Guruprasad Sunkad
About Guruprasad Sunkad
Guruprasad Sunkad is a Senior Manager at Kennametal, where he has worked for 20 years in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He specializes in product testing and analysis, leading a team to develop effective product development methods.
Work at Kennametal
Guruprasad Sunkad has been employed at Kennametal since 2004, serving as a Senior Manager for 20 years in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. In this role, he manages a team focused on product testing and analysis within a machining lab environment. His responsibilities include benchmarking products and developing advanced product development methods. He also utilizes statistical methods to analyze data, providing performance recommendations to the product engineering team.
Education and Expertise
Guruprasad Sunkad completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore, from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies between 2000 and 2002. His educational background supports his extensive experience in product testing and analysis, as well as his managerial role at Kennametal.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Guruprasad Sunkad worked at Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd. as an Engineer in Large Motors Engineering from 1997 to 2002 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His early career experience laid the foundation for his current expertise in engineering and product development.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Kennametal, Guruprasad Sunkad leads a team of engineers and technicians. He is responsible for overseeing the testing and interpretation of machine tool results, ensuring that the team meets performance standards and contributes to product development initiatives.