WebCenter
Ashwin Dhurvas
Project Manager, PMP®, PSM-1
Durham,NC
Summary
Experienced Engineering Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Software, Pharmaceutical machinery planning and deployment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Specright
12.2021 - Current
- Reduced project costs with diligent budget management and resource allocation strategies, enabling the completion of projects under budget.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in significant time savings and reductions in errors across multiple projects.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the team by organizing workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and promoting industry certifications among staff members.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Drove innovation within the organization by researching and implementing new tools, technologies, and methodologies that optimized project delivery processes.
- Established clear lines of communication between stakeholders by creating detailed status updates that kept everyone apprised of critical milestones throughout each stage of the project.
- Successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales, and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Managed 5 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
Project Manager
Korber Pharma
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Solution Architect
Esko
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Conduct business analysis workshops. Streamlined business processes through development and implementation of customized software applications tailored to client needs for Esko's Webcenter, Automation Engine, and ArtiosCAD.
- Provide technical packaging assistance and guidance to customers within Esko Products.
- Build review meetings to show customers new enhancement requests.
- Deploy Webcenter Systems SaaS and Non-SaaS to customers.
- Educating/training on their webcenter builds.
- Collaborated with developers on creating user-friendly interfaces that simplified complex workflows within custom-built solutions.
- Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
Packaging Innovation Engineer - Contractor
Bayer Crop Science
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Oversaw packaging specifications for Bayer Crop Science division.
- Project management and development of POP display and primary packaging.
- Utilized PP, HDPE, PET and paperboard material for packaging components for primary packaging.
- Managed supplier's prototypes and long-term projects.
- Improved and educated marketing, procurement and brand teams on best packaging practices.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives resulting in increased operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Packaging Manager
Impact Fulfillment Services
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible for three engineers and projects for 5 different clients.
- Provided leadership and coaching to team members on all projects.
- Drove sales opportunities to cut cost on different packaging materials that are more durable and environmentally friendly, totaling $100,000 in savings annually for customers.
- Generated cost savings up to 70% on multiple projects for clients by utilizing innovative packaging design and processes, material reduction and on production line efficiencies.
- Improved packaging efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to ensure product-packaging alignment with brand strategy.
- Spearheaded efforts toward achieving industry certification for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained safe working environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging designs that enhanced product appeal and functionality.
Packaging Engineer II
Impact Fulfillment Services
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Cultivate full turnkey packaging process with new and existing customers for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging while managing proper QA validation, machinery, and assembly processes.
- Completed ISTA 3E ship testing and various ASTM testing per client's request type of prevention.
- Served as subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed
- Maintained open communication channels with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials at competitive prices
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging solutions for new product launches
- Provided training to junior team members on best practices in package engineering techniques
- Identified opportunities for cost-saving measures in existing processes while maintaining or improving packaging effectiveness
- Served subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed
Packaging Engineer I
Impact Fulfillment Services
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Approved final specification packets before production starts and revise packets as needed during production.
- Overview specialized packaging such as aerosol levels 2 or 3 HAZMAT and lithium/alkaline battery packaging requirements.
- Analyzed and negotiated warehouse materials RFQ, initiated single point of contact for warehouse materials.
- Streamlined production processes by implementing automated packaging equipment, increasing overall productivity.
- Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Analyzed customer feedback data related to packaging functionality, using insights gained to inform future design improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing 08.2006 - 05.2011
Skills
Project Leadership
Stakeholder Communication
Quality Assurance
Resource Coordination
Requirements Analysis
Cross-functional Team Coordination
Product Roadmapping
Continuous Improvement
Design
Task Management
Technology Development
Self-Directed
Manufacturing
Product Development
Technical project planning
Technical Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets at Impact fulfillment Services and Caterpillar.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved and deployed Specification programs to Taylor Farms, Johnson Controls Inc, Dermalogica, Living Proof, Sugar Foods, and La Prairie.
- Designed and launched artwork management programs with clients such as BG products, Continental Mills, Fresh Pet, Amway, Coke, Danone, and La Prairie.
Software
Automation Engine
ArtiosCAD
CAPE
TOPS Pro
Agile
JDE Integration
PIM Integration
Adobe Illustrator Connector
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Salesforce
SAP
Microsoft Project
MS Visio
Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Filescom
Sharinpix
Native Forms
Smartsheets
Jira
Interests
Active Social life
Being Fit
Continuous educational improvements
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Specright
12.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Korber Pharma
01.2021 - 12.2021
Solution Architect
Esko
06.2017 - 12.2020
Packaging Innovation Engineer - Contractor
Bayer Crop Science
08.2016 - 12.2016
Packaging Manager
Impact Fulfillment Services
03.2015 - 08.2016
Packaging Engineer II
Impact Fulfillment Services
06.2013 - 03.2015
Packaging Engineer I
Impact Fulfillment Services
06.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science
Michigan State University
08.2006 - 05.2011