MY PROJECTS

Through strategic planning and a cohesive team-building approach, my clients have managed to get the results they sought after from my consulting services. Take a look at what I’ve done in the past, and contact me today.

Project Management & Governance:

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

Led various continuous improvement initiatives at Morningstar Sustainalytics, achieving targeted efficiency gains of 15% across multiple teams and projects through innovative approaches and strategic optimizations. This encompassed identifying bottlenecks, analyzing processes, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
Facilitated and presented the Kaizen philosophy to over 300 individuals within the organization at Morningstar Sustainalytics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and generating new process efficiency ideas. This initiative involved organizing workshops, engaging employees at all levels, and implementing actionable solutions to optimize processes and drive organizational growth.

Asana Integration and Optimization:

Collaborated with senior project management for the integration and optimization of Asana as the primary project management tool at Morningstar Sustainalytics, streamlining task management, collaboration, and project tracking. This involved customizing workflows, providing training sessions, and ensuring widespread adoption to improve project visibility and coordination.
Provided comprehensive training and ongoing support to project teams in utilizing Asana effectively at Morningstar Sustainalytics, enhancing overall project visibility and communication. This included conducting training sessions, creating user guides, and offering personalized assistance to ensure teams were proficient in utilizing the platform to its full potential.

Cytotoxic API Manufacturing (Green Field Project):

Designed a $2.5 million Cytotoxic API plant using AutoCAD as per WHO GMP guidelines and supervised and supported consultants with their daily functions.
Successfully set up a Project Management Office (PMO) for project monitoring, control and execution ensuring all dependencies and constraints are anticipated, understood and managed promptly to support the success of individual projects and to ensure overall optimization.
Engaged with process engineers to ensure process optimization and incorporation with the new design in compliance with GMP.
Led brainstorming process with the process and engineering teams to reduce the utility costs by optimizing the process and reduce wastage.
Assisted the client with tender preparation and vendor selection process. Leveraged technical and business expertise for the vendor selection and plant optimization.
Assessed compliance with applicable FDA and/or country-specific regulations and guidelines, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) or any other statutory guidelines, and the client’s requirements and specifications.
Supervised required changes in the manufacturing area and audited the documentation required as per the WHO GMP guidelines such as Site Master File, Drug Master File, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Validation Protocols.

API Manufacturing (Green Field Project):

Designed a $2 million API plant using AutoCAD as per WHO GMP guidelines and supervised and supported consultants with their daily functions.
Successfully set up a Project Management Office (PMO) for project monitoring, control and execution ensuring all dependencies and constraints are anticipated, understood and managed promptly to support the success of individual projects and to ensure overall optimization.
Engaged with process engineers to ensure process optimization and incorporation with the new design in compliance with GMP.
Assessed compliance with applicable FDA and/or country-specific regulations and guidelines, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) or any other statutory guidelines, and the client’s requirements and specifications.
Supervised required changes in the manufacturing area and audited the documentation required as per the WHO GMP guidelines such as Site Master File, Drug Master File, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Validation Protocols.
Assisted the client with tender preparation and vendor selection process. Leveraged technical and business expertise for the vendor selection and plant optimization.

Vitamin C coated Manufacturing (Green Field Project):

Designed a Vitamin C coated manufacturing plant using AutoCAD as per WHO GMP guidelines and supervised and supported consultants with their daily functions.
Successfully set up a Project Management Office (PMO) for project monitoring, control and execution ensuring all dependencies and constraints are anticipated, understood and managed promptly to support the success of individual projects and to ensure overall optimization.
Supervised required changes in the manufacturing area and audited the documentation required as per the WHO GMP guidelines such as Site Master File, Drug Master File, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Validation Protocols.

Chemical Manufacturing Plant (Green Field Project):

Designed a chemical manufacturing plant using AutoCAD as per WHO GMP guidelines and supervised and supported consultants with their daily functions.
Carried out rearrangement/renovation for the existing manufacturing plant to comply with WHO GMP guidelines and later joining of existing manufacturing facility with the newly constructed WHO GMP complied building.
Assessed compliance with applicable FDA and/or country-specific regulations and guidelines, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) or any other statutory guidelines, and the client’s requirements and specifications.
Assisted the client with tender preparation and vendor selection process. Leveraged technical and business expertise for the vendor selection and plant optimization.

Successfully managed and prioritized a diverse portfolio of more than 200 projects within Morningstar Sustainalytics, demonstrating proficiency in aligning projects with organizational goals and ensuring high-impact project delivery. This included projects ranging from ESG Research initiatives to operational excellence endeavors, each requiring meticulous planning and execution.
Spearheaded the implementation of robust project governance frameworks at Morningstar Sustainalytics, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and facilitating effective stakeholder communication and engagement throughout project lifecycles. This involved developing and enforcing standardized procedures, policies, and documentation to enhance project clarity and accountability.

Other General/Regulatory Project Management Activates:

Prepared, reviewed and audited documents required as per statutory guidelines including Site Master File, Drug Master File, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Validation Protocols.
Reviewed all necessary documents and ensured its availability for relevant statutory audits and third party/client audits.
Collaborated with the corresponding consultants/agencies for getting necessary approval for the project including factory license, environment clearance (NOC), fire NOC, etc.
Assisted clients in preparing and reviewing tenders for vendor selection and ensure the procurement is as per the projects requirement and company protocol.
Assisted in selection of contractors for civil, HVAC, piping and electrical work.
Ensured strict adherence to the project scope at all stages of work.
Led brainstorming process with the process and engineering teams to reduce the utility costs by optimizing the process and reduce wastage.
Helped an Indian MNC to reduce $0.5 million by adjusting the scope by strategically reducing the manufacturing area by planning campaigned production and decreasing the number of products ensuring no effect on return on investment.
Coordinated with the instrumentation engineer to reduce the manpower and operational cost by introducing Programmable Logic Control (PLC) system and automation.
Engaged with process engineers to ensure process optimization and incorporation with the new design in compliance with GMP.