Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Position of Responsibility
Timeline
RAKESH RAMAN R

RAKESH RAMAN R

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Summary

Highly motivated and performance-driven Production and Industrial Engineering undergraduate with strong experience in process optimization, digital twins, and lean manufacturing tools . Demonstrated success in improving productivity, efficiency, and reducing defects during internships at Ultraviolette Automotive and KPMG Global Services . Skilled in using FlexSim, AnyLogistix , and lean tools for real-world problem-solving. Proven leadership as Vice President of SIME , driving impactful events and research initiatives. Adept at BOM analysis, time studies, rework analysis, and supply chain optimization , with a solid academic foundation (CGPA 7.94) from BIT Mesra . Seeking to contribute to dynamic teams focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence .

Work History

Intern

KPMG Global Services
bengaluru, karnataka
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • I was part of KPMG transformation/Operational Excellence team as an Intern
  • Worked on Yellow belt projects for Process improvement using Lean Tools to enhance overall efficiency and Productivity
  • Automated the quarterly Value Realization (VR) data collection using Power Automate, reducing manual data handling across 200+ teams.
  • Built Excel-to-SharePoint integration and hashing logic to prevent duplicate records and improve data accuracy.
  • Implemented subject-line parsing and dynamic file renaming to enhance traceability and reduce tracking time.
  • Developed a scalable automation framework that can be reused across multiple business units. Created a macro-based keyword search tool to scan 750+ daily opportunities against 1,000+ keywords, reducing manual effort significantly.
  • Enabled automatic mapping of matched entries to solution groups, increasing consistency and reducing manual lookup errors.
  • Helped save an estimated 350–390 hours annually by replacing repetitive manual tasks with automation.
  • Supported project tracking and follow-ups for YB and Booster initiatives, improving status visibility.
  • Assisted 100+ users with portal navigation and resolving basic platform queries, lowering response time.
  • Contributed to better team coordination and faster updates by simplifying internal communication processes.

Summer Intern

Ultraviolette Automotive
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed BOM study and corrected BOM for Mach 1 and Mach 2 models with updated part number and revisions.
  • Mapped all the Process sequence part number and Qty with respect to 10/shift production rate and finalized with the Stores team.
  • I also performed a Rework Analysis of vehicles identifying root causes behind the defects and suggested Corrective and Preventive Actions for the same there by improving the overall efficiency of the vehicle line by 2% and reducing the number of defects from 10% to 3%.
  • I performed Time study and identified the bottleneck in the Vehicle Line and Sub-assemblies and proposed improvement scenarios which led to increase in Productivity by 85% efficiency to 90% efficiency.
  • Performed the program management role well between Manufacturing engineering and Vendor to implement all the Exclusive fixtures in the timeline provided.
  • Identified all the bottleneck areas which are for production stoppage in supplier end, RCA provided and immediately provided the ICA for the part stoppage and started the production build.
  • Implemented the ideas for Style parts kitting concept for Color wise stacking to avoid the part mismatch assembly in production.

Research Intern

NIT Tiruchirapalli
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Worked in Patient flow Analysis of an outpatient clinic by designing a digital twin using a relevant software and contributed significantly towards research Under Dr.Prasanna Venkatesan.
  • Improved the Production rate by 10% through throughput stimulations and Well crafted the line assembly with the Lean manufacturing.
  • Ensured all the stations are well crafted for the productivity by avoiding all the Non valuable activity are avoided.
  • During my intern time made significant contributions and was lauded by the professor

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Production and Industrial Engineering

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
GPA: CGPA of 7.94

Skills

Excel

Position of Responsibility

VICE PRESIDENT:

Society for Industrial Management and Engineering / SIME

  • Responsible for driving the club towards research activities
  • Due to the exceptional contribution towards the club activities and Bringing out Huge Successful events from the days of Inception of the club was awarded this position
  • Responsible for overall administration of society
  • Responsible for organizing Workshops and Events and ensured Highest turnout during my tenure as chief.
  • Core organizing member of Annual Technical Fest-Verve which had turnout of more than 1000+students
  • Was responsible for conducting study phases on supply chain management.

Timeline

Intern - KPMG Global Services
02.2025 - 07.2025
Summer Intern - Ultraviolette Automotive
07.2024 - 08.2024
Research Intern - NIT Tiruchirapalli
05.2023 - 06.2023
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra - Bachelor of Technology, Production and Industrial Engineering
RAKESH RAMAN R.