Rajappa

About Rajappa

I thrive on transforming challenges into impactful outcomes. Whether it’s leading global expansions or aligning teams to deliver ambitious programs, my passion lies in driving measurable change. My Journey:At Kenworth, I led eco-friendly engine integrations across five plants, delivering $26.8B in revenue through streamlined execution.At Royal Enfield, I streamlined R&D processes, scaling capacity by 166% and improving customer satisfaction.At Michelin, I built a global PMO framework to execute a $3B expansion, successfully launching 14 factories across five continents. What I Love: Aligning global teams, solving complex challenges, and bridging technical precision with business goals.If you\'re ready to tackle ambitious goals or overcome operational hurdles, let’s connect and explore how we can work together.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Program Manager, Operations

   CelLink Corporation

   Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

• University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

  Master of Business Administration, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Industrial Engineering
• 5s
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Toyota Production System
• Fmea
• Business Analysis
• Tpm
• Poka Yoke
• Project Planning
• Smed
• Production Planning
• Quality Control
• Time Study
• Automation
• Kaizen
• Process Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Cost Management
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Forecasting
• Microsoft Office
• Autocad
• Line Balance
• Honda
• Communication
• Team Building
• Social Networking
• Business Process Improvement
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)