Prasad Shikhare

Experience

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  DEUTCHE BABCOCK AL JABER

  Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  Project Planning & Scheduling Engineer

  Assured unhindered operations by managing and implementing comprehensive site erection schedule for GE 9 FA gas turbine. Enforced cost-effective initiatives to manage site scaffolding challenges within budget. Organised project review meeting internally and formulated site reports as per customer requirements.

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  Alstom Power

  Oct 2008 - May 2016

  Optimised front-loading efficiency to re-stagger compressors for row 11 to 15 fast track manufacturing. Implemented new technologies and best practices to analyse and mitigate risk.Key Contribution:- Reduced cost by 6% and lead time by leading the development of new manufacturing processes. Conformed to predefined standards and accordingly headed entire project operations including enforcing a project planning process for turbomachines transverse technologies. Assured compliance with quality standards throughout the project by planning validation and instrumentation scope for GT26 Replacement test centre development project.Key Contribution:- Increased validation unit effectiveness through effective consolidation of capital investment projects and core technology reports.

  • Operations Planner

    Nov 2014 - May 2016

  • Planning Engineer for Validation Unit

    Oct 2008 - Oct 2014
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  GE Power

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2019

  Oversee LM6000 LPT module assembly transfer and delivery of 300+ components as well as GPS Gas turbine, LM9000 manufacturing combustor and UTP turbine development in line with defined standards.Key Contributions:-Reduced cycle time for LM6000PF+ engine through effective monitoring of key critical path items and promptly resolving manufacturing issues for long-term delivery fixes.-Streamlined entire project operations including engineering and assembling technology transfer to Hanwha Techwin, Korea as well as managing resources in different times zones and completed project within agreed timeframe and budget. Show less

  • Lead time & Delivery Manager Aero Derevative Platform(Gas Power Systems)

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Leadtime & Delivery Manager integrated systems

    Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
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  GE Aviation

  Jul 2019 - now

  LM9000 Manufacturing programs Leader