Dec 2023 – Jul 2024 · 7 mos

• Kutch Copper Limited - World’s Largest Copper Refinery Plant
• Initial Team member of the KCL Operations Procurement Team, driving strategic procurement initiatives to support the largest copper refinery in the world.
• Managed $1.67M+ CAPEX & OPEX spend for the 1 MTPA Kutch Copper Refinery, sourcing equipment, utilities, services, and infrastructure across 10+ procurement categories during commissioning and stabilization.
• Executed procurement of 40+ specialized refinery items including process equipment, utilities, and workforce enablement systems, supporting 100% on-time commissioning under SEZ and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated with engineering, EPC contractors, and operations teams to align technical specifications, delivery schedules, and contract milestones, preventing commissioning delays across critical packages.
• Streamlined import–export and customs workflows by working with DGFT, logistics partners, and international suppliers, reducing clearance delays by ~30%.
• Improved sourcing effectiveness by resolving supplier capability gaps and expediting critical materials, maintaining >98% material availability during ramp-up.

May 2023 – Nov 2023 · 6 mos

• Led procurement operations across 10+ coal mine locations, managing $1.54M+ spend for mining equipment, transportation assets, logistics services, and site infrastructure.
• Spearheaded SAP digitization of LOI/LOA workflows, co-developing a custom transaction with IBM and executing 5+ UAT cycles, reducing manual processing effort by 60% and enabling real-time tracking for 100+ contracts.
• Built and deployed Power BI dashboards covering 100% of coal procurement spend, supplier SLAs, PR→PO cycle times, and contract status, improving leadership decision turnaround time by 40%.
• Negotiated contracts for trailers, dump trucks, mining vehicles, and services, achieving ~35% average cost savings versus initial supplier quotes through reverse auctions and supplier benchmarking.
• Delivered $120K cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiation during acquisition of 2 electric vehicles for coal mine logistics operations.
• Reduced procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle time from 4 weeks to 2.5 weeks (↓38%) by optimizing SAP MM and Ariba workflows and resolving vendor bottlenecks.
• Executed 25+ RFQs/RFPs with full technical and commercial evaluations, maintaining 100% audit compliance and uninterrupted mine operations.

Mar 2023 – May 2023 · 2 mos

Aug 2022 – Feb 2023 · 6 mos

Jan 2022 – Jul 2022 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Final Year Project
• Engineered and delivered a full-scale EV speedometer prototype using advanced CAD modelling and robust DFM principles, driving 100% design–manufacturing alignment and preventing costly redesigns worth an estimated $50K+ in tooling delays.
• Optimized and refined part geometry to reduce undercuts, improve flow, and accelerate cycle efficiency, delivering 20% lower tooling costs and 25% faster mould cycle performance, significantly enhancing time-to-market for EV product launches.
• Led comprehensive manufacturability validation through 3D-printed trials, tolerance studies, and dimensional checks, achieving zero non-conformities and saving ~2 weeks of engineering development time.

Aug 2021 – Nov 2021 · 3 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Oversaw and monitored quality across 500+ wheel/axle units spanning forging, casting, machining, and heat treatment, sustaining 98% dimensional compliance in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Diagnosed, analysed, and eliminated recurring defect patterns in 200+ forged/machined parts, championing corrective actions that reduced repeat defects by 15% and directly boosted throughput in a plant producing $10M+ components annually.
• Executed precision inspections on 100+ wheelsets post-heat treatment using state-of-the-art 3D laser systems and automated gauges, ensuring 100% audit-ready documentation in Excel and guaranteeing vendor compliance.

Apr 2021 – Jun 2021 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Directed and coordinated QA operations for 1,000+ enclosure units across SMT assembly, fabrication, and finishing, ensuring 100% ISO 9001 certification compliance and elevating customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Streamlined and accelerated defect detection on 500+ fabricated components via 3D laser scanning, digital calipers, and automated gauges, driving a 30% reduction in scrap & rework within 2 months — a productivity gain valued at $150K+ annually.
• Pioneered Lean & Poka-Yoke initiatives across 3 fabrication lines, successfully boosting first-pass yield by 18% (82% → 97%) and reducing cycle time by 12%, setting a benchmark for operational excellence.

Jan 2020 – Mar 2020 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Managed production of 5 automotive cable types across 3 manufacturing lines, overseeing material preparation, cable extrusion, trimming, assembly, and finishing, achieving 100% adherence to customer specifications for 12,000+ units produced.
• Created 4 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that standardized planning, sourcing, and production workflows, improving line efficiency by 15% and reducing new-hire training time from 10 days to 8 days.
• Optimized cable extrusion and trimming processes by adjusting machine calibration parameters and implementing precision-cut length controls, reducing material waste by 8% and improving dimensional accuracy across all product types.