Sandeep Kumar Reddy Gopu

Project Manager at V Group Inc

Sandeep Kumar Reddy Gopu has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Sandeep Kumar Reddy is currently working as a Design Thinking & Innovation lead at Experian since April 2022. Prior to this, they worked at V Group Inc. as a Project Manager starting from April 2021. In 2020, Sandeep worked as an Author in an unspecified company.

Sandeep's most extensive experience was at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. where they served as a Digital Transformation Manager from October 2016 to October 2019. In this role, they led the corporate innovation program, managed operational processes and tools, and facilitated resource allocation and technical assistance for 30+ projects across 12 departments. Sandeep Kumar Reddy also contributed significantly to cost-saving initiatives, including the development and implementation of an integrated RFID architecture, which saved approximately $350K per year. Sandeep spearheaded the incorporation of self-service data analytics platforms, resulting in a reduction in time for identification and resolution of IT security threats by 80%. Sandeep Kumar Reddy also introduced Agile project methodology to the organization and managed a $0.5M annual program budget by monitoring performance KPIs. Sandeep was responsible for establishing and managing relationships with global stakeholders to accelerate problem-solving and designing implementation frameworks and standards for emerging technologies, leading to expense savings of $3.5M per year and an 80% reduction in FTE.

Before their role at Mercedes-Benz, Sandeep gained experience as a Program Manager and Program Management Consultant at the same company. Sandeep Kumar Reddy also worked as a Business Analyst at Vuesol technologies from November 2015 to September 2016. Sandeep's earlier experience includes a brief stint as a Management Consultant at ET Solar, Inc. from May 2015 to August 2015 and as a Research Intern at TATA Advanced Systems Limited from June 2013 to September 2013. During their internship, they conducted a global market survey on defense UAV market technologies, developed algorithms for integrating multiple sensor platforms, and designed power systems for UAVs.

Overall, Sandeep Kumar Reddy Gopu has a strong background in digital transformation, program management, business analysis, and strategic initiatives, with a proven track record of implementing cost-saving measures and driving innovation.

Sandeep Kumar Reddy Gopu's education history begins with obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Yerragattu Hillocks, Bheemaram, Hasanparthy, Warangal. This degree was earned between 2009 and 2013. Additionally, Sandeep pursued a Master's degree in International Business at Hult International Business School from 2014 to 2015.

More recently, Sandeep enrolled in the University of Virginia Darden School of Business to pursue a program called "Design Thinking for Innovation," focusing on Business Administration and Management. This program was completed in 2021.

In addition to formal education, Sandeep has earned several certifications. These certifications include "Design Thinking for Innovation" from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business (obtained in May 2021); "Agile Foundations," "Agile Project Management: Comparing Agile Tools," "Agile at Work: Building Your Agile Team," "Agile at Work: Driving Productive Agile Meetings," "Agile at Work: Getting Better with Agile Retrospectives," "Agile at Work: Planning with Agile User Stories," "Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards," and "Become an Agile Project Manager" from LinkedIn (obtained in March 2021); "DevOps Foundations" from LinkedIn (obtained in February 2021); "Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)" from Henry Harvin Education (obtained in January 2021); "Operational Excellence Foundations" from LinkedIn (obtained in January 2021); "Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)" from Henry Harvin Education (obtained in December 2020); "Design Thinking: Prototyping," "Design Thinking: Venture Design," "Learning Brainstorming," "Learning Design Research," and "Stay Competitive Using Design Thinking" from LinkedIn (obtained in October 2020).

Overall, Sandeep Kumar Reddy Gopu has a diverse educational background, with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and International Business, along with several certifications in various areas of business and innovation.

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