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New York City Metropolitan Area

India

-Led cost analyses across product designs and manufacturing, identifying opportunities that saved 10- 15% in production costs and boosted profitability.-Collaborated with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to optimize material and design choices, reducing costs while maintaining product quality and speeding up time-to-market.-Provided data-driven pricing strategies that enhanced market positioning, directly contributing to competitive product launches.-Spearheaded process improvement projects that streamlined workflows, cutting inefficiencies by 20% and improving production timelines.-Worked cross-functionally to support strategic decision-making, aligning project outcomes with company-wide objectives.-Proposed and implemented continuous process improvement initiatives using lean methodologies, driving sustainable cost reductions and operational efficiencies.

Belgaum, Karnataka, India

-Improved Forecast Accuracy by 18% by creating real-time data dashboards in Tableau, reducing stockouts by 15% through precise demand alignment-Enhanced Supplier Efficiency by 30% by establishing performance metrics, resulting in faster response times and higher-quality product deliveries-Optimized Inventory Management through JIT and demand forecasting, reducing excess stock while improving turnover

-Gained hands-on engineering experience by shadowing senior engineers and actively contributing to design and development projects.-Applied CAD tools and engineering software to assist in product design and optimization, improving project efficiency and outcomes.-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, leading to increased operational efficiency and reduced project timelines.-Enhanced technical skills in product development, testing, and problem-solving, contributing to successful project delivery.-Participated in process improvement initiatives, refining design methodologies and aligning them with industry best practices.

-Led resource management initiatives, optimizing the allocation of resources to maximize operational efficiency and project output.-Conducted business process analysis to streamline operations, improving team coordination and task execution.-Applied Microsoft Excel for data-driven decision-making and Microsoft PowerPoint for delivering key insights to stakeholders.-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective resource utilization, contributing to timely project completion.-Developed leadership skills by managing team resources, driving productivity, and fostering collaborative work environments.-Enhanced business processes through efficient use of Microsoft Office tools, increasing overall productivity.

Belgaum, Karnataka, India

-Assisted in production and operations, with a focus on implementing cryogenic treatment on cutting tools to enhance tool life and performance.-Conducted analysis on treated tools, contributing to improved wear resistance and extended tool lifespan in metalworking applications.-Supported process optimization efforts, leading to increased production efficiency and reduced material waste.-Collaborated with shop floor teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of production targets.-Gained hands-on experience in quality control and lean manufacturing practices through direct involvement in daily operations.

Master'S Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering