Ajay Kottapurath

I am a recent graduate with a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Since my undergraduate days, I have been very passionate about Planning, Process & Quality Improvement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Data Science, Operations, Problem-solving, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering.

Throughout the course of my undergraduate & graduate career, I have gained invaluable knowledge in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain & Logistics Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Research, Quality & Reliability Engineering, Data Science & Machine Learning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Human Factors Engineering; and I have also developed proficiency in using R, T-SQL, Arena, SPSS Modeler, AMPL, Minitab, Azure ML, and SolidWorks - as I have a strong desire to learn more to complement my skills and broaden my perspective.

As a Research Assistant, I had worked under Dr. Vinod Sahney from Sep 2014 to May 2016, on disseminating the tools & concepts of Industrial Engineering and Management such as Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and Project Management to the Healthcare Industry through simplified educational modules that could be used by the front-line staff. This position had provided me with invaluable experience in gaining in-depth knowledge of the Industrial Engineering concepts and their applications.

The maxim “Planning converts problems into opportunities” is deeply rooted in my work ethic. I therefore perceive every problem as a source of opportunity to achieve perfection. I believe that my optimism, my ability to think on my feet, my willingness to work hard, and my creative personality is what I can bring to your organization if given the opportunity.