Vikrant Khunti

Jan 2026 – Present

Project Manager

Valley Leadership (partnership with Mesh Labs), Phoenix, AZ

Led a multi-district education workforce continuity initiative supporting substitute teacher coverage during state training, managing timelines, dependencies, and cross-sector stakeholders in Asana. Coordinated execution across three school districts, managing onboarding and readiness for 25–30 substitute teachers and supporting instructional continuity for an estimated 30,000–40,000 students. Designed standardized substitute training modules, reducing onboarding variation and improving classroom continuity during statewide training disruptions.

• Led a multi-district education workforce continuity initiative supporting substitute teacher coverage during state training, managing timelines, dependencies, and cross-sector stakeholders in Asana.
• Coordinated execution across three school districts, managing onboarding and readiness for 25–30 substitute teachers and supporting instructional continuity for an estimated 30,000–40,000 students.
• Designed standardized substitute training modules, reducing onboarding variation and improving classroom continuity during statewide training disruptions.

Sep 2025 – Present

XR Creative Associate / Project Management Guild

Mesh Labs, Mesa, AZ

Devised a relational inventory management system in Airtable with barcode check-in/out, mirroring MES/ERP workflows, reducing manual tracking time by 40%. Launched a Quest 2 content management system showcasing student-developed XR experiences to stakeholders, securing interest and funding for future lab projects. Project-managed the Valley Leadership partnership under Mesh Labs, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables across a multi-district education initiative.

• Devised a relational inventory management system in Airtable with barcode check-in/out, mirroring MES/ERP workflows, reducing manual tracking time by 40%.
• Launched a Quest 2 content management system showcasing student-developed XR experiences to stakeholders, securing interest and funding for future lab projects.
• Project-managed the Valley Leadership partnership under Mesh Labs, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables across a multi-district education initiative.

Sep 2024 – May 2025

Industrial Engineering Intern

A New Leaf, Mesa, AZ

Optimized process maps in Visio for client intake, case management, and exit workflows, identifying bottlenecks and eliminating 30% of non-value-added activities across three emergency shelters. Applied Lean principles to standardize shelter operations, contributing to a 30% reduction in administrative overhead. Collaborated with stakeholders to create visual dashboards tracking KPIs and performance metrics aligned with daily execution standards.

• Optimized process maps in Visio for client intake, case management, and exit workflows, identifying bottlenecks and eliminating 30% of non-value-added activities across three emergency shelters.
• Applied Lean principles (Kaizen, waste identification) to standardize shelter operations, contributing to a 30% reduction in administrative overhead.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to create visual dashboards tracking KPIs and performance metrics aligned with daily execution standards.

Jun 2024 – May 2025

V.P. of Treasury, IISE Intern

ASU Chapter, Tempe, AZ

Managed planning and budgeting for Lean training workshops, tracked ROI, mentored organization members in applying Lean tools, and oversaw procurement, expense tracking, and financial reporting for chapter initiatives.

• Managed planning and budgeting for Lean training workshops, tracked ROI, and helped peers execute DMAIC-based project simulations, boosting member engagement by 25%.
• Mentored 50+ organization members in applying Lean tools (RCA, 5S) to analyze and improve operational workflows, promoting continuous improvement.
• Oversaw procurement, expense tracking, and financial reporting for chapter initiatives, ensuring budget adherence for technical workshops and member-led projects.

May 2025

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

2024

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)