Ashok Guru

About Ashok Guru

I am a solutions-driven professional with extensive hands-on experience managing end-to-end product lifecycles, from ideation through to successful launch. My career is defined by a commitment to aligning product strategies with business objectives and customer needs, ensuring that every initiative delivers tangible results.Throughout my journey, I have successfully led product lifecycle management, spearheaded digital transformation efforts, and driven technology innovation. My ability to identify market opportunities and product gaps stems from leveraging the voice of the customer alongside insightful industry analysis. I excel at translating complex product strategies into actionable plans, enabling effective go-to-market execution and seamless management of end-of-life product transitions.With a refined communication style, I effectively coordinate with diverse stakeholders to optimize product pricing, positioning, and regulatory compliance. My comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and government regulations ensures that products are consistently aligned with evolving codes and certifications.I am passionate about driving success through innovation and collaboration, and I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals who share a commitment to excellence in product management.

Experience

1. Manager - Digital Technical Systems Plm - Npi

   Rheem Manufacturing Company

   Apr 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Spearhead the digital transformation of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process at Rheem Manufacturing. • Develop a unified Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to enhance operational efficiency. • Implement Design to Operate initiatives, to reduce NPI cycle time.

Education

• Iowa State University

  Master's, Industrial Engineering

• Chinmaya Vidyalaya

  All India Secondary School Certificate Exam (AISSCE), High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

• University of Madras

  Bachelor's, Mechanical engineering

Skills

• Inventor
• Ms Project
• Automotive
• Siemens Nx
• Project Planning
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pmp
• Pro Engineer
• Design for Manufacturing
• Ptc Creo
• Gd&T
• Fmea
• Matlab
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Product Design
• Six Sigma
• Crm
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Unigraphics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Solidworks
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Engineering Management
• Microsoft Project
• Cad
• Autocad
• Automation
• Ansys
• Minitab
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Value Stream Mapping