Ayushi Krishna
Aftermarket Program Manager
Orange,California
Summary
Results-driven and established Program Management Leader equipped with an innovative mindset, a personable demeanor, as well as 10+ years of documented success leading projects. Currently an Aftermarket Program Manager and previously a successful product manager, lead Systems Engineer and Scrum Master. Experience includes coordinating internal resources, third parties & vendors for the flawless execution of projects on time, within budget and scope of delivery, proficient management of entire life cycle of complex projects, transforming project management methodologies and managing resources efficiently. Consistent achievement of goals with a focus on streamlined workflows, effective communication and efficient prioritization while juggling multiple competing tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aftermarket Program Manager
Collins Aerospace
Anaheim, California
10.2021 - Current
- Executing and managing assigned key market programs valued at $5 Million.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor operation processes, resulting in minimum 150K ROI every year.
- Administering $2 Million budget across multiple programs
- Interacted with Military Avionics and Helicopter customers to identify business needs , contractual obligations and retrofit strategies.
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
- Assessing performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Sr. Product Support Manager
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Handling full cycle product support for Business and Regional Avionics products portfolio based in Cedar Rapids
- Driving solution decisions across globe on asset allocation, repairs and routing
- Lead EMS products divesture to Safran Avionics Support standpoint.
- Manage product field initiatives $200K.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics along with inward product teams.
- Developed pricing strategies for deployment of product improvements while balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction maximization.
- Managed engineering changes using SAP systems.
- Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.
- Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
Sr. Systems Engineer-GS-FMS Scrum Master
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Led scrum team that developed functional software and systems for Rockwell Collins Proline Fusion Flight Management System
- Worked in collaborative Agile development environment for military applications (specifically aircraft C-295), supporting both internal and external customers
- Provided technical direction and coaching over agile product development lifecycle, including requirements definition and analysis, SW design, development, integration, test verification and validation
- Managed scope, schedule and budget for work packages worked on by team along with product owner.
PFCC Systems Lead (Sr. Systems Engineer)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Performed Systems Engineer level functions and all of those listed below.
- Provided technical expertise and direction to team to accomplish requirements and testing milestones as per delivery plan.
- Partnered with customers – through consultative approach – on review and approval of L-1 requirements.
- Estimated technical work scope, costs and plan for deliverable alongside Technical Project Manager using business data analysis tools.
- Removed obstacles for team by escalating issues to leadership, resulting in early delivery of customer issue solution, with constant positive feedback.
Systems Engineer
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Fly-By-Wire, PFCC Team)
- Provided technical expertise and direction to team to accomplish requirements and testing milestones as per delivery plan
- Partnered with customers – through consultative approach – on review and approval of L-1 requirements
- Estimated technical work scope, costs and plan for deliverable alongside Technical Project Manager using business data analysis tools
- Removed obstacles for team by escalating issues to leadership, resulting in early delivery of customer issue solution, with constant positive feedback
- CGPA: 3.88
- Top 2 % of class
- Emphasis in Aeronautics and Astronautics concentration
- CGPA: 3.34 (While working 20 hours per week part-time)
- Emphasis in Astronautics
Fleet Engineer-Coop
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Minneapolis, MN
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Worked every other semester at Delta Airlines in Minneapolis.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Remained highly knowledgeable in practices related to government agency guidelines for aircraft installations and utilized expertise to optimize daily functions of DC-9, A320 and A330 Fleets
- Planned or conducted environmental, operational or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
Education
MBA -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04.2021
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL12.2010
Skills
- Programming languages(Python, C) and Software Development Standards(DO178B, ARP54A)
- Teamwork: Communication and Collaboration
- Technical Analysis ,Documentation with Reporting
- New System : Design and integration testing
- Requirements Analysis: Roadmap Planning with Prioritization
- Cost Management: Budget Preparation, Performance Monitoring and P&L Management
- Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- Presentation Creation and Delivery
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Coordination : scheduling and coordinating, managing operations and efficiency and Performance Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Change Management
- Program Review: ,Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Financial Analysis
- Profit Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Programs: Leadership, Development and Risk Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivated professional
- Microsoft Office
- Active Listening
- MS Office
- Flexible & Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Board Member: Cedar Rapids Art Museum (2021-2024)
- MBA Cohort Leader (Peer elected)-University of Florida
- Membership Chair: Women in Aviation (Eastern Iowa chapter)2019-2022
- Be Extraordinary Awards (2014-2018) at Collins Aerospace
Interests
Painting, reading, comparative religious and cultural studies, antiquities, travelling, art, architecture and astronomy.
Languages
French
Elementary
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.
André Gide
Timeline
Aftermarket Program Manager
Collins Aerospace
10.2021 - Current
Sr. Product Support Manager
Collins Aerospace
03.2019 - 10.2021
Sr. Systems Engineer-GS-FMS Scrum Master
Collins Aerospace
07.2018 - 03.2019
PFCC Systems Lead (Sr. Systems Engineer)
Collins Aerospace
03.2014 - 07.2018
Systems Engineer
Collins Aerospace
03.2011 - 06.2013
Fleet Engineer-Coop
Delta Air Lines, Inc
08.2008 - 08.2010
MBA -
University of Florida
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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