Joshua Chellappa

Vice President of Quality at Upstart Power, Inc.

Joshua Chellappa has extensive work experience in quality management and operations. Joshua currently holds the role of Vice President of Quality at Upstart Power, Inc. Since joining the workforce in 2011, Chellappa has held various leadership positions in companies such as EnerDel, Shiloh Industries, ISRINGHAUSEN GmbH, Consolidated Metco, Cummins Inc., Dow AgroSciences, Freedom One Mobility llc., and TVS - SUNDARAM BRAKE LININGS. In these roles, they have demonstrated expertise in implementing quality tools and systems, managing teams, ensuring compliance to standards, and driving operational excellence. Joshua'saccomplishments include successfully launching new assembly operations, leading teams in compliance to customer and quality standards, and improving productivity and cost savings through process improvements.

Joshua Chellappa has a diverse education history. In 2018, they obtained an Executive Online Certification in Leading through Financial Excellence from MIT Sloan School of Management. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Joshua'sundergraduate education was completed from 2007 to 2011 at Anna University, where they earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering.

In addition to their formal degrees, Joshua has also obtained several certifications. These certifications include Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence from ASQ - World Headquarters (obtained in January 2018), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ - World Headquarters (obtained in June 2017), and Examplar Global - Certified IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor from Plexus International (obtained in March 2017). Joshua also holds certifications in IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Certification from AIAG (obtained in March 2017), ISO 13485:2003 from BSI Tecnologia (obtained in December 2015), Supply Chain Academy from Accenture (obtained in April 2015), Certified Quality Technician from ASQ (obtained in March 2015), Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) from Cummins Inc. (obtained in 2015), ISO/TS 16949 Lead Auditor from Bureau Veritas Formación (obtained in November 2014), and Certified Quality Process Analyst from ASQ (obtained in June 2014).

Joshua's educational background, combined with their extensive certifications, demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in engineering management, quality control, and financial excellence.

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  • Vice President of Quality

    June, 2023 - present