Soumitra Patra
About Soumitra Patra
Soumitra Patra is a Project Manager at Onward Technologies Limited, specializing in medical devices and process engineering. He holds a Lean Yellow Belt certification and has extensive international experience, having worked with major companies and on significant projects across various countries.
Work at Onward Technologies
Soumitra Patra has been serving as a Project Manager at Onward Technologies Limited since 2017. In this role, he manages various projects related to medical devices, including linear accelerators, spinal implants, and soft tissue repair products. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and design transfer activities on a global scale. Based in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, he has contributed to the company's growth and success in the medical technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Soumitra Patra holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. He possesses a Lean Yellow Belt certification and is well-versed in Six Sigma methodologies and Project Management Professional (PMP) standards. Additionally, he is a certified Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practitioner, which enhances his capabilities in managing agile projects effectively.
Background
Soumitra Patra has extensive experience in project management and engineering. He has worked on process engineering projects for the Indian Navy's submarine systems and NOV's rig systems. His career includes international exposure, having worked in the USA, UK, Germany, and China. Prior to his current role, he was a Technical Lead at Geometric Ltd. from 2015 to 2017 and a Project Leader at Tata Consultancy Services from 2004 to 2015.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Soumitra Patra has executed projects for prominent companies such as Medtronic, DePuy Mitek (Johnson & Johnson), Alcoa CSI, and Elekta. He has managed product development and design transfer activities for medical devices and plastic products on a global scale. His expertise in the medical device sector has positioned him as a key player in the industry.