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Configuration Management Expert| Expertise in Digital Color Management| Environmental Compliance

About

With a solid background in digital color variant management and environmental compliance, my career at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India has been marked by spearheading initiatives to optimize vehicle color data dissemination and maintain Bill of Materials (BoM) integrity. This role has enabled me to work with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless project coordination and the implementation of new processes that enhance product quality and reliability. Prior to this, my tenure at RGBSI honed my expertise in managing automotive IMDS data systems and material safety protocols, with a focus on adhering to stringent OEM guidelines. The skills cultivated have been pivotal in implementing ISO 9001:2008 standards and driving team performance through key performance indicators. I am committed to pushing the boundaries of automotive excellence through innovation and meticulous attention to detail.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

openai

githubcopilot

ChatGPT

Devin

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Senior Technical Lead at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Mar 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Responsible for the Digital Color Variant Management of various carlines with expertise in Interior and Exterior commodities • Regular Interaction with Styling, Design, Plant in acquiring and processing of Vehicle Color Data • Publishing of Vehicle Color Data to all the relevant teams and further assistance in understanding of color logic • Monitoring the BOM quality and suggesting changes to maintain BOM hygiene • Solving queries raised by Product Documentation & After Sales teams • Project Co-ordination and New process implementation • Providing inputs/ideas for Quality tool creation and testing the features to make it reliable • Organizing and maintaining team documents as per latest ISO standards for Audits • Implementation of Training process flow for new team members with process and methods of Mercedes Benz PDM • Co-ordination with Onsite in testing new software features, bug identification & resolving, and implementation

Lead Engineer - Product Compliance Specialist, Team Leader – IMDS at RGBSI, Jul 2010 - Mar 2017 · 6 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, • Managing Automotive IMDS data system, supplier’s data management, Material and Material Safety Data Sheets • Material analysis as per OEM guidelines such as REACh, ROHs, Conflict minerals, WEEE • Assessing Vehicle parts using technical tools (A1 & A2 optimizers) • Heavy Metal Tracking (ELV, GADSL) & BOM analysis, MSDS Validation • Handling & maintaining ISO documents in accordance to ISO 9001:2008 protocols as a stakeholder • Monitoring the KPIs of team, preparing training plan and organizing it as per requirement • Developed and trained staff on automotive environmental standards (ELV) at client location • Represented team as an Auditee in External-internal Audits

Team Lead at Rapid Global Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd, Jun 2010 - Mar 2017 · 6 yrs 10 mos, Managing Automotive IMDS data system, supplier's data management, Material and Material Safety Data Sheets. Material analysis as per OEM guidelines such as REACh, ROHs, Conflict minerals, WEEE. Assessing Vehicle parts using technical tools (A1 & A2 optimizers). Heavy Metal Tracking (ELV, GADSL) & BOM analysis, MSDS Validation. Handling & maintaining ISO documents in accordance to ISO 9001:2008 protocols as a stakeholder. Monitoring the KPIs of team, preparing training plan and organizing it as per requirement. Developed and trained staff on automotive environmental standards (ELV) at client location. Represented team as an Auditee in External-internal Audits. Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.

Education

Engineer’s Degree, Biotechnology, B. M. S. College of Engineering

Associate’s Degree, Physics Chemistry Mathematics Biology, St. Joseph's Pre-University College