Prapulla Chandra D

Leading team of Digital Sculptors in Design Studio (includes Digital Sculpting and Clay milling team) Project co-ordination between Design Studios of TCS and GM North America (major brands Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac) Recent accomplishment working on iconic projects like Cadillac Lyric Class-A Surface math development (using Alias) from Concept to Production Exterior, Interiors and Showcar projects Plan and deliver projects as per program Release gates 100% to target timeline Collaborate with cross-functional Teams including, VR, Aero, Fabrication Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules. Negotiate challenging Engineering Criteria and Design Inputs and provide Styling solutions Organize weekly surface reviews between Surfacing Team and Design Team to ensure all deliveries are as per Global Surface Standards Defined Quality Assurance (QA) process in department and established streamlined process Drive efficiency in Projects and workflow between regions and ensured 0% defects or reworks Develop team and their skill sets - Coaching and Mentoring low and high performers Manage Physical properties and Clay milling activities Academia

Project co-ordination between Design Studios (GM India and GM North America) Plan and deliver projects as Program Release gates 100% to target timeline Recent accomplishment working on iconic projects like Cadillac Escalade and CT5 Class-A Surface math development (using Alias) Exterior and Interior Negotiation of Engineering Criteria and Design Inputs to mitigate surfacing challenges Ensure all deliveries are as per Global Surface Standards Data management using Teamcenter and Global Release Standards Drive efficiency in Projects and workflow between regions and ensured 0% defects or reworks Develop team and their skill sets - Coaching and Mentoring low and high performers Academia

Testing and evaluation of solidThinking Evolve product features. Collaborated with software development team to enhance Surface Modeling software with unique modeling features Work within product team, providing feedback on functionality, usability, and performance during release cycle. Identifying, documenting, and executing all product features for Modeling, Rendering, and Animation Suggested enhancements to the software that would improve user experience Test and certify product builds to be deployed for customer release

Project coordination and Class-A Surface math development (using Alias) for various Exteriors and Interior projects for GM and TATA Lead team of 6 and executed Exterior Class A surfacing project TIAGO and TIGOR, for Tata Motors Europe Class A Surfacing with Criteria compliant and incorporating all Design Execution Sections Surface development from Sketch, Scan data to Final production surface quality Negotiating criteria and design challenges and providing alternative design solutions

Joined as Trainee and grown to Senior Sculptor within 5 years Developed Class-A Surface math (using Alias) for various Exterior and Interior components of Global Vehicle Car Architectures. Worked on multiple projects with Global Design Studios of General Motors. Technical Skills Accomplishment working on projects like Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Orlando, Opel

Opel Adam and Opel Ampera for Exterior and Interior project at GM Europe Analyzed component and criteria details to resolve design problems Collaborated with engineering and design team to resolve challenging issues in project

Develop 3D CAD models and CAD drawings using Solid works to convey manufacturing and production configurations of Vertical In line pumps. Coordinated technical requirements, scheduling and solution development for engineering design and test issues.

Developed 3D and 2D CAD models to design, develop and engineer high-quality models of Hydraulic Pumps. Developed automation tools in Pro Engineer to improve efficiency, eliminate waste through family tables

CAD/CAM Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka Designed high quality, robust and cost-effective CAD product models of Home appliances by preparing 3D models, detailed drawings, assembly sketches and diagrams. Used Pro Engineer 3D and 2D CAD tools to design, develop and engineer high-quality models. Designed parts using injection molding techniques and assisted with design of molds. Autodesk Alias Excellent