Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
Driving Compliance, Order fulfillment and Operations Management in Oral Solid Dosage Facility by using Technology led transformation
Delivered aseptic fill and finish facility within the scheduled time with isolator containment and associated utilities to file a "First to File" product
Accelerated the process of design, specifications, construction, installation, commissioning, and validation of new and renovated pharmaceutical facilities using new tools and techniques in project management
Spearheaded Automated Storage and Retrieval System with goods to person resulting in 30% cost efficiency, productivity, and improved safety
Provide technical solutions for all CGMP manufacturing and utility support systems including Air handling units, HEPA filters, Autoclaves, WFI Generation and distribution, pure steam generators, chillers, steam boilers, isolators, washers, Depyrogenation tunnels, fill and finish lines, lyophilization.
Optimized the shipping container cubic capacity utilization by 30% in 6 months resulting in overall freight cost reduction by 35%
Developed and managed a team of 90 fulltime employees comprising managers, engineers, and technicians. Managed employee performance and assisted employees to acquire new skills for breakthrough innovations.
Delivered multiple Enterprise level IT applications deployment for manufacturing and supply chain areas
Pioneered multiple breakthrough innovations using 3D printing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Finite element analysis
Mentored a team of 6 interns in building an electric vehicle designed and build by components extracted from retired equipment
Expedited cleanroom design validation by 30% utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics to simulate air flow patterns and temperature distribution
Assistant General Manager
AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED
Hyderabad
06.2012 - 12.2016
Lead for Manufacturing, Supply Chain areas of business to roll out ERP and other associated applications to ensure increased compliance and throughput
IT service delivery management for all GxP Applications by mentoring and motivating team members to achieve challenging business goals
Cross functional leadership in Merger and Acquisitions to integrate business systems in a seamless fashion.
Streamlined IT service Delivery by pro-active engagement with the business for increasing the acceptance of applications and reducing the change management efforts by 20%
Accelerated deployment of GxP compliant applications by 30% resulting in reduced business outage
Cross functional leadership in Merger and Acquisitions to integrate business systems in a seamless fashion for business continuity execution
Eliminated Manual labeling and data entry for Warehouse transactions resulting in effective compliance and productivity improvement by 50%
Senior Consultant
KPMG ADVISORY SERVICES PVT LTD
Hyderabad
11.2008 - 06.2012
Optimized solutions resulting in lean organizational structure for clients
Pre-sales lead for a Hyderabad region with an increase of 100% repeat business from existing clients
Implemented and spearheaded delivery engagements for multiple clients across diverse business functions.
Effectively utilized technology led transformation to enhance processes in line with Governance, Risk Management guidelines
Project Manager
Larsen and Toubro Infotech
03.2007 - 11.2008
Oracle ERP Projects Deployment in Middle East, Europe and USA
Used and devised a special tool for rapid deployment and rollout of ERP to minimize business downtime from 5 days to 1 day
Manufacturing Consultant
Sonata Software
06.2006 - 03.2007
Deployed Oracle ERP Solution for a client in Industrial Manufacturing to improve the overall client satisfaction level from 2/5 to 4/5
Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
Deputy Manager
Tecumseh Products India Pvt Ltd
05.2003 - 06.2006
Joined as a Management Trainee and worked across business functions
Active member of projects team in setting up a ‘Rotary Compressor Manufacturing’ which is the first of its kind in India
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help department goals using 5s, Kanban, Kaizen and other Japanese Management tools.
Trained mechanical engineering trainees on basic electrical troubleshooting and interpretation of control schematics
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
State Board of Technical Education
and Training – 3 years full time
Certified Supply Chain Professional | Confederation of Indian Industry - undefined
Skills
Engineering Management
Team Leadership
Project Management
Aseptic Operations
Operations Management
Warehouse Automation
Business Continuity Planning
Supply Chain and Logistics
Reliability Engineering
ERP, MES, LIMS, QMS, CMMS
Quality Systems and GxP systems
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
IT Delivery Management
Change Management
Safety & Compliance
Computer System Validation
DSCSA Compliance
Timeline
Senior Director of Technical Operations
AUROBINDO PHARMA USA Inc
12.2016 - Current
Assistant General Manager
AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED
06.2012 - 12.2016
Senior Consultant
KPMG ADVISORY SERVICES PVT LTD
11.2008 - 06.2012
Project Manager
Larsen and Toubro Infotech
03.2007 - 11.2008
Manufacturing Consultant
Sonata Software
06.2006 - 03.2007
Deputy Manager
Tecumseh Products India Pvt Ltd
05.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
State Board of Technical Education
and Training – 3 years full time
Certified Supply Chain Professional | Confederation of Indian Industry - undefined
Commercial Account Executive – Customer Service / Marketing at Aurobindo Pharma USACommercial Account Executive – Customer Service / Marketing at Aurobindo Pharma USA