Spot Welding of Copper Wick Structure
Graduate research focused on advanced materials and manufacturing processes at Wichita State University.
Available for Roles & Consulting
Supply Chain & Lifecycle
Program Leader
I am Manish Krishna Damarakonda. I orchestrate product transitions, ensure supply continuity, mitigate material risks, and manage SAP & PLM workflows within regulated MedTech environments.
About & Core Competencies
Leading transition efficiency and risk mitigation across engineering and operations
Professional Summary
I am a results-oriented program leader specializing in product lifecycle transitions, supply chain readiness, and process improvements in highly regulated MedTech environments.
With strong cross-functional execution experience, I align stakeholders across operations, engineering, quality, and business teams to drive decision speed and operational efficiency under tight constraints. I bring deep expertise in SAP, PLM workflows, capacity planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
Supply Chain & PLM
- Program Management
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- SAP & PLM Enterprise Workflows
- Inventory Readiness
- Capacity Planning Adjacency
- Supply Risk Mitigation
Operations & Engineering
- Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analysis & Decision Support
- Python Programming
- Mechanical Design (CATIA, ANSYS)
- Change Management
Work Experience
A timeline of my professional contributions in the industry
JUN 2022 - PRESENT
Project Lead, PS&O
DePuy Synthes | Raynham, Massachusetts
Orchestrate lifecycle transitions and supply continuity work across R&D, supply chain, and quality in a regulated MedTech environment. Improved lifecycle decision-making speed by 25% through analytics-driven planning and clearer operating roadmaps. Reduced transition-related overhead by 30% by turning engineering and operational data into simpler execution paths. Built consensus across 5+ cross-functional groups during high-stakes product transitions affecting global supply-chain continuity. Applied data-driven approaches within SAP and PLM workflows to support material readiness, transition planning, and risk mitigation.
JUN 2024 - PRESENT
Technical Lead
HCLTech | United States
Led analytics integration work tied to lifecycle processes and enterprise workflow improvement in a regulated context. Resolved technical bottlenecks through evidence-based influence and structured stakeholder alignment. Helped maintain compliance while improving process visibility and execution discipline.
2018 - 2019
Project Coordinator / Engineer
NH Healthcare | Hyderabad, India
Coordinated engineering and project activities across multiple stakeholders and workstreams. Supported execution planning, follow-through, and operational communication.
Projects
Research and academic projects in materials & manufacturing
Fabrication of Trapping Assisted Paring (TAP) Device
Academic MEMS fabrication and experimentation project requiring structured technical execution and documentation.
Education & Certifications
Academic foundations and professional credentials
Education
Wichita State University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering
India
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Foundations
- Six Sigma White Belt
- Change Management Foundations
- Generative AI Mastermind (Mar 2026)
- Generative AI Sprint - AI Applications for Leaders (May 2026)
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