This document provides an overview of Praneeth Anantapalli's background and experience. It includes details of his educational qualifications, professional certifications, roles and responsibilities in various projects at different companies over 7 years related to manufacturing engineering, process development, project management, new product development and advanced welding technologies. It also lists his skills, vision, mission, hobbies and beliefs.

1. About Me
PRANEETH ANANTAPALLI
+91-7083253273
apraneeth10@gmail.com
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Proficient in handling the responsibilities as
Project Manager & Manufacturing Engineer
for New Product Development
Creating a strategic roadmap and analysis for
product launch from Design & Process aspect

2. Professional Qualifications
01 02 03 04
B.E - 2014
Metallurgical Engg.
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, AP
8.82/10
M.Tech - 2016
Welding Engg.
National Institute of Tech.
Tiruchirappalli, TN
9.18/10
10th – 2008; 12th - 2010
Math, Physics, Chemistry
Board of Education
Andhra Pradesh
87.1% & 95.3%
PMP – PMI (on-going),
Lean Management,
Business Analytics,
Six Sigma Green,
ISO Internal Auditor

3. Career Timeline _ 7 years 1 month
Sr. Executive
Process Specialist
- Plant Installation
- BIW Body Sides
In-charge
- Robotic Welding
Asst. Manager
Manuf. Engg.
- Process std. & est.
- UPH increase
- Digitalization
- Automation
Asst. Manager
Process Specialist
- Process control
- BIW Body Structure
In-charge
- Welding Specialist
Asst. Manager
Project Manager
- New car model
Life-cycle & event planning
- Budget management
- VDR quality control
Management
Trainee
- Campus recruited
- Advance Welding
Technology
- Process standardization
Asst. Manager
New Technology
- Advance Welding
- Disruptive Prod.
Development
- Heat Treatment
2023
(HD 440x)
2022
(Carnes)
2021
(Sonet)
2020
(Carnival)
2019
(Seltos)
2018
2017
2016
Associate Manager
Project Engg.
- Frame body line
development
- Line integration
- Design review analysis

4. Experience – Frame Projects
New Model
Frame Body Welding Line Project Lead
Domestic plants : Harley Davidson 440x, Naked 250, X-Pulse 210 NextGen, ZMR 210
Foreign plants (Frame Body Final Assy) : Zoom 110, Xtreme 200S, Thriller 160 4V
Key Roles:
• Design review and change management with base model/engineering orders
• Project budget estimation
• Process and line lay-out planning
• Equipment specification preparation and Vendor RFQ
• Quotation comparison study with price estimation using Base line costing & zero-based costing for Negotiation
• Equipment buy-off procedure and risk assessment by PFMEA with QC
• Installation supervision at site followed by Line prove-out
• Production volume capacity mapping and ramp-up planning
• Alternate sourcing for integration of multi projects – Turnkey lines, Robots, Servo equipment's etc.

5. Experience – BIW Projects
New Model Automation & Digitalization
Seltos’19, Carnival’20 (Support)
Sonet’21, Carens’22 (Indigenous)
Key Roles:
• Project budget estimation
• Process and line lay-out planning
• Equipment specification preparation
• Vendor RFQ & Negotiation
• Project Event planning
• Equip. installation supervision
• Stage wise quality accuracy achievement
• Risk assessment & management
• Backlog control & re-planning
• Post payment Profit/Loss analysis
Title : Body shop Welding Automation 97% to 100%
Category & Cost saving : Productivity & 13k units per year
Title : Weld resistance live check for equipment confirmation
Category & Cost saving : Quality & $1.2M per year
Title : Deep learning with vision system for post process check
Category & Cost saving : Quality & Reduce customer complaint by 28%
Title : Argon & CO2 Gas Tank QTY & Pressure Real Time Data monitoring system
Category & Cost saving : Innovation & $1.5M per year

6. Advanced Welding & Critical Processes
Key Roles:
• Analysis of tested damping data
• Review of validation results and try-out
• Brainstorming and idea generation
• Vendor development for new product
• Project planning
• Sub-assembly machining & sequencing
• Patent abstract and review reporting
Title : Alternative welding process development Cryogenic shrink fitment in piston rod
Category & Cost saving : Innovation & INR 4.00 per Unit
Title : Optimization of spot weld process parameters using DOE
Category & Cost saving : Energy & INR 0.1M per year
Title : Nondestructive testing of Hardness for post hardening process check (Trail)
Category & Cost saving : Innovation & Reduce scrap cost by INR 0.4M per month
Title : First so every inspection method for Hydrogen Diffusion to avoid embrittlement
Category & Cost saving : Quality & reduce lead time of customers
Experience – New Product Dev.
Job Roles

7. Global KIA Idea Contest Winner ‘22
- Awarded by KIA CEO, Korea
05 patents in 2W Suspension system with Indian Inte. Prop.
- 03 for Shock absorbers & 02 for Front Forks
Shop Production Capacity up in Shortest Time
- Project lead for commissioning of event in 3 days
Achievements

8. Language Skills
Telugu English Hindi

9. One must accept the
Grey part within them
rather proving other wrong
One must believe in
Themselves within them
rather proving others
Strengths & Weakness
Roll with the punches
Putting eggs in one basket
Staying ahead of the curve
Chasing the finishing line
Biting off more than I can chew
Finding it hard to say NO
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10. Vision & Mission
To leverage my leadership skills and
technical expertise in engineering to
drive sustainable innovation and make
a positive impact on organization
through groundbreaking
advancements
To be a proactive and results-driven
project manager, guiding diverse
cross functional teams to exceed
expectations, while maintaining a
focus on quality, efficiency, and
stakeholder satisfaction

11. I also believe, one’s actions & hobbies
helps to groom the attitude which
develops the character
I believe, art is not only an output of
creativity but also something that
inspires & let you explore beyond
Hobbies
39%
27%
19%
10% 5%
Seeing the people who are
most important to me
Enjoy watching series
with my partner
Driven in depicting
abstract art through
sketches
To bring life to the
characters by keeping
words on paper
Knowledge sharing
with team & juniors