Mitesh Vaghela

About Mitesh Vaghela

Strong technical background which includes theory as well as 8 years of industry experience.• Able to develop components and products from concept to finish product, strong planning skills with ability to conceptualize and analyze complex design.• Proven track record of successfully launching complex engineering products - involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, firmware and software - with measurable and visible commercial success.• Able to quickly grasp new technical information and communicate that information to others in understandable manner.A conscientious team leader and team player with excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills.• Consistently demonstrate leadership skills, sound judgment, decision making capability, initiative and resourcefulness in responding to job challenges. • Solid experience in working with other cross-functional teams within the organization such as - product management, sales/marketing, manufacturing - for new product development activities.• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with direct reports, peers, cross-functional teams and upper management.• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Experience

1. Program Manager Senior New Product Development Engineer

   Hubbell Power Systems

   Sep 2012 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Effectively managed and leading embedded hardware, embedded firmware and testing team resources (direct reports) across development projects.• Proven track record of successfully launching complex engineering products - involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, firmware and software - with measurable and visible commercial success. • Solid experience in Engineering management with focus on new product development and advanced technologies. • Well-versed in managing highly technical engineering teams. • Solid experience in working with other cross-functional teams within the organization such as - product management, sales/marketing, manufacturing - for new product development activities. • Leading new product development projects at Utility automation business unit of Hubbell Power Systems.• Effectively integrated new technologies such as - WiFi (802.11), Zigbee, RF control schemes, vacuum interrupters - into smart automated switchgear products such as reclosers, sectionalizers, SCADA gateways etc.• Led strategic project outlook meetings with multi-functional teams to identify new product opportunities• Primarily responsible for development of intelligent devices for smart grid power distribution systems. • Responsible for creating new product design concepts, functional algorithms, development of embedded hardware and MCU firmware for intelligent devices as well as prototype build/evaluation/testing.• Co-ordinate and conduct Kaizen events related to new product development (VOC analysis, DFMEA, PEMEA, HOQ matrix generation). • Direct rework/upgrade activities on returned goods. Respond to requests for product performance inquiries.• Perform cost benefit analysis and justify/purchase of capital equipment. • Work with cross-functional teams to achieve platform goals and assist with the set-up of new product lines.• Travel to customer sites as required to provide customer training and field support.

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  M.S., Electrical engineering

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Power Plants
• Etap
• Power Generation
• Leadership
• Emtp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Wind Engineering
• Pslf
• Power Electronics
• Electricians
• Generators
• Switchgear
• Transformer
• Pss/E
• Problem Solving
• Matlab
• Solar Power
• Substation
• Testing
• Electrical Engineering
• Simulink
• Aspen Plus
• Power System Stability
• Engineering Education
• Power System Studies
• Power Systems
• Technical Support
• High Voltage
• Skm
• Power Conversion
• System Design
• Project Management
• Scada
• Power Transmission