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Vivek Viswanathan
ENGINEERING ARCHITECT | HEAD OF PROGRAMS | SYSTEM INTEGRATOR | OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Bangalore
If you can’t feed a team with two pizzas, it’s too large
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Summary
With over 13 years of experience in operations, manufacturing and automation of Special Purpose Machines. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Led by strong ethical values, complemented with profound analytical/problem solving skills, paired with efficient cross functional leadership that has helped us drive and complete more than 47 projects valued over 390 Crores across 5 continents. Always am extremely passionate about building high technology capable teams by always practicing cohesive leadership and vision for the program’s deliverable.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
22
years of post-secondary education
2
Certificates
7
Languages
Work History
DREAM 2 SEAM TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDBangalore
Engineering Architect/ Head of Programs/Director
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Established foundational processes for business operations with team of just 6 to now 16 members
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly all 6 days of working week, successfully for three and half years
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy further ensuring delivery of first prototype for automated Pocket stitching.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals. Build trusted team to anchor and take forward our mission
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends, leading to identifying possible competition and blue ocean strategy of product delivery
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution, hence taking steps toward developing in house skills to perfect various approaches addressing customer concerns.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired 12 new staff members 6 of whom are software developers, testers and Project lead and developed training materials for employees.
- Developed SaaS for real time performance and intelligence gathering and supporting developments for pharmaceutical companies.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run business.
- Improved operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
- Managed financial operations and investments to maximize profits and minimize costs.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
FLAME TAO KNOWARE PVT LTDBangalore
Project Management Consultant
06.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Established parameters and managed schedule throughout project management of warehousing project valued over 230 lakhs
- Updated budgets and work plans for optimal planning and goal attainment
- Configured and maintained processes and systems for effective project delivery.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to coordinate and organize inputs and logistics.
- Scheduled and participated in meetings to discuss project progress and identify solutions to bottlenecks.
- Took proactive approach to assessing and correcting problems, with dedicated software such as Jira and Trello for task tracking at all stages
- Liaised with 4 different team members to resolve issues that impacted project delivery, ensuring projected delay of 67days was brought under control.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects for lean automated shirt line, managed costs estimated at130 lakhs, and monitored performance, ensuring working prototype is build in less than 7% of complete projected line cost.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
HILGER UND KERNMannheim
Project Manager- Transfer Of Technology
06.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects worth 4.5 Crores, ensuring lean transfer of design, technology and localization of products without compromising on quality, process and deliverables
- Efficiently Led Cross Functional Global teams from APAC and ASEAN regions to help deliver program goals with reduction in planned time by 13 months.
- Ensured competitive price points whilst equivalent or better technology were researched and used for local manufacturing
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Pro-efficient with Program management tools such as IFS-ERP, Jira, Trello.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Reported regularly to managers and business stake holders on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
TITAN COMPANY LTDHosur
Project Manager
11.2015 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Successfully executed total of 17 Projects in automation involving special purpose machines across Medical, Automobile, Aviation, Food and Beverage, Electrical, Electronics and Jewellery industries valued over 247 Crores
- Developed expertise in MS Projects, Microsoft Office, SAP for Project procurement tracking, handled closure of legal contracts and agreements, No Objection Certificates (NOC’s) and Budget management
- Developed sound expertise executing projects with customers in: Electrical Industry - |SIEMENS |Ather Energy |SYRMA Technology |3M |ABB |Schneider Electric |Ather Energy |SYRMA Technology
- Automotive Industry - |KNORR-BREMSE |FESTO |Valeo Amalgamation|Borg Warner |BOSCH |RENAULT NISSAN |SAINT-GOBAIN |INTEVA Products |Mahindra Rise |Magna Rico |PEPSI Co |BROSE |Brakes India |Inergy |Plastic Omnium|Mann & Hummel |DELPHI Automotive |Lucas TVS |DENSO India |Sona Fujikiko Automotive
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Titan Company Ltd, Precision Engineering DivisionHosur
Senior Project Engineering Lead
06.2013 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Designed Control Systems for 22 projects valued over 336 Crores and specialized in design of customer product based machine control system and automation
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed expertise in Design of E-Plan, CE-Documentation, FMEA and Assembly Documentation, Auto-Cad, E-Cad, Electrical Circuit Planning, Panel Design, Selection of Control Elements such as PLCs, Servo Drives, Sensors, Robot-Gantry Systems, Vision Systems, multi axis robots, conveyors, Marking systems, transfer systems
- Experienced with ERP- SAP, developed sound skills in Microsoft Excel and office-based tools.
Titan Company LimitedHosur
Senior Engineer
01.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Tested, installed and commissioned over 9 projects consisting of independent automated machines to complete assembly and testing line with over 14 stations valued over 90 crores
- Commissioned machines in Hosur, Bangalore, Pune, Gurgaon, Delhi, Bhiwadi, Chennai and Ranipet
- Experienced and Programmed machines and automated lines with PLC of – Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence, Omron, Festo makes
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve project issues.
- Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels.
- Conducted tests to determine success of product performance.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Enforced rules and regulations to keep working environment safe.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Trained and managed drafters, junior engineers and surveyors.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Experienced with sensors of – Balluff, Omron, IFM, Keyence; Vision System Integration – Keyence, Omron, Cognex
- Experienced with Servo and robot system integration of Siemens, Festo, SMC, IAI, Yaskawa, Adept, Fanuc and ABB
R&D DepartmentBangalore
Engineering Trainee
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Undertook tasks related with Standardization of Control Design functions, New Technology development, technical guidance to engineering problems that arise during operational execution
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Designed and coordinated engineering tests and experiments.
