About
A global product development and program management leader with 19 years of experience leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary global teams (100+) in the planning, early-stage development, execution, industrialization, commercialization, and delivery of large-scale NPIs to global markets. This includes program development, product portfolio management ($120M+ rev/year), engineering, procurement, and manufacturing in the Aerospace, Consumer Goods, and Medical Device industries. Professional experience included positions at Philips, Siemens Healthineers, Bombardier Aerospace, United Technologies, and Boeing. Led global teams providing technical oversight, schedule, and quality responsibilities. Developed annual operating plans (budgets and resources), partnered with global marketing & sales teams for overall business and product roadmaps development, and led Idea to Market (I2M) execution efforts. Established and tracked KPIs, setup efficient cadence reviews, and pursued continuous improvement opportunities. Clearly communicated the vision and goals of existing and new products launch commitments, along with collaborating with multiple, global, cross-functional teams, managing risk, providing schedule updates, balancing competing priorities, and executing under tight deadlines. Detail oriented, organized, and possess excellent problem-solving skills with strong ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure. In addition, possess excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Earned MBA from the Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business, Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India, and Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from India. In addition, earned Project Management Professional (PMP) and Software Development certifications from prominent institutes. Holds Permanent US Resident Status (Green Card Holder)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Strategy, Leadership, Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
