Summary:Doctoral level team leader with years of leading and managing global and cross-functional teams in:• Solving Six Sigma and Lean projects using qualitative and quantitative data analysis in both transactional and operational environments,• Managing complex projects consisting of multiple work streams, utilizing project management tools to develop and execute project plans, timelines and milestones. This includes Resource management, Communication and, Risk Management, • Design and implementation of technical as well as ISO 9000, Six Sigma, and Lean training solutions and creation of continuous improvement culture,• Proven experience in defining and leading complex projects and materializing bottom line hard savings.• Managing vendor relationships across the globe with emphasis on outsourcing, vendor and contract management, process improvement, and supplier development. Examples:• Defined “SLAM” process of product transfer from Design Center to Volume Factory including pass gates’ metrics and deliverables.• Managed all aspects of GRC tool selection and implementation (RSA Archer) including project, budget, and risk management,• Reduced >$1,000,000 from operating plan by leading and executing cost savings projects, • Eliminated Planning organization’s quarterly budget deficit by $4,000,000,• In a Kaizen event, increased Front-end Fab’s throughput by 44%,• Reduced Back-end Fab’s lead-time by 63%,• Reduced key component’s receiving cycle time by >50% and hence removed factory’s bottleneck. • Initiated and led six Lean and Six Sigma projects of operational and transitional nature that resulted in E3,000,000 savings in the first year. • Reduced invoice processing cycle time by 60%.Specialties: Six Sigma and Lean training and deployment, Change Management, Business Process Design and Improvement, Project Management, Vendor and Contract Management, Supplier Development.