Atta Khan | Freelancer Resume

Anaheim, CA | - | - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/atta-ullah-khan-b9b81123 Atta U. Khan, PhD, MBA Professional Summary Energetic and strategic solutions provider with a PhD in Chemistry (Materials Science) and an MBA. Experienced Program Manager with a strong background in project management, materials engineering, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven track record in managing multimillion-dollar projects, customer relations, and international collaborations. Skills Project Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office Suite, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Continuous Improvement (CORE/Six Sigma), MROLife, Tableau, SAP, Financial Forecasting, CapEx Management, Operations Build Plan, Contract Negotiations, KPI Improvement, Obsolescence Management, R&D, Materials Synthesis & Characterization, Materials Engineering. Work Experience  Operations Program Manager (Sr. PM) | Onboard Systems, Anaheim | Nov 2024 – Present    Value Stream Leader (Sr. PM) | Collins Aerospace, Anaheim | Aug 2022 – Oct 2024     - Managed ~$28M P&L and aftermarket activities at Monroe and Xiamen sites. - Led integrated project teams and negotiated contracts with multiple customers. - Oversaw MRO operations, budgeting, forecasting, build planning, and presenting Gate reviews and PMRs. Program Manager | Collins Aerospace, Anaheim | Oct 2021 – Aug 2022    - Leading $6.6M MRO site project, starting from lease to making it fully operational. It includes process mapping, site layout, CapEx, construction, hiring, training, procurement, and transfer of equipment from Monroe and Xiamen (China). - Obtaining certifications for the new site (FAA, EASA, ISO 9001). - Managed $2.3M RUAG test stand project and software development for next-gen hoist. - Led obsolescence programs and contributed to aftermarket business strategy. Principal Engineer | Collins Aerospace, Pueblo, CO | Oct 2018 – Oct 2021   Researcher | Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ | Jun 2016 – Oct 2018    - Led thermoelectric materials projects and collaborated with ShowaDenko and LG. - Supervised 5 students and conducted materials synthesis and testing. Special Scientist | University of Cyprus | Jan 2012 – Oct 2012   - Led B4C-based armor project and supervised 4 students. - Collaborated with US Army Research Lab and industry partners. Researcher | NIMS, Tsukuba, Japan | Jun 2013 – Jun 2016    - Led Wear Improvement project and developed novel oxidation protection system for Carbon-Carbon composites. - Led Mg2Si-based semiconductor project and supervised 2 PhD students. Operations Supervisor | Sapphire Finishing Mills | Mar 2006 – Dec 2007  - Supervised dyeing operations. Led a shift of 5 technicians. Education     MBA | Penn State | 2020 – 2022 PhD, Materials Science | University of Vienna | 2008 – 2011 M.Sc., Applied Chemistry | University of the Punjab | 2003 – 2005 B.Sc., Chemistry | University of the Punjab | 1999 – 2003 Achievements   - Green Nanotechnology award for best project at Tokyo Nano Tech Exhibition. - Held world record for highest thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT=1.4) for Mg2Si-doped semiconductors. Publications 37 peer-reviewed publications, 3 patents, and 7 patent applications. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5VNVdEwAAAAJ&hl=en Languages English (Advanced), Urdu (Native), Punjabi (Native), Hindi (Fluent - Spoken only), German (Intermediate)