Kanishk Rastogi

Current

• Six Sigma Black Belt at GE Energy

Past

• Sr.Quality Engineer at Siemens Energy & Automation
• Instructor, Materials Lab at Louisiana State University
• Research Assistant at Louisiana State University

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Education

• Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
• Punjab Engineering College

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Connections

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Industry

Oil & Energy

Websites

• My Blog
• Twitter

Kanishk Rastogi’s Summary

Six Sigma Black Belt with solid background and accomplishments in various manufacturing, engineering, and transactional processes in diverse cultures. Proven skills in problem-solving and process improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, and Quality tools, Demonstrated excellent analytical & quantitative skills with a data-driven approach, Skilled in relationship building and teamwork, can communicate effectively, published technical papers.

Computer skills in SAP (PP & QM module), Minitab, MS Office Applications (Including Access, Visio, Project and Share Point), ARENA simulation modeling.

Kanishk Rastogi’s Specialties:

> Lean Six Sigma Methodology
> Quality & Process Improvement
> Change Management
> Manufacturing/Transactional Processes
> Technical Writing
> Best Practice Sharing
> Innovative Solutions
> Voice of Customer
> Supplier Development
> Cross-Functional Teamwork
> Personnel Oversight & Adaptability

Kanishk Rastogi’s Education

• Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

  M.S , Mechanical Engineering , 2003 — 2005

  • Authored Master’s thesis and two publications, including one in a journal of Impact Factor 3.6 with two citations in 2008.
  • Awarded First Prize in poster session at the Annual Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC) in LSU’05.

  Activities and Societies:

  • Chair (’04), NACE LSU Chapter
  Recruited 15 new members; Negotiated a revival grant of $1000; Coordinated activities with other chapters.
  • Secretary, Tennis Club@LSU
  Planned and organized Tennis leagues with other Universities as part of a Recreational Club.

• Punjab Engineering College

  B. Engg , Metallurgical Engineering , 1998 — 2002

  • Received tuition-fee waiver for consistently being in top 10% of the class.
  • Authored a publication in a national journal, presented papers and won First Prize in Technical Paper Contest’01.

  Activities and Societies:

  • Vice Chair (’02), PEC Student chapter, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  - Received Appreciation for founding the only SME student chapter in India; Secured a corporate sponsorship of $500.
  - Organized plant tours and seminars from local manufacturing industry experts.

Additional Information

Kanishk Rastogi’s Websites:

• My Blog
• Twitter

Kanishk Rastogi’s Interests:

Process development and optimization, Six Sigma and quality tools, Mistake-proofing, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Process Simulation, Team-building and training workforce, Organizational Development, Networking

Kanishk Rastogi’s Groups:

• Vice-President of NetIP Cincinnati (An official chapter of NetIP North America)
> Organized, planned and led several events related to cultural, professional development and community service. Raised funding for Clinton Foundation as part of a nationwide initiative.
> Served in board in 2007 and received recognition for the turn-around of Cincinnati chapter out of 22 active chapters in US & Canada. Generated $1500 in revenues and doubled the membership.
> Created promotional material and avenues that drove number of attendees to a record level (400+).
• ASQ Cincinnati – Member, Organizing Committee for 60th Anniversary Celebration in 2008.
> Initiated and led a Siemens corporate sponsorship to enhance company’s visibility in tri-state.
> Designed the brochure for 60th Anniversary year long events.
> Nominated as Newsletter Editor by the Section chair

•    Executive Suite
•    Louisiana State University Alumni
•    American Society for Quality
•    Lean Six Sigma
•    PEC Alumni
•    Six Sigma for Business
•    iSixSigma Network
•    SIEMENS-World-Wide Network [17,000+ Members]
•    CleanTechies Around The World
•    NetIP - Network of Indian Professionals
•    Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) Experts
•    Lean Practitioners
•    Six Sigma Certified Practitioners
•    India Leadership Network
•    Advanced Innovation Methods (AIM)
•    LSU Alumni Geaux Networking Society
•    Siemens Worldwide Alumni & Employees Network >>> 2000+ Members<<<
•    GE - General Electric Company
•    Gridwise & Smartgrids
•    GE Energy
•    Business Improvement, Change Management & Turnaround
•    IndustryWeek manufacturing network
•    Master Black Belt
•    Quality Magazine
•    Supplier Quality Engineers & Supplier Development Engineers Network
•    Non Resident Indians' Collective Strength

Kanishk Rastogi’s Honors:

• Letter of Appreciation for the hands-on work in foundry processes at DCM during Union related issues.
• First Prize in Poster Session at 4th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Mechanical Engineering Department, LSU, April 9’2005.
• First Prize in National Undergraduate Technical Paper Contest-2001 at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, India, March’01.
• Co-chair, Graduate Students Research Conference, April 9’2005, LSU.
• Appreciation Certificate from Society of Manufacturing Engineers, MI, USA for Initiation, Operation & Management of the only SME Student Chapter in India.
• Tuition-fee waiver (awarded to top 10 % students of class) during undergraduate studies.

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