aakash vaghani
Program Manager II at Rivian
keeping world adventurous forever
fascination process , operation , project management started final year project end bachelor 's degree . spent year shop floor local manufacturing firm - performing time work study developing value stream map . went onto publish research spring 2020 . originally mumbai , got bachelor 's technology mechanical engineering one india 's oldest premier engineering institute - vjti . four year helped develop skill problem solving system thinking . work experience ha start-up environment . ha shaped approach towards teamwork problem-solving : scrappy , agile , results-oriented . somebody cherishes responsibility , shy away taking initiative , going extra mile , taking complete ownership project . outside work , 'm consumer tech geek ( dave2d best tech youtuber debate ) . also enjoy hiking , good food living life minimastically . feel free reach help ! also open discussing good management practice recent development technology .
Rivian
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever.
We believe there is a more responsible way to explore the world and are determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. We designed our emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what’s possible. We hope they inspire you to do the same.

Primary responsibilties are 1. Project Management - including 
cross-funtional stakeholder management, change implementation and risk management. 2. 
Operations Management - helping ensure accurate data flow and adequate business 
processes for a manufacturing organization. 3. Data Analytics and Visualization - 
analysing business data for reporting and driving business priorities
Irvine, California, United States
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Program Manager II
Rivian
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivian
Department: Strategic Programs

-Worked across Program Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Change Management and DevOps teams

-Part of the team responsible for developing company-wide issues management process

-Assisted project manager in leading discussions and decisions surrounding the governance of attributes in Engineering Bill of Materials

-Responsible for creating and updating training documentation for new PLM functionality in ENOVIA / CATIA
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Project Management Operations Intern
Duke APD Consulting Club
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dukeconsulting
-Consulted Global Fencing Masters, an online sports coaching starts up founded by Olympic Fencing Coach
 
-Developed a product design plan including a user interface for the sports coaching platform. Researched existing tools on the market to recommend the most suitable tool.
 
- Created a go-to-market strategy to increase number of customers
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Student Consultant
Duke MEMPDC Consulting Club
https://www.linkedin.com/company/duke-mempdc-consulting-club
-Performed research in the upcoming blockchain ventures for a Lousiana-based start-up Ziuli, a SaaS company focusing on using AI and blockchain to develop a HR training platform.
-Developed a competitive strategy for the firm including a competitive radar analysis
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Project Manager
Snackible
https://www.linkedin.com/company/snackible
-Intern at the Operations Department at Snackible, an FMCG brand with both retail and online presence.

-During the course of summer, I played an active role in the scaling if the start by helping it achieve around a 1.5X order fulfillment rate. This was achieved by improving the inventory management, order packaging process and making changes in the CRM.   Moreover, the flexible nature of the intern allowed me to work in customer relations as well as the IT department.
Mumbai Area, India
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Operations Intern
Master of Engineering Management (MEM)
Teaching Assistant, Project Management 560
Teaching Assistant, Marketing in High Tech Industries, 510

Courses: Marketing, Finance, Project Management, Operations Management, Competitive Strategies, Data Visualization, Management, Marketing Analytics

