Bharat Shanmugakani

Bharat Shanmugakani has extensive experience in quality management and leadership roles. Bharat has worked for multiple companies, including PLZ Corp, Rust-Oleum Corporation, Allegion PLC, Ingersoll Rand, Continental, Electromech Technologies, CNH Industrial, TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, Wayne State University, and Arizona State University.

At PLZ Corp, Bharat served as the Director of Quality, leading a team in ensuring consistent quality, exceptional customer service, and on-time delivery. Bharat also played a significant role in revolutionizing the company's enterprise quality systems and technology.

During their time at Rust-Oleum Corporation, Bharat held the position of Senior Manager of Corporate Quality, where they directed corporate quality, supplier quality, and continuous improvement programs. Bharat also acted as the quality lead for acquisitions, supporting integration efforts.

At Allegion PLC, Bharat started as a Quality Manager and quickly rose to the position of Quality Manager. Bharat successfully managed internal and supplier quality performance, implementing strategic quality plans and enhancing defect detection methods.

Bharat Shanmugakani's work experience also includes roles at Ingersoll Rand, Continental, Electromech Technologies, CNH Industrial, TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, Wayne State University, and Arizona State University, where they gained expertise in quality engineering, project management, and research assistance.

Overall, Bharat Shanmugakani's career is characterized by their strong leadership in quality management, supplier quality, continuous improvement, and process optimization.

Bharat Shanmugakani holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras. Bharat later transferred to Wayne State University, where they obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Manufacturing Engineering. In terms of certifications, Bharat holds various qualifications such as ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Situational Leadership, ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management: Effective Planning, Execution and Control, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, and Supplier Auditing. Additionally, they have pursued training in Supplier Auditing and is currently pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.