Sanket Nikam
Sr. Technical Program Manager at Micrsoft Azure (AHSI)
- Role
- Sr Technical Program Manager at Microsoft
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sanket Nikam
Program Management: 7+ years of proven engineering project/program management experience including 5+ years of experience in Automotive Systems for Cummins (Fortune 150) along with 2+ years of HVAC and Process Automation domain experience (including experience with Honeywell, a Fortune 100). PMP certified. Adept at using either Waterfall, Scrum, or Agile methodologies as needed. Highly capable of managing seven-figure projects. Six Sigma:5+ years of cumulative six sigma and lean expertise. Demonstrated success in implementing 6 Sigma DMAIC methodology to drive process improvements. Successfully led and completed 1 green belt 6S project. Supported 3+ additional organization-level/enterprise-level 6S projects.Technical Troubleshooting:Proven track record in troubleshooting a wide range of issues (e.g. controls, electronics hardware, cost control, warranty reduction programs, product improvement, and embedded software issues). 6+ years of proven, cumulative, enterprise-class technical troubleshooting expertise. Utilizes and practices a 7-step rapid problem-solving approach (6S DMAIC). Hands-on experience across multiple functional areas such as OBD algorithms, simulating electronic control features, Electronic Control Modules and its interface with components of Diesel automotive engines.Resource Management:5+ years of hands-on experience leading scope, schedule, and resource management processes using waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies. Highly capable of applying Waterfall WBS methodologies to correctly identify and assign resources (e.g. personnel and financial).Risk Management | Risk Mitigation:6+ years of risk management and risk mitigation expertise (primarily for Honeywell and Cummins). Able to see and predict potential risk issues and develop incisive solutions and processes to limit financial, safety, and engineering risks. Data Analysis | Data Management: Highly proficient with tools and systems that analyze data (Excel, Matlab, SQL).
Experience
Sr Technical Program Manager
Oct 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2021 — 2024
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering
2003 — 2007
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
2008 — 2010
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