Kavesary Raghavan
About Kavesary Raghavan
Kavesary Raghavan is the Director of Client Management at o9 Solutions, Inc., with extensive experience in supply chain strategy consulting and program management. He has held various engineering and academic positions, including roles at AK Steel Corporation and Carnegie Mellon University, and holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Current Role at o9 Solutions
Kavesary Raghavan serves as the Director of Client Management at o9 Solutions, Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing client relationships and ensuring the successful implementation of supply chain solutions. His expertise in supply chain strategy consulting enhances the company's ability to deliver effective solutions to clients.
Previous Experience at AK Steel Corporation
Raghavan worked at AK Steel Corporation for a total of nine years in various engineering roles. He served as a Senior Staff Engineer in Product Development and Applications Engineering from 2010 to 2016, followed by a position as Senior Staff Engineer in Advanced Engineering - Materials from 2016 to 2019. His work involved developing innovative materials and applications to improve product performance.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
Raghavan has an extensive academic background, having studied at several prestigious institutions. He earned a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and an MBA from Lehigh University. Additionally, he served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Dallas from 2007 to 2012, where he contributed to the education of students in relevant fields.
Expertise in Supply Chain and Business Transformation
Kavesary Raghavan specializes in supply chain strategy consulting and program management. He possesses deep domain knowledge in supply chain processes and advanced planning systems. His expertise extends to digital business transformation and business process improvement, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Career History and Roles at Other Organizations
Prior to his current role, Raghavan held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Senior Consultant/Solution Architect at i2 Technologies from 1999 to 2003 and as a Staff Scientist at Carnegie Mellon University from 1987 to 1990. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and consulting.