Ashish Ramachandran

• Working as a Business Analyst for the Software Systems group supporting the Daikin Tools Selection application used extensively by the Sales and Marketing team.
• Also, worked as a Lead Product Owner for Daikin Tools Digital Transformation project.

Projects:

1) NextGen Digital transformation project - transform Daikin Tools Selection application to C# and .NET Framework

• Research current Daikin Tools Selection software and identify critical features to be included in MVP
• Create Epics and Features in Azure DevOps
• Create detailed user stories to capture backend code and interfaces including business rules engines and framework code leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
• Create user stories for React UI components and form layouts
• Create clear and concise Acceptance criteria for the user stories
• Validate and accept completed user stories

2) New Product introduction – ATS Unit

• Plan project sizing and create task estimates
• Validate new product format and code sheets from Product Engineering team
• Translate code sheets into business rules in Titan and create validation scripts
• Create deployment schedule and support end to end testing of OTC workflow

3) Power BI dashboard for tracking requests from Sales

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
• Utilized data analytics tools to monitor performance metrics and inform decision-making processes.
• Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.

• Worked as Engineering Business Analyst on digital transformation strategies which included deployment of Teamcenter as the new PLM application, integration of Teamcenter with ERP, MRP, and other applications

Projects:

1) Digital Transformation - Windchill to Teamcenter Data migration

• Conducted infrastructure requirements for Windchill 11 to Teamcenter 13.3 migration
• Created item and attributes mapping document from Windchill to Teamcenter
• Led cross-functional teams to define business requirements and develop strategic solutions.
• Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.

2) Capital Harness upgrade

• Gather requirements for upgrade to CH 2206 version
• Conduct risk assessment and license procurement
• Create risk mitigation plan, Project status, and monitor status meetings

• Worked as Engineering Business Analyst supporting the engineering team and making sure the engineers were able to complete their tasks smoothly

Projects:

1) CAD and PLM Evaluation

• Worked closely with ECAD and MCAD subject matter experts to collect requirements
• Created system architecture documentation and requirements documentation
• Prepare Request for Proposal and send to vendors
• Conducted interviews and discussions with CAD vendors to validate vendor products
• Scheduled demonstrations of vendor products and conducted evaluations
• Recommend the most preferred system architecture based on the evaluation criteria.

2) Federal Research Tax Rebate Project

• Analyzed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend strategic improvements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions.
• Understand technical aspects of the federal tax rebate program (PowerShell scripts)

• Worked as an application developer and data migration lead. I was responsible for developing and updating the Windchill application according to user enhancement requests. I was the lead for the data migration sub-projects to migrate data from legacy ERP apps to Windchill PLM.

Other responsibilities included –

• Configuration and support of interface between Windchill and Oracle ERP using Fusion middleware
• Worked on customization of Bill of Materials in Windchill
• Create data extraction scripts using PL/SQL and shell scripts

Projects:

1) Data migration from SAP to Windchill

• Conducted customer-facing meetings to understand migration requirements and data complexity.
• Developed project timelines and milestones, facilitating on-time delivery of initiatives within budget constraints.
• Assisted Project manager with resource and budget estimation.
• Create extraction scripts to extract part and Bill of Material data from SAP
• Bulk load to Windchill using part and BOM loaders
• Created data validation scripts to compare Parts and Bills of Materials

2) Data Migration from legacy ERP applications to Windchill

• Meet with the business and understand migration requirements
• Led cross-functional teams to execute complex project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Create a requirements document and get it signed off by the business
• Take responsibility for migration test cycles and ensure smooth validation test

3) Implement Splunk for data monitoring

• Captured business requirements for implementing Splunk, an automatic activity monitoring tool, to provide alerts for illegal access and download of company confidential data
• Set up discovery meetings with Splunk experts to brainstorm the best options available to monitor illegal actions saving the company over $500k by preventing confidential data theft.
• Designed and developed the solution using Splunk software which satisfied customer requirements

• Object-oriented software development using Core Java that includes gathering requirements, designing, and implementing new features. Worked with Windchill Upgrade Methodologies and improved the performance of the Upgrade Manager tool.
• Led development of scalable software solutions, enhancing system performance and user experience.
• Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and improving team productivity.
• Used Agile process and utilized Scrum techniques to improve overall product development time, increase productivity, and deliver quality code.
• Resolve product bugs reported by customers through SPRs
• Deploy issue resolutions through CI/CD pipeline

• The role includes creating UI's using Java, JSP, XML, and customizing workflows using expression. PDMLink 8.0 Customization.
• Designed, customized, and implemented PTCs Windchill solutions as desired by customer requirements.
• Created Audit Reports to validate IBAs through workflow expression robots.
• Build automated process to extract Part and Bill of Material data from legacy ERP system into Microsoft Excel files.

• Deployed PDMLink and ProjectLink applications for clients
• Customization of PDMLink application