Monthly Meeting Agenda:
T IME Activity
5:30 - 6:00 PM Registration
6:00 - 6:15 PM Section Updates & Awards
6:15 - 7:15 PM Clinic-1
7:15 - 7:45 PM Dinner
7:45 - 8:45 PM Clinic-2
8:45 - Networking
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CLINIC - 1
Topic: “Design of Experiments (DoE) in Manufacturing Industry”
Presented by: Greg Golamirians
SYNOPSIS:
Design of Experiments (DoE) is a statistical approach for planning, conducting and analyzing structured experiments in an effort to identify the relationship between input parameters (known as factors) and output variables (known as responses). DoE is a powerful tool used for problem solving in various manufacturing, service and other industries. Generally it can be perceived as expensive, complicated, intimidating, and difficult tool to use by practitioners, hence somewhat underutilized.
Understanding the DoE fundamental concepts and prepare for a well-planned experiment is the main key to success. This presentation covers key concepts such as design types, considerations, design stages along with real world examples from manufacturing case studies.
By attending this clinic presentation, you will
- Learn DoE definitions and fundamentals
- Understand various types of DoEs
- Learn the application of each DoE type and when and how to use them
- Gain insight on how to analyze and interpret the results
- Learn about general guidelines and best practices.
SPEAKER BIO:
Greg Golamirians is Director of Operations at Marvin Land Systems, a defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for defense, aerospace and military vehicles. With over 25 years of field hands on experience he is specialized in diverse range of expertise including manufacturing, operations excellence, quality and reliability, process development and improvement methods. He also has extensive experience in leadership, strategy development and execution, engineering, project management and financial acumen.
His background spans across multiple industries, namely medical device, aerospace and defense, semi-conductor, automotive, HVAC, material handling and consumer goods. He is very passionate both as professional and mentor with delivering specialized trainings and coaching to support practitioners on gaining technical insights in their daily operations as well as mentoring and assisting them to succeed and excel in their careers.
His accomplishments include successfully leading various process improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, cost, cycle time, defects as well as improving yield, design for manufacturability, process automation and improvements projects, and implementing lean manufacturing and quality management systems for various industries.
He has B.S. and M.S. In Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering as well as MBA in Finance from California State University Pomona. Also he holds PMP, CSSBB, CRE, CQE, and CQLA certificates .
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CLINIC - 2
Topic: “Kintsugi Leadership: A New Frame for Quality, Resilience, and Trust”
Presented by: Akhilesh Gulati
SYNOPSIS:
When systems crack, how we respond matters more than whether we meet the spec.
This session explores how the Japanese art of Kintsugi—repairing broken pottery with gold—offers a powerful new lens for quality leadership. Beyond defect prevention and control, Kintsugi Leadership embraces failure as a catalyst for trust, learning, and lasting improvement.
Through real-world examples—from a Midwest paper mill to a medtech recall—you’ll learn how to embed resilience, transparency, and cultural strength into your daily quality practices.
Join us for a fresh, human-centered approach to continuous improvement—because the gold is already in the cracks.
Speaker Bio:
Akhilesh is the founder of PIVOT Management Consultants. Specializing in operational excellence, process redesign, TRIZ, and quality systems, PIVOT provides training and consulting in a variety of industries, successfully collaborating with hospitals, manufacturers, and global suppliers to drive systemic improvement and cultural transformation. Gulati also owns Akhil International, a printing and promotional products business. He holds a Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate from the Dept of Transport,UK, a Master’s degree in Marine Eineering and Naval Architecture from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, an MBA from UCLA, and is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a Balanced Scorecard Professional. You can reach him at gulati@pivotmc.com
