Krishna Matta's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

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Senior Principal Systems Engineer | Business Lead @ Dell EMC •Product manager for the next generation Modular Data Center design responsible for gathering and prioritizing customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working with product teams to deliver a winning product•Manage and approve expenditure requests for hardware and software development throughout the product lifecycle for current and next-generation cloud server solutions across our entire product portfolio•Leading the engineering architectural evaluation of a next-generation VMWare virtualized rack cluster for deployment on Microsoft Azure ensuring leading performance per watt and low data latency•Coordinate and grow relationships with customers to align their priorities with business goals and operational budget constraints with a focus on balancing new products against long-term legacy products•Track status of all team projects to ensure continuing alignment with business goals and operational schedules aiming to foresee and address potential issues before they occur•Serve as the team lead for managing project deliverables across the broader team and present updates to executives and senior leaders Austin, Texas AreaPrincipal Systems Engineer @ Dell EMC ● Product Lead for 5th Gen compute and storage server platforms used to build out cloud infrastructure with ownership of the entire product lifecycle including customer and vendor relationships, systems engineering, sales support, and cross-functional team leadership● Significantly grew sales volume as the Platform Lead for high-density Modular Data Centers designed around next-generation modular switches and fiber optic technologies by leveraging existing Dell server designs thereby extending their sales lifespan and boosting product line profitability● Led engineering development of a multi-CPU compute platform used for machine learning and AI applications from conception to global deployment leading to launch of a new product line with over 300% YoY sales growth● Supported global manufacturing centers with engineering guidance on L11 assembly, test, and regulatory issues● Wrote and reviewed top-level rack-view product documentation that would guide the supply chain, manufacturing, testing, and software processes involved with building the L10 platform● Coordinated efforts with supply chain and program management to meet aggressive delivery and cost schedules under a Just-in-Time (JIT) procurement model● Guided the development of a rapid assembly and testing process for customer product samples● Performed requirements analysis, initial testing, and cost/schedule modeling for multiple RFQs● Drive the team’s innovation strategy and patent review process From February 2016 to September 2019 (3 years 8 months) Austin, Texas AreaManufacturing Test Engineer Lead @ Raytheon ● Organized and managed over a dozen key process improvements within factory in-circuit test production area, which is responsible for circuit card quality of over 125 unique part numbers across a dozen programs, resulting in overall labor cost savings of 30%● Guided a team of 3 engineers and 7 technicians to meet production schedules, integrate new products, implement new processes, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain legacy capability● Designed and deployed a database for tracking station software revisions that helped save over 300 labor hours and reduced lead times from 6 months to 1 day compared to the existing software tracking process● Oversaw upgrades, maintenance, and calibration of 15 production stations by creating a scheduling model that individually tracked all assets which enabled a 94% uptime rate despite tight budget constraints● Lead stabilization and growth efforts for troubled projects through careful project management and execution in a bureaucratic environment with limited resources across distributed geographic locations ● Helped troubleshoot defective product at CCA, module, and sub-system level through the use of RF, digital, and X-ray test instruments thereby reducing scrap by 20%; documented troubleshooting steps for use as training guide● Performed regular audits of equipment, operations, yields, documentation, and safety procedures and addressed gaps in coverage using latest ISO 9000 techniques● Wrote and submitted 2 white papers on automated manufacturing techniques using low-cost COTS technology From June 2013 to February 2016 (2 years 9 months) Forest, MSSenior Consultant @ Quorum Business Solutions ● Developed backend code in C++ that enabled natural gas trading allocation, billing, and inventory database records to be analyzed, processed, and organized into client focused reports ● Interfaced with business liaisons to derive cost-effective estimates for new product features and support contracts that directly impacted new business opportunities for the division ● Implemented and supported new client driven functionality and features for three generations of Quorum’s QPTM software suite ensuring compatibility with both Oracle and Microsoft DB implementations● Created database linked business reports using SAP Crystal Reports that scaled efficiently to client needs● Provided QA support, regression testing, documentation to ensure highly reliable client builds From May 2012 to April 2013 (1 year) Houston, Texas AreaDigital and Analog Systems Design Engineer @ Raytheon ● Lead digital and analog system design, testing, and support for over 40 programs, simultaneously creating a reputation for successful test platform control systems with a 99% uptime availability ● Coordinated and managed the work of members across cross-functional teams using EVMS to ensure quality, timeliness, and consistency leading to overall productivity increases of up to 15%● Acted as a liaison between program managers, engineers, customers, and vendors in order to maintain schedules and ensure cost effective solutions that have cut labor costs by up to 60%● Managed contractor agreements to ensure compliance with schedule and quality requirements for circuit board designs through a combination of site visits, inventory sampling, technical reviews, and digital communication ● Delivered focused technical presentations to customers and summary reports to upper management during all phases of a project in order to bring about a spirit of collaboration ● Influenced management through innovation by leading department initiatives through the submission of 10 white papers over 2 years which led to the creation of an idea submission incentive program● Supervised and trained multiple technicians and interns; mentored new-hires From December 2007 to May 2012 (4 years 6 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaDigital Design Engineer @ Raytheon ● Designed, reviewed, fabricated, and tested over 70 printed-circuit-boards (PCB) for use in test stations and prototypes with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and cost-reduction by incorporating lessons learned● Developed real-time FPGA control firmware in VHDL for signal-testing boards, devised and shared templates with colleagues to expedite testing in order to reduce labor cost for future development by 20%● Evaluated and selected vendors for analog and digital component procurement needs using eReq and managed subsequent buying activities in order to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals● Managed inventory levels by creating a shared system of supply management that helped reduce engineering time spent by over 85% and reduced cost by over 65%● Drafted and published technical drawings and documentation through PDM From January 2006 to December 2007 (2 years) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaPlatform Engineering Intern @ AMD ● Tested and debugged server/workstation boards for AMD Opteron partner companies● Reviewed schematic and layout designs● Reduced test time by developing a DDR2 support tool in VB● Improved product performance by upgrading and testing I2C devices From August 2004 to August 2005 (1 year 1 month) Austin, Texas Area