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G.K. SHANMUGASUNDARAM

Contact Nos.: 098***-*****

Email: adh9a6@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Technical Consultant-Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Accomplished, results-oriented, chemical engineer and techno-commercial professional possessing 23+ years of work experience and hands-on exposure in spearheading all aspects of chemical analysis, laboratory management and quality management functions in the chemical manufacturing sector.

Pivotal role in product development and improvement, equipment evaluations and qualifications, and quality system improvement initiatives by executing well-defined protocols and procedures.

Extensive technical knowledge in the review and interpretation of data for conformance to procedures, standards and protocols and/or real-time recognition of aberrant data and results.

Prompt learner with the zeal to take up challenging projects with sound time management skills.

A collaborative leader with sound presentation and technical writing skills and understanding of chemical industry verticals to ensure business growth through identification of opportunities and their optimal utilization.

Seeking to leverage experience and expertise in a top managerial assignment as… Chemical Project Consultant/Laboratory In charge

Key Career Highlights

As Freelance Technical Consultant

For Aral Chemicals

Key role in the manufacturing of transformer oil entailing transfer of techno-commercial guidance transferred in order to increase in their sales, reducing manufacturing cost, increasing finished product yield and to diversify to utilize raw materials for value added products. For Kwality Chemical Industry- Leather Chemicals

Successfully developed a series of 44 formulae for finished leather chemicals – fat liquors – at par with international products.

Instrumental in the manufacturing of industrial grease – Sodium / Calcium including plant designing, manufacturing of technical guidance.

For Arcot Nutshell Private Limited

As General Manager, played a key role in transfer of Arcot Nutshell sick unit to Juku Cellulose Private Limited. Involved in techno- commercial functions including modification of entire units, purchase of raw materials, identified prospective customers, reducing manufacturing cost, optimum utilization of power, obtaining pollution clearance including ETP design, technical write-up and obtaining permanent license for their finished product of Microcrystalline Cellulose power (MCCP – Pharma grade). For Mira Organics & Chemicals Pvt Ltd.

Instrumental in the laboratory setup / technical guidance to analyze the samples / trouble shooting of their process / marketing guidance including training to Chemists. For Gemini Scientific Company

With expertise contributed to main target increase the customers’ base, turn over, diversification of their unit into servicing / demo of sophisticated instruments and manufacturing of institutional products. For Aruna Agro Agencies

Extended key technical guidance for their new projects of bio-surfactants, solvent extraction projects along with Gandhi Gram University Trust- Dindugul.

At Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited, Chennai

Essayed an integral role in periodical monitoring of detergent brands of HLL, P&G, HENKEL, NIRMA and Allied sectors.

Instrumental in quality monitoring and control of stocks at various stock points all over India. Page 2 of 2

Gained significant exposure to process side streams and raw materials encompassing LAB, Chlorine, propylene, lime, Kerosene, Benzene, HF, FO, CPW and products side streams.

Contributed to the analysis of utilities samples like DW, DM water, CW, BFW etc.

Active involvement in reduction of BOD/COD contents ETW during introduction of new technology.

Primarily responsible for formulation of procedures, formats and implementation of quality systems to acquire ISO 9002 accreditation certificate.

Periodic calibration and standardization of instruments and chemicals as per ISO QCP.

Successfully reduced BOD/COD contents ETW during introduction of new technology in co-ordination with production department.

Extended key assistance to market development wing in the study and technical viability of new product development activities.

Areas of Expertise

Formulation, technical feasibility, market survey of Inorganic Chemicals, Detergent, Lubricants and Specialty Chemicals.

Laboratory Management and Maintenance

Research and Development

Techno-Commercial Operations

Project Management

Trouble-shooting

Logistics and Inventory Management

Safety Coordination

Quality Assurance

Investigative and Chemical Analysis

Customer Needs Assessment

Reports Generation

Government Liaison

Regulatory and Statutory Compliances

Training and Development

Human Resource Management

Career Summary

Self Employed

Freelance Technical Consultant (Sept 2002 till date) Current Responsibilities:

Managing a team of 5 personnel, delivering functions such as preparation of technical project report.

Entrusted with transfer of formulae in Detergent / Cosmetics / Lubricants and Specialty products.

Actively involved in imparting effective trainings to laboratory chemists.

Coordinating functions to obtain ISI license for inorganic products.

Liaising with chemical consultant for TANSTIA –FNF.

Trouble shooting in process of industrial chemicals.

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited, Chennai

Career Progression:

~Deputy Manager - Market Development - Nov 2000 to Sep 2012 Market Development in charge – Apr 1997 to Oct 2000

~~Sales Coordinator - April 1994 to Mar 1997

Chemist – Jan 1991 to Mar 1994

~Junior Trainee - June 1989 to Dec 1990

Education

A.I.I.Chem.E,, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers,2002

Dip. in Industrial Pollution & Control (D.I.P.C), Annamalai University,1995

Associated Institute of Chemists - AIC (Equivalent to M.Sc.), Institute of Chemists – Kolkata,1993

Dip. in Chemical Process & Instrumentation control, DCP, Annamalai University,1992

B.Sc., Madras University,1988

Trained in ISO Audits

Date of Birth: 14th March 1967

Languages Known: English, Tamil

Address: No..5, Noble First Street, B 405, B B-Block, “CASA GRAND ARISTO”, ALANDUR, Chennai 600 024

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