Prasad S.

About Prasad S.

My journey began as an engineer, but my desire for a more holistic understanding led me to pursue an MBA and go on to work in various business areas and industries. Today, with over 25 years of experience, I’m still fueled by curiosity and a passion for leveraging technology and operations to drive business growth. Most recently, I have been focused on integrating AI/ML into operations to drive business scalability and efficiency. Operational Strategist & People-Centric Leader Comprehensive Operational Expertise: With roles ranging from Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to Divisional Head of IT to Chief of Staff for VMware’s CFO, I\'ve immersed myself in various facets of business – IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Security, Engineering, and Business Resilience. My cross-functional wisdom is not just about having titles; it\'s about bridging gaps between teams and fostering efficiency. Growth Driver: Scaling operations is highly rewarding, and I\'ve done it for businesses ranging from $500M to $30B. Whether it’s implementing a multi-initiative tech roadmap for McAfee\'s global supply chain or pioneering the Honeywell Operating System, I find ways to boost growth while enhancing quality and efficiency. People First: Teams thrive when they\'re trusted, recognized, and given genuine growth opportunities. I\'ve been the manager who runs highly diverse teams and backs team members, whether it\'s supporting their relocation for career growth or promoting deserving candidates irrespective of life changes they\'re simultaneously embracing. Achievements Led transformation initiatives at VMware, from establishing operational cadence to revamping legacy finance systems, fortifying risk management processes. Transformed contentious relationships at McAfee, driving technology initiatives that scaled up the global supply chain, resulting in notable cost savings and business expansion. Orchestrated operations transformation at Honeywell, incorporating Lean Six Sigma methodologies and realizing significant cost reductions. Looking Forward Operations Leadership role to guide a high-growth tech enterprise to scale its operational foundation. Having carved a unique path, I\'m primed to apply my two-decade-long experience to build and steer robust teams, always aiming for the zenith in operational excellence.Embracing diversity, valuing fairness, and shunning workplace drama, I\'m in this for the growth, the challenges, and, most importantly, the people.

Experience

1. Advisory Board Member

   Community Wellness Collective

   May 2024 — Present

   Serve as an advisory board member at Crack The Wellness Code, a non-profit in the health & wellness space.

Education

• University of Mumbai - Sardar Patel College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  MBA

Skills

• Change Management
• Pmp
• Business Transformation
• Business Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Six Sigma
• Green Belt
• Re-Engineering
• Lean Startup
• Strategic IT Leadership
• Lean Enterprise
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Black Belt
• Toyota Production System (Tps)
• Kaizen
• Continuous Improvement (Ci)
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Design for Six Sigma (Dfss)
• Project Management
• Business Scale-Up
• Supply Chain
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&Op)
• Product Lifecycle Management (Plm)
• Sap
• Process Improvement
• Erp
• Supply Chain Management
• Enterprise Software
• Crm
• Agile Methodologies
• Business Process
• Start-Ups
• Manufacturing
• Process Engineering
• Leadership
• Business Strategy
• IT Strategy
• Management
• Operations Management