Sachindra Bar

• Successfully managed 30+ cross-functional teams delivering cloud-based applications for B2B and B2C markets. Proven track record of driving product releases that increased customer adoption by 30%+, reduced time-to-market by 25%, and improved product uptime to 99.9% through robust DevOps and monitoring practices.
• Strong background in Agile (Scrum, Kanban), CI/CD implementation, stakeholder management, and cloud platform Azure. Experienced in using Jira, Confluence, Trello, GitHub, and Asana to manage workflows, track progress, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.
  Key highlights:
  -Led the development and launch of 5 SaaS platforms, managing budgets of up to $1.2M.
  -Reduced churn by 18% through close collaboration with product and customer success teams to improve onboarding and user experience.
  -Spearheaded automation initiatives that decreased manual QA time by 40% and increased release frequency from bi-monthly to bi-weekly.

Successfully led and executed complex aerospace programs focused on electrical systems, avionics, and embedded software development. Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams through full lifecycle projects—from concept and design through integration, testing, certification, and delivery—while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards including DO-178C, DO-254 and AS9100.

• Successfully managed projects ranging from $5M to $20M, delivering high-reliability systems for both commercial and defense aviation platforms. Experienced in coordinating with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, certification authorities (FAA, EASA), and internal stakeholders to meet technical, budgetary, and schedule objectives.
  Key highlights:
  -Led the development and integration of avionics systems across 4 aircraft platforms, achieving 30% reduction in testing and validation time through implementation of model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
  -Delivered over 15 electrical and avionics LRUs (line-replaceable units), with 100% first-pass certification and successful flight qualification.
  -Spearheaded modernization of legacy flight control systems, improving system reliability by 40% and reducing weight by 12% through hardware optimization.
  -Drove Agile-hybrid project management practices to reduce development cycles by 20%, while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and safety standards

• Accomplished Design Manager specializing in the design and development of aircraft systems, and electrical subsystems for military and civil aerospace platforms. Expertise in managing end-to-end product lifecycle for fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and indigenous defense aviation programs.
• Strong background in electrical system design, including wiring harnesses, power distribution, LRUs, avionics integration, and EMI/EMC compliance. Skilled in coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and certifiable designs aligned with MIL-STD, AS9100, and CEMILAC/DGAQA standards.
  Key highlights:
  -Led System and electrical design efforts on platforms such as LCA Tejas, Su-30MKI, DO-228, Jaguar and Mig21 contributing to flight-worthy, production-ready solutions.
  -Directed a team of 25+ multidisciplinary engineers, achieving 30% reduction in design cycle times and enhancing design quality through rigorous validation processes.
  -Oversaw electrical harness design, power system layouts, avionics bay layouts, and integration of mission-critical electrical systems with zero major NCRs during inspection.
  -Actively collaborated with DRDO, ADA, IAF, and vendor partners to support indigenous content and reduce import dependency under the Make in India initiative.
  -Proficient in tools like Siemens NX, Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, and PLM systems. Strong leadership in design reviews (PDR/CDR), configuration control, change management, and mentoring junior engineers.