
Timeline
About me
Program management | Product Development | Scaled Agile Transformation
Education

Fr. c. rodrigues institute of technology, vashi, navi mumbai, india
2010 - 2014Bachelor's degree mechanical engineeringActivities and Societies: Publicity Head and Member of the Core Student Council. Graduated with First Class.As a Member of the core student council of the College, I coordinated and managed a team of over 30 members to successfully organize two large inter-collegiate techno-cultural festivalsHosted several events, performances, competitions and workshops. As the Publicity head of the College, managed the publicity of the inter-collegiate festivals.Active Member of SAE India and ISHRAE.Organized an ISHRAE Quiz League.

University of florida
2014 - 2016Master's degree mechanical engineering 3.78/4.00 gpaSpecializing in Solid Mechanics, Design and Manufacturing.Relevant Coursework: Advanced Finite Element Analysis, Structural Optimization, Failure of Materials in Design, Continuum Mechanics, Aero-structural Composites, Applied Elasticity and Solid Mechanics, Supply Chain Management, Deterministic Methods in Operations Research & Java.

Oakland university
2019 - 2021Master of science - ms engineering management 4.00 / 4.00Enhanced my skillset to include Management and Industrial Engineering courses so that I can bring a business perspective to my role alongside my Project Management and technical expertise. Really enjoyed learning courses like Financial Accounting (which helped me know how to read annual financial statements and analyze the company's financial status from a creditor or investor perspective), Legal Environment of business (which helped me understand the forms of business, contract liabilities… Show more Enhanced my skillset to include Management and Industrial Engineering courses so that I can bring a business perspective to my role alongside my Project Management and technical expertise. Really enjoyed learning courses like Financial Accounting (which helped me know how to read annual financial statements and analyze the company's financial status from a creditor or investor perspective), Legal Environment of business (which helped me understand the forms of business, contract liabilities, torts etc.), Marketing Management (which gave me a fresh perspective to business initiatives and projects), Operations Management and Supply Chain Management (which helped me with the production side of things in addition to my experience on the Design side) and many more. I believe these courses have truly expanded my knowledge to encompass both Technical & Management perspectives which are crucial in making tactical and strategic decisions in any role. Show less
Experience

Reliance infrastructure ltd. dahanu thermal power station
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012Implant trainee• Created documentation and graphical representations of the entire process of generation of electricity, incorporating all sectors of the Thermal Power Plant - from the import of coal, through turbines, boilers and finally distribution system, through flow diagrams and generated graphs using MATLAB.• Assisted in the maintenance of 2×250 MW TPS Pressure Parts by performing hands-on testing and field operations• Measured the temperature, pressure & flow control and performed timely pre-functional testing of boiler parts Show less

Fr. conceicao rodrigues insttitute of technology, vashi
Jul 2012 - May 2013Publicity head• Organized a Flash Mob & Walk-a-thon (2000 students) for publicity of the inter-collegiate festival and for supporting the cause of Women Safety.• Spearheaded, coordinated and managed a team of 20 members to successfully organize two large budget inter-collegiate techno-cultural festivals exhibiting extraordinary interpersonal, managerial and communication skills.• Negotiated with companies for sponsorship, business professionals & celebrities regarding publicity events.• Hosted various technical (automotive) and cultural workshops as well as live shows. Show less

Aramark- chick fila
Oct 2014 - May 2015CashierEnsured customer satisfaction in a constantly changing fast paced environment.Calculated cash balances to maintain consistent financial records per shift.Stocked up all inventory as and when needed and ensured a smooth flow of operation at all times.

Tpp boilers pvt. ltd.
May 2015 - Jul 2015Design & manufacturing intern• Worked in the Design and Manufacturing teams for boiler pressure parts at the Vadodara Works Plant. • Verified and validated the specifications of manufactured parts based on the bill of materials (BOM), matched drawings and products with technical standards (e.g. ASME & API) and calculated the material cost for each order• Successfully Designed various thermal pressure parts & assigned material varying from steel to cast iron, based on customer requirements such as operating temperatures and pressures.• Performed thermal analysis on the designed parts using ANSYS & created optimized CAD drawings for them• Conducted meetings with global clients and communicated their requirements to delegated teams• Accomplished desired results by collaborating with cross-functional teams to complete & deliver orders on timeDesigned an exhibition stall for the company at the “Power-Gen India & Central Asia with Renewable Energy World India & Hydrovision India 2013 Exhibition” held in Mumbai. Show less

University of florida
Aug 2015 - May 2016Graduate research assistant & grader for cad design classEvaluated assignments & exams for the course on Solidworks & GD&T, mentored 63 students & solved doubts.

