Daran W. is a Senior Consultant specializing in profitability improvement at AArete since March 2022, with previous experience as a Senior Consultant in cost estimating at Herren Associates and as a Project Engineer focusing on supplier quality at Xometry. Notable accomplishments include leading a corporate project on the cost of poor quality with potential annual savings exceeding $1M, applying Six Sigma methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes, and conducting process improvement initiatives during an internship at Ralph Lauren. Daran also has a background in engineering research, having contributed to studies on ergonomics and data analytics at North Carolina A&T State University. Educationally, Daran holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, complemented by experience in manufacturing and safety compliance through various internships and co-op positions.