Srikar V.

Srikar V. has extensive work experience in product management, engineering, and project management. Srikar most recently served as the Director of Product Management at Hoshizaki America, where they led the product development process and created product growth strategies for the America's regions. Prior to that, they worked at Welbilt Inc., holding various roles including Senior Product Engineer/Manager, Senior Project Engineer, and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. In these roles, they spearheaded business transformation initiatives, led quality improvement projects, and developed new product designs. Srikar also worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Mechanical Engineer, where they designed and detailed components and assemblies, managed bills of material, and ensured regulatory compliance. Srikar V. began their career as a Graduate Assistant at Northern Illinois University.

Srikar V. holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Industrial Engineering from Northern Illinois University, which was obtained from 2008 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University from 2003 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, Srikar V. has obtained certifications in various fields including "Design Thinking: From Insights to Viability" from Stanford GSB Executive Education in May 2022, and "Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification" and "Six Sigma Red Belt Certified" from The Manitowoc Company. Srikar has also pursued "Product Management Imperatives" from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, although the month and year of completion are unspecified.