Bhakti Bilwanikar
San Jose,California
Summary
Professional with 5 years of experience in semiconductor & automotive project management, supply chain, NPI, testing & validation. Looking for a Program Management role to help achieve business needs by burning the midnight oil.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Program Manager - Contract
Tesla
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Achieved $40 ($80M annual) savings on MY interior modules by using 1st principles approach to question the requirement, functionality, part and process.
- Oversaw $200M CAPEX by working with CMs for prototype tooling of new Model Y by ensuring tools equipment, gauges, assembly line are ready on time.
- Executed best-in-class safety, reliability, and durability of Cybertruck, Model 3, Y by managing the testing & validation roadmap of mechanical & electronic hardware.
- Managed 8 contract manufacturers globally from early development to design validation by coordinating various design changes, validation and tool modification loops,
- Led a project team of 23 mechanical, electrical & test engineers and improved on-time delivery by 35% through diligent project tracking using JIRA, Confluence and MS tools.
RF Testing & Validation Engineer
Psemi
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Tested PCBAs, LNA modules, and RF switch ICs for S-parameters, Noise Figure, Oscillation, and Ruggedness.
- Led wafer-level testing of ICs, reducing testing time by 20%.
- Managed ESD testing for new designs, ensuring 100% compliance with industry standards.
- Set up testing benches in the laboratory, enhancing capabilities and reducing setup time by 30%.
Product Engineer- RF & Connectivity
Abracon
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers, sales representatives, and FAEs in integrating products by providing technical solutions, leading to a 20% increase in successful product deployments.
- Reviewed customer PCB layouts and performed failure analysis, ensuring a 95% success rate in antenna integration.
- Provided feedback to the internal design team on products related to assembly, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost, contributing to a 15% improvement in product quality.
Supply Chain Program Manager
Flextronics
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed material planning for BOM of 285 electronic components, collaborating with 5 procurement, 3 logistics, and 4 production teams, optimizing inventory levels and reducing lead times by 20%.
- Coordinated with 50+ suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, negotiating contracts to achieve 10% cost savings and improved service levels.
- Implemented automated workflows to streamline material planning processes, reducing response times by 30% and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Utilized data analytics and internal tools for accurate material forecasting, driving a 15% reduction in material costs and promoting lean material management.
- Reviewed $100M of sales utilizing Baan IV with a profit of $70k.
- Calculated inventory targets and achieved 90% of the inventory target every month.
Education
Certification - Project Management
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley 04.2024
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Governement Engineering College, Auranagabad
Aurangabad05.2018
Skills
- Waterfall
- Agile
- Scrum
- Power BI
- Scope Management
- Schedule Management
- Quality Management
- Critical Path
- Risk Management
- Efficient multi-tasker
Timeline
Technical Program Manager - Contract
Tesla
01.2024 - 05.2024
RF Testing & Validation Engineer
Psemi
08.2021 - 12.2023
Product Engineer- RF & Connectivity
Abracon
01.2020 - 08.2021
Supply Chain Program Manager
Flextronics
06.2016 - 06.2018
Certification - Project Management
University of California Berkeley
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas At Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Governement Engineering College, Auranagabad
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