Chetan Dushyanth

About Chetan Dushyanth

Chetan Shivalingappa Dushyanthappa, MBA, MSc is an Analytical and Strategic experience as a Project Manager with over 10 years of hands-on experience in delivering global projects in Supplier Quality / Warranty, Project Management, Financial forecasting Data Analysis, and Management experience in the automotive sector. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for mechanical engineering, as well as data analysis and process optimization, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and success throughout my career. Professional focal points include project management and engineering, failure assessment, quality improvement, process optimization, KPIs, root cause analysis, product testing, and design oversight. Delivering superior administration in the latter areas of expertise requires the utilization of effective communication and organizational skills, as well as business acumen, procedure analysis, budget management, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am a direct-hire, full-time GWC Project Manager with Central Quality - Warranty, Ford Motor Company. Under my leadership, I compile, study, and evaluate warranty data with the goal of expediting quality enhancement and warranty reduction while implementing continuous improvement projects. I conceptualize, develop, and provide effective design change recommendations as well as initiate supplier recovery applying test results and extrapolation of the acceptance factor. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the company’s project management structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, engineering and quality expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.Recently started my Executive MBA from Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business with aspiration and excitement to take on new roles. I am pursuing new opportunities and can be reached through this profile, or by phone at:+13•••••••73. Let’s have a chat!

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Ford Motor Company

   Jan 2021 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   Boosted the warranty claims recovery process by approximately 160% with a year-over-year improvement of 20% and delivered annual savings/revenue of over $95M by focusing on tier-1 accounts. Effectively managed more than projects each year, ensuring a 98% on-time delivery rate. Collaborated with international teams to enhance global quality improvements- Project coordination – managed a $95M supplier recovery project towards corporate warranty spend and cost improvement initiative. Worked directly with tier 1 suppliers, internal cross-functional teams, and high-level management from initial planning through seamless implementation- IT implementation – Directed full-scale SQL server development and implementation for quality management system and integrated with financial ERP system and internal systems. Catalyst in driving the development of a supplier parts analysis portal seamlessly integrated with cross-functional systems- Led the planning of project activities to pinpoint crucial milestones and introduced a more stringent process stage along with a continuous improvement methodology. This streamlined approach eliminated unnecessary steps, resulting in a reduction of days required for project completion- Delivered essential insights and expertise to senior management for high-level strategic management projects, concentrating on growth and operational efficiency. Additionally, I have developed an automated report that highlights key performance indicators (KPIs)- Led the team to achieve all cost and spend objectives and present status reviews to management in terms of planning and forecasting with a risk mitigation plan to ensure payments were received on time.

Education

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• JSS Academy Of Technical Education Karnataka

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2011

• University of Michigan-Dearborn

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2016