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New York, United States

•Supported the development of a dynamic sustainability scoring engine, reducing reliance on external vendors and cutting costs by 35%.• Implemented a regulation tracking system with 120 milestones, improving compliance and reducing time to market by 18%.• Automated Safety Assessment report generation, reducing the turnaround time from 5-7 days to under 2 minutes• Managed data ingestion from PLM, SAP Crystal Reports, Open Text, SharePoint, and external websites into Azure Data Lake, ensuring accurate data flow and integrity.• Drafted Jira user stories, facilitated backlog grooming, and tracked development progress, aligning with project timelines.• Conducted gap analysis and collaborated with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements across projects.• Created comprehensive data maps and managed data asset catalogs, supporting seamless data ingestion.• Drafted API documentation and data mapping, enabling integration with PLM applications, SAP, and external SAAS platforms.• Validated business rules and data quality using SQL in Azure Databricks, supporting ETL processes with Azure Functions and Azure Data Factory.• Co-designed a WebApp for real-time sustainability scores, working closely with UI/UX designers and creating mockups using Figma.• Customized 40+ Power BI dashboards, enabling decision-making and performance tracking across 23 brands, 45 product categories and 6 regions.• Authored GxP documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and successful audits across projects.• Led UAT sessions, user training, and cross-functional interactions across time zones, ensuring high system adoption rates.• Managed release processes, overseeing seamless deployment of system updates, WebApps, and dashboards.• Curated datasets for machine learning model training, improving precision and supporting analytics.• Facilitated vendor evaluation and risk triage, collaborating with teams to select SAAS vendors.

New York, United States

• Enhanced Cornerstone PLM Platform, impacting 12 transactional applications used by R&D, Safety, Clinical, Regulatory, Product Development, Marketing, Artwork, and Enterprise Data Management teams.• Led 15+ system enhancements to boost efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and adapt to brand acquisitions and restructuring.• Mapped and analyzed over 20 workflows, bridging gaps between As-Is and To-Be processes.• Created UML diagrams (Use Case, Activity, Sequence) using MS Visio to visualize process flows and interactions.• Facilitated backlog grooming sessions, created user stories, and led scrum ceremonies to ensure alignment and timely delivery of project milestones.• Developed the Product Profile application for easy navigation from Product to Ingredient and Packaging levels.• Implemented a financial impact tool for ingredient substitutions at regional and market levels.• Improved Label Release workflow, reducing processing time by 25%, and streamlined Formula Assessment workflow, cutting turnaround time by 40%.• Enhanced Photo Grading System, increasing efficiency by 30% for grading over 5,000 clinical images annually.• Upgraded Packaging Specification System to capture recyclability attributes and supported Dr.Jart brand acquisition.• Contributed to EDET development, improving Environmental Performance Index (EPI) accuracy.• Created GxP documents and facilitated testing, UAT, and SOP preparation for 15+ enhancements.• Generated SQL-based ad-hoc reports for Supply Chain and R&D teams.• Supported release management, vendor KT sessions and stability monitoring.

Warsaw, Indiana, United States

• Successfully remediated over 8 Design History Files (DHF) for Class II Medical Devices, effectively closing documentation gaps to enhance regulatory compliance and streamline processes, contributing to smoother audits and faster approvals.• Drafted comprehensive Design Verification Reports, Change Management Plans, and Risk Documentation, ensuring thorough and accurate records that supported seamless product development and compliance with industry standards.• Monitored production control charts, achieving a remarkable 95% adherence to Six Sigma standards, which played a key role in driving quality improvement across the manufacturing process and reducing defect rates.• Developed and implemented more than 10 IQ/OQ/PQ sampling plans, validated 3 critical test methods, and performed extensive Measurement System Analysis, ensuring accurate and reliable testing protocols that enhanced overall product quality.• Updated and optimized standard operating procedures (SOPs), resulting in significant operational efficiencies and improved consistency in day-to-day manufacturing activities.• Spearheaded cross-functional training initiatives on updated procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with new regulatory requirements.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management strategies into product development processes, further enhancing the safety and reliability of Class II Medical Devices.• Led process improvement project that resulted in a 10% reduction in non-conformance incidents, contributing to higher product quality and customer satisfaction.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Supported Verification and Validation Testing, improving efficiency by 9% and reducing cycle times by 12%.• Contributed to engineering a slitter, enhancing tolerances and cutting production time by 8%.• Assisted in managing the BOM using Agile PLM, ensuring smooth production integration.• Analyzed First Article Inspection data with SQL and Minitab, boosting process performance.• Gained expertise in FMEA, aiding in risk identification and control.• Participated in implementing Lean Manufacturing, reducing waste and improving efficiency.• Assisted in continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity.• Supported training on new manufacturing technologies and quality practices.

