BHARATH N S
Mysore
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Lead with extensive experience managing engineering projects from inception to completion. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and enhancing collaboration across departments to achieve project goals. Expertise in problem solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning has driven efficiency and innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Team Leader
Infosys
Mysore
04.2025 - Current
- Leading a team of 10 Engineers (business value - 150K Euros) to accomplish creation of material (non-metals and metals) and compiling an exhaustive database for 24K parts for the gas turbine module
- Engaged with global REACH teams to identify and implement alternate material solutions for gas turbine modules, improving material options.
- Developed strategies for a robust database, including an automated tool/bot utilizing beginner-level Python coding to streamline data management.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project objectives and deadlines, enhancing team alignment and focus.
- Collaborated with legal counsel to ensure that operational activities are compliant with regulatory requirements.
FIRE PROTECTION CONSULTANT (SME)
Hilti India Private Limited
Bangalore
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted risk assessments, identifying hazards and vulnerabilities to enhance safety measures.
- Ensured adherence to local and international safety guidelines in projects. UL Standards for passive fire protection
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product safety standards.
- Reviewed technical documentation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations to uphold standards.
- Developed safety protocols for equipment and site operations, promoting safer work environments.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders regarding protection measures and policies.
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (SME)
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
Bangalore
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Led development and management of container test lab compliant with ISO 13485 QMS, USP, EP, and JP standards, facilitating $263K CAPEX investment
- Executed VAVE projects addressing on-market complaints and market demand, enhancing product alignment with customer needs
- Mentored team members by providing technical solutions to enhance business continuity. by providing technical solutions for business continuity
- Work with global stake-holders- EU/US/Japan regions- project coordinator and SPOC for EU product portfolio
- Collaborated with marketing to analyze customer experience and implement incremental changes at sub-component and product levels
- Product sustenance - after sales sustenance of IV bags and their sub-components
ADVANCED SCIENTIST
H&V ADVANCED MATERIALS PVT LTD
Mysore
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Advanced Scientist Leading a $250K gaseous filtration lab
- Evaluating niche materials - Activated carbon based for automotive cabin air and HVAC applications (ISO 11155-2 &ISO 10121-2 test standards)
- Design of Experiments (DOE)-Use of tools like Minitab for data analysis (MSA)
- Managed team of 3 engineers, overseeing competency mapping, training, and performance management to enhance team capabilities
- Developed innovative solutions to address challenges in processes and technology, fostering improved team collaboration and efficiency
ENGINEER 2
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
Bangalore
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed product support activities for IV bags and sub-components, ensuring after-sales sustainability and compliance with quality standards.
- Led end-to-end projects for qualification of combinational medical devices, contributing to regulatory approval of end-stage kidney therapy products.
ASSOCIATE PROJECT ENGINEER
UL INDIA PVT LTD
Bangalore
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Handled tests and certifications of materials per UL 162 (AFFF foams- Class B fire), UL94/746A/746B (thermosets and thermoplastic materials), electrical insulation systems (EIS) as per UL 1446 and IEC standards (IEC 60112, IEC 60695).
- Witnessed tests at client facility for fire and life safety products, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Certified conformity of materials used in fire safety according to UL standards for built environment and consumer electronics application segments.
- Developed composite test lab to support renewable energy and aerospace sectors.
RESEARCH CONSULTANT
AKZO NOBEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Bangalore
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Formulated innovative water-based primers for automotive refinish applications, improving environmental compliance and product performance
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
Bangalore
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted material characterization and developed products for aerospace wing box in NAL-funded CSIR project
BUSINESS ANALYST
GENPACT LLC (CLIENT:ANDRITZ HYDRO)
Bangalore
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Supported supply chain and procurement services team in optimizing processes.
- Managed relationships with 100+ suppliers to ensure timely procurement of materials.
- Led expediting process to secure on-time delivery of parts critical for turbine and generator manufacturing.
PROCESS ENGINEER
TE CONNECTIVITY
Bangalore
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Developed extrusion coating and solution coating processes for polymeric insulators, enhancing adhesion and durability using PU based adhesive.
- Contributed to Injection-Molding process optimization for LSR (Liquid Silicon) and Polyurethane (PU) insulators, improving product quality.
- Assisted in ISO and UL audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and facilitating certification processes.
RESEARCH CONSULTANT
GE PLASTICS
Bangalore
03.2008 - 10.2008
- Developed methods to test chemical resistance of plastics in Engineering Data Generation laboratory, enhancing material reliability
- Executed tensile and flexural resistance testing under varying temperature conditions, adhering to ASTM and ISO standards to ensure compliance
- Conducted mechanical tests on diverse plastics, contributing to understanding material performance in practical applications
Education
MS(ENGG) - Plastics Engineering
Queen's University
Northern Ireland, UK01.2010
B. TECH - Polymer Science And Technology
SJCE
Mysore06.2007
Skills
- R&D materials
- Product ownership
- Fire and life safety
- Healthcare/medical device - Class B, renal systems
- 7QC and 8D
- ISO 13485/ISO 17025
- PLM/Project management
- VAVE
- Risk assessment
- Product safety standards
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Material compliance
- Database creation
- Team mentoring
- People management
- Problem solving
- Adaptable thinking
- Python coding
- Failure analysis
- Design of experiments (DOE)
Hobbies and Interests
- Environmental conservation
- Art
- Yoga
- Travel
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Sanskrit
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt- DFSS
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Team Leader
Infosys
04.2025 - Current
FIRE PROTECTION CONSULTANT (SME)
Hilti India Private Limited
11.2024 - 03.2025
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (SME)
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
03.2023 - 11.2024
ADVANCED SCIENTIST
H&V ADVANCED MATERIALS PVT LTD
02.2021 - 07.2022
ENGINEER 2
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
08.2019 - 03.2021
ASSOCIATE PROJECT ENGINEER
UL INDIA PVT LTD
08.2014 - 08.2019
RESEARCH CONSULTANT
AKZO NOBEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
05.2013 - 05.2014
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
07.2012 - 05.2013
BUSINESS ANALYST
GENPACT LLC (CLIENT:ANDRITZ HYDRO)
05.2011 - 07.2012
PROCESS ENGINEER
TE CONNECTIVITY
10.2008 - 09.2009
RESEARCH CONSULTANT
GE PLASTICS
03.2008 - 10.2008
MS(ENGG) - Plastics Engineering
Queen's University
B. TECH - Polymer Science And Technology
SJCE