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Vallinayagam Pillai M

Adoptable and Transformative Leader Driving Growth & Innovation

Bengaluru

22+ years of work experience

Trane Technologies
Jan 20233 yrs 8 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Deliver turn-key NPD projects meeting or exceeding QDCC targets. Identify and execute long-range strategic growth projects for technology capability expansion. Create a strong pipeline for bottom-line expansion through the execution of material productivity and quality improvement projects execution. Execute supply chain resilience projects to mitigate business continuity risks. Ensure efficient budget management to deliver projects. Ensure robust program management practices to track progress, mitigate risks, address concerns, and ensure effective resource allocation. Ensure QDCC is above the target through rigorous program management and technical rigor. Champion strong cross-functional collaboration between India and global engineering teams in US, Europe, and other Asia Pacific regions. Recent Accomplishments: Initiated long-range strategic projects on cold climate heat pump & Digital Twin Initiative to build technological capabilities and an innovation mindset within the team. Delivered 2 turn-key new products on packaged HVAC units and Ductable Split HVAC with A2L refrigerant to meet AIM (American Innovation Act) requirements and sustainability goals. Delivered multi-million dollars in material productivity & several Supply Chain Resiliency projects. Implemented numerous product quality improvements that improved customer satisfaction, reduced warranty spending, and increased product reliability. Identified and implemented major initiatives that improve technical and project management rigor across cross-functional teams.
Trane Technologies
Mar 20202 yrs 10 mosDec 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Delivering turnkey NPD projects and developing new technologies that will expand our business into new vertical markets. Created a strong pipeline for bottom-line expansion by executing material productivity & quality improvement initiatives. Produced capable second-level managers who could execute with rigor. Recent Accomplishments Fostered a sustainability-aligned innovation mindset that resulted in the following achievements: Developed a simplified battery management system for auxiliary power units that won the Best Project under the Lean Enterprise award in 2023. Developing new technologies and system architecture for electrifying heat without electric heaters (moving away from fossil fuels). Developed and patented a solution for transporting fresh leafy greens that is more sustainable than traditional methods. Proof of Concept of a Battery Thermal Management System for electric buses for new vertical market opportunities. Made several innovative design improvements that improved the efficiency of systems. Delivered several million dollars in material productivity, with a sustained YoY increase. Implemented numerous product quality improvements that improved customer satisfaction, reduced warranty spending, and increased product reliability. Delivered several major system developments for strategic NPDs. Enhanced technical and execution rigor through strategic initiatives that reduced project cycle time by 30%. Improved gender diversity to 30% in the team through strategic hiring, in line with Paradigm for Parity initiatives. Deployed succession planning at all levels in the team to develop the next generation of leaders. Developed and deployed a technical training program at the North American business unit using the exchange visitor program. The program was successful in training employees on new technologies such as electrification and improving their skills.
Ingersoll Rand
Sep 20172 yrs 7 mosMar 2020

Bangalore

Responsible to develop strategic goals along with cross-functional teams, execute and deliver to achieve LRPs, define yearly KRAs for the team. Plan and control budgetary spending in line with AOP. Ensure a high level of employee engagement. This role involves delivering new product development, quality & reliability improvements, and material productivity programs meeting program QDC targets. Set team objectives, and manage performance & compensation. Support the team engineering expertise and functional leadership to the team
Ingersoll Rand
Apr 20125 yrs 4 mosJul 2017

Bangalore

Deliver projects meeting Quality, Cost, and Delivery. Delivered New Product Design, Quality & Reliability, and Material Productivity projects. Designed an active-controlled atmosphere system for cargo preservation if refrigeration containers. Provided Program management for all the projects executed from India Engineering. Lead Innovation via patents and Proof of Concept projects. Identify and develop Competency improvement for the team. Drive organizational initiatives in the team. Engage with other teams for Knowledge sharing and solving complex issues. Maintain high employee engagement. Strategy development or consistent growth.
Ingersoll Rand
Nov 20092 yrs 5 mosMar 2012

Greater Bengaluru Area

This role involves delivering Value engineering projects and engineering design for NPDs with full ownership of engineering & project management meeting CTQs. Delivered microchannel heat exchanger design, designed changes to marine reefer system to deliver material productivity & exploration of variable speed fans to improve energy efficiency, modulated refrigerant flow to improve de-humidification capability of the refrigeration system.
Ingersoll Rand
Oct 20063 yrs 1 moOct 2009

Greater Bengaluru Area

Value Engineering Project Management Testing.
Tecumseh Products India Pvt Ltd
Dec 20041 yr 11 mosOct 2006

Greater Hyderabad Area

Delivered component designs, concept-level system design, and engineering support for NPDs.
VOLTAS LIMITED
Jul 20031 yr 6 mosDec 2004

Greater Hyderabad Area

Responsible for product design, supplier development & validation testing.

