Ayush Patel

Dynamic and detail-oriented engineering leader with 7+ years of cross-industry experience driving multimillion-dollar technical programs across electrical utilities and product manufacturing. Proven expertise in program management, quality systems, and operational process improvement. Skilled in Agile methodologies, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to accelerate delivery and elevate quality.

• LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT: Supervised cross-functional teams, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely completion of substation and manufacturing projects, ranging from $1M to $100M. Successfully managed and trained teams to optimize performance and meet department goals.
• PROJECT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Evaluated and forecasted manpower and resource needs for projects, employing tools like MS Project and Agile methodologies to enhance project delivery and reduce costs.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS: Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, implementing industry standards such as 10CFR50 and ISO 9001, and reducing defects by 5% through robust Change Control Processes.
• SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE: Promoted a strong safety culture within teams by embedding safety practices into daily operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• TECHNICAL AND PROCESS INNOVATION: Pioneered operational efficiency improvements using KPI systems, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and advanced techniques like Positive Material Identification, leading to cost reductions and increased reliability.

• Professional Certificate: Google Project Management, Coursera, Mar 2023
• Professional Certificate: ASME NQA-1 Part 1-18 QA Requirements, ASME, May 2018