Tempe, Arizona

• Optimized 3D print designs using DFAM guidelines, enhancing surface finish and structural integrity through data-driven decisions.• Defined key technical parameters such as layer height and infill density, documenting requirements to guide the printing process and ensured project alignment.• Managed design revisions by integrating topologically optimized structures with PolyNURBS in Altair Inspire.• Managed the change process by documenting revisions and updating design specifications, ensuring seamless integration with existing models.• Coordinated with research teams to understand requirements and managed the 3D printing process, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with research goals.• Operated and maintained diverse 3D printing technologies, including VLS 6.60 laser cutters and various FDM, SLS, SLM, and SLA printers, analyzing data to optimize performance and production efficiency.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Conceptualized and designed a multi-material 3D printer utilizing Micro Continuous Liquid Interface Printing, addressing and overcoming the limitations of existing Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printers.• Adopted a modular design approach, resulting in a 30% reduction in maintenance time and improved serviceability, with all design revisions meticulously documented for ongoing improvements.• Selected the DLP LightCrafter 4500 by Texas Instruments, enabling micro-scale printing precision and achieving a 5 µm layer thickness.• Led the assembly of all components on an optical table, ensuring 100% alignment accuracy and optimal performance.• Maintained high precision with 99% calibration accuracy, using ethanol as the cleaning agent to ensure consistent output quality.• Achieved a significant 8x increase in printing speed and 5x improvement in layer resolution compared to traditional Stereolithography, positioning the design as a cutting-edge solution in 3D printing technology.

Arizona,United States

• Served as a Grader for MAE 520 Stress Analysis (Master’s level) under the guidance of Dr. Pedro Peralta. • The course focused on providing a strong foundation in stress and strain analysis at the graduate level, with a particular emphasis on engineering and elasticity solutions. • The curriculum aimed to equip students with the skills to analyze and determine stress, strain, and displacement distributions in engineering structural components.

Chennai Area, India

• Converted design drawings of offshore jacket structures into fabrication drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements during the 3-month internship.• Generated Bill of Materials (BOM) for components at various elevation levels, contributing to a more streamlined procurement process.• Collaborated with the Manufacturing team on drawing revisions and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), enhancing the revision process during the project.• Tracked weekly production progress for leg and launch cradle sections, analyzing Fit-Up, Welding, Weld Visual, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, helping to maintain a steady production pace.• Gained hands-on experience with welding techniques including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and TIG, and acquired practical knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods like Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, and Radiographic Testing.

Avadi,India

• Engineered the model of a rocket engine's exhaust nozzle using SolidWorks, ensuring precise design specifications and functionality.• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the bolted flange joint connecting the mid and lower sections of the exhaust nozzle using ANSYS, factoring in gas pressure, forces from regeneration channels, bolt pretension, and thermal strain due to high temperatures.• Determined the Factor of Safety for the bolts and assessed the gap generated under load, validating results through meticulous hand calculations.• Performed performance evaluations for uprated combat vehicle engines by monitoring Running In Test, Performance Test, and Endurance Test from the control room, ensuring adherence to operational standards.• Identified and reported deviations in temperature and pressure values at various engine sections by comparing them with predefined standards, ensuring accurate diagnostics.• Compiled and presented a detailed report interpreting observed data, providing actionable insights to the test engineer.

Chennai Area, India

• Achieved a 30% improvement in material hardness by optimizing the SiC composition within the Aluminium-Silicon Carbide metal matrix composite.• Increased tensile strength by 25% compared to pure Aluminium, demonstrating enhanced mechanical properties through effective material blending.• Reduced material costs by 20% by repurposing window pane Aluminium scrap, contributing to a more cost-effective production process.• Improved impact resistance by 18% through precise control of the SiC particle size and distribution within the matrix.• Enhanced the composite’s microstructural integrity, as evidenced by SEM analysis, which revealed a 15% reduction in grain boundary defects compared to traditional composites.• Collaborated with a team of four peers to successfully complete the project within a 6-month timeline, staying 10% under the projected budget.

Chennai Area, India

•Conceptualized and designed the CAD model of the Go Kart in SolidWorks.•Optimized the chassis design by substituting weldment with bending at critical joints.•Performed Impact & Torsional Rigidity Analysis for the chassis using ANSYS and achieved a Factor of Safety of 2.8.•Performed DFMEA and generated a comprehensive Design Report for the Go Kart with all the findings.•Finished as 19th overall and secured 14th place for Vehicle Design in Go Kart Design Challenge 2015-2016, India.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be