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Advanced Management Program (AMP-13), Business Administration and Management, General

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

20192019
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Energy Management and Climate Change Technology

Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

20122 yrs2014

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Headline

Adoptable and Transformative Leader Driving Growth & Innovation

About

Hands-On Executive: Known for design and innovation, creating high-performance culture & driving strong execution. Expert in product design, technology exploration for vertical markets & problem-solving. Strategic team builder - decentralized operations & increased accountability to achieve aggressive growth. Demonstrates data-driven, decisive, and thoughtful execution style. Leadership Philosophy:  Identify top talent and build capabilities through strategic training and challenging assignments.  Demonstrate deep commitments and deliver organizational goals through a highly engaged team.  Rigorous execution through robust program management practices.  Empower the team and drive accountability, while ensuring the team is always supported.  Promote a culture of innovation & challenging boundaries - explore new technologies to create new vertical market opportunities.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Senior Engineering Manager - Trane Unitary Portfolio at Trane Technologies, Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Deliver turn-key NPD projects meeting or exceeding QDCC targets. Identify and execute long-range strategic growth projects for technology capability expansion. Create a strong pipeline for bottom-line expansion through the execution of material productivity and quality improvement projects execution. Execute supply chain resilience projects to mitigate business continuity risks. Ensure efficient budget management to deliver projects. Ensure robust program management practices to track progress, mitigate risks, address concerns, and ensure effective resource allocation. Ensure QDCC is above the target through rigorous program management and technical rigor. Champion strong cross-functional collaboration between India and global engineering teams in US, Europe, and other Asia Pacific regions. Recent Accomplishments: Initiated long-range strategic projects on cold climate heat pump & Digital Twin Initiative to build technological capabilities and an innovation mindset within the team. Delivered 2 turn-key new products on packaged HVAC units and Ductable Split HVAC with A2L refrigerant to meet AIM (American Innovation Act) requirements and sustainability goals. Delivered multi-million dollars in material productivity & several Supply Chain Resiliency projects. Implemented numerous product quality improvements that improved customer satisfaction, reduced warranty spending, and increased product reliability. Identified and implemented major initiatives that improve technical and project management rigor across cross-functional teams.

Senior Engineering Manager - Thermo King Transport Refrigeration Portfolio at Trane Technologies, Mar 2020 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Delivering turnkey NPD projects and developing new technologies that will expand our business into new vertical markets. Created a strong pipeline for bottom-line expansion by executing material productivity & quality improvement initiatives. Produced capable second-level managers who could execute with rigor. Recent Accomplishments Fostered a sustainability-aligned innovation mindset that resulted in the following achievements: Developed a simplified battery management system for auxiliary power units that won the Best Project under the Lean Enterprise award in 2023. Developing new technologies and system architecture for electrifying heat without electric heaters (moving away from fossil fuels). Developed and patented a solution for transporting fresh leafy greens that is more sustainable than traditional methods. Proof of Concept of a Battery Thermal Management System for electric buses for new vertical market opportunities. Made several innovative design improvements that improved the efficiency of systems. Delivered several million dollars in material productivity, with a sustained YoY increase. Implemented numerous product quality improvements that improved customer satisfaction, reduced warranty spending, and increased product reliability. Delivered several major system developments for strategic NPDs. Enhanced technical and execution rigor through strategic initiatives that reduced project cycle time by 30%. Improved gender diversity to 30% in the team through strategic hiring, in line with Paradigm for Parity initiatives. Deployed succession planning at all levels in the team to develop the next generation of leaders. Developed and deployed a technical training program at the North American business unit using the exchange visitor program. The program was successful in training employees on new technologies such as electrification and improving their skills.

Senior Engineering Manager at Ingersoll Rand, Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Bangalore, Responsible to develop strategic goals along with cross-functional teams, execute and deliver to achieve LRPs, define yearly KRAs for the team. Plan and control budgetary spending in line with AOP. Ensure a high level of employee engagement. This role involves delivering new product development, quality & reliability improvements, and material productivity programs meeting program QDC targets. Set team objectives, and manage performance & compensation. Support the team engineering expertise and functional leadership to the team

Manager - Engineering at Ingersoll Rand, Apr 2012 - Jul 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos, Bangalore, Deliver projects meeting Quality, Cost, and Delivery. Delivered New Product Design, Quality & Reliability, and Material Productivity projects. Designed an active-controlled atmosphere system for cargo preservation if refrigeration containers. Provided Program management for all the projects executed from India Engineering. Lead Innovation via patents and Proof of Concept projects. Identify and develop Competency improvement for the team. Drive organizational initiatives in the team. Engage with other teams for Knowledge sharing and solving complex issues. Maintain high employee engagement. Strategy development or consistent growth.

Senior Design Engineer at Ingersoll Rand, Nov 2009 - Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, This role involves delivering Value engineering projects and engineering design for NPDs with full ownership of engineering & project management meeting CTQs. Delivered microchannel heat exchanger design, designed changes to marine reefer system to deliver material productivity & exploration of variable speed fans to improve energy efficiency, modulated refrigerant flow to improve de-humidification capability of the refrigeration system.

Design Engineer at Ingersoll Rand, Oct 2006 - Oct 2009 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Greater Bengaluru Area, Value Engineering Project Management Testing.

Associate Consultant at Tecumseh Products India Pvt Ltd, Dec 2004 - Oct 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos, Greater Hyderabad Area, Delivered component designs, concept-level system design, and engineering support for NPDs.

Research and Development | Test Engineer at VOLTAS LIMITED, Jul 2003 - Dec 2004 · 1 yr 6 mos, Greater Hyderabad Area, Responsible for product design, supplier development & validation testing.

Education

Advanced Management Program (AMP-13), Business Administration and Management, General, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Energy Management and Climate Change Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University)