Kiran Galande
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Engineer with 9+ years in quality audits, project management, and operations maintenance, now certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt. Excelled in compliance audits, root cause analysis, and process optimization at Indus Towers Ltd and Malpani Group, reducing issues and boosting efficiency. training, and employee relations, leveraging data-driven methodologies for workforce development
Experienced Quality Assurance Engineer skilled in designing and implementing test plans to ensure product quality. Strong background in conducting root cause analysis, defect tracking, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for problem resolution.
Engaging Quality Control Analyst with excellent collaboration and troubleshooting skills.Highly effective in working with clients, peers and professionals. Experienced in inspections and mentoring others.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer
Indus Towers Limited
Pune
01.2019 - Current
- Professional Experience quality Assurance Auditor, Indus Towers Ltd pune, Maharashtra | Jan 2019 – Present conducted comprehensive compliance audits for international standards, identifying issues and implementing quality controls that enhanced operational standards and supported HR compliance training.Developed standardized inspection procedures and produced detailed reports for senior leadership, driving process improvements and decision-making akin to performance management reviews.Inspected materials for conformance, notified teams of issues, and marked acceptance status, achieving regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues
- Facilitated training sessions on quality assurance processes and tools for staff.
- Performed root cause analysis on identified defects in order to determine corrective action plans.
- Reviewed and analyzed system specifications for effective testing strategies.
Project Engineer
MalPani Group
Pune
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Electrical Project Engineer, Malpani Group lonavala/Pune, Maharashtra | Feb 2018 – Dec 2018Managed erection and commissioning of HT/LT systems, 132 KV substations, 2 MVA transformers, and DG maintenance, adhering to budgets and timelines—transferable to HR project leadership.Led cable scheduling, laying, termination, panel installation, and troubleshooting, optimizing operations and reducing downtime by analyzing faults.Prepared project status updates, cost estimates, and collaborated with clients/engineers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.
- Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
- Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.
- Conducted site inspections to assess compliance with safety standards.
- Developed technical specifications for project deliverables and systems.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
New Aquaria Pvt Ltd
Testing Engineer
Pune
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed inspections, testing, and diagnostics on electrical systems,Ensuring safety compliance and resolving faults through root cause analysis.
- Collaborated on project requirements, delivering solutions that improved equipment reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
O & M Engineer
Suzlon
Sangali
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Designed and tested components for renewable energy systems.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot engineering issues.
- Conducted system performance analysis and reporting.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
AGCE Engineering College
Satara 06.2011 - 07.2014
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Government Polytechnic Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri 06.2007 - 02.2010
Skills
Compliance & AuditsEmployee Training & Development lean Six Sigma (Black Belt & Green Belt) DMAIC/Root Cause Analysis Gage R&Electrical Systems (HT/LT, Substations, Transformers) Project Management Budgeting quality Control Technical Reporting MS Excel Advanced Safety Protocols,Troubleshooting Team Leadership Cost Estimations Mini tab BasicsPrompt EngineeringTesting strategiesPerformance managementProject leadershipQuality auditingRoot cause analysis
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Minitab Basics
- PROMPT ENGINEERING
- ADVANCED EXCEL
- Power BI
- Business analyst with Excel
- Project management
- AI and Machine learning
- Agile and Scrum
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer
Indus Towers Limited
01.2019 - Current
Project Engineer
MalPani Group
02.2018 - 12.2018
New Aquaria Pvt Ltd
Testing Engineer
03.2017 - 11.2017
O & M Engineer
Suzlon
03.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
AGCE Engineering College
06.2011 - 07.2014
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Government Polytechnic Ratnagiri
06.2007 - 02.2010