Results-oriented engineer with over ten years of experience in calibration and testing. Adept at leading teams and driving projects toward successful outcomes, while ensuring compliance with the latest emissions standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostics Subject Matter Expert
Cummins Technologies India Limited
Pune
09.2023 - Current
Provide technical consultation and guidance for the AT subsystem diagnostic development of North America and International Programs to meet new regulatory and new technology requirements.
Provide technical consultation and guidance for the AT subsystem diagnostic feature tuning of North America and International Programs to meet new regulatory, and new technology requirements.
Support CSAR development for diagnostics.
Participate in the Reg translation process (both on-highway and off-highway) and support the interpretation and communication of product compliance regulations and requirements to the engineering team.
Accountable and responsible for diagnostics deliverables in the regions where technical compliance and certification functions are not established or resourced adequately.
After-treatment Integration Team Lead
Cummins Technologies India Limited
Pune
07.2019 - 09.2023
Responsible for the delivery of robust after-treatment calibration for the F4.5 engine platform, complying with the latest India Off-Highway emission norms (CEV Bharat Stage IV).
Responsible for the robust delivery of robust after-treatment calibration for genset applications (F, B, L, and M engine platforms) for the India market.
Led the IUPR deficiency removal project for SCR CE diagnostics for MY22 Chrysler cab chassis products.
Coaching new ATI engineers to success by guiding them through good practices, and developing a right-first-time calibration mindset.
Thermal and Fluid Science Engineer
Cummins Technologies India Limited
Pune
01.2012 - 06.2019
Responsible for executing test procedures and reviewing test results, assuring data quality.
Responsible for engine calibration tuning for ISB6.7 MY19 Chrysler program.
Responsible for Engine and Aftertreatment calibration development of Euro Stage V B4.5 engine platform.
Responsible for calibration tuning of onboard diagnostics related to aftertreatment systems.
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Senior Consultant, JEXC2 Systems Network Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen HamiltonSenior Consultant, JEXC2 Systems Network Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen Hamilton