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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Languages
Gardening, Cycling, Reading Books
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Phanindra Raghunatharao

Phanindra Raghunatharao

Associate Consultant

Summary

Dynamic Product Quality & Component Engineer with a proven track record at Cisco, Applied Materials, excelling in component reliability and obsolescence management. Expert in quality management systems and problem-solving, I have successfully implemented corrective actions and streamlined supply chain processes, enhancing product performance and customer satisfaction. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals efficiently.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
5
5
Languages

Work History

Component Engineer

Applied Materials
02.2025 - Current
  • As a consultant from TCS for Applied Materials in Component Engineering role, I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering component obsolescence management challenges
  • Improved component reliability by conducting comprehensive failure analyses and implementing corrective actions through Qualifications.
  • Performed technical data sheet review of components from approved vendor list suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements regarding component quality and safety. , ensuring complete supply chain continuity
  • Architected test plans by working with qualification teams for evaluating the performance of new products incorporating newly designed or upgraded components, guaranteeing smooth transitions into production environments.

Project Management Organization Lead

Cisco
06.2024 - 01.2025

● Acted as a PMO Lead for the Global Systems Integration Project to oversee Network Implementation for APAC, EMEA, and APJC theaters through Daily Stand-Up Calls and Time-Tested Agile Project Management Mechanisms.


● Worked with TCS Legal Team to oversee SOW [Statement of Work] Contractual Documents implementation with legal signatories from both Cisco and TCS Perspective


● Monitored Unbilled Milestones and drove them to closure by working with relevant stakeholders and expedited revenue realizations.


● Applied PMP Principles to review rate card and project commercials in SOWs.

Product Quality Engineer

Cisco
08.2016 - 05.2024
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings while maintaining stringent quality standards.
  • Developed comprehensive quality control plans to ensure consistent product performance across all units.
  • Contributed to new product development by integrating quality considerations into every stage of the design process.
  • Evaluated supplier performance to maintain high-quality standards across all components used in production.
  • Expertise in: networking product manufacturing, test, assembly, Field Hardware Product Quality , Failure Analysis & reliability. Familiarity with Telecordia Standards on Predicted Mean-Time-Between-Failure (pMTBF)

Multi Role Specialist

Applied Materials
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
  • Worked in Engineering Change Management, Drawing and Document Control, Workday Project Admin, Team Center PLM Business Analyst roles.

Automotive and Aerospace Designer

Nissan Motor Corporation , Alenia Aeronautica Italy
02.2008 - 04.2010
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
  • Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
  • Designed efficient VBA automation, driving increased cycle time reduction.
  • Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Practices.

Education

MBA - Operations Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College Of Engineering
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Microsoft office

Certification

Project Management Professional [PMP]

Interests

Gardening

Cycling

Reading Books

Aquarist

Timeline

Component Engineer

Applied Materials
02.2025 - Current

Gold Certified Mentor in TCS

02-2025

Project Management Organization Lead

Cisco
06.2024 - 01.2025

Certified Supply Chain Management Professional from CII [Confederation of Indian Industry]

03-2023

Product Quality Engineer

Cisco
08.2016 - 05.2024

Certified Solid works Professional Dassault Systemes

06-2015

Project Management Professional [PMP]

06-2014

Multi Role Specialist

Applied Materials
05.2010 - 05.2016

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from TCS

05-2010

Automotive and Aerospace Designer

Nissan Motor Corporation , Alenia Aeronautica Italy
02.2008 - 04.2010

MBA - Operations Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College Of Engineering
04.2001 -

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
Telugu
Beginner (A1)
German
Beginner (A1)

Gardening, Cycling, Reading Books

I love bonsai Gardening, grow various creepers, Flowering Plants and Maintain Trees in my neighborhood.


I am an avid bicycling enthusiast and go for long distance cycling in weekends covering close to 50 km over a week.


I enjoy reading books in multiple genres such as Novels, Spirituality, Autobiographies, Self Help books etc.,

Phanindra RaghunatharaoAssociate Consultant