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Yashwanth Dharipelli YD

Yashwanth Dharipelli

Program & Project Manager  ·  Supply Chain & Operations Professional

Experienced in program and project execution, process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and delivering structured, scalable technical solutions.

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Academic Background
Education
01
Master's Degree
M.S., Engineering and Technology Management / Industrial Management
Portland State University
Portland, OR, USA
Mar 2026
02
Bachelor's Degree
B.Tech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Vasavi College of Engineering
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Jul 2023
What I Do
Core Skills
📅⚙️
Program & Project Execution
End-to-end Lifecycle PlanningRisk & Dependency Tracking Milestone ManagementProcess Optimization
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Data & Analytics
SQLPower BITableau Advanced ExcelKPI Dashboards ForecastingTrend & Failure Analysis
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Supply Chain & Operations
Resource & Schedule PlanningSupplier & Vendor Coordination Inventory OptimizationWorkflow Standardization Readiness Evaluation
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Technical Systems & Verification
HW/SW IntegrationEmbedded System Testing Root Cause AnalysisTest Automation Validation FlowsCI/CD Pipelines Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes Yield Analysis & Failure Analysis Process Integration & Device Characterization
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Collaboration & Leadership
Cross-functional CommunicationStakeholder Alignment Structured ReportingMentoring Teams
Career
Professional Experience
Technical Program Manager — Project & Operations Lead
YK Company
Hyderabad, India
Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
  • ▸Owned end-to-end NPI program execution across engineering, product, manufacturing, and operations — managing program schedules, milestones, budgets, and risk registers to deliver high-quality releases on time and within scope.
  • ▸Led materials budget and spend management in partnership with Finance and Engineering — tracking actual versus planned costs, forecasting resource requirements, and optimizing budget utilization across 12+ concurrent programs.
  • ▸Drove NPI materials planning, supply readiness, and clear-to-build processes — coordinating across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and supplier partners to ensure on-time build schedules and zero-gap production starts.
  • ▸Managed supplier readiness and vendor coordination for 12+ partners — enforcing schedule adherence and quality compliance, reducing defect rates by 15% and supporting on-time new product launches.
  • ▸Applied root cause analysis and corrective action planning to resolve workflow, quality, and operational issues — improving program execution efficiency by 20% across all active programs.
  • ▸Built and maintained KPI dashboards and program health reports using Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL — delivering real-time visibility into schedule, budget, risk, and supply status for senior leadership.
  • ▸Standardized supply chain planning tools and NPI workflows — improving supply readiness efficiency and program scalability by 20% across all programs.
  • ▸Implemented Agile ceremonies and sprint frameworks across 4 cross-functional teams — improving milestone tracking, program visibility, and team delivery cadence by 25%.
  • ▸Facilitated 100+ cross-functional and leadership reviews — tracking 200+ action items to closure across engineering, product, supply chain, and executive stakeholders.
  • ▸Partnered with cross-functional teams to define program objectives, KPIs, and deliverables — improving strategic alignment by 30% and translating complex requirements into clear, actionable program plans.
  • ▸Identified, tracked, and mitigated 20+ program risks and cross-functional dependencies — proactively escalating critical blockers to prevent schedule and cost impact.
  • ▸Mentored junior program and operations team members on structured problem-solving, data analysis, and stakeholder communication — driving a culture of continuous improvement.
NPI Program ManagementSchedule & Milestone Tracking Budget & Cost ManagementRisk & Dependency Management Supply Chain & Materials PlanningVendor & Supplier Readiness KPI Dashboard DevelopmentAgile · Scrum · Sprint Planning Cross-functional Program ExecutionChange Impact Assessment Corrective Action PlanningData-Driven Decision Making Power BI · Tableau · SQL · ExcelStakeholder & Executive Reporting
Supply Chain Project Manager
Street Cause Organization
Hyderabad, India
Jan 2020 – Dec 2021
  • ▸Coordinated multi-location supply chain and procurement programs — improving delivery timelines by 15% through structured materials scheduling, project planning, resource allocation, and supplier coordination.
  • ▸Managed end-to-end procurement workflows — ensuring consistency in quality, configuration, and schedule adherence across all concurrent programs and supplier partners.
  • ▸Implemented process improvements and workflow optimizations — increasing operational efficiency, program reliability, and scalability across multiple initiatives running in parallel.
  • ▸Prepared structured supply chain reports and program insights for leadership — enabling data-driven procurement decisions and maintaining clear program visibility across all stakeholders.
Supply Chain CoordinationProcurement Management Process ImprovementResource Planning Stakeholder Reporting
My Work
Project Highlights
01  ⚡🏭
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Tesla Gigafactory Site Selection Using Project Management Frameworks
Managed a $143,000 evaluation budget. Developed a data-driven site selection framework, analyzed land/construction costs, energy access, labor, logistics, and risk metrics, and created a phased implementation plan aligning with strategic growth objectives.
02  🌱🔋
Engineering Economics-Based Optimization of Renewable Energy Systems Using Present Worth Analysis
Built Excel and Power BI dashboards to evaluate energy cost, performance, and availability trade-offs for city-level planning decisions across the Portland Metro Area.
03  💻📈
GreenMind AI PC: Integrated Market Segmentation, Cost Analysis & Profitability Study
Developed forecasting and demand models, conducted market analysis, and provided insights for product launch and NPI planning.
04  🌡️🖥️
Temperature Monitoring System using Raspberry Pi & PCB
Designed and tested custom PCBs and embedded systems. Developed Python-based real-time monitoring with sensor integration and alert logic.
05  🔧⚡
Low Power Area-Efficient 4-bit ALU Design | Digital VLSI Project
Designed a 4-bit ALU using XNOR-based full adders, reducing power usage by 50%. Implemented control signals for flexible operations and verified correctness through simulation.
06  ⚙️🔌
Two-Output Soft-Switched DC-DC Converter for LED Lighting Applications
Developed a cost-effective, low-power dual soft-switch system for industrial automation, including hardware design, control logic, and real-time testing.
Credentials
Certifications & Awards
Certification
Project Management Graduate Certificate
Portland State University
PM · Risk · Scheduling · Stakeholder Alignment
Fellowship Award
Dunder F. Kocaoglu Endowed ETM Fellowship
Portland State University
2024 – 2025  ·  Outstanding Academic Excellence
Get In Touch
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yashwanth9etm@gmail.com

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