Rakesh Ramachandra
About Rakesh Ramachandra
Rakesh Ramachandra is a Team Leader at Bosch Global Software Technologies with over 12 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality and Process Engineering, particularly in Automotive Electronics. He specializes in PCB and PCBA processes and holds multiple certifications, including Six Sigma Green Belt and IPC Specialist.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Rakesh Ramachandra has been employed at Bosch Global Software Technologies as a Team Leader since 2014. His role encompasses overseeing various projects and teams within the organization. He has accumulated approximately 10 years of experience in this position, contributing to the company's focus on automotive electronics and related technologies.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh Ramachandra completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial & Production Engineering at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, from 2004 to 2008. Prior to this, he attended Demonstration School in Mysore for his early education. His educational background supports his extensive experience in manufacturing quality and process engineering.
Background in Manufacturing Quality and Process Engineering
Rakesh has over 12 years of experience in manufacturing quality, process engineering, and process/technology development, specifically in automotive electronics. He has worked in various roles, including as a Quality Engineer at AT&S India Pvt Ltd from 2010 to 2014 and as a Trainee Software Engineer at Infosys for a brief period in 2008-2009.
Certifications and Specializations
Rakesh holds several certifications that enhance his professional qualifications. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and an IPC Specialist for IPC-A-610 and IPC-600 standards. He is also certified as an Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2017, and VDA 6.3 (2016). His expertise includes niche technologies related to PCB and PCBA processes, particularly Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT).
Professional Skills and Interests
Rakesh possesses strong skills in process and system auditing and is well-versed in automotive core tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Outside of his professional life, he has interests in traveling, reading, photography, and sports.