Mr. Surya Yeshwanth Mandapaka’s journey exemplifies excellence in operations and project leadership. With over 10 years of experience across infrastructure, logistics, and distribution, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to transform organizations through innovative solutions and data-driven leadership.

Currently serving as Pathways Operations Manager at Amazon, he leads large-scale operations at a Sub-Same Day Fulfillment Center in Portland, directing 300–500 associates through multiple front-line leaders. His expertise in lean systems, automation, and data-driven leadership has been instrumental in optimizing operations and enhancing customer experience.

His impressive track record includes leading operational restructuring at Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, where he secured $50K in technology grants and increased project throughput by 250%. As Director of Operations at Tycon Distribution, he expanded operations across two states, achieving 15% market share growth while reducing costs by 20%. His tenure as Managing Director at Tycon Infrastructures saw him successfully leading $18M in infrastructure projects with a remarkable 97% on-time, on-budget completion rate.

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his co-founding of successful ventures, including Eprocure India, where he developed a B2B e-commerce marketplace that reduced procurement turnaround time by 20%, and CrossFit Mend, which achieved 30-40% year-over-year revenue growth.

His academic excellence is reflected in his MBA from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business, where he focused on Supply Chain & Operations, Business Analytics, and Strategy. His professional certifications include PMP, CSPO, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

A committed volunteer and thought leader, he serves on multiple boards and advisory councils, including the MIKE Program and Harvard Business Review. He actively contributes to professional development through his roles as a judge for research symposiums and a reviewer for academic journals. His recent publications include research on project management risks and a book on continuous improvement.

His achievements have been widely recognized, including being named a Project Professional of the Year Finalist and receiving the LCS Individual Impact Award. His work demonstrates a unique ability to blend operational excellence with innovative thinking, creating sustainable value for organizations and their stakeholders.

His vision for the future focuses on leveraging technology and data analytics to transform traditional operations, while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and workforce development. Through his leadership, he continues to set new standards in operational excellence and innovation.’