Vinod P. Kumar

Background

About Vinod P. Kumar

I am a senior R&D and engineering leader with 25+ years of experience improving performance for companies in a wide range of industries. I lead teams in creating business-aligned products and advanced technologies that increase productivity capture efficiencies boost competitiveness and cut costs. Throughout my career I’ve built business cases and collaborated across functions to develop and deliver solutions that meet current and future needs. I lead global technical engineering and R&D professionals in executing the product lifecycle—tackling challenges taking calculated risks and solving emerging problems every step of the way. DISCIPLINES: product engineering and advanced technologies for manufacturing inspection mechanical materials and services—including smart factory industrial IoT automation modeling / simulation and the servicing of industrial equipment. INDUSTRIES: aerospace aviation energy renewables oil and gas and transportation. HIGHLIGHTS: • Led design development and launch of advanced digital technology and multigenerational engineering solutions (including industry-first products). • Innovated novel processes and implemented Lean and Six Sigma practices to systematically eliminate inefficiencies and drive down costs in factories and in the field. • Influenced industry standards as key contributor to government and industry agencies and committees.