swathi venugopalSV
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swathi venugopal

@swathivenugopal1

Impact-driven engineering and project management professional with 10+ years experience.

India
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in a dynamic organization that values innovation and continuous improvement, where I can leverage my engineering and project management expertise to drive impactful results.

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

IF
Current

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

IF

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%.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Visvesvaraya Technical University logoVU

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 logoMU

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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