Althea’s experience has allowed her to develop a diverse set of skills and expertise across multiple areas. She is proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process optimization, driving efficiency and performance improvements. She excels in leadership development and team empowerment, fostering strong, results-driven teams. Her background includes operations analysis and performance improvement, as well as supply chain management and efficiency optimization. She has extensive experience in process design and continuous improvement, along with project and program management.
Additionally, she has worked on infrastructure and system development, ensuring operational effectiveness. She specializes in VOC (Voice of the Customer) analysis and implementation to enhance customer satisfaction. Her expertise also includes process simulation and modeling to drive efficiency gains, as well as developing reporting and metrics solutions to support data-informed decision-making.
Manufacturing
10+ Years of Experience
Automotive
With over two decades of experience, Althea is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methods. Her three years of transformation work in the automotive industry focused on training and process improvements in powertrain manufacturing, customer satisfaction, and supplier quality certification. She played a key role in optimizing production workflows and enhancing efficiency across multiple sites. Her ability to drive sustainable improvements has led to measurable gains in quality, cost reduction, and overall operational performance.
Food & Beverages
With over two decades of wide-ranging experience, Althea is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methods. Her five years of transformation work in the food and beverage industry focused on training and process improvements in packaging and food distribution. This led to two patents for innovations in packaging, which enhanced efficiency and sustainability. She also led initiatives to minimize waste, streamline supply chain operations, and improve product quality.
Other Manufacturing (Distribution)
With over 20 years of experience, Althea is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. She brings more than a decade of transformation experience in manufacturing, focusing on training and process design improvements, including the use of simulation to optimize output. Althea has worked with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and implement data-driven solutions. Her expertise spans production workflow optimization and quality control, delivering measurable gains in productivity and cost reduction.
Service/Transactional
3+ Years of Experience
Government & Public Sector
With over two decades of experience, Althea is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methods. Her three years of transformation work in government mainly focused on training and process improvements in wastewater treatment and public sector processing times. She worked to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and implement data-driven decision-making. Her initiatives led to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved compliance with regulatory standards.
Healthcare
With over two decades of experience, Althea is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methods. She is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). Her three years of transformation work in healthcare focused on training and process improvement in emergency rooms, restructuring and managing clinical councils, and creating financial models to quantify the impact of improvements. She collaborated with medical professionals to streamline patient flow, reduce wait times, and enhance care delivery. Her data-driven strategies have led to measurable improvements in efficiency, cost management, and patient outcomes.
Technology
20+ Years of Experience
Software Development
With over two decades of experience, Althea Saldanha is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methods. Her 20+ years of transformation work in the software industry, including at Amazon.com and Microsoft, focused on digital transformation projects, infrastructure improvements, and customer satisfaction work. This has led teams to streamline operations, enhance system scalability, and drive data-driven decision-making. Her expertise in process optimization and technology implementation has contributed to improved efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced user experiences.
Telecommunications
With over two decades of experience, Althea is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methods. Her five years of transformation work in the software industry, such as with AT&T, focused on digital transformation projects, infrastructure improvements, and customer satisfaction work. She has driven initiatives to enhance system reliability, optimize workflows, and improve service delivery. Her expertise has led to increased efficiency, cost savings, and better customer experiences.
Hardware
With over two decades of experience, Althea is a Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence expert in Lean Six Sigma methods. Her five years of transformation work in hardware industries focused on training and process design/improvements using tools such as simulation to optimize output. She has led initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and improve supply chain processes. Her expertise has resulted in increased productivity, cost savings, and streamlined operations.