Yashpal Kumar Reddy Annapureddy

Experience

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  ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  Jr.Project Manager HATF

  • Led and supervised a team of 40 operators and technicians, managing high-altitude test operations to evaluate propulsion systems under extreme conditions while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards.• Contributed to the static testing of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) by assisting in test setup, execution, and post-test analysis to address critical nozzle detachment issues. Led root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, resulting in a successful second test with validated structural integrity and improved system reliability.• Spearheaded a continuous improvement project to reduce nozzle erosion by 70% in the subscale prototype, optimizing material selection and cooling mechanisms, resulting in enhanced durability and performance.• Directed high-altitude test facility operations, overseeing budget allocation, resource planning, and test execution for a $36,500 subscale prototype project, leveraging data-driven insights for optimization.• Implemented process control measures, improving testing accuracy, consistency, and compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards, reducing test variability, and enhancing result reliability.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (R&D, design, mission engineers) to optimize test sequencing, automation, and resource allocation, leading to a 32% reduction in test cycle time and a 25% increase in throughput efficiency, enabling faster iterations and improved operational readiness. Show less

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  ASEM - American Society for Engineering Management

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2024

  Secretary - NCSU chapter
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  NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

  Continuous Improvement Process Engineer

  • Implemented Standard Work Instructions at Leisure Craft Holdings, LLC, reducing non-value-added activities and decreasing operator idle time from 20% to 7% and machine idle time from 28% to 10%.• Improved supply chain operations and reorganized shop floor layouts using AutoCAD and Lean Six Sigma principles (5S and value stream mapping) to optimize space utilization and efficiency.• Analyzed downtime in automated production lines at Unilever, identifying root causes and implementing strategies that reduced machine idle time by 18% and improved worker productivity by 15%.• Conducted warehouse layout validations, ensuring CAD representations matched warehouse management system data.• Utilized Excel and MS Visio to create Process flow charts to Identify bottlenecks and developed SOPS to standardize operations. Show less

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  Volvo Trucks North America

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Logistics Analyst

  • Developed Python-based forecasting models using Time Series decomposition to predict KPIs for Volvo Trucks, as part of the Business Analytics Practicum.• Designed R scripts that streamlined the preprocessing and cleaning of over 100,000 rows of FreightMaster data, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time.• Leveraged R programming for Time Series decomposition to identify seasonality, trends, and anomalies in shipment data, increasing anomaly detection accuracy by 20%.• Delivered actionable insights by matching 50%+ of anomalies with historical disruptions, optimizing supply chain operations and improving forecasting reliability. Show less