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Project Manager – CAD Automation & PLM PMP PMP PMP Practicioner | Transformation | Ex-HCL, Ex-Honeywell, Ex-TE | Windchill, Teamcenter | Digital Engineering

About

I am a Project Manager specializing in CAD Automation, Engineering Digitalization, and PLM-driven transformation, with 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale engineering programs across mechanical, software, and manufacturing domains. My core strength lies in bridging CAD automation and program execution — leading Creo-based customization initiatives, CAD productivity improvement programs, and enterprise PLM migrations while maintaining delivery governance, cost control, and quality compliance. I have led multi-million-dollar CAD and engineering transformation programs, owning automation roadmaps, defining CAD productivity KPIs, and integrating CAD-to-PLM workflows across global teams. My experience spans Creo Parametric, CAD customization (C++, VB.NET, Java), Windchill, Teamcenter, and Agile/Waterfall delivery models. I work closely with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to translate design automation into measurable business outcomes — reduced cycle time, improved engineering throughput, and scalable digital engineering platforms. Key Focus Areas: • CAD Automation Programs (Creo) • PLM Transformation & Migration (Windchill, Teamcenter) • Engineering Productivity & KPI Frameworks • Agile & Hybrid Program Delivery • Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Technical Project Manager at ITC Infotech, Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos, On-site, Own and deliver CAD automation and PLM transformation programs valued at $5M+, covering Creo customization, engineering workflow automation, and enterprise PLM migration. Lead Creo-based CAD automation initiatives, overseeing customization and integration using C++, VB.NET, and Java. Govern PLM migration programs with zero downtime, establishing CAD productivity and delivery KPI frameworks that improved predictability by 30%. Define and track engineering productivity metrics, automation ROI, and quality benchmarks across cross-functional teams. Drive vendor negotiations and delivery governance, achieving 15% cost savings without compromising engineering quality.

Project Manager at ITC Infotech, Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Project Lead & Technical Lead at HCLTech, Oct 2021 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, Managed a $2M engineering product development program spanning CAD, PLM, software, and firmware domains. Integrated CAD automation and system-level engineering workflows into Agile delivery frameworks. Improved engineering velocity by 25% and reduced cycle time by 20% through process optimization and automation. Led system integration and UAT activities, reducing post-release defects by 40%. Ensured compliance during PLM and CAD system migrations in regulated healthcare environments.

Senior Cad specialist & PLM Manager at Honeywell Technology Solutions Limited. (Htsl) India, Apr 2018 - Apr 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo, banglore, Led CAD automation and digital prototyping programs for defense and aviation manufacturing. Standardized CAD workflows and automation practices, reducing model creation cycle time by 15%. Executed vendor evaluations and make-vs-buy analysis, delivering $150K in cost avoidance. Trained and mentored 50+ engineers on Creo standards, CAD automation, and PLM usage.

Design Team Lead at HCL Technologies, Feb 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bangalore, Delivered global CAD and PLM programs for electric vehicle OEM suppliers. Managed Windchill and Teamcenter environments, improving cross-team collaboration efficiency by 35%. Governed engineering documentation including BOMs, ECOs, and ECNs.

Member Technical Staff at HCL Technologies, Dec 2015 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos, bangalore, As a Team Lead at HCL Technologies LTD, I successfully managed projects by understanding and following PIM rules of clients, conducting kick-off meetings, studying analysis, classifying drawings based on their complexity, estimating duration, and ensuring timely completion. I created Bill of materials (BoM) in Windchill, Team center, and MCAD, listed parts with partlister, and trained other participants by providing knowledge transfer. I published ECOs and ECNs and shared weekly updates with clients.

Designer at TE Connectivity, May 2015 - Dec 2015 · 8 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, As an Associate Design Engineer at Shri Padmavathi Consultants (TE Connectivity ltd), I modeled and drafted automotive terminals and connectors (plastics and sheet metal), which were available for consumers and suppliers to download from the web. I also performed reverse engineering on IGES models into complete parametric models based on the rule book of TE.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, Bharathiar University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering, Hindusthan Institute of Technology