Activities: Rotman International Trading Competition, Finance Club (Robinhood Investment Group), MEM Consulting Club, Duke APD Consulting Club.
1st Place, Consulting Case Competition
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Duke University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/duke-university/
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
From being the Chief Coordinator at DLA in sophommore (2016-17), I was selected as the Secretary for the 2017-18 term. 
My responsibilities included end to end management of all literary activities at VJTI including, but not limited to, organising quizzes & book clubs, publishing the official newsletter of VJTI, managing the finances, administration as well as marketing. 
In order to carry out the above activities, I led a team of 30+ dedicated individuals.
Mechanical Engineering
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Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/veermata-jijabai-technological-institute/
Advanced Business Communication
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Planning and Control
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Manufacturing Processes
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Manufacturing Technology
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Project Management
EGRMGMT 560
Supply Chain Management
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Competitive Strategies
EGRMGMT 587
Finance in High Tech Industries
EGRMGMT 530
Management
EGRMGMT 540
Marketing
EGTMGMT 510
Marketing Analytics
EGRMGMT 590
Operations Management
EGRMGMT 562
Created and Analysed a Current State Map of the factory and subsequently drafted recommendations for a potential Future State Map with a 50% reduction in lead time and an increase in % Value added time from 0.139% to 0.296%.
Process Improvement Using Value Stream Mapping
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As a part of the Society of Robotics & Automations's summer mentorship program Eklavya, we designed and fabricated a Smart Dustbin that could potentially segregate Biodegradable and Non Biodegradable waste.
Smart Dustbin
LinkedIn
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Learning Jira Software
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LinkedIn
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Power BI Essential Training
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/power-bi-essential-training-3
LinkedIn
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Agile New Product Development for Manufacturers
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/agile-new-product-development-for-manufacturers
LinkedIn
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Negotiation Skills
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/negotiation-skills
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
Developing Executive Presence
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/developing-executive-presence
LinkedIn
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Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Option B: Building Resilience
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/sheryl-sandberg-and-adam-grant-on-option-b-building-resilience
LinkedIn
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Tableau Essential Training
http://www.linkedin.com/learning/tableau-essential-training-2
Udemy
UC-EZXIWLDL
Python Certification
ude.my/UC-EZXIWLDL
Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam
ude.my
UC-VWZI8K5O
Lean Management and Manufacturing
http://ude.my/UC-VWZI8K5O
Coursera
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P64ZPN82RJ4P
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
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Coursera
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Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/shagunrsharma
New York, NY
Shagun Sharma
Business Analyst | Barclays
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-hunter-63a738122
Los Angeles County, CA
Alana Hunter
Coordinator at Twentieth Century Fox Television
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-jackson-44360a136
Irvine, CA
Daria Jackson
Property Administrator at Pendulum Property Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharadwaj97
Chicago, IL
Anirudha (Andy) Bharadwaj
I build Products by day and study stars by night
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrunalv
Chantilly, VA
Mrunal Vaidya
Technical Product Management and Delivery at W.R.Berkley | Duke'20
https://in.linkedin.com/in/sumedhamathane
Mumbai
Sumedha Mathane
Graduate from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhamek
Horsham, PA
Shubham Ekatpure
Supply chain | Semiconductor packaging| OEM and ODM management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseytdunn
Irvine, CA
Casey Dunn
Manager, Battery Pack Integration at Rivian
https://in.linkedin.com/in/viplove-tirkey-145247212
New Delhi
Viplove Tirkey
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https://in.linkedin.com/in/parul-bhatnagar
Bengaluru
Parul Bhatnagar
Relationship Manager   - Corporate Banking
https://in.linkedin.com/in/anmolmj
Mumbai
Anmol Mahesh Jindal
JSW | IIFT | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | _Vois Vantage Winner | Hero Campus Challenge Finalist | Godrej | VJTI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahayden25
San Francisco, CA
Lisa Nicholson
Construction Project Manager | Architect | Rivian
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yara-nasrallah
Los Angeles, CA
Yara Nasrallah
Senior Technical Project Manager at Rivian
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek8pandey
Irvine, CA
Abhishek Pandey
Business Intelligence Engineer at Rivian
https://in.linkedin.com/in/tejashegde
Mumbai
Tejas Hegde
Product Engineer at Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodyvo
Sunnyvale, CA
Melody Vo
Staff Technical Project Manager - Energy Storage Systems at Rivian
https://in.linkedin.com/in/lalit-jadhav
Mumbai
Lalit Jadhav
Analyst at Deloitte | VJTI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-adame
Newport Beach, CA
Julian Adame
Enablement Trainer, Better Real Estate at Better
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anushree21
San Jose, CA
Anushree Sharma
Supply Chain Integrations Analyst at Rivian
https://in.linkedin.com/in/adit-akerkar-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%88-128b59137
Mumbai
Adit Akerkar (アディト)
Assistant Manager at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Global Sourcing
JLPT N2
Nora Gessert
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Aakash was my intern at Rivian where is was integral to the redesign of the issues management system. Aakash took the lead on many of the tasks and understood the speed with which Rivian moves. In addition, Aakash was great at working across functions and assisting with other projects. If Aakash was unfamiliar with something, he made sure to learn. Aakash is self motivating and is not shy about speaking up and contributing to the conversation. Aakash would be a huge asset to any team and it was a pleasure to work with him. Gabriel Moura
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I had the pleasure of mentoring Aakash during his internship with Rivian. In a short 3 months, Aakash made a massive impact on our department by streamlining processes and directly attributing to efficient changes. Aakash is extremely high performing in fast paced environments and applies his expertise in a seamless way. Aakash is well liked and makes an impact through relationships, while quantifiably bringing massive value on a daily basis. Aakash is a well-educated, applicable, and valuable individual that I highly recommend.
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Duke Project Management Community of Practice
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Duke University Master of Engineering Management Program (MEMP)
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Lean Six Sigma
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Duke Engineering - Pratt School of Engineering
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Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Matunga
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F1 visa Job Seekers
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WSJ Noted. Adviser Network
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DukeGEN - The Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network - Main Group
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Procurement Professionals - Best in class
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Duke University Graduate School
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Duke University Alumni Network
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Duke MEMP Consulting Club
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Harvard Business Review Discussion Group
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