Sumeet Kulkarni
About Sumeet Kulkarni
Sumeet Kulkarni is a Supply Chain/Industrial Engineer at Relay Robotics, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in software engineering and holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from San Jose State University.
Work at Relay Robotics
Sumeet Kulkarni has been employed at Relay Robotics as a Supply Chain/Industrial Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency. His responsibilities include initiating Material Review Board (MRB) processes for incoming quality disposition and managing materials returned from customers. Kulkarni has also played a significant role in defining policies for field upgrades, partner training, and inventory tracking for field services.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining Relay Robotics, Sumeet Kulkarni worked at Accenture as an Associate Software Engineer for a period of 10 months from 2015 to 2016. His tenure at Accenture took place in the Bengaluru Area, India, where he was involved in software engineering tasks that contributed to various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sumeet Kulkarni holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from San Jose State University, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Automobile Engineering from B V B College of Engineering & Technology in Hubli, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. He also attended St. Michael's High School in Hubli from 2006 to 2009.
Internship Experience
In 2013, Sumeet Kulkarni gained practical experience as an Industrial Engineering Intern at Microfinish Valves Pvt. Ltd. in Hubli, India. During this one-month internship, he was exposed to various aspects of industrial engineering, which contributed to his foundational knowledge in the field.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Sumeet Kulkarni has made significant contributions to process improvement in his current role. He improved the robot build procedure by optimizing material flow, space, and cost. Additionally, he created standardized work instructions aimed at increasing throughput and efficiency within the operations at Relay Robotics.