Mrunalini Jonnalagadda

Mrunalini Jonnalagadda is an accomplished professional currently serving as a Buyer/Planner at Specialty Product Technologies, a Fortive Company, since July 2023. Previously, Mrunalini worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Dallas, assisting in an Operations Management course. Experience includes strategic sourcing at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where analytical and negotiation skills yielded significant cost savings, and co-founding mcost, which successfully optimized supply chain processes. As an Engineer at Omax Autos Ltd., Mrunalini implemented cost-saving initiatives and improved manufacturing processes, while early career roles included internships and training focused on mechanical systems and quality inspection. Mrunalini holds a Master of Science in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas, and a degree in Production and Industrial Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology.