Dec 2018 – Apr 2025 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

• Orchestrated the successful delivery of three cutting-edge medical imaging products—Zenition 10, Zenition 30, and Zenition 90—while also sustaining the globally recognized Zenition 70 and Zenition 50, which have achieved over 16,000 installations worldwide.
• Directed the transformational New Product Introduction (NPI) for Zenition 10, launching a premium platform in the performance segment. Achieved 80% reuse of existing hardware and software, reduced NPD cycle time by 50%, and operated within a budget reduced by 25%.
• Served as the site lead for IGT Fixed Systems, where I built and led a multidisciplinary team encompassing New Product Development (NPD), Lifecycle Management (LCM), and Quality & Regulatory (Q&R) roles. Established state-of-the-art lab infrastructure to support global business operations.
• Led a long-term, organization-wide strategy, focusing on design optimization, supplier transfer, and localization initiatives. This strategy successfully mitigated risks and avoided costs amounting to several million euros.
• Headed a cross-functional team across R&D, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Marketing, Applications, and Service departments, driving a 6M Euro year-over-year productivity initiative. This initiative resulted in significant improvements to EBITA, demonstrating my ability to align technical innovation with business objectives.

May 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Gurgaon, India / Kalamazoo, USA/ Germany

• Led a cross-functional team across the USA, Germany, and India, encompassing R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supplier Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing, driving innovation in the Medical & Communication division.
• Integrated Physio-Control (USA) and Berchtold (Germany) into Stryker’s Quality Management System, ensuring streamlined processes and compliance for the Medical and Endoscopy divisions.
• Spearheaded the development of ICU and OR devices, including beds, surgical lights, power cots, defibrillators, and temperature controls, delivering cutting-edge solutions for critical care.
• Oversaw embedded hardware and software platforms for device connectivity, supporting over 16,000 devices globally, and led the integration and advancement of next-generation technologies.
• Directed web application development for smart equipment management, optimizing hospital environments through remote monitoring and data analytics.

Aug 2006 – May 2016 · 9 yrs 9 mos · Decatur, Illinois, United States/ Chennai, India · On-site

• Global R&D Leadership: Established and managed a global R&D footprint for product design, simulation, and validation across India, China, and the USA.
• New Product Development: Directed new product development and collaborated with Centers of Excellence (COEs) for Earthmoving and Mining Divisions, overseeing launches of major mining equipment.
• Talent Management: Recruited, managed, and developed top talent, ensuring high performance and retention.
• Strategic Resource Management: Led projects with a focus on strategic resource allocation to meet organizational objectives and implemented global R&D strategies, including partnerships with institutions like IIT Madras.
• Process Optimization: Enhanced operational efficiency through process improvements, value engineering, cost reduction initiatives, and Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.

Jul 2005 – Aug 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune Area, India/ Southfield-MI, USA · On-site

• Directed and mentored a team specializing in truck component engineering and development.
• Oversaw and provided strategic guidance on mechanical structural simulations using Ansys, Hypermesh, and IDEAS.
• Collaborated with U.S.-based process partners to identify and address growth and improvement opportunities.
• Delivered high-impact presentations on nonlinear dynamics and gasket simulation at leading industry conferences.
• Managed the integration and analysis of simulation results with field test data, including Fuji film tests and OMSA measurements.

Jan 2001 – Jun 2005 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Conducted detailed analysis of cement machinery, including cement mills, kilns, and their foundations, for equivalent static loading using proprietary software.
• Established and implemented a new methodology for analyzing cement machinery through Finite Element Analysis (FEA), replacing previous in-house program methods.
• Designed and assessed a concept for a pyrolysis reactor for Value Creation Industries in Canada, focusing on oil-sand separation.
• Presented technical papers at user conferences and technical societies on the analysis and diagnostics of cement machinery failures.

Jul 1999 – Jan 2001 · 1 yr 6 mos · India