Uma Nidigattu
CEO at ATEM, Strategic and Transformational Business Executive | MBA (Duke Fuqua Scholar)
- Role
- CEO & Energy Consultant Atem at Atem
- Location
- Lexington, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Uma Nidigattu
Accomplished and forward-thinking global executive leader with a robust track record spanning the nuclear, automotive, oil and gas, and elevator industries. Adept at orchestrating mega-billion-dollar complex global projects, including overseeing a $7B nuclear power plant equipment supply chain, directing capital projects for manufacturing facilities, and driving innovation in digital and IoT embedded system software development. Expertise in spearheading manufacturing and elevator digital transformations, executing product development initiatives, and streamlining processes. Notable achievements include leading numerous successful cost-saving initiatives, surpassing targets by an impressive 125% through strategic process, plant digitalization, as well as waste reduction efforts. Core Competencies include: Visionary Leadership, Engineering Procurement Construction, PMO/Project Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations & Strategy, Innovation, Product Development, Mega Projects (Agile/Waterfall), Key Partnership Development, and Strategy & Transformation.
Experience
CEO & Energy Consultant Atem
Oct 2023 — Present · Columbia, SC, US
I partner with clients in the nuclear and industrial sectors to drive strategic transformation in capital projects, operations, and regulatory compliance. I lead initiatives that reduce project timelines by 50% and deliver $375M in cost savings through digital transformation, manufacturing automation, and execution excellence. My expertise includes improving productivity, reducing takt time, and eliminating waste through Lean principles. I apply Six Sigma methodologies to solve complex challenges, enhance performance, and build high-impact capabilities through training and strategic alignment with executive teams.
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
INSEAD
Executive Education
2016 — 2016
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Leadership Program
2015 — 2015
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
Bachelor of Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
1990 — 1994
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Masters in Mechanical Engineering , Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
1994 — 1996
Skills
- Ms Project
- Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- Program Management
- Contract Management
- Engineering
- Continuous Improvement
- Engineering Management
- Process Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Nuclear
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Earned Value Management
- Project Management
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