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Post Graduate Program in Management, Intended Majors: Operations & Information and Technology Management
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification from KPMG on design and implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques in Industry.
• Learning & Development coordinator for Manufacturing & Ops Club, ISB:
• Conducted peer-learning sessions on product development and design for manufacturing firms
• Advanced level certificate in Python and R for data analytics from DataCamp: 40-hour course done along with ISB curriculum.
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal B.E. Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering May 2010 to May 2014
• Certification course in Decision making in product design using numerical models – 5-month program from Manipal University
• Internship: Research and Development, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) Dec 2013 to May 2014
• Developed new leak testing system to improve failure detection and reduce engine metal scrap (~$750k/year)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Michelin France/India/North America Jul 2014 to Apr 2019
Career Trajectory: Technical Analyst – Michelin USA / Michelin India | Product Developer – Michelin France / Michelin India
Completed product development and management course (7-month program) in Michelin France, Clermont-Ferrand.

Led multinational, cross-functional teams in design, development and implementation of mobility solutions for B2B and B2C logistics in
Asia, Africa and Oceania by leveraging CAD based design, agile product development and lean manufacturing. Managed product line
through the life cycle from conceptualization to go-to-market. Built product and technology roadmaps for long-term business strategy.
Achievements:
• Promoted every year for 3 appraisal cycles. Promoted to product owner role in 3 years versus Industry Average of 10-15 years.
• Youngest product developer in Michelin India. First person from non-design function to handle a development project in Michelin.
• “Michelin Go-Getter” (1/150+ nominees) for fastest go-to-market ever in product development. Achieved in 7 months. (Norm: 15)
Product management: (Product - Tires for commercial vehicles)
• Led product development of Michelin’s new Multi Energy product line for Asia and Africa zone (Projected revenue: $15.5M/yr)
• Identified need and KPIs for new market offer by analyzing customer and field performance data from 6 South Asian countries
• 6-month reduction in go-to-market time: Used CAD software to develop analytical prototypes (Completed in 9 months: Norm is 15)
• Built new wireframe: Model adopted as standard for all future product development in Michelin India (-50% industrial complexity)
• Led direct concept to market deployment for Michelin’s XMZ2 line in South East Asia zone (Projected annual revenue - $55 M/yr)
• Designed, conducted and analyzed user surveys and field tests across Asia/Oceania zone to generate performance KPIs for product
• Led cross-functional (analyst/data science) team across Asia, Europe and Brazil in redesign of new technology for XMZ2
• Led 5-nation, 12-person cross functional team in product development of launch of new BF Goodrich brand across Asia and Oceania
• Analyzed customer, competitor data to prepare technical features and testing plans for launch of BF Goodrich brand in Asia.
• Built brand development roadmap to facilitate different activities b/w multiple functions: Marketing, Supply chain, manufacturing
Customer Solutions:
• Achieved $35000 avg saving/year for customers in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines markets by fuel savings from product:
• Developed new “fuel saver” solution for South East Asia market using simulation models and predictive analytics
• Created a new wireframe with low-cost solution and deployed across Premier and Low-cost products in South East Asia
• Reduced product failure: led deployment of new long-life technology (+10% product life: +10k/yr saving to customer)
• Analyzed performance data from entire Michelin portfolio and leveraged CAD-based models to develop new solution for India.
• Customer satisfaction with new prototype: +50% vs old product: Collaborated with Engg Support to deploy A/B tests in India
• Achieved 35% reduction in product returns: Developed new solution for Ashok Leyland (new “X Guard” product line)
• Presented to CXO level management at Ashok Leyland. Certificate of Commendation for “Service to customer” from Michelin
Product strategy and Roadmap development:
• Created 5-year phase-in/phase-out roadmap for deployment of new technologies in Michelin India/China plants.
• Analyzed past and present performance; managed priority/performance/timeline tradeoff from introduction of new technologies.
• Built internal and regulatory performance testing roadmaps for Michelin globally in Asia, Africa and Oceania markets
• Analyzed and benchmarked Michelin and competitors’ product performance in Asia, Africa and Oceania for all product lines.
• Checking for regulatory and legal compliances in all existing markets and identifying legal criteria in markets of future entry
• Based on analysis, built product testing roadmap: KPIs and tests for annual review and coordinated with global Michelin teams.
Progress Initiatives & Knowledge building:
• Introduced error free, fully automated workflow method b/w industry and design: Won the Michelin “Big Idea” contest.
• Digitized 20-year-old solution –implemented globally. Led cross-functional industrial design team in managing implementation.
• “Michelin Trendsetter” award (4/350+ nominees): Achieved 50% reduction in lead time for technical exchange between OEM-R&D.
• Set up process and platform to facilitate knowledge sharing between Michelin and Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Languages: FRENCH Business proficiency (B2)
• Avid traveler and culture enthusiast: Travelled to over 25 countries in Asia, Europe and North America
• Quizzing: Won the Chakravyuha national inter-university quiz at the REVELS festival: Manipal (1/100+ teams from 20+ colleges)