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Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Elkin, North Carolina, United States

Assumed leadership during a period of financial distress within the Company. Role centered on orchestrating the financial turnaround of the E-commerce division. Conceptualized and executed a 'Profit First' strategy, emphasizing targeted initiatives, transparent metrics, and heightened accountability throughout the business unit. This endeavor cultivated a culture of collaboration, collective achievement, and fostered an owners-mindset across all levels of the organization.

Elkin, North Carolina, United States

Charleston, South Carolina

In this role, I report to the CEO and work closely with the Executive Management Team in defining and executing business strategy for the Manipal Group's Home Fragrance business. Specific responsibilities include:- Enabling implementation of business strategy by liaising with function heads and various program leaders.- Ensuring that strategic initiatives maintain momentum, are tracked and followed-up to completion. - Identification of leading indicators affecting business performance in near term and long term. Partnering with the functional heads in analyzing the trends and coordinating development of action plan.- Ensuring cross-functional accountability for execution against objectives, identify critical issues and facilitate discussion in cross-functional forums to drive systemic resolution of issues.- Leading and executing special projects for CEO- Coordinating CEO reviews and participating in organizational reviews with senior management.- Be a thought partner to the Executive Management Team in analysing industry trends, competitive actions and regulatory environment, and participate in defining company's response to external influences.

Manipal, Karnataka

Pune, India

Engineering manager to a team of 25 engineers engaged in virtual product validation for Deere's Crop Care equipment (Air Seeders, Planters, Sprayers, Tillage Equipment).Conceived, formulated and deployed, as a part of 7-member task force, the 2018 strategy John Deere India Technology Center.

Pune Area, India

Technical mentor to team of ~20 engineers in development of Deere's construction & forestry equipment (Excavators, Crawler Dozers, Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Articulated Dump Trucks, Backhoe Loaders, Articulated Four Wheel Drive Loaders, Feller Bunchers, Knuckle Boom Loaders, Harvesting Heads etc.)

Pune, India

Lead new product development virtual validation programs for Deere's Crawler Dozer product line

Dubuque, Iowa, Usa

Engineering analysis (CAE) of structural systems of crawler dozers, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders and forestry equipment to meet interim tier 4 emission regulation requirements.

Pune, India

Analysis support (FEA/Fatigue) in the design of construction machines. Presently supporting Crawler Dozer/Loader design programs for North American/European markets.

Design and simulation of thermoplastic components for applications ranging from Aerospace to Domestic domains.

Pune, India

Design and virtual validation of suspension and steering systems of passenger vehicles, SUVs and commercial vehicles.

Post-Graduate Diploma In Management For Executives, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Coordinator, Academic Committee, PGPX 2016

Masters, Mechanical - Solid Mechanics And Design, 9.75/10

Activities and Societies: Student Counselling Team - Year 2005

B.E., Mechanical, 70.3% Cumulative

Activities and Societies: Member, Organizing Committee, Vision 2000 & Vision 2001, National Technical Symposium, 2nd rank in FACET 1999.

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, First Class With Distinction

Activities and Societies: - Member, Mechanical Engineering Students Association. . . . . . . . - Member of Organizing Committee, VISION.