Parag Kulkarni

Experience

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  CTR Manufacturing Ltd.,

  Feb 1995 - May 1995

  Quality Inspector

  1.Inspection of incoming goods.2.Quality inspection of in process material.

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  Sterlite Technologies Ltd.

  Apr 1995 - Mar 1999

  Process Technician – Optical Fibre Plant

  1.Successfully transitioned the administration of the production in the Modified Chemical Vapour Deposition (MCVD) process used in the manufacturing of the optical fibre.2.Attained the production targets and stabilized MCVD process in Optical Fiber manufacturing.3.Stabilized MCVD process of the optical fibre manufacturing during commissioning of the machines.4.Made significant contribution by improving the process in the Rod in Tube (RIT) through better systems and optimization of the parameters.5.Monitored projects related to Cost Reduction through raw material saving such as Hydrogen and Oxygen used in the Rod in Tube (RIT) process by 50%; increased optimization of the RIT process and thereby increased the production by 50%.6.Executed novel method of glass rod insertion inside the large size tube in RIT technology resulting in saving of specific size of the glass. Show less

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  Sterlite Technologies Ltd.,

  Apr 1999 - Dec 2004

  Associate Officer–Process

  1.Brought significant savings of $ 1million per annum by effectively supervising critical parameter like core clad concentricity failure elimination through Six sigma project.2.Successfully enhanced number of A grade pre-form used for optical fibre drawing by 30% using six sigma.3.Involved in commissioning & stabilization of Glass Working Lathe and Atmospheric Chemical Vapour deposition machines for yield and volumes.4.Adhered to Quality and ensured process optimisation by implementing of six sigma tools in SOC (Soot Over clad Deposition) process. Show less

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  Sterlite Technologies Ltd.

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2012

  1.Accountable for Technology Forecasting & White Space Analysis, Infringement Opinion, Design Strategies, Patent Drafting & Filing in India & Abroad and Patent & Trademark Portfolio Management. 2.Proactively involved in the new product development within time limit of the PLC.3.Accountable for Data Mining and Continuous Improvement through SMED and TPM. 4.Proactively involved in the SPC for alarm generation and forecasting of the process parameters.5.Significantly reduced cycle time of the overall process through SMED & system of process control through SPC (Statistical Process Control) Show less 1.Efficiently managed administration of the Intellectual Property Cell of the Research & Development. 2.Efficiently managed prior art search, patent drafting, market intelligence and technology mapping.3. Pro actively involved in the implementation of Patent Facilitation Program using the creativity tools such as check list, Brainstorming, attribute listing, morphological analysis, serendipity, synetics and Triz.4.Successfully designed & implemented Intellectually Property System module for Patent Search, Provisional Idea Registration, Cash Flows Details and Patent Portfolio Management through VB 6.0 & Oracle. Show less

  • Associate Manager

    Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Associate Manager - Product Development and Data Mining

    Apr 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Officer - Research Development

    Apr 2006 - Mar 2009

  • Executive – Information Technology

    Jan 2005 - Mar 2006
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  Sterlite Technologies Ltd.,

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2014

  Associate Manager

  * Integrated management system (ISO 9001 : 2008 , ISO 14001 : 2004 , OHSAS 18001 :2008 ) certification of the plant completed * Process control systems in cable manufacturing.* Statistical Analysis of the process data* TPM concepts like 5S,SMED awareness and implementation.* Platform for SIX SIGMA build up.

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  Consultant

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2018

  Statistics Consultant

  Hired to assist and perform statistical modeling for Ocean Weather Forecast project in collaboration with Ministry of Earth Science, Government of India at Dr. B A Marathwada University, Aurangabad to do research on ocean weather in coastal belt of Maharashtra based out of Ratnagiri. • In charge of the Marine Biodiversity Lab Administered the staff at lab in Ratnagiri and engaged in research project with scientist of INCOIS, Hyderabad for ocean weather forecasting and modeling. • Statistical Analysis and report presentation All sea forecasting parameters were tracked real time and analyzed for tuning of the mathematical model to predict weather of the sea coast to give advance warning to fishermen before venturing in sea.• Teaching and Project work Two years taught statistics to the life science students at UG and PG level in MGM college, Aurangabad. Then received offer to teach statistics at PG level in MIT university, Pune.Published paper in international journal of repute as part of the project of PG statistics. Show less

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  Aoneinfonet Services

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Business Development Manager

  * Responsible for mapping potential customers and generate leads for the organization.*Responsible for business development in the assigned markets by developing and leading the business plans and sales operation plans.*Identify and capitalize on new demand generation opportunities.*Initiate, develop and close sales orders from new and existing customers.*Build relationships with key decision makers and promote all available products offered by us.*Responsible for maintaining and developing good relationship with customers through personal contact or meetings or via telephone etc.*Work internally cross functionally with other departments to optimize customer experience.*Responsible for entire TA cycle including stakeholder management.* Sourcing relevant profiles from Portals, Internal Database, Mass Mailing, Referencing, Mapping, Headhunting etc. * Telephonically screening & short listing candidates as per the JD.* Briefing the candidates about the job profile, organization and benefits. * Scheduling interviews and pre-offer formalities.* Coordinating with the candidates till they are on board. Show less

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  AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

  May 2019 - now

  Customer Service Specialist

  • Provided excellent customer service by following the company’s core values of Integrity, Service, Reliability and Excellence.• Maintained knowledge of all products sold on Amazon to ensure accurate responses to customer questions about product features and functionality.• Communicated effectively with internal teams regarding escalated issues or escalations from customers as well as other associates for assistance when needed.• Improved chat response time from 7 min to 2.5 min through improved machine learning skills.• Trained and graduated batch of NHT while performing SME role through VCS process Show less