Sudhanva Kulkarni

• Successfully managed & achieved confirmation of program targets across various departments, ensuring progress towards overall project goals for OCEAN, PEAR, FORCE E and ALASKA • Developed & maintained Master Timing Plan for OCEAN, PEAR & ALASKA representing Vehicle Architecture, CAE & Wiring Electronics departments • Maintained thorough oversight and alignment with technical requirements, ensuring adherence to Class A surfaces based on Styling Freeze standards for PEAR & ALASKA.

• Led configuration control initiatives, overseeing the entire project budget for Apple's Home and Audio System division. Compiled budget requests and formulated a comprehensive capitalization plan in alignment with project timelines • Collaborated extensively with Cap-Ex Operations to efficiently operate, input, and manage data within an internal database, ensuring seamless integration across Apple ecosystems

• Delivered a yearly increase of $1.0M through leadership in continuous improvement initiatives focusing on scalability, cost-efficiency, quality enhancement, and timely delivery performance • Led initiatives in scheduling, technical product demonstrations & training sessions along with conferring with leadership on Loading and Leveling Resources, a detailed review of RACI, PARIS, Cost Breakdown Structures, Time Phased Budgets, JIRA and SAP statistics of ongoing 9 projects

• Orchestrated effective communication channels and clarification of technical requisites among suppliers of diverse vehicle components for LTU's Purchasing and Design teams while refining their work-breakdown structures • Oversaw project planning, budget allocation, material procurement, and readiness assessment for novel products and designs • Directed project finances, managed RFQs and POs, maintained updated Gantt charts, and meticulously monitored project milestones to ensure adherence to timelines

• Achieved savings of $1.2M in Cap-Ex by streamlining operations and reducing cycle time by 4 minutes by implementing value stream mapping and line balancing techniques • Enhanced Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by collaborating with Project Management, employing Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies, and refining control plans, thereby bolstering quality, capacity, and cost- effectiveness for the production launch of AUDI A4