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SUMMARY * Seasoned and performance-oriented design professional with strong passion for product development * Offer high-calibre design solutions, problem-solving and decision making skills/expertise in fast-changing medical / industrial environments * Experience inclusive of analog, digital, embedded to power electronics * Strong focus on optimization of product design for performance, reliability and cost * Competency for ensuring regulatory compliances to Medical, Industrial and IT equipments / products * 29 years of multi domain design experience in the electronic industry. CORE AREAS OF COMPETENCIES * Fulfilling product realization - Design, develop, test and assist in manufacturing engineering / production of power converters components, and systems for medical commercial, industrial, and scientific use * Seamless execution of engineering projects from concept to product and inception to success * Execute and Deliver quality products with accuracy, responsibility and accountability - Excellent attention to details and well organized. CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE Technical * Product Development / Product Realization Process /Project Management / Managing cross functional teams * Power Conversion Systems (AC/DC Converters /DC/DC Converters /Programmable Converters /High Voltage Converters, etc) Embedded Systems (Intelligent controls, System Interfaces & Remote Monitoring. Managerial Leadership & Team Building Product Development Roadmap Development Strategic Planning/Execution Delivery management New Technology Trends Client Relations Compliance Adherence Budgeting and Cost control FUNCTIONAL SKILL AREAS * Concept Design /LLD/HLD/Design Reviews/Component selection and derating EMC/Safety/Environmental requirements by design / Layout Design /Product Packaging Design * Prototyping and Assembly / Design Verification testing / Design & Engineering documentation to suit prevailing QMS / Burn-In & Reliability testing / Compliance & Regulatory Testing * Field Testing & Product validation / Design for Manufacturing / Design for Testing / Design for Assembly /Virtual Prototyping Process Control Integration Selected Accomplishments * Successfully delivered projects onsite (BELL LABs Innovations, Dallas, USA) for M/s Lucent Power Systems Generated revenue of 20 M$ by providing design and manufacturing services to M/S Lucent USA. * Spearheaded in establishing Power Conversion Product design centre (ODC) at SFO Technologies and managed a 30 member design team for product development. * Leveraged proven expertise to woo and bring on board customers like GEHC, TOSHIBA, TETD, HITACHI, SIEMENS, HHT, HONEYWELL, INGERSOLL RAND, etc * Received Best supplier award from GEHC for reengineering a legacy product and helping to sustain their equipment life worldwide. * First design house to get the cTUVus mark for North America for a product developed indigenously * Managed multisite project executions to meet on-budget tight delivery schedules * Pioneered technology transfer of power conversion products from ASTEC America based out of Sandiego USA to Artech Power Products for domestic manufacturing and sale. * Supported customers for product sustenance through Value Engineering Services, Reengineering Services, etc. PROJECTS HANDLED * AC/DC Power Converters - Multi outputs -> SELV, HV- Rated Power 10W to 1000W * DC/DC Converters - Multi outputs ->LV, HV- Rated Power 50W to 250W * Programmable power supply * Intelligent battery charger with GPS and GPRS connectivity * Grid Control Power Supply for X-Ray application * Various form factors - Enclosed Open frame * Power converter applications include Image Intensifier Tube, ECG, UltraSound scanner, Featel Monitor, HVAC, Fantrays, Custom motor drive converters, safety racks PLC, X-Ray machine Inkjet printer, POE, Modem, Network Monitor etc * Embedded applications include Alphanumeric & Graphic terminals, Display memory cards, Interface converters Intelligent traffic monitoring systems, house keeping and control applications Defense grade computer terminals etc) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HANDLED * Concept to product realization: Customer voice filed study derive specifications Concept creation 3D model Electrical & mechanical design, review for functional & regulatory compliance test plan, prototyping, design verification testing design validation regulatory compliance * Product sustenance : Value engineering (Cost reduction, product feature enhancement, obsolescence management, product life enhancement .Projects include medical devices, industrial equipment, etc * Regulatory compliance: Medical (IEC 60601) IT (IEC 60950) Industrial (IEC 61010) FM approvals EMC (CE, FCC, CISPR, IEC-61000-xx, ESD) Environmental (ROHS, Eco design) Approach is to meet compliance to standards through Design for repeat ability and consistency in product performance. * Design for manufacturing Design for assembly Design for testing Design for safety / EMC. A must to alleviate poor productivity yield and inconsistency in product quality in the manufacturing line. * Energy efficiency, energy conservation. Essential requirement in any product design to meet energy efficiency & conservation requirements. Accomplishments * Successfully delivered projects onsite (BELL LABs Innovations, Dallas, USA) for M/s Lucent Power Systems Generated revenue of 20 M$ by providing design and manufacturing services to M/S Lucent USA. * Spearheaded in establishing Power Conversion Product design centre (ODC) at SFO Technologies and managed a 30 member design team for product development. * Leveraged proven expertise to woo and bring on board customers like GEHC, TOSHIBA, TETD, HITACHI, SIEMENS, HHT, HONEYWELL, INGERSOLL RAND, etc * Received Best supplier award from GEHC for reengineering a legacy product and helping to sustain their equipment life worldwide. * First design house to get the cTUVus mark for North America for a product developed indigenously * Managed multisite project executions to meet on-budget tight delivery schedules * Pioneered technology transfer of power conversion products from ASTEC America based out of Sandiego USA to Artech Power Products for domestic manufacturing and sale. * Supported customers for product sustenance through Value Engineering Services, Reengineering Services, etc. PROJECTS HANDLED * AC/DC Power Converters - Multi outputs -> SELV, HV- Rated Power 10W to 1000W * DC/DC Converters - Multi outputs ->LV, HV- Rated Power 50W to 250W * Programmable power supply * Intelligent battery charger with GPS and GPRS connectivity * Grid Control Power Supply for X-Ray application * Various form factors - Enclosed Open frame * Power converter applications include Image Intensifier Tube, ECG, UltraSound scanner, Featel Monitor, HVAC, Fantrays, Custom motor drive converters, safety racks PLC, X-Ray machine Inkjet printer, POE, Modem, Network Monitor etc * Embedded applications include Alphanumeric & Graphic terminals, Display memory cards, Interface converters Intelligent traffic monitoring systems, house keeping and control applications Defense grade computer terminals etc) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HANDLED * Concept to product realization: Customer voice filed study derive specifications Concept creation 3D model Electrical & mechanical design, review for functional & regulatory compliance test plan, prototyping, design verification testing design validation regulatory compliance * Product sustenance : Value engineering (Cost reduction, product feature enhancement, obsolescence management, product life enhancement .Projects include medical devices, industrial equipment, etc * Regulatory compliance: Medical (IEC 60601) IT (IEC 60950) Industrial (IEC 61010) FM approvals EMC (CE, FCC, CISPR, IEC-61000-xx, ESD) Environmental (ROHS, Eco design) Approach is to meet compliance to standards through Design for repeat ability and consistency in product performance. * Design for manufacturing Design for assembly Design for testing Design for safety / EMC. A must to alleviate poor productivity yield and inconsistency in product quality in the manufacturing line. * Energy efficiency, energy conservation. Essential requirement in any product design to meet energy efficiency & conservation requirements. CAREER SUMMARY General Manager R&D, SFO Technologies (Pvt) Ltd Jan 2010 - April 2015 * Multiple roles (Leadership, technical and contributor) * Providing leadership and management to the business * Facility management and people management * Technical Mentor Reviewer Approver * Oversee program managers, support staff as required to deliver new product and maintain customer satisfaction. * Timely completion of onsite and off shore projects * Multi site project management * Hiring the design staff and equipping the design facility * Keep abreast with the new technology trends. * Budget and staff team as required to fulfill yearly plan * Advance professional development of team members. * Employee performance review * Attend Industry Seminars trade shows etc * Lead teams to develop / improve design process and development activities * Manage communication and reports to customers / senior management
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