Ravindra Persaud
Clayton,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 18 years of experience in the aerospace and medical device technology sectors, specializing in program management and technical leadership. Proven track record of driving project portfolios across the entire product lifecycle, leveraging skills in sales and business development to enhance operational efficiency and deliver results. Adept at building cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Engineering
Stryker
Mahwah, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Manage cross functional teams that lead projects relating to product changes (i.e
- End Of Life, Supplier/Process/Product Changes)
- Determine the technical objectives of engineering assignments and makes decisions regarding the direction and the results of the assignment
- Monitor and control progress of work ensuring sound application of engineering principles and the appropriate use of policies and procedures
- Led capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation and validation
- Coach and mentor others on functionally related topics
- Provide engineering support for new & existing product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented
- Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications
- Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements
- Manage team that scope, plan and execute on complex projects related to key product changes to ensure continuity of supply and/or cost saving opportunities
- Qualify new suppliers and Stryker locations for manufacturing of medical devices
Business Unit Manager (Commercial)
Telair US Cargo Systems
Goldsboro, North Carolina
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for overall business unit performance (Profit and Loss, meeting annual plan and growth targets)
- Lead cross functional business unit team (sales, operations, engineering, quality)
- Profit and Loss accountability, developed and maintained customer relationships, established the yearly business plan, oversee operating activities to ensure good customer service and cost objectives are met, contract negotiation among other business-related duties
- Focused on details of value creation, i.e
- Value based pricing, continual productivity improvement and identifying profitable new business opportunities
- Ability to sell the value of products and influence customer’s decision to purchase
- Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly sales, bookings, EBITDA, and product development status reports to management and customers
- Determine and implement strategic and/or tactical plans to win profitable new business
- Negotiate sales and marketing contractual commitments with OEM’s and end users
- Domestic/International travel that included OEM meetings, distributor meetings, customer site visits, represent company at trade shows, conventions and seminars to maintain customer contact, increase brand exposure, and publicize new products and services
- Successfully managed a team of direct reports to meet company’s strategic and tactical goals
Engineering Manager (Military and Commercial)
Telair US Cargo Systems
Goldsboro, North Carolina
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Acted successfully in various capacities (Project Engineer/ IPT Lead/ Technical Lead/ Program Management/ Product Support/ Sales Engineering/ Engineering Manager)
- Duties including but not limited to ensuring design meets customer requirements, i.e
- Functional and performance requirements, material specifications, weight, integration with other systems etc
- Tasks include interfacing with customers (performing design reviews, change requests, scope of work review, etc.), management of suppliers, and internal organization of multiple disciplines (design, stress, testing, manufacturing, procurement)
- Lead proposal activities, generated engineering/recurring cost estimates, and aid in business case analysis
- Aid in development of business strategies to infiltrate new market segments in both the military and commercial business units
- Detailed involvement in cost estimation process to ensure cost accuracy and appropriate pricing
- Develop and lead productivity activities such as cost reduction campaign and implemented engineering tools/methodologies to reduce overall development time and program risks
- Engineering focal for new development activities (military and commercial)
- Well versed in the Highly-Integrated Systems Engineering approach to new product development, i.e
- Requirements management including validation and verification methodologies
- Knowledgeable in risk management techniques and overall program management activities, schedule, EVMS, etc
- Lead and mentor various disciplines (Test, Design, Product Support) of peers to meet project targets
- Identify and recruit project resource needs (Test Manager/ Product Support Manager/ Design Lead)
- Develop methods and write processes to organize, assign and track tasks needed to complete development projects
- Organize tasks based on priority and length to meet the overall project schedule
- Experience in design, development, implementation, reverse engineering and testing of complex, safety critical, electro-mechanical systems
- Successfully lead and delivered complex large-scale programs
- Responsible for overall performance of programs with respect to meeting technical requirements and business model (P&L, budget, schedule, NRE, RE, etc.)
- Well versed in all military and aerospace standards, MIL specs, DO178, DO160, DO254, etc
- Responsible for technical and programmatic interface between USCS and major OEM’s (Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, BAE, Lockheed Martin, ATR)
IPT Lead (Military and Commercial)
Breeze Eastern Corporation
Union, New Jersey
06.2007 - 09.2010
- Provide internal leadership for engineering programs in terms of overall design, development, analysis, testing, reporting and business considerations, such as budget and schedule, cumulating in the completion of qualification testing
- Work in a team environment with other disciplines within the organization
- Lead interactions with Design, Reliability, Manufacturing, Quality and Program Management to drive program needs
- Interaction with the customers (both commercial and military) as well as suppliers on a regular basis, taking a lead role during technical and programmatic discussions and formal coordination meetings
- Lead IPT in the design and development of Next Generation Rescue Hoist for military and commercial aerospace applications
- Instrumental in setting up Earn Value Assessment for new development programs
Chief Engineer
Inspecto Inc.
Huntington, New York
11.2004 - 06.2007
- Coordinate and lead team of engineers in design & analysis of prototype amphibian vessel, in addition to fabrication of prototype components
- Involved in performing various engineering analysis of the Amphibious vehicle
- Responsible for creating CAD drawings for permitting and manufacturing purposes
- Aid in writing contract status reports, as well as preparing project proposals, presentations, bid packages and other reports
- Responsible for overall design and analysis processes and procedures of new 30 passenger amphibious vehicle
- Engineering analysis included but not limited to structural strength, dynamic response and hydraulics component sizing
- Also involved in machining parts necessary for prototype vehicle
Mechanical Engineer
James, LaSala & Associates LLP
Islandia, New York
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Create AutoCAD drawings needed for permitting, bidding and construction
- Perform essential site surveys, and prepare various engineering reports
- Expected to quickly and analytically solve engineering issues that may arise
- Aid in the design of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for medical facilities, apartment buildings, schools and other types of residential and commercial buildings
Education
Master of Business Administration - Technology Management
Steven Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey09.2026
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Design and Analysis
Stony Brook University
Stonybrook, New York12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Concentration
NYU Polytechnic University
Brooklyn, New York05.2005
Skills
- Proven Leadership Experience
- Team Management
- Comprehensive Technical Knowledge
- Strategic Program Leadership
- Sales Strategy Development
- Strategic Business Development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Business Strategy Formulation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Requirements and Certification Management
- Aerospace/Medical Device Systems Development
- Mechanical, Electrical, and System Design
- Engineering software (AutoCAD, Ideas, Catia, DOORS, Smarteam, SolidWorks, etc)
- Technical Engineering Expertise (DTC, GD&T, Materials, etc)
- Supplier Management (Quality, Performance, etc)
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Production Management
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, etc)
- Product Support
- Onsite Customer Support (Product Support, Aftermarket Sales, PMA)
- Technical Investigation (Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action)
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Effective Organization
- Career Development Strategy
- Talent Pipeline Management
Certification
FE/EIT Exam, 10/05
Timeline
Senior Manager, Engineering
Stryker
01.2020 - Current
Business Unit Manager (Commercial)
Telair US Cargo Systems
09.2018 - 10.2019
Engineering Manager (Military and Commercial)
Telair US Cargo Systems
09.2010 - 09.2018
IPT Lead (Military and Commercial)
Breeze Eastern Corporation
06.2007 - 09.2010
Mechanical Engineer
James, LaSala & Associates LLP
07.2005 - 05.2006
Chief Engineer
Inspecto Inc.
11.2004 - 06.2007
Master of Business Administration - Technology Management
Steven Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Design and Analysis
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Concentration
NYU Polytechnic University
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