Harsha R Sugnanappa

Shift Operations Associate (Solo Shift In-Charge) @ Dunkin

About

I'm a product and industrial designer with a background in mechanical engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, and formal design training across two Master's degrees. I'm currently pursuing my M.A. in Integrated Design at Hochschule Anhalt, Bauhaus Dessau campus, where I'm focusing on parametric design, metamaterials, and physical product development. I'm also learning Rhino 3D and Grasshopper as part of my coursework this semester. My journey has taken me from CNC machining and industrial component design using CATIA V5 at Real Switchgears, to developing academic product design projects like a solar-powered agricultural spray cart and a multi-grain pulp machine. Both projects were built with real manufacturing in mind, not just for presentation. This semester I'm working across three areas: parametric and metamaterial design, physical product form development, and product photography and visual presentation. I care about how things are made, what they're made of, and whether they actually work in the real world. That's what drives my approach to design. I'm currently open to Werkstudent roles in product design or industrial design in Germany.

Country

Germany

City

Leipzig

Industry

Design

Skill

CATIA, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Product Manufacturing, Reverse Engineering, Keyshot, 3D Rendering, AutoCAD 2D, Sketching, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Surface Modeling, 2D CAD Drawing, Autodesk Alias, Research Skills, Canva, Teamwork, SOLIDWORKS

Experience

Shift Operations Associate (Solo Shift In-Charge)

Dunkin

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Part-time role supporting my studies in Germany. I independently manage full store operations during solo shifts including customer service, drink preparation, cash handling, and opening/closing procedures. This role has strengthened my ability to work independently, manage time under pressure, and stay organised in a fast-paced environment.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon

2023-9 - 2024-5 · 9 mos

Berlin, Germany

Managed high-volume parcel sorting operations, ensuring accurate package routing and timely dispatch. Supported shift-level planning and sorting line efficiency during peak seasons to maintain 99% processing accuracy. Reduced sorting delays by 20% through proactive error tracking and process adjustments using Power BI. Trained new associates on safety protocols, scanning systems, and operational SOPs aligned with EU standards. Collaborated with site operations teams to uphold productivity and workplace safety standards.

Senior Executive

Myntra

2019-5 - 2022-11 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Bangalore

• Streamlined reverse logistics operations, reducing return processing time by 30% through workflow redesign. Optimized shift schedules and inventory workflows to achieve 99% on-time delivery rates during peak seasons • Managed procurement for 200+ SKUs, maintaining 95% fulfillment accuracy and strengthening vendor partnerships. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging workflows, enhancing customer satisfaction scores by 15%.

Junior 3D designer

REAL SWITCHGEARS & CABLES PVT LTD

2018-9 - 2019-4 · 8 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Designed 10+ industrial switchgear components using Catia V5, reducing prototyping costs by 25%. • Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability, cutting production errors by 15%.

Junior Engineer

IFB Automotive Pvt Ltd

2018-1 - 2018-8 · 8 mos

Bangalore

• Enhanced quality control processes, reducing assembly line defects by 18% through root-cause analysis. • Streamlined CNC machining workflows, decreasing cycle times by 12% while maintaining precision.