Pooja Patel

Experience

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  May 2008 - May 2011

  Research Assistant

  -Processed powders, characterized materials, and trained users on equipment for Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) projects

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  Campbell Soup Company

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Packaging Engineer Intern

  -Evaluated current packaging technologies and researched alternatives for shelf life extension of Pepperidge Farm products -Lead intern on the use of plasma torches for surface modification of packaging materials-Interfaced with current and potential vendors to organize ongoing and future studies-Served as volunteer event coordinator for packaging and product development interns

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  Boeing

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2016

  Led seat engineers throughout all phases of new product and iterative design and development activities, including but not limited to technical strategy and scope development for seat (first, premium economy, and economy class) programs supporting on-time airplane (777 and 787 models) deliveryGuided cross-functional teams to meet deliverables, review and address design and schedule risks and opportunities, and ensure prerequisites (i.e. documentation, certification, schedule, and budget) are aligned to support on-time airplane deliveryDeveloped and presented technical proposals for new designs to meet regulatory guidanceAssessed design changes for technical and certification feasibility, factory and/or flight line impact, supply chain impact Show less -Led teams of assessors and engineering experts in evaluating engineering capability and capacity of potential domestic and international suppliers to fulfill FAA requirements for assessment and delegation authority of Engineering Services Suppliers-Assess project management processes and company strategies of potential suppliers-Evaluate international strategies and engineering work statements to make strategic work placement decisions and assist in processing work statements-Lead engineer on environmental performance product development APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) efficiency project Show less

  • Passenger Seats Integration Team

    Jul 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Project Manager, Global Engineering and Technology

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
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  GE Healthcare

  Sept 2016 - May 2020

  Led global additive strategy for Critical Care Solutions (CCS) businesses with key technology leaders and product stakeholders through critical projects and multi-year product roadmapsOversaw global additive project planning and execution: developed detailed project schedules and resource needs for successful project milestones to deliver over $3 million in business benefits as part of a 3-year planDeveloped and executed plans for additive engineering projects to deliver competitive advantages, cost savings, process improvements, and quality improvements across businessesDelivered $2 million of benefits within 1.5 years of creating and launching additive strategy across CCS Show less Drove cross-functional execution and integration of new product development activities from design through manufacturing: scope definition, scheduling, risk mitigation, regulatory assessment, supply chain development, production readiness, and customer satisfaction for the Revolution CT scannerManaged schedule and day-to-day cross-functional tasks and work breakdown structure details related to software and hardware developmentDetermined and acquired resource needs for current and upcoming new product development projectsPrioritized and communicated resource needs, implementation plans, and project execution details across business Show less

  • Additive Engineering Program Manager

    Apr 2018 - May 2020

  • Lead Program Integrator

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Mayo Clinic

  Sept 2020 - now

  Project Manager

  Lead planning, development, and execution of Radiology practice and vended software projects, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications