Sudhir Kulkarni
About Sudhir Kulkarni
Sudhir Kulkarni serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Materials Processing at Amastan Technologies, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in operational excellence, strategic planning, and product development across various companies in the technology sector.
Work at Amastan Technologies
Sudhir Kulkarni has served as Vice President Engineering and Materials Processing at Amastan Technologies since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational excellence and efficiency within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes and materials processing initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the industry.
Previous Experience at Johanson Dielectrics
Before joining Amastan Technologies, Sudhir Kulkarni worked at Johanson Dielectrics as Vice President Engineering from 2010 to 2012. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading engineering efforts and implementing strategies that supported the company's operational goals.
Educational Background in Metallurgy
Sudhir Kulkarni holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Metallurgy from MS University of Baroda. He furthered his education with a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Metallurgy from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He also earned a PhD in Materials Science from Oregon Health & Science University. This extensive educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in materials engineering.
Expertise in Engineering and Manufacturing
Sudhir Kulkarni possesses expertise in process and product engineering, change management, and re-engineering. He advocates for lean manufacturing, six sigma, and just-in-time (JIT) methodologies. His experience includes leading multi-site operations and managing Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities, making him proficient in strategic planning and budgeting.
Career Development at AVX
Sudhir Kulkarni had a significant career at AVX, where he held multiple positions, including Director of the Product Development group, Manager of the Assembly and Packaging Lab, and Sr. Member Technical Staff. His roles spanned from 1989 to 1999, during which he contributed to new product development and the implementation of the Stage Gate Process.