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Saksham Gupta

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dynamic Value Engineer and Product Owner at Cummins Inc., adept in Agile methodologies and Python, driving multi-million-dollar savings through innovative finance modeling and workflow optimization. Proven leader in cross-functional project management, enhancing efficiency and delivering impactful solutions that align with strategic goals. Strong analytical and collaborative skills ensure successful project execution.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Value Engineer & Product Owner

Cummins Inc.
Sacramento, USA
10.2024 - Current
  • Spearheading finance model (design for profitability and customer value) enhancements, using Agile methodologies, leveraging Python and advanced analytics tools to deliver actionable insights for high-impact decision-making.
  • Collaborating across teams to optimize workflows, ensuring seamless integration of the finance analysis process in product lifecycle management.
  • Delivering cost-effective solutions by analyzing NPV, market attributes, and design alternatives, achieving multi-million-dollar savings.

Senior Technical Project Manager

Accelera By Cummins
West Sacramento, USA
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Directed cross-functional teams of 40+ to execute five fuel cell powertrain integration projects, meeting milestones within budget and mitigating risks proactively.
  • Enhanced project efficiency, reducing timelines by 30% through early engagement of cross-functional teams and MVP execution.
  • Negotiated a 20% cost reduction on procurement contracts while collaborating on SOWs and engineering deliverables.

System Integration Engineer

Cummins Inc.
Columbus, USA
09.2016 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with a global engineering team to develop, test, and certify emissions of India’s first Off-Highway 4.5L (BSIV) program.
  • Managed diagnostics development for aftertreatment systems of four programs, delivering robust calibration through simulations, field validation testing, and troubleshooting issues for customer vehicles.
  • Developed simulation models to test aftertreatment system performance and improve controller robustness by performing sensitivity analysis, saving 20% of actual testing costs.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University
Houghton
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

NIT Hamirpur
India
04.2014

Skills

  • Python and MATLAB
  • JIRA and Confluence
  • Agile methodologies and project management
  • Simulation modeling and Data Analysis
  • Workflow optimization & Finance Modeling

Certification

Stanford University Graduate School of Business, LEAD Business Program, 2025

(Financing Innovation, Critical Analytical Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Business Model Analysis, Negotiations, Design Thinking)

Accomplishments

  • Led demonstration testing of a fuel cell truck, that achieved a Guinness World Record of driving 1806 miles in single fueling.
  • Delivered innovative powertrain systems showcased at industry-leading expos, driving customer engagement and market recognition.

Timeline

Value Engineer & Product Owner

Cummins Inc.
10.2024 - Current

Senior Technical Project Manager

Accelera By Cummins
05.2022 - 10.2024

System Integration Engineer

Cummins Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

NIT Hamirpur

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