Manager Engineering

PRADEEP KUMAR C

**, ******* **, ***** ******, Triveni Nagar

Oragadam, Kancheepuram Dist.

908-***-**** (M)

**********@*****.***

Objective: Seeking leadership roles to fruitfully utilize the knowledge and experience gained in military engineering operations and corporate sector with attributes of leadership, dedication, team work, ethics and cross functional skills honed over two and half decades of experience.

Summary

A dynamic professional with rich experience in Production Management, Maintenance Operations, Team Management. Proficient at handling Life Cycle Optimization & Engineering Processes of sophiscated Defense Weapon Systems. Effectively conceptualized and completed numerous crucial technical projects of Indian Army pertaining to reset maintenance and innovative modifications towards lifecycle sustenance of mechanical systems.

A competent and confident Technical Lead having rich corporate experience with the Tata Consultancy Services managing the Technical Infrastructure worth over 3500 Cr. An enterprising leader with ability to motivate personnel towards achieving organizational objectives.

Presently heading Global Automobile Research Centre involved in testing and homologation of modern automobile systems.

Competencies

Expertise in strategic planning and creative problem solving.

Competency in formulation of policies and ensuring prompt implementation.

Forte in technical operations to meet stringent quality norms and timelines.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to optimize resources.

Proficiency in financial planning, budget allocation and expenditure monitoring.

Proven ability to interact and function across diverse cultures and social strata.

Ability to instill leadership qualities, planning and execution of training.

Experience

Additional Director, Global Auto Research Centre Mar 2019- Till date

Leading a team of domain specialists involved in certification and homologation of automobiles as per CMVR.

Managing state of the art labs with latest test equipment’s involved in general engineering tests, emission tests and test tracks.

Instrumental in reviving the organization by prompt implementation of technical and administrative processes.

AGM, Technical Infrastructure TCS Aug 2017 – Feb 2019

Responsible for maintenance and upgradation of technical infrastructure of one of the largest IT facilities in Asia spread over 75 acres occupying around 5 Million Sq ft area.

Proficiency in handling electrical systems of 25 MVA capacity, distribution system, 18,000 KVA UPS power systems and HT DG sets.

Expertise in managing 10,000 Tr of HVAC systems, mechanical ventilation systems, surveillance and access control systems for the state of the art IT campus.

Has effectively handled technology upgradation projects worth 100 Cr involving leading OEMs.

Director Electronics & Mechanical Engineers Jun 1993- Dec 16

Coordination of MRO activities of sophisticated military equipment deployed over five Southern States.

Monitoring condition-based maintenance activities and offering technical solutions and instrumental towards achievement of stipulated equipment availability targets to meet operational and training requirements of Indian Army.

Facilitated development of state-of-the-art technical infrastructure by planning turnkey projects.

Ensured mission reliability of multifarious military equipment worth more than INR 2000 crores.

General Manager Production

Coordinated Production Planning for all technical activities in the Army Base Workshop & efficiently carried out overhaul and reset of sophisticated military equipment.

Implemented process layout changes and refinement to enhance productivity.

Headed a team of 50 Engineers and 500 Technicians & developed them into a strong and effective team by continuous enhancement of technical threshold and inculcating innovative problem-solving abilities.

Ensured execution of all infrastructure development and modernization projects of Army Base Workshops on turnkey basis. Responsible for formulating specifications for procurement of latest machineries for modernization of Army Base Workshops

Deputy General Manager

Headed the planning, coordination and production of huge inventory of spares to ensure flawless overhaul activities of complex military arsenal. Instrumental in coordination of design and manufacture of critical spares from Industries, PSUs and Ordinance Factories as per the correct material specifications and design to meet stringent quality norms by effectively using the latest production techniques.

Acknowledged for creating new technical infrastructure to meet the enhanced production targets and to ensure 24x7 serviceability of all technical assets.

Technical Instructor

Instrumental in conducting Training, training formulation, Budgetary planning at premier technical training institute of Indian Army

Recognized for organizing all training activities for about 300 Engineers and 3000 Technicians from Post Graduate to Diploma level in the field of optoelectronics instrumentation and thermal imaging.

Conducted National Level Seminars on technically relevant subjects and recipient of Outstanding Young Manager Award by Baroda Management Association in 2002.

Commander, Military Equipment Maintenance Unit

Executed Condition-Based Maintenance of military systems by effectively utilizing diagnostic and repair services to achieve 100% availability of Communication and surveillance devices, Weapons & Vehicles deployed along the international border. Holds the merit of being awarded with Chief of Army Staff Award for exemplary technical acumen, foresight and devotion to duty displayed during sensitive military conflict in 1999.

Led a team of over 200 Engineers & Technicians during Kargil Operations.

Education

2006 M.E. (Mechanical) from IISc, Bangalore

1999 Post-Graduation in Armament & Instrument Engineering from EME, School, Vadodara

1991 B.Tech (Mechanical) from Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur

2016 PGDM in Operations Management from AIMA

Certifications

2011 Diploma in Senior Defense Management from Army War College, Mhow

2009 MDP in Financial Management from College of Defence Management, Secundrabad

2001 Professional Management Development Programme by All India Management Association

2001 Base Maintenance Training on Thermal Imaging based Instruments at Elop, Israel

1997 Automated Data Processing Course from EME, School Vadodara

1994 Specialization in Automobile Engg from Electronics & Mechanical Engineering School.

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 14th August, 1969

Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam

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