1. SRI SAI KRISHNA RAO GILLA
1803 W MAIN ST, Peoria, Illinois. 61606
Email: sgilla@mail.bradley.edu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sai-krishna/3a/59/1b1 Phone: (M) 630-394-8067
EDUCATION
 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - GPA: 3.6/4.0
Bradley University, Peoria, IL Graduated in December 2015
Coursework: Engineering Statistics, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operations Research,
Advanced Facility Planning, Supply Chain & Logistics, Production Planning & Control,
Simulation of Man-Machine Systems.
 Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering – GPA: 3.5/4.0
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India. Graduated in May 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Graduate Research Assistant – Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology October 2014 – August 2015
Projects:
 Cost Optimization of Urgent Care Center using SIMIO: August 2015 - December 2015
Optimized the total cost of proposed Urgent Care Center by developing and evaluating alternate strategies to
lower the reneging of patients and reduced the cost by $71,376/week.
 Linear Regression Analysis on US crime rate: April 2015 – May 2015
A significance test was performed with 95% confidence interval and the results showed that the full model,
which considered all the four independent variables together, was statistically significant that only state population
and male population has about 23% impact on the crime rate.
Sr. Executive Engineer, Tata Lockheed Martin Aero structures Limited, India July 2011 - July 2014
 Responsible for establishing new assembly line by setting up facility, operational and infrastructural requirements.
 Developed internal procedures and manufacturing procedures (MPI) for First Article Build.
 Dealt with EBOM and MBOM for Horizontal Stabilizer assembly.
 Led a team of 30 associates for final assembly of Horizontal Stabilizer for C-130J super Hercules aircraft.
 Responsible for reduction in takt time of Horizontal Stabilizer by strategic initiative of Total Operational
Performance (TOP).
 Implementing Corrective Actions and assisting in solving the manufacturing problems for final build of Horizontal
Stabilizer.
 Implemented 2-bin system for MSP control, ANDON system to increase productivity and efficiency of the company
 Planned and designed material handling equipment’s for movement of aircraft components, coordinated with cross
functional teams and responsible for manufacturing and commissioning.
 Ensured safety of work area by continuous application of 6S and FOD as a preventive measure.
 Prepared business proposals and presentations.
 Coordinated with cross functional teams in planning and designing the plant layouts and facilities using Auto Cad
adhering to 3P, safety standards and customer requirements.
 Interacting with the clients regarding technical discussions and negotiating with vendors on the aircraft supplies.
Jr. Engineer in Design & Estimation, Hyquip Systems Limited, Hyderabad, India August 2010 - June 2011
 Designed the Material Handling Equipment (Screw Conveyor, Belt Conveyor, Chain Conveyor etc.) through
theoretical calculations and make estimation of the complete equipment and send the quotation to the client.
 Expertise in advanced blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
 Hands on experience in developing manufacturing processes and supporting with relative drawings (Auto Cad_
2009) for material handling equipment.
 Interacting with the clients regarding technical discussions on the material handling equipment.

2. SKILLS
 MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project
 Technical Software – AutoCad, Draft Sight, Minitab, Catia v5, Solidworks, Simio7
 Methodologies – Kaizen, Kanban, CPM, PERT, 5Why, 6S, 8D, FOD
 Certifications – FOD certification, AS9100C Audit certification
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
 Received Merit Award for outstanding contribution above and beyond the call of duty, Tata Lockheed Martin Aero
structures Ltd, Hyderabad, India– 2014
 Best Team Award - Assembly, Tata Lockheed Martin Aero structures Ltd, Hyderabad, India – 2014
 Appreciation Certificate for meeting stretch target of delivering nine Centre Wing box assemblies.
 Won 1st prize in the Robo Soccer and Royal Rumble event held during E4E2 at Vasavi Engineering College on
12th&13th March 2008.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
 Cultural Activities Coordinator- Indian Student Association, Bradley University January 2015 – December 2015
 Vice President – Blooming Blossoms Orphan Organization, India August 2010 to Present
 Volunteer – APICS, Bradley University August 2015 – December 2015
REFERENCES
 Dr. Gary Lin, Professor at Bradley University
 Dr. K.S.Krishnamoorthi, Advisor & Professor at Bradley University
 Mr. David W Tucker, Director-Global Sites & operations Integration at Lockheed Martin, USA