Shekhar Chandrashekhar, Phd, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Morrisville, North Carolina, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Customer-facing role accountable for architecting, managing, and implementing the smart manufacturing solution portfolio by identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Providing strategic direction and implementing business plans to drive market share. Overseeing implementation of industry 4.0 and digital technology solutions to impact over 40,000 small and medium scale manufacturers in California in collaboration with partners • Defined and executed a portfolio management strategy to ensure small and medium sized manufacturers have a sustained growth and long-term competitiveness• Managed the implementation of strategic and technology roadmaps resulting in savings of over $250 K• Provide thought leadership by delivering keynote speeches/webinars

I worked with entrepreneurs as a partner and strategist in defining the vision, business model, technology strategy, and go-to-market plan for start-up organizations. I propose and execute solutions to enhance product development and commercialization, supply chain operations, financial management, and customer acquisition. I created and executed clearly defined strategic plans that drive innovation and excellence in the following areas:► Business modeling ► Product development and commercialization ► Supply chain ► Financial management ► Technology planning and infrastructure development ► Customer partnership strategy ► Portfolio management ► Partner and alliance development ► Thought leadership▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✔ For Aruna Inovation, LLC, I facilitated commercialization, globalization, and supply strategies and initiated plans to support this organization in developing, scaling, and positioning leading-edge water purification technologies.This included a blueprint for a business process architecture that included product life cycle management, advanced product quality planning (APQP), NPI, marketing and sales strategies, continuous improvement and performance metrics. I also led the selection of global partners. ✔ For iOjus, LLC, I initiated business models for a portfolio of products and services, including a mobile app aimed at consumers monitoring their health with the end-goal of reducing the cost of healthcare and increasing health accountability. I led the formulation of the roadmap for product development and guided the development of the first prototype for testing and deployment. I facilitated the creation of the content marketing plan and go to market strategy. I supported the Integration of regulatory and financial processes for maximum impact.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

New York, Ny, Us

As a key member of the executive leadership team, I guided business strategy development and created a portfolio of programs focused on workforce and global development. I also influenced the global engineering community by crafting and implementing content strategies that focused on quality, innovation, and revenue growth. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔ I led a team in overhauling the $7M program portfolio and facilitated creation of upstream marketing campaigns across key disciplines to achieve mission impact and more closely address the needs of 1M+ engineers globally.✔ I coordinated and directed the leadership team in defining and executing the global content strategy.✔ My team created the platform to achieve $2M in sustainable growth of ASME foundation assets.✔ We expanded awareness and support for ASME's programs from the foundation by approximately 10% year over year for the past three years.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

New York, Ny, Us

Based on in-depth analysis of the organization, its vision, and the ever-changing needs of the global engineering community, I led a team in redefining the portfolio management process, reshaped the product portfolio, and led efforts to build new revenue streams and capture new markets in the U.S. and overseas.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✔ I prioritized the $100M product portfolio by taking technology, business, and culture into consideration when assessing the ongoing needs and demands of the global market, and suggested an investment strategy.✔ I proposed a plan to reorganize and strengthen the publishing business model to diversify approximately $10M in revenue across print, digital, and in-person communications.✔ I oversaw teams in facilitating the market entry of a $2M emerging technologies program portfolio using a blended business model.✔ In addition, I supported the start-up of Engineering for Change LLC by creating use cases, business requirements, and analytics for systems that supported the new operation.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

During my tenure, I developed a vision and strategy for globalization in Lucent Technologies and further expanded the effort in support of the Alcatel and Lucent merger. In my most recent role as Director of the Chief Technology Office (CTO) Group, I created the footprint for Global Engineering Centers and led globalization and outsourcing strategies to optimize supply chain and operations functions for 20 business divisions in 40 countries.Ensured that operations, teams, and strategies accounted for cultural differences to meet needs on a vast, global basis.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔ My strengths as a leader and change agent helped generate net profit of €450M by updating and refining globalization plans and implementing supplier engagement strategies for €350M in outsourcing spend.✔ I planned and conducted industry, competition, and market intelligence deep dives that uncovered €2.5B (16% of total revenue) in prospective, high-value research and development (R&D) investments.✔ I established the original strategy for launching Global Engineering Centers and worked diligently to achieve synergy with the Lucent Technologies-Alcatel Inc. merger and integration plan.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this high-stakes role, I built the globalization plan architecture to improve operations, supply chain, and R&D capabilities across 20 countries. I led needs analyses and compiled IT requirements for 150+ projects to seamlessly execute deliverables and ensure full alignment with the organization's business strategy, technology priorities, and culture (inside and outside of the global organization). I supported TL 9000 certification for the global organization. I also managed, mobilized, and mentored a dynamic global team.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✔ I supported over $3B in annual revenue by ensuring TL 9000 compliance.✔ I seized an opportunity to streamline the globalization program, which recaptured over $500M (6% of total revenue).✔ I saved $10M in operations expenses and fueled $75M in revenue by increasing on-time, on-target delivery of new products and features.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this senior management position, I facilitated the supply chain organization in accomplishing short- and long-range business and financial objectives. I set standards and goals, and leveraged the balanced scorecard strategic planning approach and management system to track, monitor, and align operations and production, and identify opportunities for performance improvement. I was responsible for the allocation of the multimillion-dollar IT budget.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔ I increased business unit sales by $23M (approximately 15% of the group's revenue) by identifying a need and reengineering applications for greater efficiency and clarity.✔ I successfully enabled $150M in annual revenue through IT project management in support of global operations; at the same time, I deployed new processes and technologies to save $300M each year.✔ Additionally, I prevented $25M in annual expenses by revamping the last-time-buy strategy.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:I served on the Technical Staff of AT&T Bell Labs. In addition, I engaged and educated students as Assistant Professor at Western New England University. I am also a former Certified Soccer Coach – I taught young athletes to overcome challenges and work as a team to achieve results (and win championships).

Manufacturing Leadership Studies Program, Manufacturing Leadership Program

Phd, Engineering

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering

High School Degree, Physics, Chemistry & Math