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Rajni Kanth Akula

Rajni Kanth Akula

Engineering Leader
Hyderabad

Summary

Engineering Leader with 25+ years of experience including leading multi service Centre of Excellence and delivered best in class solutions for global customers across Aerospace & Defence, Automotive and Industrial Products. Looking forward for an Opportunity in the organization to utilize my skills & experiences for the growth through delivery excellence and promoting working together environment with customers & internal stake holders.

14 + years in Delivery Management for Aero & Defence: At Cyient Boeing CoE 9+ Years, Bell Helicopters CoE 1Year, At Tech Mahindra SAAB ODC 3+ years :

  • Revenues: Did $15 millions / year at peak.
  • Team Size: Average team size about 230 & peak 430 associates
  • Delivered: about 2.7 million hours of Engineering
  • Specialization: Engineering Services, End to End Product Development

10+ Years in Technical Roles:

  • At Ranutrol - Design & Development of Refrigeration & Airconditioning controls 2.75 Years
  • At Comau India for 3+ Years Automotive Body in white Automation Fixtures for international customers and
  • At Cyient about 3 Years for Goodrich Aerospace lighting Systems and then for Boeing in 747-8 Aero Structures – WING FTE Spoiler support Fittings.

1 Year as CRM for Boeing Account from USA for Cyient.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
10
10

Years of Technical Leadership Roles

4
4

Times Boeing Supplier of the Year Award

Work History

Delivery Manager - SAAB ODC Head

Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad, Telangana
11.2020 - 03.2024
  • Supported Projects with fix scope & End to End Projects.
  • Fulfilled niche skill like 5G, Electrical, Power Electronics, for domestic and overseas on demand requirements.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Ensured no disruptions to critical projects, during covid pandemic provisioned work from Office with due precautionary measures and in compliance with customer guidelines.
  • Initiated transactions inline with planned its own Captive Centre by customer in Hyderabad.

Deputy General Manager - Boeing CoE Head

CYIENT
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2003 - 02.2019

Journey at Cyient took flight with Goodrich Aerospace Lighting Systems in Sep 2003. Started with basic level of Engineering scopes, Tech Pub, Vendor Development and eventually ventured into Design, Analysis, Reliability and Value Engineering. Kick started its ODC in Bengaluru.
Rewarding career with Boeing customer: Kickstarted as SPOC for 747-8 Program in Seattle for scopes including Wing FTE, Wing Tip, WTBF, side of Body joints. All delivered ahead of schedule which helped to expand into Boeing Global Support with Software Development and Reliability, 787 Program, Test & Evaluation, Boeing Defense Space & Security
• Introduced Scopes Avionics B2S, B2P, Additive Manufacturing. Guided the team on E2E program including FAA PMA. Ensured consistency in operational excellence.
• Played critical role in transforming engagement into Partnership Style with success on aligned goals..
Bell Helicopters: Between Apr 2019 - Feb 2020 had opportunity to work on Bell Helicopters along with responsibility of key initiatives in Aero Structures.
Key Achievements at Cyient:
• Delivered 2.5 million Hours of Engineering Services.
• Revenues: Done $15 million at peak.
• Team Size: Average 280 & Peak was 430 associates
• Accolades: 4 Times Boeing Supplier of the Year Award

Assistant Manager Design

COMAU INDIA PVT LTD
07.2000 - 09.2003
  • Lead Projects involving Body in White, Automotive Automation Fixtures & Material Handling Systems
  • Developed, team of 50 members
  • Coordinated with Manufacturing team for Design Trials and Smooth running of automations Fixtures.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of design outputs across all projects
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Design Engineer- Research & Development

RANUTROL INDUSTRIES LTD.
11.1997 - 07.2000
  • Designed new Products for Refrigeration & Air conditioning Controls & Systems
  • Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts & upgraded Controls to meet new range of parameters
  • Responsible for CAD, Process Planning, Prototype, Product Testing, Product Compliance with industry standards, Release of Final Product for production.
  • Performed rigorous testing procedures on prototypes, identifying areas for improvement before production began
  • Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.

Education

MBA -

IIM Kozhikode, Kerala, INDIA
01.2021 - 04.2024

M Tech -

Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering (TRTC), Delhi, INDIA
08.1995 - 11.1997

B Tech -

G Pulla Reddy Engineering College, Kurnool, AP
10.1991 - 06.1995

Skills

Operations Management

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Accomplishments

  • Portfolio Expansion: Manufacturing Engineering, Test & Evaluation, Reverse Engineering (Design, Build & Test) Scope, Reliability, Software Development, Avionics, Electrical Wiring Harness. Additive Manufacturing, Build to Print Scopes, REACH Compliance
  • Developed 850+ Associates and 25+ Engineering Leaders
  • Contributions to Society with Boeing Externship Program conducted for 9 Years, 80+ Students Graduated, 60 + Scopes, National & International Paper Publications delivered.
  • 2.7 million hours of Engineering Services delivered as a Leader including Mechanical Design 10,560 hours & Aerospace Structures Design 62,400 hours.

Awards:

  • 4 Times Boeing Supplier of the Year Award
  • 8 Times Boeing Performance Excellence Award
  • TOM Award for Aug 2006, Apr 2007, Jul 2015 at Cyient
  • Pride at Boeing twice during 2007 to 2009 for 747-8 Program
  • Special Appreciation from Boeing on Externship program
  • Silver Performance Award - Mar 2019 at Cyient
  • Mark of Excellence Award for 2015 & 2016 at Cyient
  • AOM Award Aug 2004, Jan 2007 & 2015 at Cyient
  • President Award 2011 & 2013 at Cyient

Locations

  • NEW DELHI, INDIA
  • PUNE, INDIA
  • HYDERABAD, INDIA
  • BENGALURU, INDIA
  • EVERETT, USA
  • LIPPSTADT, GERMANY
  • TURIN, ITALY

Toolsknowledge

  • Catia V5
  • Enovia LCA
  • Sales Force
  • SAP HANA
  • MS Office tools
  • Work Day

Additional Learnings

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Intrapreneurship
  • Value Engineering
  • Project Management
  • FAA Part Manufacturing Approvals
  • Business Development Process
  • RFP Response Best Practices
  • SCRUM
  • VSM
  • Impactful Communications

Timeline

IIM Kozhikode - MBA,
01.2021 - 04.2024
Delivery Manager - SAAB ODC Head - Tech Mahindra
11.2020 - 03.2024
Deputy General Manager - Boeing CoE Head - CYIENT
09.2003 - 02.2019
Assistant Manager Design - COMAU INDIA PVT LTD
07.2000 - 09.2003
Design Engineer- Research & Development - RANUTROL INDUSTRIES LTD.
11.1997 - 07.2000
Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering (TRTC) - M Tech,
08.1995 - 11.1997
G Pulla Reddy Engineering College - B Tech,
10.1991 - 06.1995
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