- Used AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
- Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure.
- Created 3D models from 2D drawings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Tested prototypes and standard products and wrote reports to document results.
- Participated in failure analysis and debugging report activities.
- Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
- Reviewed proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility.
- Performed data analysis of information provided by customers to obtain metrics.
Education
ALLIANCE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Alliance UniversityBangalore, India
Executive Post Graduate Diploma from Management, Project Management, Marketing
08.2021 - 04.2023
CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYBangalore, India
Under Graduation(UG) from Electronics and Communication
07.2006 - 08.2010
SRI BHAGHWAN MAHAVEER JAIN COLLEGEBangalore, India
Pre-University College from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics And Electronics
04.2004 - 05.2006
Pre- University CollegeBangalore, India
PUC from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Electronics
07.2002 - 05.2004
THE FRANK ANTHONY PUBLIC SCHOOL, ICSEBangalore, India
High School from Science
06.1992 - 04.2004
Skills
Project Management
Maintenance of engineering systems
Engineering software expertise
Working knowledge of engineering
Scrum and Agile proficiency
Technology Architecture Management
Skilled in Microsoft Office
Control Engineering Design
Operations Mangement
Business Strategist
Lean Principles
Vertical Integration
Web-based software engineering
MS PowerPoint MS Word MS Visio Trello Asana Jira MS Planner Skype Zoom MS Teams Google Sheets Airtable Google Docs Google Slides IFS SAP AutoCAD E-CAD E-Plan Codesys SIMATIC Step7 AB Studio 5000 GX Works2 Vision Pro PLC Programming
Certification
Design Thinking | Ideation | Systematic Innovation| Strong Business Strategist |Vertical Integration |Cohesive Leadership Skills |Effective Communication| Risk Management |Committed to ensure Customer satisfaction| Broad Market and Industry Knowledge| Systems Thinking |Worldview Skills |Influencing Skills| Facilitation Skills| Strong Virtual Management Skills| Business and Political Acumen| Practice GEMBA, KANBAN, AGILE and SCRUM methods |Lean Leadership| Control Engineering| Quality Management| Budget Management |Project Management |Vendor Management |Cross-culture Team Building |Strategic and Operational Planning |, https://in.linkedin.com/in/viswanathanvivek
Additional Information
- With my proficiency in Lean principles of operations, Ideation, systematic innovation, Design thinking, further practicing GEMBA and KANBAN methods has ensured effective implementation of Just in Time (JIT) methods to drive a team of 7 across design, procurement, finance, assembly, testing and commissioning of a prototype developed for automated stitching of garment shirt parts with a targeted cycle time of 41 secs valued at 1.1 Crore. Responsible for P&L of the business.
- By consistently practicing lean Design principles, and Lean Just In Time methods, I consulted with one of the world's leading E-Commerce business for the layout and budgeting of a Semi- Automated Warehouse and Fulfillment Center estimated at over 47 Crores giving us a deep understanding of the E-commerce business involving the storage and distribution systems, resource planning, material handling, lay-outing and budgeting.
- As a Project Manager for transfer of technology, worked closely with Swiss and German Design, Projects, Procurement and Logistic teams of 12 for new product development by transfer of design in the precision liquid metering, mixing and dispensing systems valued at 3 Crores in 11 months and successfully ensured manufacturing of the products in India.
- By effectively practicing AGILE SCRUM techniques as a Project Lead and ensuring continuous and accurate coordination and communication between 5 verticals of the Precision Engineering Division of Titan Company Ltd, I ensured effective vertical integration among all teams to deliver 42 different projects including automated production lines and special purpose machines, over a span of 7 years valued over 370 Crores by effective and continuous Customer engagement. In Depth knowledge of System integrated solutions with Siemens, Allen bradley, National Instruments, ABB. Worked with PLC’s and delivered solutions to clients from automotive, aerospace, defense, pharma, electrical and electronic industries.
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Timeline
ALLIANCE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Alliance University
Executive Post Graduate Diploma from Management, Project Management, Marketing
08.2021 - 04.2023
Engineering Architect/ Head of Programs/Director
DREAM 2 SEAM TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2019 - Current
Project Management Consultant
FLAME TAO KNOWARE PVT LTD
06.2019 - 10.2019
Project Manager- Transfer Of Technology
HILGER UND KERN
06.2018 - 06.2019
Project Manager
TITAN COMPANY LTD
11.2015 - 06.2018
Senior Project Engineering Lead
Titan Company Ltd, Precision Engineering Division
06.2013 - 11.2015
Senior Engineer
Titan Company Limited
01.2012 - 06.2013
Engineering Trainee
R&D Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Under Graduation(UG) from Electronics and Communication
07.2006 - 08.2010
SRI BHAGHWAN MAHAVEER JAIN COLLEGE
Pre-University College from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics And Electronics
04.2004 - 05.2006
Pre- University College
PUC from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Electronics
07.2002 - 05.2004
THE FRANK ANTHONY PUBLIC SCHOOL, ICSE
High School from Science
06.1992 - 04.2004
Software
IFS
SAP
Simatic S7 (TIA Portal)
CodesSys PLC Programming
E-Plan
AutoCad
Autodesk Inventor
Figma
Microsoft Projects
Trello
Jira
Notion
Slack
Asana
Visio Pro
AB Studio 5000
GX Works 2