Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Delaware, United States · Hybrid

• ProQsmart offers a Source to contract solution to brands, OEMs and contractors. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to simplify supplier discovery, expedite negotiation processes through E-Tenders, & RFQs. Save cost every time you procure.
• This enables companies to tackle global sourcing challenges, 2X procurement speed, up to 5% lower expenses on direct cost. With a commitment to providing effective solutions and reliable support, ProQsmart contributes to the evolution of Strategic sourcing for brands, Design-Build industry & Capital goods engineering companies.

May 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• We built Vendosmart to solve a problem I've seen countless times: brilliant product ideas getting stuck in manufacturing limbo.
• My daily purpose is bridging the gap between innovation and physical reality.
• When our platform helps a climate tech startup automate production of their machine or enables an automotive company to slash their timeline from prototype to scale, I'm reminded why this work matters.
• Beyond typical CEO duties, I personally engage with clients' visions and continuously strengthen our manufacturing network to deliver on our promise of "unlimited capacity." My role demands being both a manufacturing expert and technology innovator, challenging industry norms while respecting the craft of production.
• Leading Vendosmart means creating the future of manufacturing, where transparency replaces uncertainty, where scale doesn't sacrifice quality, and where great ideas can become great products without compromise. This isn't just business for me, it's a mission to transform how things get made.

Oct 2015 – May 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

• ADAS: New product development, project management and operations.

Aug 2010 – Oct 2015 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

• Scope definition, Project planning, Replanning, Risk mitigation planning, Budget management.
• Developed a thorough understanding of turnkey projects and operations.
• Completely involved in understanding Automation industry and Automation as a business.
• Responsible for client interactions and coordination between intra departments.
• Responsible for delivery of projects in time with good quality.
• Working in CCPM environment and responsible for making project plans and and controlling the same throughout the project.
• Responsible for managing and controlling the project budgets.

Jun 2009 – Aug 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Customer communications. Job identification and team allocation. Follow up with production team. Customer support. Process defination and management.
• Developed a thorough understanding of Short term projects and operations.
• Developed a thorough understanding of publishing industry and outsourced business.
• Effectively handled a team of 32 members as a team leader.
• Responsible for client interactions and coordination with production team.
• Introduced a File Transfer Protocol method for receiving projects, reducing the reception time up to 200%, resulting in higher productivity.
• Introduced check lists in the process, resulting in almost "zero" errors while processing the project as well as billing.
• Managed effective and professional relationships at all the levels of hierarchy both on and off the floor.

Mar 2005 – Apr 2005 · 1 mo

• Project: Hydro-Mechanical, 2 ton article alignment device.
• Assisted a senior project executive with a Hydro-mechanical missile alignment device.
• Involved in drawing interpretations and drafting.
• Assisted in gear calculations, drawing, selection and procurement.
• Carried out testing under Sr. Engineer's guidance.