Akshay Mate

-Lead global business continuity ensuring uninterrupted supply of medical devices across 20+ markets -Manage 8+ product transfer projects (supplier closures, expansions, design/material changes, relocations), cutting supply risk by up to 40% -Drive risk mitigation and rapid issue resolution, preventing disruptions -Streamline workflows to improve transfer efficiency and shorten cycle time by 15–20%. -Ensure full regulatory compliance and 100% validation success

-Led cross-functional teams to execute projects, improving operational efficiency through collaboration. -Used analytics to optimize timelines, boosting efficiency by 20%. -Created dashboards for real-time project tracking and stakeholder decision-making. -Applied analytical tools to drive project growth, reporting, and process optimization in R&D.

-Implemented governance frameworks, reducing project delays by 15% and ensuring budget adherence. -Developed project monitoring dashboards, improving reporting accuracy by 20% and speeding up decisions. -Led Stage Gate meetings, boosting project completion rates by 10% and aligning development with company goals. -Fostered cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing to enhance R&D efficiency and best practices.

-Strengthened in-house FEA and CFD expertise, saving $800 per simulation -Designed and optimized hydraulic hammers, DTH hammer bits, and tricone drill bits per ISO/SAE/CAT 1E standards, ensuring reliable, high-performance products. -Boosted DTH bit life by 25% via CFD analysis, addressing erosion issues -Developed machine simulation models to drive product enhancements and support go-to-market strategies. -Conducted root cause analysis of field failures, improving product reliability and performance.

Master Thesis Topic: Investigation of the Fluid Behaviour flowing through the Internal Passages of Gas Turbine Burner Designed for Additive Manufacturing using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Complexity reduction and cost reduction of ₹40 per vehicle. Improved quality parameter Equivalent Body Hole Size (EBHS) and designed a common control mounting bracket for Safari and Storme.

Currently working on Master Thesis: Developing a risk assessment strategy for energy procurement, advising on risk mitigation tactics in alignment with Germany’s ‘Energiewende’ policies, focusing on critical risks such as regulatory changes, market volatility, environmental challenges, and technological advancements. Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance and Controlling, Technology Innovation Management, Strategy and Organization Management.