Hi I am Uthappa Madettira 
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I am passionate about developing intelligent, data-driven automation solutions for manufacturing.
My professional journey at Unilever and Nestlé introduced me to the transformative power of automation and the tangible business benefits it can deliver. At the University of Maryland, I am delving into ways to merge advanced machine learning tools with industry machine data, aiming to create intelligent, self-aware systems.
Outside of academics and engineering, I enjoy biking and hiking, where nature’s harmony inspires my belief that machines, like ecosystems, can be automated to function seamlessly.
RSLogix 500
80%
CATIA
75%
SolidWorks
75%
Studio 5000
70%
Ansys
70%
Gazebo
70%
Simulink
55%
PowerBI
55%
C++
85%
Python
80%
Ladder Logic (PLC)
80%
MATLAB
75%
SQL
50%
Bash
45%
Microsoft Office
90%
Minitab
75%
Kaizen
75%
Six Sigma
70%
ROS2
70%
PyTorch/Scikit-learn
60%
SAP
50%
Degree - Masters in Robotics
GPA - 3.9/4
Coursework:
• Introduction to Robot Modeling
• Planning for Autonomous Robots
• Perception for Autonomous Robots
• Control of Robotic Systems
• Manufacturing and Automation
• Software Development for Robotics
• Introductory Robot Programming
• Internet of Things
• Industrial Artificial Intelligence
• Introduction to Deep Learning
• Implemented Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for real-time data monitoring and analysis.
• Performed Value Added Analysis of the noodles packaging line, resulting in an efficiency improvement of 8%.
• Trained the machine operators on lean manufacturing principles.
• Reduced batch cycle time of the coffee manufacturing process by 12% through DMAIC.
• Digitized the abnormality tagging process as part of an Industry 4.0 initiative, reducing issue resolution time by 31%.
• Led production team for a $70 million turnover for Unilever's Skincare Portfolio.
• Executed $450k CapEx automation projects.
• Applied kaizen and lean principles to improve site production efficiency by 6.4% and site DPMO by 13%.
• Reduced changeover time by 12.5% using SMED, resulting in savings of $2.5 million.
• Automated the packing in the Dove soap production line, increasing production capacity by 43%.
• Overhauled soap wrapping machines, reducing machine stoppages by 21%.
• Reduced waste generation by 21% using 5 Why, 5M, and lean tools, resulting in savings of $43k.
• Automated the Finished Goods warehouse, resulting in the site safety score improvement by 7%.
• $59k annual savings through production line End-of-line automation.
• 18% reduction in machine downtime through Hands-on training on machine operations.
• Achieved MTBF > 500 hours target through Preventive Maintenance, Break-down Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensured 100% Output Reliability across all production lines.
• PLC/HMI programming and SCADA troubleshooting.
• Integrated machine vision with production lines for automated quality inspection.
• Data analysis of critical production areas in SAP ERP and action plan generation.
• DMAIC for process improvement projects.
• Developed Power BI dashboards to track site KPIs.
• Prepared annual budgeting for mechanical maintenance, spare part procurement, and inventory management.
• Performed Asset tracking and maintenance in the Factory Asset Register.
• Design, analysis, and fabrication of a gearbox, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), and drive shafts for an All-Terrain Vehicle.
• CATIA for part design and ANSYS for structural analysis and simulation.
• Reduced weight of the powertrain by 22%.
• Increased gradeability of the All-Terrain Vehicle by 28%.
• Optimized CVT performance through data analysis and validation with design parameters.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis in ANSYS to design CVT cooling system.
• Developed a test rig to simulate vehicle run conditions and for data collection.
• Awarded the fastest car at the acceleration performance event at Enduro Student India and BAJA SAE India 2019.
• Awarded 1st in Maneuverability, Suspension and Traction, Vehicle weight at BAJA SAE India 2019.
Degree - Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
GPA - 9.4/10
Project: Continuously Variable Transmission for All-Terrain Vehicles