Vikram Sachdeva

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Director - Manufacturing Excellence and Transformation at Swinburne University of Technology

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Vikram Sachdeva is the Director of Manufacturing Excellence and Transformation at Swinburne University of Technology. He specializes in evolving manufacturing businesses using Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4. 0 principles to create operational excellence. Colleagues describe him as an "invaluable partner" and a "wealth of knowledge. "

Vikram is passionate about developing people and exploring new ways to solve problems. His education includes a colloquium on ethical leadership, and he is a certified facilitator for LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, a method that uses creative construction to foster innovation and business solutions.

He has personally delivered over 63 Industry 4. 0 workshops to manufacturing leaders over the last few years.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Demanding

Generally Skeptic

They are very proud of what they do.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Lean Industry 4. 0
He champions the integration of Lean principles with Industry 4. 0, leading workshops and webinars to help manufacturers achieve previously unreachable levels of operational excellence.
AI in Manufacturing
He recently launched an "AI Readiness and Transformation program" to help manufacturers understand and adopt artificial intelligence, signaling a focus on the latest technological shifts.
Digital Skills Uplift
Was instrumental in designing and delivering a successful digital skills program for manufacturing leaders under the Victorian Digital Jobs initiative, showing a commitment to workforce development.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2025
Director - Manufacturing Excellence and Transformation at Swinburne University of Technology
6-2019
Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub Manager (Consultant) at Swinburne University of Technology
11-2017 - 5-2019
Manufacturing Manager at Visy
11-2016 - 11-2017
Operations Manager at Rinnai Australia
3-2015 - 11-2016
Production Manager - Heaters & Components at Rinnai Australia

Education

2015 - 2016
Executive MBA from Monash Business School
2015 - 2015
Ethics in Leadership Colloquium from Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership

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Insights For Selling To Vikram

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vikram is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vikram

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vikram move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Vikram take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Vikram

Personality Compatibility


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