Ashwin Ballal

Senior Manufacturing Engineer @ Eaton | Northwestern MEM ’24

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

About

As an Engineering Management graduate from Northwestern University, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to the table. My professional journey spans roles in business analysis, product and project management, and strategy & operations. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply my analytical skills, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities to solve complex business challenges. Whether it is product management, project leadership, business analysis, or operations strategy, I am committed to driving innovation and delivering results.

Experience

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Eaton
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • First Team Scout - West Ham Women at West Ham United FC
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Product Management Intern at Healee
    Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 · 3 mos

    - Conducted competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities for product roadmap planning - Contributed to creation of product roadmaps and release plans - Aided in defining product specs and user stories, clarifying requirements and reducing development time

  • Business Analyst at ZoomRx
    Jun 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Used SQL & Excel to analyze data on customer behavior, client workflow and goals, doubling project revenue - Led A/B testing and analyzed user engagement data, leading to 12% YoY improvement in product association rates - Redefined target segments, improving product adoption by 8% through more targeted messaging and advertising - Developed and executed an entry strategy for a new product, managed the product lifecycle and presented actionable insights to executives using Tableau and PowerPoint, boosting client market share by 10% - Collaborated with product team to define epics and user stories, prioritizing features based on market research - Introduced project tracking analytics to track resources, budget and timelines, boosting completion rate by 10% - Led 10 member cross-functional team to complete a project 1 month ahead of schedule, saving 15% in costs - Owned schedules and documentation for 5+ concurrent projects, mitigating roadblocks and meeting all deadlines

  • Senior Scout at Vélez Club de Fútbol
    Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos