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Sakti Prasad  Sarangi

Sakti Prasad Sarangi

Project Manager- Vehicle Testing And Validation

Summary

Determined Project Manager adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages

Work History

Project Manager- Vehicle Testing And Validation

VE Commercial Vehicles
12.2013 - Current

Exports NPI Project Validation/Domestic In-house Project (18+ Yrs)

  • To prepare Validation plan and freeze it with respective along with Proto build plan and execution of V&V plan within Validation team to meet project timeline.
  • To prepare and share project data i.e. Parts Maturity, Feature status, Project concerns/Red Flag critical issues with risk assessment and mitigation plan to top management on regular interval through various forums and Monthly Product Reports, To give Validation clearance through V&V sign off for SOP. To attend Project Gate Audits.
  • Project/CFT Meetings' involvements:- to play active member role to freeze Product Brief/Pre requisite , to solve validation hurdles, to discuss validation progress etc. , involve into design change discussion of failed part during validation etc. , to investigate field failure through QAG(Quality Assurance Group).
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Follow ups with all concern agencies i.e. designers, prototyping, manufacturing and vendor development groups to meet all project requirements and ensure project quality and timeliness. Project progress and MIS preparation and presentation to management periodically.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Testing Executive

Mahindra & Mahindra
07.2011 - 12.2013
  • Collaborated with stakeholders for timely resolution of issues, achieving smoother deployments and reduced downtime.
  • Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency through thorough documentation and organization of test plans.
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Engineer

Mando India Ltd
10.2005 - 07.2011
  • Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Responsible for Brake Product validation test for new developed models.
  • Adhere of testing plan as per Test Standards & customer requirements.
  • Handling customer complaints against new Products.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.

Education

MBA - Operations Management

DAVV
Indore, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani, India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Rourkela Institute of Technology
Kalunga
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary -

Champeshwar GP High School
Cuttack, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Project planning and development

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Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed the testing and performance trials the LMD trucks , Buses and HD trucks at Overseas market such as South Africa, Africa LHD markets Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Bangladesh, Middle East Project, resulting in a footprint increase in market share for the company.
  • Vehicle testing and Validation initiated and performed at Johannesburg-South Africa for HD Trucks.
  • Performance trial completed successfully with competition vehicle at Pretoria-South Africa for LMD Trucks.
  • Vehicle Validation route map prepared w.r.t RWUP of QATAR, Doha for HD, LMD Trucks & BUS projects.
  • Knowledge in Proto Vehicle Build, Workshop Management.
  • Active member of Break Through Cost Reduction projects.
  • Best CFT Member- Award Winner.
  • Developed 07 PRR on server for the very first time in VECV to keep record of Validation data, Performance Reports,
  • Team leader - Competition vehicles Benchmarking activity.

Software

MS Office

SAP

Timeline

Project Manager- Vehicle Testing And Validation

VE Commercial Vehicles
12.2013 - Current

Testing Executive

Mahindra & Mahindra
07.2011 - 12.2013

Engineer

Mando India Ltd
10.2005 - 07.2011

MBA - Operations Management

DAVV
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Rourkela Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary -

Champeshwar GP High School
04.2001 -
Sakti Prasad SarangiProject Manager- Vehicle Testing And Validation