● Set up an EPMO capable of designing and facilitating strategic solutions for the organization's greatest needs. ● EPMO team handles projects that span multiple business units such as ERP Implementation, digital transformation through technology integrations, and business expansion in domestic and international markets. ● Facilitate program/portfolio meetings and discussions to create CBAs, provide financial or technical analysis, as well as further the progress of key initiatives.● Lead the scoping, resourcing, budgeting, and organization of cross-functional initiatives.● Work as a counsel to the COO and C suite on strategies and performance management. ● Conduct enterprise-wide SWOT analysis to understand and document the strategic imperatives and relative portfolio priorities. ● Facilitate Strategy planning sessions for the enterprise inclusive of Raw Materials manufacturing, New Product development, SaaS, and other Blue Ocean-related initiatives. ● Research the current trends in Operational Excellence and develop training material for its implementation across the enterprise.● Consult and train departments and senior leadership regarding process improvements, performance measures, waste reduction, and structured problem-solving. ● Standardize methods and templates related to Project and Portfolio Management.

Led the development and implementation of operational excellence and digital transformation initiatives for manufacturing divisions. Responsibilities included process analysis, operations consultation, Opex/lean training, value stream mapping, developing training material for operational excellence, conducting DOE studies, researching/implementing new technologies, developing & monitoring KPIs, creating standards, and developing governance processes.

Led and facilitated the six sigma, supply chain, and digital transformation portfolio for the Tuftex division. Responsibilities included managing day-to-day production for the production departments, managing six sigma projects, vendor management, demand planning/management, technology research/integration, web app development, managing and validating data sources, carrying out quality audits, managing the day-to-day tasks for interns and operations analysts.

• Managed six sigma and Kaizen projects for Production Facility and the Samples Facility.• Worked in the capacity of ISO standards auditor to ensure adherence to defined guidelines and procedures.• Developed production website (inclusive of forms, repositories and reports) leveraging html, CSS and JavaScript.• Chaired ergonomics committee and championed ergo projects for carpet production plants. • Manage interns and clerks in their day-to-day responsibilities, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work.

• Created MS access databases and excel reports to track various issues, trends, and inventoryKey Achievement:✔ Reduced inventory by 27% through ABC stratification and saved over $4,000 per month in operational costs

• Explored design characteristics, to generate optimized results, using HFSS simulation• Analyzed design for stress response using Finite element analysis software NISAKey Achievements:✔ Achieved 5% reduction in weight of radome — employed Kevlar and Epoxy laminates✔ Determined improvement of 10% in wave modulation by employing a honeycomb structure

• Planned product capacity requirements based on forecast analysis and market trends• Engineered SOP’s by carrying out time motion studies and process benchmarking• Conducted training in design methodologies and control chart monitoringKey Achievements:✔ Remodeled machine lay out to achieve 50% increase in space✔ Standardized worker rotation program and achieved a scrap reduction of 6%✔ Implemented lean manufacturing Using value Stream mapping and reduced non value added time from 25% to 8%

• Streamlined the inspection procedure by division of work between at point of supply and product shipping• Laid out floor plan for inspection equipment resulting in lead-time reduction by 8%• Organized the In-Flow and Out-Flow of materials for smoother flow and better visibility of the processed product