Rohan Pande

Experience

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  Thermax

  Jul 2000 - Dec 2000

  Intern - Burner Development Group

  • Led in-house standardized testing of different burner nozzles to benchmark the current performance and to calibrate the simulation code• Modified the nozzle jet to enhance fuel burn rate - redesigned burner head geometry• Field trials of 100 new burner nozzles and subsequent optimization of nozzle geometry led to 10% increase in furnace efficiency and 20% increase in burner up-time

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  The Automotive Research Association of India

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

  Intern - Structural Dynamics Laboratory

  • Designed a new fixture for Head Restraint Test for automotive seats that reduced set-up time by 50% and achieved a cumulative savings of $2000. • Enabled simultaneous testing of 2 seats per set-up against a single seat per set-up in previous design• Conducted study of Simulated Crash testing with a slider and mannequin assembly.

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  Cummins Inc.(former Cummins (India) Limited)

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2005

  Junior Development Engineer

  • Conducted extensive mechanical and performance testing of a stationary generator set for baseline emissions measurement• Combustion improvement and in-cylinder parts enhancement of an old generation engine to make it suitable for new emission standard • Part of the key team to conduct performance testing of High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) engine, which was a novel product in the market

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  Mahindra & Mahindra

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2006

  Design & Application Engineer - Engines

  • Assisted product marketing group during dealer training for increasing sales from new product• Designed engine systems for High Pressure Common Rail engines used in SUVs• Optimized engine and component performance using analytical and validation techniques• Led and executed vehicle validation across extreme weather and topography conditions within India• Developed and optimized components for fuel, drive-train, and air-intake systems• Managed hot-ambient field trials program for new vehicle's fuel and air system validation Show less

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  GE Transportation

  Nov 2006 - Jul 2015

  Managed India program operations for EPA-compliant Tier-4 and Tier-2 marine engine projects• Resource planning for product teams to address gaps to adhere to product launch deadlines• Executive communication with leadership teams on program status and issue resolutions• Led collaboration with global suppliers for assessing design viability, reliability and cost• Built an off-site engineering team to address demand surge and project schedule• Review product/process improvements through technical, supply chain and manufacturing aspects to increase product margins Show less End-to-end pilot project management from India for a new energy storage product:• Identified prospective customers and assisted in creating a competitive value proposition for executive customer stakeholders• Translated customer requirements into technical details to facilitate product development teams to identify key performance targets• Built and managed scope of work for internal and customer teams to maintain project tracking• Developed a program plan to test the new product in-house, reducing field testing time by 25%• Led field visits to analyze application information and customer behavior pattern for new technology Show less • Managed India projects team for marine engine requisition projects for global customers• Led and implemented a global process for overhauling of customer drawings to achieve a 75% cycle time reduction• Improved system performance and product cost to address customer metrics• Built and reviewed technical specifications for customized engine applications• Drove solutions for engine accessories for application engineering by developing a simplified excel-based process to accurately identify piping connection points on the engine.• Improved customer visualize capability of a complete design space by deployment of simplified virtual models of engines• Managed in-situ field modifications on ship’s propulsion engines as part of performance improvement program• Led design modification of a safety critical component and oversaw its field installation in India• In-house design of modular, compact and standardized engine systems amidst stringent technical and commercial constraints. Show less Design Engineer for a Tier-2 marine engine program:• Led development of engine driven pumps to enhance performance and packaging, to achieve a 30% increase in overall design margin• Improved lube oil regulating valve characteristics with supplier team to improve flow control across entire speed range• Competitive assessment of engine air-intake system followed by modification and standardization across all marine engine portfolio (10% productivity contribution in 2008)• Design and development of safety critical products to meet stringent requirements of global marine classification societies• Assisted fuel pump supplier in re-characterization of a new fuel pump for engines with UPS fuel systemTeam Member - Requisitions (multi-million $ deal):• Developed 2 new products for engine exhaust system to improve engine performance and offer value-addition products from GE's product portfolio• Supported design of extension of engine propulsion shaft with minimal interface changes to customer systems. Analyzed multiple concepts from vibration and envelop limitations standpoint Show less

  • Program Leader - Engineering / Technology

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2015

  • Pilot Program Lead (Field Ops) - New Energy Storage technology

    Dec 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Technical Auditor - India power generation project

    Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Lead Engineer (India Requisitions Lead)

    Sept 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Engineer - Marine and Stationary engine development

    Nov 2006 - Aug 2008
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  Crane Co.

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  MBA Product Management Intern

  MBA intern at Crane's Fluid Handling Division (ChemPharma & Energy).• Built financial models for strategic decisions on RoI• Created project operations plans for two high-growth, multi-year, waste re-processing projects• Articulated capital budgeting for two high-value projects for long term operational sustainability• Led manufacturing operations audit to evaluate production readiness for the two new projects• Assessed financial and operational synergies and build a risk mitigation plan• Learned hands-on operational planning for business process modeling Show less

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  University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  Graduate Teaching Assistant
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  Crane ChemPharma & Energy

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  Global Technology Manager

  • Manage product technology and improve margin for new and existing valve designs used in high-performance applications• Create multi-year technology roadmaps to increase share-gain through new market opportunities and applications• Manage product patents and trademarks for XOMOX and WTA to improve new product growth• Review and drive productivity and performance enhancement through design modifications and product testing

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  Medtronic

  Apr 2019 - now

  • Sr. Product Marketing Program Manager | US Marketing | Surgical Robotics

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Senior Commercial Enablement Manager - Americas, Surgical Robotics

    Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Commercial Enablement Manager - Americas, Surgical Robotics

    May 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Commercial Program Manager, Surgical Robotics

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Sr. Commercial Project Manager, Surgical Robotics

    Apr 2019 - Jun 2023