-E draftsman

Job responsibilities include drafting & editing technical drawings used in text books using Auto-Cad and Pro-E and assisting with daily clerical work.

University of Massachusetts Amherst: Since Fall 2007.

Head Teaching Assistant

Training teaching assistants along with deciding the course content for a section of 600 students.

Teaching Introductory Physics labs to lab sections of 20 students, supervising their lab performance along with grading reports.

Technical Proficiencies:

Optimization tools: AMPL, MPL.

Programming tools: C, C++, Excel VBA, Java and Matlab.

Statistical tools: Microsoft Excel, Minitab.

CAD tools: PRO-E, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.

Additional Information:

Member of “Society of Automotive Engineers” (SAE) from July 2002, to May 2005, headed & worked for various committees for university SAE chapter.

Awarded the most enthusiastic newcomer for the year 2002 – 2003.

Member of MESA (Mechanical engineers student association), Pune University chapter.

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