Arun Kumar Goud Thotakura

Experience

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  DesignTech Systems Ltd

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

  Design Engineer

  1.Packaging study to confirm the clearance and freeze component drawings.2.Having good working knowledge on Casting designs like Clutch Housing, Rear Axle housing, Speed housing, Differential case, Speed Shifter Housing, Range shifter Housing.3.Having a good knowledge of forging & sheet metal design parts like forks, shifters Blocks, Rails, shafts, Floor panel, Foot step & Fuel tank mounting brackets.4.Concept design and development of Casting, Forging & sheet metal components by applying DFMEA, Design for manufacturability, Design for serviceability, Design for assembly.5.Worked on the shifting mechanisms for Speed, Range, PTO & reverse Mechanisms from 2d-Layout to 3d-layout.6.Responsible for converting 2D conceptual layout into 3D layout & maintaining assembly layout in 3D.7.Design modifications and implementation as for fouling issues & to pass in CAE results. 8.Involved in the discussion with the Design managers for the running designs ,taking the inputs from them for the design generations and development the same in the software. 9.Exposure to Team center engineering V8.1.3.4b. and 2006, PDM.10.Taking care of the data in PLM system with proper procedures laid down by customer administrators.11.Interacting with other departments and updating the new developments in the various designs and keep the design up to date.12.Interaction with suppliers and other departments like CAE, INTEGRATION and Proto. Show less

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  Lear Corporation

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2014

  Design Engineer

  1.Designing seat components - Structure, foam pad & Plastics.2.Conversion of 2D to 3D & vice versa, Reverse Engineering, Generating design concept.3.Responsible for solid modeling, design detailing and advance modeling and surface modeling.4.Modeling, Assembly and Drafting of components.5.Responsible for meeting delivery schedules as a Team Leader.6.Responsible for making the design as per the specified standards.7.To ensure and optimise engineering direction to meet manufacturing/engineering and customer objectives.8.To ensure customer feedback to be handled effectively.9.To ensure effective compliance with laid down Quality System.10.To help the team mates in resolving problems. Show less

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  B/E Aerospace

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2017

  Design Engineer

  1.Support design activity from prototype stage to final production release stage.2.Surface Modeling, Solid Modeling, Assembly and Drafting of components using Unigraphics (NX 7.5 with Team Center 8).3.Preparation of bill of material using AGILE (SAP application).4.Daily interaction with U.S. client through web meeting & video conference to receive Inputs.5.Task allocation & monitoring using MS Project.6.Planning, directing and inspiring the resources to meet deadlines.7.Design of surface components using style data.8.Design of Sheet metal, Machined, Vacuum formed, Injection molded and Honeycomb panel components.9.Work with non-parametric models to make geometry changes for as per new design. Show less

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  Adient

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2023

  PLM IT Project Manager

  • Hands-on experience as a business analyst implementing a PLM tool fora Teamcenter Engineer, Teamcenter Visualization, Catia V5, NX, Agile,AWC and Azure.• Managing various roles such as Scrum master, Product Owner, ProjectManager, SME and BA depends on the requirements of the project.• Prepares SOR documents with the business unit integrators andbusiness leadership to form business goals that lay the foundation forbusiness requirements gathering.• Eliciting requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirementsworkshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, usecases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.• Having good understanding of the IT Development Lifecycle and theability to manage each phase of the lifecycle to completion.• Organize the Backlog Grooming meeting with Stakeholders, Developer's,Solution architect's, QA team and IT managers to present the demo ofthe user story development to establish technical vision and analyzetrade-offs between usability and performance requirements.• Conduct the daily scrum call with developers, solution architect's, QAteam and IT manager to understand the daily challenges and dailyevolution of the current release.• Created User Stories in ADO based on business needs and productiondefects.• Presented user testimonials at global cross-pillar meeting to seekapproval from stakeholders and different department heads to moveforward with development.• Leads the execution of test cases during various test phases such asUnit, Integration, System, User Acceptance and Regression.• Conducted sprint planning meetings with stakeholders, developers, andIT leaders to add user stories based on priorities.• Assist support team with root cause identification of tickets created inSnow and provide solutions.• Responsible for Gathering and formalizing operational needs andproduction defects for CAD (NX & CATIA) and PLM solutions on a dailybasis. Show less

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  HCLTech

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Manager

  • Directed various roles such as Program manager, Project Manager, Delivery manager and Resource manager.• Handling application development teams across globe with different time-zones.• Supervision various types of projects, such as core development, AMCs, Managed Services in FPP and T&M mode of projects.• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within established timelines and budgets, making sure they are in line with the organization's goals and objectives.• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure project success.• Develop and implement project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and risk management strategies, adapting as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements.• Monitor project progress, identify and address issues and obstacles, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.• Assess project results, communicate performance metrics, lessons learned, and best practices to stakeholders, and utilize this information to promote continuous improvement in project managemen0t processes.• Revenue projections - month-by-month and quarter-by-quarter.• Presenting Monthly Governance to the top managements of HCL and client.• Accompanying quarterly update events for the account with top management of HCL and client.• Gather plant specifications and evaluate prerequisites. Examine the present PLM environment, identify gaps, and develop solution.• Ensure that all projects are delivered according to Agile methodologies and are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.• Monitoring financial performance against forecasts, identifying deviations, and taking necessary corrective actions, and helping with resource allocation decisions and budget adjustments. Show less