Result-driven individual with proven background in project management, engineering, scheduling, cost control and quality assurance in power generation, biotechnology and manufacturing industries. Known as a life-long learner who embraces knowledge as a tool for enhancement and efficiency; committed to leading projects, and improve end-user productivity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
EXPERTISE: Six Sigma, Earned Value Analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM), Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI)
TECHNICAL: Primavera Project Management, Primavera Project Planner, Pertmaster, MS Project, JD Edwards, Prism Project Manager, SAP PLM, AutoCAD, Solidworks Minitab, Linear Programming, MS Visio, MS Office, SQL Server 2000, MS Access,
C and C++
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE SHAW GROUP - STOUGHTON, MA
Project Controls Scheduler/Planner August 2008-Present
Worked collaboratively with the project managers to develop a 3rd Level WBS Schedules and reviewed projects status as well as analyzed various risks and impacts. Instrumental in updating and reporting Project Schedules for Multiple Nuclear Power Uprate Projects utilizing Primavera 6.0, Microsoft Project and Excel.
Notable Accomplishments:
Developed fully detailed GANTT Charts to identify all necessary tasks to effectively manage the work. Primarily held responsible for developing/updating a fully Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for projects to identify potential resource constraints such as time and personnel to the management.
• Lead Scheduler (Grand Gulf-EPU -Entergy, MS): 2009-Present
- Conceptualize detailed project plans in P6 to monitor /control progress and deliver the project on-time
- Define WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and Resource loaded Schedule with applicable discipline leads
- Performed Risk Mitigation on identified CPA (Critical Path Activities) advising Project Manager the impact of same
- Coordinated with all project teams to ensure timely communication and obtained status on project activities
- Served as liaison with all disciplines including Proposals, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software and Procurement to ensure timeliness for scopes with information on Resources, Milestones and Budget
- Communicated information to team members relating to individual tasks, milestones and deliverables as defined in the plan
• Scheduler (Turley Point -EPU, St Lucie - EPU, Point Beach - EPU, Florida Power & Light, FL): 2008-Present
- Assisted the project scheduler of St. Lucie, Point Beach and Turkey Point EPU projects for the weekly schedule updates, resource loading, baseline maintenance and critical path analysis
- Developed Work off Curves to analyze Progress for Engineering Calculations, Engineering Reports and Licensing Reports as part of monthly report submitted to client
- Prepared and presented Internal Cost and Engineering Budget Reports to project managers as defined by internal requirements, clients and upper management giving up-to date and precise status of all aspects of the project
- Oversaw projects through earned value system, cost performance index, schedule performance index and performance curves
• Cost Analyst (ASCO CCW System Study and Pilgrim EPU): 2008-2009
- Effectively managed the weekly cost report using JD Edwards and MS Excel for ASCO closed cooling water system study and Pilgrim EPU project.
ACCELERON PHARMA -CAMBRIDGE, MA
Validation Engineer May 2008 – August 2008
Organized schedule and evaluated the equipment preventive maintenance and calibration program. Assisted in conducting QA for system SOPs related to validation/engineering processes through acquired knowledge in industry standards, such as 21 CFR Parts 211, 11 and FDA regulations.
Notable Accomplishments:
• Conducted online trial and shutdown maintenance of instruments and controls, calibration, loop inspection and modification, and troubleshooting of clean room and bio-analytical development laboratory equipment
• Executed good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) through documentation management system
COOPER INDUSTRIES / CROUSE-HINDS -SYRACUSE, NY
Supply Chain Engineer, (Product Development) May 2007- May 2008
Assisted the procurement team in streamlining process-engineering procedures on SAP PLM (Product Life Cycle Management) through CAD integration. Performed statistical and regression research using Minitab and Statistical Process Control tool. Involved in project planning, scheduling, cost reduction estimate, product quality verification and change controls. Conducted regular meetings, updated Access database for the inventory management matrix system as well as monitored inventory and stock requirements for a distribution centre. Prepared quality trend and discrepancy reports along with the first article inspection report, conforming to Underwriters Lab (UL) and National Electrical Code standards.
Notable Accomplishments:
• Designed CAD models on AutoCAD/Solid Works and maintained product, document information records, materials masters and engineering change notices
• Manufactured variance program to execute Six Sigma DMAIC strategy
• Implemented constant improvement activities to lessen adverse trends in first article inspection process as well as the lead-time from receipt of parts and drawings for the procurement of new products
• Developed an online process-tracking tool to monitor cross-functional activities of the whole first article inspection process along with the IT team
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Engineering Management, Syracuse University -Syracuse, NY: 2008
Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation, Mumbai University -Mumbai, India: 2006
CERTIFICATION
Construction Management Certified, Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA
Primavera P6 Basic Course 102 Certified
TRAINING
Advanced Course for Oracle Primavera 6.1 & Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Shaw Group Inc., MA
Basics of Six Sigma Projects
AFFILIATIONS
Member (PMI), College of Scheduling -Boston, MA: 2009
Member (APICS Student Chapter), Syracuse University -Syracuse, NY
PROJECTS
Continuous Process Improvement in Health Insurance Company, using DMAIC: 2008
ï³ Reduced claim-handling time, from receipt of claims through settlement to the beneficiary, of a health insurance company from 35-40 days to 25 days. Performed root cause analysis and prepared Cause-and-Effect diagram, Pareto Chart using Minitab.
Supply Chain Management: Material Resource Planning (MRP): 2007
ï³ Executed MRP and Purchasing Cycle using SAP.
Economic and Risk Analysis for National Polar-Orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System: 2007
ï³ Performed risk mitigation and Earned Value Analysis to report cost and schedule overrun/shortfalls.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd: Logistics Management using RFID: 2005-2006
ï³ Addressed the inadequacies of Logistics Management of loading-unloading trucks resulting improvement in their monitoring process within the refinery using RFID, which in turn reduced downtime to dispense oil to truck. Approved by Reliance Industries Ltd for their supply chain management.
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