OUR TEAM

SRIRAM VILAYANOOR

Sri Vilayanoor is the President and Founder of Ignition.

SRIRAM VILAYANOOR

Sri Vilayanoor is the President and Founder of Ignition. He has over 20 years of proven success in helping clients with operations excellence, quality management systems and enterprise risk management. His comprehensive list of credentials include:

• Masters in Industrial Engineering & Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
• Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB)
• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Certified Internal Auditor-1 (CIA-1), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• QMS certifications:
  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor, Exemplar Global
  • IATF 16949:2016 QMS Lead Auditor, Exemplar Global
  • AS 9100 Rev D QMS Lead Auditor, Probitas-authenticated
  • ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices QMS Lead Auditor, Exemplar Global
  • ISO 14001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor, Exemplar Global
  • ISO 45001:2018 QMS Lead Auditor, Exemplar Global
  • ISO 15378:2017 QMS Lead Auditor, Exemplar Global

Prior to starting Ignition, Sri’s experiences include working with c-level executives on: operational/financial turnaround of organizations, creation and optimization of global operations, and the development of process and product innovations.

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JOHN MANZELLA

John Manzella is Chief Strategy Officer at Ignition.

JOHN MANZELLA

John Manzella is Chief Strategy Officer at Ignition. He also is a world-recognized speaker, author of several books, and a nationally syndicated columnist on global business, emerging risks and economic trends.

​John also is chair of the Upstate New York District Export Council, a position appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and founder of both the ManzellaReport.com, a premier source for global business and economic analysis, and Manzella Trade Communications Inc., a public affairs, publishing and consulting firm.

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BEN KUJAWINSKI

Ben Kujawinski is a Principal at Ignition

BEN KUJAWINSKI

Ben Kujawinski is Principal at Ignition. He has more than 20 years of value-driven success in Western, New York manufacturing, including over 15 years implementing and optimizing QMS systems, risk management plans, and executive strategy. Ben also brings executive leadership to the team after serving as Vice President of Operations at Taylor Devices, Inc. until 2019. His core competencies support operational excellence in functional areas such as engineering, manufacturing, machining, supply chain, production control, assembly, and testing operations. Ben promotes LEAN techniques as part of the QMS development process and specializes in real world problem solving, High EQ leadership, and team building.

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