Experience

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  Center for telematics

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Electrical engineering intern

  Studied the Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing Systems to enable multiple optical transmission systems to share a single fiber by transmitting different colors(wavelengths).

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  Mahanagar telephone nigam limited

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Electrical engineering intern

  Studied the applications of 5ESS Telecom Switch and OCB Tandem Switch.

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  Denso

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2007

  Production engineer

  Managed a team of 22 team members; prepared Man-hour schedule based on production schedules.• Led problem solving activities on the shop floor including root cause analysis and Counter-measure development.• Investigating and analyzing kaizen ideas to improve line productivity, and realize cost Savings for the company and coordinating the design and installation.• Coordinating the production of new products and engineering changes to detect and Solve problems which may arise prior to the beginning of mass production.• Member of various project teams which emphasized process improvements such as Productivity and scrap reduction to meet excellence in quality at reduced costs.• Worked closely with Quality engineers to ensure that operators are trained to meet all Quality requirements and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results.• Responsibilities have encompassed process development, production supervision, Process improvements, quality assurance, and documenting work processes.• Experience has led to a thorough knowledge of kanban, 5-S, JIT, and TQM.• Experience with ISO-9001 quality systems. Show less

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  Morrison container handling solutions

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Engineer

  Redesigned Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS systems).

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  Purdue university

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  Instructor,Project Management and Statistical Process Control Improved the fee remission process by reducing the processing time by 41% using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

  • Instructor

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Lean Six Sigma team member

    Sept 2010 - Nov 2011
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  Integrated power services

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2011

  Graduate engineer

  Created a future state flow to improve the process flow by reducing the distance traveled by the motors by 69%. Annual savings: $306,000 -Conducting time and motion studies to reduce takt time

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  Oystar north america

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Engineer(co-op)

  Performed a wide variety of entry level operations to assemble and build sub assemblies and/or company packaging machines involving a considerable number of intricate parts and components all to achieve daily build schedule and meet or exceed performance targets.-Assemble from drawing and BOM's.-Assist in build and rebuild of packaging equipment.-Tear down and prepare for shipping.-Inspect parts for defects.-Use equipment such as :general hand and power tools,precision measuring tools,cranes,lathe,mill,deburr equipment. Show less

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  Ugn, inc.

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2016

  Quality engineer

  • Managed programs based on supplier program master schedules.• Studied customer requirements and evaluated scope of project-communicated with tooling and suppliers within area of assignment.• Develop and maintain quality system for new and revised products.Participate in product and process development projects and programs (APQP process).Perform design reviews and supplier development activities and ensure supplier prototype issues are addressed and resolved timely.• Development of FMEAs and Control Plans for the introduction of new products and programs, ensuring that specific customer and internal requirements are reflected in these documents.• Communicate effectively and proactively with customer quality representatives throughout the product lifecycle to understand and deliver quality requirements in addition to presenting problem resolution to potential quality issues during program launch phase.• Responsible for providing manufacturing with appropriate information and documents to ensure a timely implementation of a new part or change. This is accomplished through activities with responsible individuals and departments to ensure quality procedures, instructions, controls and checking fixtures are verified to schedule production trials of new or changed parts Show less

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  Volvo powertrain north america

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2020

  Project assurance manager

   Directed project management initiatives from conceptualization through development, implementation, and management with focus on Scope, Schedule, Cost, Resources and Risk. Utilized waterfall methodology and rolling wave planning to ensure deliverables are on time. Managed global cross functional teams in multi million dollar VOLVO and MACK projects to align business goals and technology solutions to drive competitive advantage and bottom-line gains. Worked with Engineering, Purchasing, Aftermarket, Operations etc to improve fuel economy competitiveness of Mack and Volvo trucks to execute projects on time, on budget and with focus on quality Managed timelines, milestone tracking, action logs for effective and timely communication of project status and KPIs using Power BI reporting tools Performed internal audits to ensure project’s quality and led project risk management reviews. Active engagement in continuous improvement to project management process, tools, documents and best practices Managed Customer-driven projects and development of new capabilities to support advanced technologies. Show less

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  Volvo group

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Project leader, project builds

  Plan and lead the cross-functional work related to building prototypes(Trucks -electric, autonomous, connected) together with representatives from product development, purchasing and manufacturing. Ensure that all prototypes needed for the verification and validation in the development projects are delivered on time and with the right quality.  Chair discussions linked to physical test object builds, i.e. Vehicle Update Meetings (VUM), Powertrain update meetings (PUM), material meetings, build start-up meetings, sign-off/hand over meetings, Go/No Go meetings etc.  Lead the cross functional activities from Order to delivery of test objects. Secure variant and BOM reviews according to detailed time plan with stakeholders. Update project and customer on progress/actions. Lead or manage Product build internal work in the physical build process Show less

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  The national institutes of health

  Feb 2021 - now

  Facilities planning manager
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  National institutes of health (nih): intramural research program (irp)

  Jul 2023 - now

  Acting branch chief, division of design and consruction & management, national institutes of health

  Collaborate with Institutes & Centers to provide biomedical research facilities that support critical NIH research. Oversee the design,construction and manage program and project management, acquisition,finance & budget. Lead a team of 20 plus Design andConstruction Managers.