Ford motor company
Jul 2016 - Dec 2019Product design engineer for electronic shift systemsAt my job, I had the opportunity to work with a great team like Shifters! Below are some of my roles & responsibilities that I fulfilled on a daily basis.• Managing Product development, Design and Release for next generation Electronic shifter technologies in global markets like China, Europe, Canada and North America from concept to product launch.• Facilitate cross functional team coordination with purchasing, studio, ergonomics, finance and Manufacturing, throughout the product development cycle to meet & exceed project milestone deliverables, product quality and attribute performance against customer expectations and industry benchmarks. • Develop initial business cases, financial roadmaps, design, testing & validation, gained certification, managed design change impact & supporting product launch for various eShifter technologies.• Spearhead discussions with external suppliers; drive design development, prototype build support & manage design change impact within Program budget while still meeting Program timing. • Relay design rules, component/system level specifications and requirements to suppliers to verify compliance. • Review & approve supplier and vehicle/system level DVP&R for the eShifter and Manual Park Release Cables• Analyze data from DV failures and collaboratively work towards solutions for improved capability, attribute performance and durability to improve design while meeting cost targets and project timing.• Update DFMEA, Control Plan, SCCAF, P-Diagrams based on changing interfacing components.• Review APQP deliverables with suppliers against Program milestones at design phase, through PPAP, PSW & product launch • Establish new processes to improve product development, design and implementation efficiency. • Create 5Ds for issue resolution workplan, financial waterfalls for cost progression, presentations for design review or support plans. Show less

General motors
Nov 2021 - nowSenior Program Manager - ADAS Mapping
Sept 2024 - nowRelease Train Engineer / ART Manager
May 2023 - Oct 2024SAFe Program Consultant
Dec 2022 - Oct 2024Interim Engineering Business Manager
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022Design Release Engineer - Driver Monitoring System - ADAS
Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
Licenses & Certifications

Design for six sigma - black belt
General motorsOct 2023- View certificate

Certified safe® 6 scrum master
Scaled agile, inc.May 2023 
Design for six sigma - green belt
General motorsOct 2022- View certificate

Certified safe® 5 release train engineer
Scaled agile, inc.Aug 2023 - View certificate

Certified safe® 5 practitioner
Scaled agile, inc.Mar 2023 - View certificate

Project management professional (pmp)®
Project management instituteSept 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sarvika Desai, PMP, MSME, MSEM.Achievement Award - Aug 2014 Offered an Achievement award and a scholarship for outstanding academic and overall performance.
- Awarded to Sarvika Desai, PMP, MSME, MSEM.Ford Recognition Award Ford Motor Company Received a Recognition Award from Ford for bringing a derailed Program back on track by defining the design assumptions, leading the supplier to meet Program milestone deliverable, driving cross-functional alignment and sign-off on design and meeting the deliverables for the next milestone on the Program, all in my first year on the job. This had a huge positive impact on the Program & the Company because the Program could now meet the original launch date without any delays or resulting… Show more Received a Recognition Award from Ford for bringing a derailed Program back on track by defining the design assumptions, leading the supplier to meet Program milestone deliverable, driving cross-functional alignment and sign-off on design and meeting the deliverables for the next milestone on the Program, all in my first year on the job. This had a huge positive impact on the Program & the Company because the Program could now meet the original launch date without any delays or resulting financial losses."Great job on C483 e-shifter. Keep up the great work." - Shailesh Patke (My Manager at Ford). Show less
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by Times of India
Associated with Sarvika Desai, PMP, MSME, MSEM.Publicity Head
Issued by ETAMAX
Associated with Sarvika Desai, PMP, MSME, MSEM.Volunteer
Issued by NASEOH on Jun 2011
Associated with Sarvika Desai, PMP, MSME, MSEM.
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
- guGujarati
- maMarathi
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