SARMISTHA PAL

68519 Viernheim, Germany, +49 176 64 63 59 32, sarmistha.pal@gmail.com

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Sep 2007 – December 2008 Freudenberg Group Weinheim, Germany
Project Leader, Process Standardization & Development
 Led the project on a process technology “cold runner & valve gate” aimed to increase savings in
energy and material by 50% and 80% respectively
 Directed market analysis and managed extensive tests to identify areas of strengths, weaknesses
and opportunities, leading to an action plan for incorporation of this technology
 Successfully negotiated with a supplier to reduce maintenance expenditure by 10%
 As part of a five-member process engineering group, provided technical support to projects dealing
with material development and new products
 Mentored and defined scope of work for a university student internship
 Actively participated in brainstorming sessions to continuously improve workplace health, safety and
environment. Awarded for superlative performance in an annual workplace safety drive
Summer 2006 Freudenberg Group Weinheim, Germany
Summer Intern
 Developed a customized low-cost solution to automate encoder production, reducing product cost
by 50%
 Integrated functions and redesigned layout of a production cell, reducing labor cost by 40%
 Was awarded a job offer based on performance during the internship
Summer 2005 Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) Chennai, India
Summer Intern
 Designed and led the implementation of a new quality inspection system, reducing end inspection
time by 30%
 Analyzed ten suppliers using decision making tools to propose an optimal pallet handling system
 As part of a two-member team, changed production layout, leading to successful tracking of
material flow
Summer 2004 Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, India
Summer Intern
 Conducted a comprehensive analysis of export-oriented Indian software industry based on profits,
market share and growth to arrive at market qualifiers for top performers
 Identified product differentiation and accreditation as key growth strategies for middle level players
 Based on my work, was recommended by my guide for an internship at Freudenberg Group
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EDUCATION
2007 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai, India
BS in Mechanical Engineering & MS in Computer Integrated Manufacturing GPA 8.3 / 10
 Closely corresponded with several companies to develop a framework of quality assessment
protocols for information technology projects (Degree Thesis ’06 - ‘07)
 As part of a five-member team, designed an airborne vehicle to optimally handle traffic congestion
problems and framed a business plan for the same (2006)
2002 M.G.M School Orissa, India
Indian School Certificate (Std.12) Percentage: 92.2%
 Placed in the top 60 among 25,000 candidates in the Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (2002)
2000 B.E.M School Orissa, India
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Std.10) Percentage: 96.0%
 Ranked among the top 5 candidates in India in the secondary level ICSE examination (2000)
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ACTIVITIES
 Served as Undergraduate Sports Nominee for Women (‘05). Received the Best Woman Athlete
Award (‘04, ‘05) and the Institute Citation (’07) for a consistent contribution to IIT Bombay sports
 SARMISTHA PAL
68519 Viernheim, Germany, +49 176 64 63 59 32, sarmistha.pal@gmail.com
 Mentored new undergraduate students for two consecutive years at IIT Bombay (’05 – ‘07)
 Volunteered at Akanksha, a non profit organization educating under-privileged children (’06 – ‘07)
 International languages known: English, German
 Sports: badminton, paragliding, rock climbing, hiking