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Management Trainee @ Prudential Mouli Sugars Project management and procurement for multimillion dollar process plant From 1993 to 1994 (1 year) IndiaApprentice Engineer, Heavy machinery fabrication @ KCP Sugars - India From 1992 to 1993 (1 year) IndiaDirector of Marketing- Homecare @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is the world leader in manufacturing, designing, and marketing healthcare products and systems used in respiratory care, acute care, and obstructive sleep apnea treatment.I ensured successful product launches and operational excellence while managing a portfolio of sleep apnea, humidification, and high-flow therapy devices. I synergized the product development lifecycle by introducing multiple improvements, including transformations of the marketing function and establishing digital marketing foundations. I kickstarted various initiatives during this role to enable success, including the following: - Reorganized and corrected alignment of resources to revamp the sales training and Product Management functions.- Introduced and defined the project management function in North American locations.- Formalized business development processes to tap new growth opportunities.- Ensured strategic alignment between long-term company goals and product goals. - Strategized the launch of multiple products, including the online-only launch of SleepStyle CPAP.Key Skills: Cost Optimization, Leads Medical Product Launch, Strategy Development, Employee Retention, Product Portfolio Management, Backlog Refinement, Business Process Optimization, Performance Management, Product Design & Execution, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management Expertise, New Opportunity Identification. Irvine, CASenior Product Manager, North America @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare During this role, I initiated and led several projects, including the development of a manufacturing network optimization tool, service and repair infrastructure for the CPAP product line, and 2 product launches.A key accomplishment here was the development of a global manufacturing network optimization tool. This tool helped leadership select the most cost-effective manufacturing locations globally. I oversaw this whole initiative, from identifying the need to its global implementation. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Generated savings of $1-1.5M by establishing a service and repair infrastructure for the CPAP product line in the US and Canada. - Increased employee retention by revamping the software support call center function.- Strategized and executed 2 product launches for the US and Canadian markets.Key Skills: Product Design, Leads Product Launch, Technology Development, Stakeholder Management, Contract Manufacturing, Optimized Procurement, Reliability Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Market Trend Analysis, Vendor Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Employee Management, Leadership, Identifies Cost Savings. From October 2014 to March 2017 (2 years 6 months) Irvine, CAGraduate Research in Industry Fellowship, ALCATEL - Massey University, New Zealand @ Massey University Development of Ultrasonic welding of copper for Alcatel, Masterton, NZ From 1995 to 1997 (2 years) New ZealandR&D Manager, CPAP Product Group (Sr. Director) @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare From 2009 to September 2014 (5 years) New ZealandProgramme Manager, F&P ICON(Director) @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare From 2007 to 2009 (2 years) New ZealandProduct Development Manager, CPAP manufacturing solutions @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare From 2005 to 2006 (1 year) New ZealandProduct Development Manager, SleepStyle Series Centrifugal Pump Development @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare From 2002 to 2004 (2 years) New ZealandProject Leader, Motor Development @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare From 2000 to 2001 (1 year) New ZealandProduct Development Engineer, CPAP Engineering @ Fisher & Paykel Healthcare From 1997 to 1999 (2 years) New Zealand