Vijay Akella
About Vijay Akella
Vijay Akella is the Director of Operations at Fluke Corporation in Everett, Washington, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in quality management and operations, having previously worked at Qualitrol and Vedanta Resources Plc.
Current Role at Fluke Corporation
Vijay Akella serves as the Director of Operations at Fluke Corporation, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Everett, Washington, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and ensuring the efficiency of processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Qualitrol
Prior to his current position, Vijay Akella held several roles at Qualitrol. He served as Global Quality Manager from 2018 to 2020 in the United Kingdom, and as Quality Manager from 2013 to 2018 in Fairport. He also worked as a Process Engineer from 2010 to 2013 and as an Engineering Intern for five months in 2010. Additionally, he was the Director of Operations at Qualitrol from 2020 to 2021 in Beaverton, OR.
Educational Background
Vijay Akella has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) in Chemical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, studying from 1997 to 2001. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management at the Rochester Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2010.
Experience at Vedanta Resources Plc.
Vijay Akella worked at Vedanta Resources Plc. in Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) for four years, from 2004 to 2008. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in operations and quality management within the industrial sector.
Research Fellowship at Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Before his tenure at Qualitrol, Vijay Akella was a Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology in Hyderabad from 2003 to 2004. This role allowed him to engage in research activities, further enhancing his knowledge and skills in chemical engineering.