Samuel Paul

About Samuel Paul

Hi there! I’m a Mechanical Engineer turned Industrial Engineering grad student at ASU, graduating Dec 2025 (can graduate earlier with a full-time position) with a passion for making supply chains smarter, operations smoother, and manufacturing more efficient. I have diversified experience in mechanical engineering and maritime operations and provide extensive experience in streamlining production processes, increasing efficiency, and improving quality control across a variety of businesses. I’ve dived deep into procurement, RFQs, supplier analysis, and Lean Six Sigma, leading projects that cut costs, boosted production efficiency by 15%, and improved supplier reliability by 25%. My academic projects, like creating real-time monitoring algorithms for supply chains, have let me geek out over data and automation. I have a solid track record of using lean approaches and project management abilities to achieve operational excellence. I am always learning and adapting to new technology, with an emphasis on sustainability and creativity. Whether it’s crunching numbers in Python, SQL, or optimizing processes with tools like PowerBI, SAP, and Tableau, I love solving problems that make a real impact. I’m on the lookout for internships for Summer 2025, co-ops for Fall 2025, and full-time roles in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing. Fun fact: I haven\'t been on land for 7 months! Let’s connect—I’d love to collaborate, learn, and help make things better, faster, and more efficient!

Experience

1. General Member Board

   Supply Chain Management Association Scma At Asu

   Sep 2024 — Present · Tempe, AZ, US

   SCMA team members collaborate with leadership to organize networking events, workshops, and industry panels, fostering connections between students and supply chain professionals. They engage in professional development activities such as resume-building sessions, mock interviews, and case competitions to enhance their skills in supply chain management. Members assist in coordinating company tours and guest speaker events to provide valuable insights into real-world operations. They actively contribute to discussions on supply chain trends, technologies, and strategies while supporting event planning, logistics, and communication to promote SCMA activities. Additionally, they participate in case studies and problem-solving exercises focused on procurement, logistics, and inventory management.

Education

• Sinhgad College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• International Maritime Institute

  PGDM, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

• St. Xavier's High School, Kolhapur - India

  School- SSC

• Arizona State University

  Master's degree, Industrial Engineering