Prashanth Channa

Professional Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Over 8 years of experience in managing projects, leading teams, and ensuring quality standards across various industries.

Certified Scrum Master and Six Sigma Green Belt with a keen ability to streamline operations, optimize processes, and deliver successful project outcomes. Currently pursuing Cert IV in ICT to enhance project management skills in the technology sector.

Experienced in Microsoft Project and JIRA for project tracking and collaboration.

Key Skills & Competencies

Project Management

Project Planning & Execution
Risk Management & Mitigation
Budget & Resource Management

Quality & Process

Quality Assurance & Control
Process Optimization
Root Cause Analysis

Leadership & Collaboration

Team Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Technical Skills

Microsoft Project JIRA Six Sigma Scrum Quality Control Process Improvement Risk Management IoT Solutions

Professional Experience

Recruit (Electronic Warfare Operator)

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

ADF (ARMY)

Developed situational awareness and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Trained in operational risk management and team coordination.

Security Officer

Mar 2020 – Oct 2024

NSW Health & CNP Security

Ensured compliance with safety protocols and risk management strategies.
Adhered to standard operating procedures for security management.
Managed crisis situations and collaborated with hospital administration on security policies.

Project Engineer

Dec 2018 – Jan 2020

Fridge IOT

Led cross-functional teams in the development of IoT-based refrigeration solutions.
Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time delivery.
Conducted quality assurance inspections and testing to meet industry standards.
Implemented process improvements, reducing production defects by 20%.

Mechanical Engineer & QA/QC Engineer

March 2007 – May 2011

Proscape LLC, Dubai, UAE

Oversaw mechanical project execution, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
Managed quality control processes, reducing rework costs by 30%.
Conducted root cause analysis to enhance system efficiency and minimize defects.
Led teams in the implementation of ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Additional Experience

Store Manager

Bargain Centre (2017)

Maintenance Technician

Macadamia Processing Company (2017)

Level 1 Casual

Jin Niu Agribusiness Pty Ltd (2016)

HR Executive

IBM & Accenture, India (2004 – 2006)

Education & Certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Vijayanagar Engineering College, Bellary, Gulbarga University

Cert IV in ICT (Ongoing)

Open Colleges, TAFE

Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Forklift License (NSW)

Security License 1ACE (NSW)

Achievements & Projects

Successfully led a quality improvement initiative, reducing production errors by 25%.
Spearheaded the implementation of a new project tracking system, improving efficiency.
Developed training materials and conducted workshops on Six Sigma methodologies.
Managed a cross-functional team to develop a product from concept to market launch.

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Location

Kingaroy QLD 4610, Australia

Email

prashanthchanna@gmail.com

Phone

+61 412 028 031

References

Available upon request

Project Manager & Mechanical Engineer