Kusuma Panguluri

Kusuma panguluri

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product @ Optym | Ex-Caterpillar | Northwestern

  • Education

    • National institute of technology, tiruchirappalli

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of technology - btech industrial engineering 8.42

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Kho-Kho Team(Winning team of sportsfete'17, Gold-medalist at Udghosh'16), Event Coordinator at the Rotaract club, Workshop Coordinator for Prodigy, Class Representative. Project work:Experimental Investigation and Characterization of Cold Metal Arc Transfer on 316L Stainless Steel base metal cladded with Inconel 625Coursework:Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Lean manufacturing, Operations Research, Supply chain management,Product development strategies,Entrepreneurship development

    • Northwestern university

      2022 - 2023
      Master's degree engineering/industrial management 3.86

      Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant for MEM 403- Accounting for Engineers with Prof. Lusine Baghdasaryan Major: Product ManagementCourses:MEM 402 - Engineering ManagementMEM 430 - Product ManagementMEM 420 - Organizing for InnovationMEM 407 - Decision Tools for ManagersMEM 424 - Leadership and Organizational BehaviorMEM 405 - Marketing Issues for EngineersMEM 426 - Project ManagementMEM 403- Accounting for EngineersMEM 405- Financial Issues for EngineersMEM 490- Marketing AnalyticsMEM 419- Technical EntrepreneurshipMEM 490- Technology Strategy… Show more Major: Product ManagementCourses:MEM 402 - Engineering ManagementMEM 430 - Product ManagementMEM 420 - Organizing for InnovationMEM 407 - Decision Tools for ManagersMEM 424 - Leadership and Organizational BehaviorMEM 405 - Marketing Issues for EngineersMEM 426 - Project ManagementMEM 403- Accounting for EngineersMEM 405- Financial Issues for EngineersMEM 490- Marketing AnalyticsMEM 419- Technical EntrepreneurshipMEM 490- Technology Strategy for Products Show less

  • Experience

    • Visakhapatnam steel plant

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
      Internship trainee

      • Gained insights into various processes and operations within Engineering Workshops and foundries during the internship.• Participated in hands-on activities to observe and understand the functioning of machinery and equipment.• Assisted in documenting processes, procedures, and best practices observed during the internship for future reference and analysis.

    • Indian railways

      Dec 2016 - Dec 2016
      Process improvement engineer

      • Studied the power generation process and its associated components during the internship at Indian Railways.• Worked on improving the efficiency of the lube oil cooler in High Horsepower Locomotives by reducing heat-generating parameters.• Participated in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and performance within Indian Railways.

    • Scania group

      Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
      Operations intern

      • Conducted process flow mapping of truck and bus production lines and performed Time-Motion Studies during the internship at Scania Group.• Analyzed the network of the production line and estimated manpower requirements for efficient operations.• Implemented improvements by re-laying outings and reducing non-value-adding activities to enhance productivity and streamline operations at Scania Group.

    • Hero motocorp

      Jul 2018 - Jul 2022
      • Deputy Manager - Product

        Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
      • Assistant Manager - Program Management

        Sept 2019 - Jul 2020
      • Graduate Engineering Trainee - Operations

        Jul 2018 - Sept 2019
    • Farmer's fridge

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      Product manager (student consultant)
    • Northwestern university

      Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
      Product manager
    • Caterpillar inc.

      Jun 2023 - Jun 2024
      Digital program manager
    • Optym

      Jul 2024 - now
      Product owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Maynard operation sequence technique(most) certified

      Umas pvt.ltd. - an industrial engineering consulting firm
      Aug 2019
    • Certified scrum product owner (cspo)

      Scrum alliance
      Nov 2022
    • Scrum@ scale practitioner

      Scrum inc.
      Apr 2024
    • Google data analytics certificate

      Coursera
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kusuma Panguluri
      Hero NEXT Runner up award Hero MotoCorp Ltd Apr 2022 Hero NEXT is the assessment-based award for manufacturing units and supply chain partners to foster competitiveness and a collaborative learning mindset across the organization. Awarded runner-up for best diversity and inclusion project.
    • Awarded to Kusuma Panguluri
      Prime Minister Scholarship Central Government Aug 2014 The 'Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)' is being implemented to encourage technical and post-graduate education for the wards of the ex-service personnel of the Armed Forces and the selection is done on a merit basis.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by National Service Scheme on Aug 2014
      National Service SchemeAssociated with Kusuma Panguluri
    • Board Member

      Issued by Northwestern University on Oct 2022
      Northwestern UniversityAssociated with Kusuma Panguluri