Gunashekar Kalluri

Gunashekar Kalluri

Research Assistant at NC State · TextileCoach

Raleigh, NC

In My Own Words

Strong knowledge in 1. Narrow Weaving 2. Product Development 3. Yarn, Fabric, Garment production and Quality control 4. Wet Processing 5. Advanced Textiles 6. R&D 7. Advanced Excel (Power pivot, Power Query) 8. SAP 9. Power BI

Work Experience

Founder

TextileCoach

2020 – Present

Graduate Research Assistant

NC State Wilson College of Textiles

2024 – 2025

Conducting in-depth research on tick gaiter design, focusing on textile properties and structure to enhance protection and user comfort. Developing innovative knitted fabric structures aimed at reducing tick movement on gaiters. Designing and testing new gaiter patterns for functionality and durability in diverse environmental conditions. Engaging in literature review and experimental analysis to support advancements in textile applications for tick protection.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

NC State Wilson College of Textiles

2024 – 2024

Teaching Assistant | Lean Six Sigma | SPRG 2024 Skills: Lean Manufacturing · Business Process Improvement · Manufacturing Productivity · Statistical Tools · Measurement System Analysis · Data Collection · Statistical Analysis · Design of Experiments (DOE) · Statistical Process Control (SPC) · Applications of Statistical Engineering to Business and Manufacturing Case Studies · Defining Improvement Opportunity · Interpret and Explain Graphical and Statistical Results · JMP · Statistics

Summer Internship

MMI Textiles

2024 – 2024

Elastic Product Development || Quality Control || R & D

Hansae Fashion Worldwide Tour

Hansae Fashion Worldwide

2024 – 2024

During my visit to Hansae Fashion Worldwide, I had the opportunity to explore their production facilities in Seoul, South Korea and Vietnam. I gained valuable insights into apparel production, fabric development, fashion design, quality control, and color management. This experience broadened my understanding of the industry and enhanced my skills in these areas.

PPC EXECUTIVE

Teejay Lanka PLC

2023 – 2023

Executive in the PPC department.

Quality Control Officer

Page Industries Ltd

2021 – 2023

Fabric inspection (4 point system) Quality Analyst, Handling Fabric Quality (Inspection), Monitoring Quality, Troubleshooting, Vendor Ranking, SAP Power BI

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Candor Textiles Pvt. Ltd.

2021 – 2021

Handled Canvas, Waxed, Coated, Artistic Fabrics.

Summer Internship

Kusumgar

2019 – 2019

Student Internship

Super Spinning Mills Ltd - India

2017 – 2017

Education

Master of Science - MS

North Carolina State University

2023 – 2025

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

Osmania University

2016 – 2020

Intermediate

Narayana Junior College - India

2014 – 2016

srujanaconceptschool

2006 – 2014

Skills

Global SourcingDevelopment Approvals (Land)Analytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisMaterials DevelopmentMaterials ManagementFibreVendor ManagementSAP ERPEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Process Optimization (Manufacturing)ARISSAP BPMBusiness Process ImprovementProcess EngineeringValue Stream MappingLaboratory Information Management System (LIMS)AutomationUser Acceptance TestingProcess Improvement Projects