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Naga Velamakuri

Observer · DISC type ci
Operations Manager at ITW
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Naga Velamakuri is a results-oriented Operations Manager at ITW, specializing in robotic and collaborative welding solutions. His expertise spans new product introductions, strategic sourcing, and data-driven process optimizations. He holds a Master of Science from Clemson University and has a background in mechanical systems design.

His professional interests appear focused on manufacturing and engineering innovation, with a particular curiosity towards the automotive and aerospace industries, reflected in his following of companies like General Motors and Boeing. He has published research on improving passenger car safety through design.

Unique fact: Naga holds a U. S. patent for a "Lightweight intelligent top-tooling apparatus. "

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Operations Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Naga shows up

Value Driven
Assertive
Example Seeker

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Naga cares about

Robotic Welding
As an Automation Operations Leader at ITW, his current role is centered on managing robotic and collaborative welding solutions.
New Product Introduction
His professional summary highlights hands-on experience and strategic leadership in launching new products and ensuring launch readiness.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Operations Manager
ITW
4-2022 - 9-2022
Global Commodity Manager
Forkardt Hardinge Americas
8-2021 - 4-2022
Staff Engineer - VAVE
Forkardt Hardinge Americas
1-2020 - 7-2021
Engineering Supervisor
Kitagawa NorthTech, Inc.
1-2019 - 12-2019
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Kitagawa NorthTech, Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-2014 - 8-2016
Master of Science (MS)
Clemson University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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