swathi venugopal
@swathivenugopal1
Impact-driven engineering and project management professional with 10+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an impact-driven engineering and project management professional with over 10 years of experience in driving end-to-end engineering projects, process verification, and system optimization within high-reliability environments, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors. My expertise in root cause analysis, failure trend analytics, and reliability engineering has led to significant improvements, including a 20% increase in asset uptime and a 50% reduction in component failure rates.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams and implemented Lean Six Sigma and Agile frameworks, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. My commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement has been recognized through various accolades, including a Medal of Commendation for leadership and operational excellence. I thrive in fast-paced tech environments and am dedicated to driving innovation and enhancing fleet-wide performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Engineering Project Manager
Indian Air Force
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Led a portfolio of 30+ complex engineering and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects involving assets valued at over $80M, delivering 100% compliance with aviation and industry standards. Implemented predictive/preventive maintenance strategies to improve asset uptime by 20% and reduced unscheduled downtime by leveraging data-driven decisions from root cause analysis, reliability studies
Engineering Project Manager
Indian Air Force
Jan 2015 - Oct 2019 (4 years 9 months)
Maintained continuous airworthiness and compliance under CAMO protocols, enabling 100% mission availability during strategic missions. Authored SOPs aligned with organizational and aviation regulatory standards, which reduced process non-compliance and improved maintenance safety, cutting operational inefficiencies by 30%.
Support Analyst
Standard Chartered
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Provided L2/L3 application and production support for credit card and loan platforms, resolving 95% of tickets within SLA. Automated key diagnostics scripts and reporting tools, reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Visvesvaraya Technical University
PG Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering. This program focused on advanced concepts and applications within the field of aeronautical engineering.
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a specialization in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The curriculum covered fundamental principles and practical applications in electrical and electronic systems.
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