Praveen Gupta

Experience

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  GS E&C

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

  Engineer Trainee

  1) Checking of isometric sketches2) Preparation of MTO3) Acted as a the single point of contact between GS-India and GS-Korea for the release of isometric sketches.

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  Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

  Feb 2011 - May 2015

  Project Management:1) Designed and developed the flood proof AC traction motor for Mumbai local against a development order2) Coordinated with planning, material management, production, testing divisions and suppliers to ensure timely completion of the project.Client Engagement:1) Attended problem related to higher vibration at ICF, Chennai2) Attended and resolved problem of abnormal performance of DEMU alternator at Diesel loco shed, Ahmedabad.Cost Optimization:1) Reduction in the cost of procured raw material cost by making changes in product material directory.2) Standardization of hardware leading to 10% reduction in variety.Process optimization:1) Designed the fixture for fixing poles on traction alternator to eliminate performance inconsistency.2) Improved the alignment procedures of traction alternatorsProduct optimzation:1) Developed the use of aluminium V-block to improve the performance of the traction alternator.2) Designed the gearcase with high oil filling capacity to address the customer requirement.Design Analysis:1) Performed analysis of the failed suspension tube of DC traction motor.2) Performed analysis on higher vibration on DEMU alternators.Consulting Initiatives:1) Worked on the consultancy project to estimate the current monthly production capacity of AC motors. Also, performed a detailed analysis of the machines and capital investment required to make 200 AC motors per month.2) Formulate guidelines for procurement against press tender to protect the intellectual property rights of the firm.Initiatives:1) Initiated solid modeling and stress analysis in the department.2) Developed knowledge sharing framework for the department.Achievements:Filed patent for development of flood proof AC traction motor for 25KV ACEMU application for Mumbai suburbs.Positions of Responsibility:1) Convener for Interdepartmental Review committee for discussion on quality, production, service and material procurement issues. Show less

  • Design Engineer

    Feb 2011 - May 2015

  • Design Engineer

    Feb 2011 - May 2015
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  XLRI PGDM (GM)

  Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Student
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  IBM

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  Advisory Consultant in operations strategy

  Strategy & Operations Consultant1) Worked as a process improvement consultant for a leading North American banking firm. Conducted workshops and identified the opportunities for ticket count reduction and automation opportunities. Helped the client in reduction of 25% ticket count and 32 FTEs.2) Prepared a strategic roadmap for Global cement industry to embrace digital re-invention drivers, analyzing impact and benefits in next 10 years.3) Designed sales pitch for multiple companies by analyzing companies’ business performance, peer analysis, industry trends and thus identifying their pain areas. Identified key IBM offerings to eliminate/reduce the impact of pain areas giving boost to companies’ performance. Show less

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  Cognizant

  Aug 2018 - now

  • Deputy General Manager

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Service Delivery Manager

    Aug 2018 - May 2021