Surya Mandapaka is an accomplished project management and operations leader with a background in mechanical engineering and business management. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology and is currently pursuing an MBA at Southern Methodist University, along with a MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management from MIT.

Over the past decade, Surya has transformed complex challenges into actionable solutions. Starting in construction, he streamlined operations and optimized processes before moving into leadership roles in project management. He has restructured organizations, implemented Agile practices, and established PMOs that dramatically boosted project volumes. His strategic, data-driven approach using Lean and Six Sigma has delivered significant cost savings, increased efficiency, and driven revenue growth.

Surya is dedicated to advancing business performance and looks forward to contributing his expertise to the PMI community.