PAVAN KUMAR ADAPA
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced Engineering Manager with expertise in planning and executing complex engineering projects. Proven track record in leadership and team development, driving innovation, and ensuring high-quality standards. Skilled in navigating technical challenges and fostering a collaborative work environment. Adept at leveraging agile methodologies to enhance productivity and project outcomes
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
MATHWORKS
Hyderabad
02.2022 - Current
- Led a team of 16 engineers at MathWorks, overseeing multiple projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Mentored fresh graduates, facilitating their career growth and development.
- Resolved customer issues effectively through technical support for MATLAB and Simulink products.
- Implemented best practices in software development, enhancing efficiency and quality.
- Facilitated recruitment processes, selecting top candidates from leading institutions.
Associate Engineering Manager
COLLINS AEROSPACE
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed a team of 20 people who work on multiple projects
- Accepted and resolved multiple challenges during the tenure
- Contributed for upskilling the individuals via competency development initiative and helped in their career growth
- Strong multicultural working experience collaborating with US, France and Asian clients
- Responsible for Connect Discussions, Career Development of the team members, Performance conversations & Merit decisions
- Guided Team members in the Agile and Project Management
- Proven experience in skill ramp-up team to achieve Business objectives and improving cost margins
PROJECT LEAD & Scrum Master
COLLINS AEROSPACE
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Captured, Validated, Verified Flight Management System ‘FMS’ System Requirements as per ARP4754A standards
- Developed and trained junior team members
- Leading team of 8 for DAL B Project
- Scrum Master for the team of 8
- Product Owner for the L2 Requirements for FMS Military programs
- Monitored progress and examined risks
- Saved money by strategically executing the project without rework
TECHNICAL LEAD
COLLINS AEROSPACE
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Led the Flight Planning Software Design Capture team of 30 members
- Acted as Scrum Master & Technical Expert in the Project
- Involved in Requirement based Testing of Low-Level, High-Level requirements
- Participated in Customer Audits, Joint Authority Audits
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
COLLINS AEROSPACE
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Served as Subject Matter Expert and primary point-of-contact for Vspeed, Performance functionality of the FMS
- Worked as System Integrator for C-Series Program
- Led small team of size 6 members
ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
COLLINS AEROSPACE
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Worked as individual contributor on this project for verification involving development of Test Cases and Procedures of CPF
- Requirement based Testing
- Identifying the issues observed during testing and drafting change request
Education
PGPM-ex -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
01-2023
Bachelors in technology -
JNTU
06.2009
Intermediate -
State Board
01.2005
SSC -
City High School
01.2003
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Software development and verification
- Agile methodologies
- MATLAB
- Python, C
- Performance management
- Customer engagement
- Recruitment processes
- Career development
- Data Analysis and Visualization/Tableau
- Technical Support
- Career development
Certification
- PMP
- PGPM- Executive MBA from Great Lakes Institute of Management
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Active member of Cultural Club and Operational teams at MathWorks.
PGPM Portfolio
- https://eportfolio.mygreatlearning.com/pavan-kumar-adapa
Accomplishments
- Won GEM ‘Going Extra Mile’ Award for the 2017 Q1 (a company wide recognition across multiple teams)
- Winner of the PM Symposium Anecdote Event conducted at org level in Q42019 & Q42020
- Several Pat on Backs received during various projects
- State 8th state Rank in Engineering ‘ECE’ Examinations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Manager
MATHWORKS
02.2022 - Current
Associate Engineering Manager
COLLINS AEROSPACE
01.2020 - 01.2022
PROJECT LEAD & Scrum Master
COLLINS AEROSPACE
01.2018 - 12.2019
TECHNICAL LEAD
COLLINS AEROSPACE
01.2015 - 12.2017
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
COLLINS AEROSPACE
05.2013 - 12.2014
ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
COLLINS AEROSPACE
04.2010 - 04.2013
PGPM-ex -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Bachelors in technology -
JNTU
Intermediate -
State Board
SSC -
City High School
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