Jun 2020 – Sep 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

• Leading critical strategic operations and factory automation programs, as a part of ‘Industry 4.0’ initiative, in semiconductor IC Wafer Fabs operations across various global sites.
• Strategic programs, critical cross functional, cross cultural and cross time zones leadership for planning, NPI, scouting- roadmapping, acquiring and deployment of critical systems/products for technology and manufacturing transformation.

Mar 2018 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Managed Wafer Fab operations in FrontEnd as well as Backend & Test. Led operations teams on the production floor that achieved record performance while maintaining high safety, productivity, quality and OTD. Enhanced production planning, OTD tracking and capacity/utilization tracking methodologies.
• Managed high impact projects to drive OEE, Cycle Time improvement and cost reduction process. Integral part of continuous improvement culture including 5S, Lean and 6Sigma methodologies.

Sep 2015 – Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Developed, optimized and improved existing process and aided in NPI in a fast paced complex manufacturing environment.
• ▪ Managed cross functional teams of 7+ in driving projects for continuous improvements, cost savings, crisis management, and troubleshooting critical technical problems.
• ▪ Introduced project management methodologies to improve the planning, prioritization, and implementation of optimal solutions; created a disciplined project management environment based on speed of decision-making and organizational impact
• ▪ Developed the scope, resource plan and execution for equipment installations leading to 7% capacity increase on a key toolset and led critical projects in delivering an Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement of 14%

Dec 2014 – Sep 2015 · 9 mos · Gainesville, Florida Area

• Developed a next-generation thin-film electrode technology for biosensors to interface with peripheral nervous system with Dr. Jack Judy. Developed highly selective, bio-stable, compliant, scalable polymer-based microelectrode with smart circuit design. Served as a liaison with collaborators in specialized development for enhanced performance. A US patent (IP) is being filed on the technology funded by DARPA.

Apr 2014 – Dec 2014 · 8 mos · Stuttgart-Schwieberdingen

• Overseas work position offered through DAAD(German Academic Exchange Programme) at Robert Bosch Corporate Research.
• Optimized performance of a newly conceptualized test bench to evaluate stability of materials for WHR applications leading to 4% improved stability over product life cycle. Served as a liaison between design department, characterization group within the company and other stakeholders (corporations) for project planning, execution and knowledge exchange

Dec 2013 – May 2014 · 5 mos · Gainesville, Florida Area

• Worked on various events promoting social and intellectual welfare of participating students with Indian Graduate Students Association, a student organization
•  Actively lead a crucial program of pick-up and welcoming of new Indian graduate students at UF for Spring 2014 making their first experience pleasant
•  Worked on joint collaborative initiatives with several other student associations. Represented the association in different events and programs.

Apr 2012 – Sep 2012 · 5 mos · Pune Area, India

• Dedicated internship for the research on Fuel Efficiency improvement of a vehicle : Materials Aspect
• Worked on fuel efficiency improvement of a vehicle in the aspects of materials; surveyed alternative materials, methods, techniques and possibilities for production process modifications
• Analyzed typical systems of the flagship SUV of the company understanding and forecasting the possible opportunities for efficiency improvement
• Worked on the various newer technologies to study the feasibility of their utilization for Tata Motors SUV, TATA SAFARI.

Apr 2011 – Jul 2011 · 3 mos · Kolhapur Area, India

• Worked on the designing of the process of C.I. Foundry. Worked on the optimization of the process parameters and standardized it.
• Supervised over the 14 workers on the production floor.

Oct 2009 – Dec 2012 · 3 yrs 2 mos · College of Engineering, Pune, India

• Involved in designing, manufacturing, testing and racing of a formula type car at Student Formula, India
• Led the team for Team Octane Racing in SUPRA SAE INDIA, a National level Competition of designing, manufacturing, testing and racing of a formula type car organized by SAE India
• Led a team to design, test and integrate the brakes system on the vehicle designed; worked on selection of materials for vehicle parts such as knuckle, bias bar, bell crank and roll cage
• Developed car won the first place in Computer Aided Engineering awards in 2011 & first place in Engineering Design Awards in 2012