Baskar Viswanathan
HOLLAND,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Design Consultant with diverse background in delivering innovative design solutions that align with client needs and industry trends. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines. Proven ability in utilizing advanced design software and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Currently Managing 20-member offshore team on day-to-day deliverable, assuring quality and Team learning. 16+Yrs of experience in New product developments in Various Mechanical components & Consumer products. Very good hands on working experience in Creo 7.0 (Pro/ENGINEER WILDFIRE) and Catia-V5. Expertise on ERP Tools– BAAN –Syteline – Enter price Quoting.
Professional design expert with strong background in creating innovative and functional spaces. Proven ability to collaborate with teams, ensuring projects meet client needs and deliver impactful results. Skilled in space planning, color theory, and client consultations, with flexible approach to adapt to evolving project requirements. Renowned for reliability and achieving high standards consistently.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Onsite Design Consultant Manager
Capgemini Engineering, U.S.A
U.S.A
04.2019 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and streamline processes.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring service delivery met organizational standards and timelines.
- Facilitated swift issue resolution by acting as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and team members.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively coordinating onsite services and addressing concerns promptly.
- Streamlined communication between clients and project teams, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Senior Team Lead
Altran Technologies Limited, India
India
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery timelines and quality standards.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify trends and drive strategic decision-making.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies and regular feedback sessions.
- Implemented budget controls on project resources, reducing costs while maintaining the quality of deliverables.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, selecting top talent for the team and contributing to long-term growth potential.
- Developed high-performing team members through targeted training programs and one-on-one coaching.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Improved quality and efficience over 50%.
Sr Design Engineer
Pricol Technologies LTD
COIMBATORE,INDIA
12.2009 - 01.2018
- Led design projects from concept through production, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Developed innovative design solutions utilizing CAD software to enhance product functionality and aesthetics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate user feedback into design iterations, improving customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices in engineering design and project management.
- Developed innovative design solutions for challenging engineering problems, resulting in improved product performance.
- Developed and optimized product designs using CAD software to enhance functionality and manufacturability.
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Automobile Engineering
P.S.G College of Technology
Coimbatore,India04-2009
Diploma - Automobile
Kongu Polytechnic College
Erode,India04-2006
Skills
- Strong mechanical product development knowledge with 16years of experience in office furniture and desk products
- Modify and develop a new office environmental furniture products and parts based on need and requirement, checking for the manufacturing feasibility and cost
- Design of sheet metal, Plastic and casting components, Surfacing, Solid modelling, Assembly modelling, 2D drawing creation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
- Expert in Surface Modeling, Drafting and applying GD & T for the various components which included creation complicated surface
- Product Data Management software – Windchill
- Good hands-on experiences in ERP tools – Lotus notes, BAAN and Business Object, Syteline,JDE
- Product Lifecycle Management software - MyWorkplace
- CAD modelling software – Master in Creo 70( Pro/ENGINEER WILDFIRE)– solid modelling, Surface modelling assembly modelling, and 2D drawings
Certification
- Have successfully completed a course on CATIA V5 through the PSG CT EDST Finishing school, EDS Technology Pvt ltd.- Training Division
- Have successfully completed a course on PRO-E through the UMS TECHNOLOGIES, COIMBATORE.
Management Responsibility
- To be generate and submit metrics data to the management to achieve organization goal and generate best revenue from the assigned group
- Ensure achieving the consistent business and quality with various decision makings
- Ensure the implementation of organization policies and function in entire team
- Hire and place skilled resources to perform specific task based on requirement and need
- Work extensively on ISO quality certifications on organization level
- Seek for new business opportunity and make business proposal to client
Current Role
- Project Name: HMI-OPTIONS
- Software / Hardware Tools: CREO/BAAN/ LOTUS NOTES/PDM/SyteLine/Custom Quoter/Enterprise Quoting
- Responsibilities: Managing and leading the offshore team on Delivery, Quality and Training on customization of the Standard product as per customer need.
Roles & Responsibility
- To verify Task Board assign work to Team based on their learning and capabilities
- Flex team members based on work load and priorities in each work group
- Ensure the Team meets the daily target as committed to Client
- Ensure the Resource planning within the group based on work load and priority
- Generate metrics data to reduce financial performance, capability and efficient
- Generate various project data to monitor Delivery, Quality and Cost, Analysis the improvement area and make changes to get the best results
- Submit the Metrics data to the client, get their valuable feedback and suggestion, make sure it’s all implemented in the work
- Managing client engagement services and solution implementations
- Responsible for team continues technical learning and quality delivery
Visa:
Current on L1A (I140 approved under EB2)
H1B Approved petition from 2012 with visa stamped at a U.S. consulate
Timeline
Onsite Design Consultant Manager
Capgemini Engineering, U.S.A
04.2019 - Current
Senior Team Lead
Altran Technologies Limited, India
01.2018 - 04.2019
Sr Design Engineer
Pricol Technologies LTD
12.2009 - 01.2018
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Automobile Engineering
P.S.G College of Technology
Diploma - Automobile
Kongu Polytechnic College