Venkata Subrahmanyam Kotra
About Venkata Subrahmanyam Kotra
Venkata Subrahmanyam Kotra is a seasoned Sr. Engineering Systems Analyst and PLM Solution Architect with over 20 years of IT experience, currently working at MicroVention-Terumo and Spectrum Brands HHI - Kwikset Corporation. He specializes in PLM Windchill, leading teams and managing projects while demonstrating expertise in system integrations and customizations.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Currently, Venkata Subrahmanyam Kotra serves as a Senior Engineering Systems Analyst and PLM Solution Architect at Spectrum Brands HHI - Kwikset Corporation. He has held this position since 2010, contributing to the organization for 14 years in Foothill Ranch, CA. His role involves creating customizations and enhancements for workflows, user interfaces, lifecycles, and configuration management within the Windchill platform. Kotra also leads a team of four, demonstrating his project management capabilities.
Current Role at MicroVention-Terumo
Since 2018, Kotra has worked at MicroVention-Terumo as a Senior PLM Specialist in IT Operations Systems. In this role, he has gained extensive experience in Windchill upgrades, participating in two major upgrades and independently completing three others without external support. His expertise in PLM systems contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kotra earned a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Andhra University, studying from 1994 to 1997. He possesses over 20 years of IT experience, with a strong focus on PLM Windchill, having worked with various versions from Windchill Foundation 5.1 to Windchill 11.x. His technical skills include VC++, Java/J2EE, and expertise in integrating Windchill with ERP systems, particularly SAP, using ESI API.
Professional Background
Kotra's professional journey includes roles at several organizations. He worked as a Senior Systems Analyst at Swasen Inc from 2009 to 2010 and as a Windchill Consultant at Kalypso for two months in 2009. Prior to these roles, he was a Business Administrator at Cisco Systems from 2008 to 2009. His diverse experience in the IT sector has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of PLM systems and project management.
Project Management Experience
Kotra has over four years of project management experience, leading teams and defining the scope and analysis of PLM Cloud System implementations. His involvement includes integrating key systems such as ERP, MES, and ETQ, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects and deliver effective solutions in the PLM domain.