Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
Accomplishments

Abraham Bollarapu

Hyderabad,India

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 34 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Projects

Thrill City
Hyderabad, Telangana
01.2019 - Current
  • Facilitated project success, enforcing quality, cost and delivery targets.
  • Collaborated with design engineers to verify design against defined performance parameters.
  • Supported creation and maintenance of process documentation.
  • Established project schedules from task estimates to determine development duration.
  • Directed development teams towards attaining set goals and standards.
  • Utilised technical knowledge and skills in resolving development challenges.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Streamlined multiple plans and dependencies across range of teams into single overarching perspectives and plans.
  • Led technical delivery teams with in-depth understanding of processes and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.

Managing director

Funzone Amusements Private Limited
Hyderabad, India
01.2006 - 12.2018
  • Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
  • Devised and implemented long-term strategy to drive progress in key areas.
  • Trained and mentored managers to cultivate cohesive leadership team.
  • Championed organisational values and operational standards to inspire staff belief in long-term vision.

Chief engineer

Rawdah Amusement Park (Saudi Hotels & Resorts Co)
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
01.1993 - 12.2004
  • Organised project plans and resources for major overhauls and repair actions.
  • Followed international regulations to minimise risk of incidents
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules for mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by carrying out repair and maintenance works
  • Maintained detailed maintenance, repair and service records for quality compliance purposes.
  • Followed manufacturers' specifications and guidelines to complete repairs and preventive maintenance.
  • Provided knowledge and guidance to colleagues to maximise team productivity.
  • Recruited high-performing, reliable staff for improved team productivity.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to meet operational needs.
  • Scheduled shifts based on seasonal demands and staff availability.

Senior engineer - production engineering

Allwyn Nissan Limited
Zahirabad, Telangana
08.1984 - 12.1992
  • Established robust programmes of work to meet production targets.
  • Achieved quality and safety compliance through rigorous manufacturing monitoring.
  • Assessed equipment and material needs, sourcing cost-effective, timely solutions.
  • Enhanced manufacturing systems and equipment to meet evolving production demands.
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency by implementing upgraded processes and systems.
  • Scheduled manufacturing teams to achieve timely project completion.

Production Executive

Ashok Leyland
Hosur, Tamil Nadu
01.1981 - 07.1984
  • Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.
  • Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Held team meetings to discuss product value and vision while allowing team members to give ideas and suggestions.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Managed materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.
  • Supervised production schedules and production quality for timely delivery

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic, Hyderabad, Telangana
06.1977 - 03.1980

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
06.1986 - 03.1990

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
06.1986 - 03.1990

Skills

  • Product development
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Milestone definitions
  • Target driven
  • Contract negotiation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organisational leadership
  • Effective communication

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Telugu
Native
Urdu
Intermediate

Accomplishments

  • Designed and launched the Thrill City Project, making it the most advanced urban entertainment Center in Hyderabad
  • Collaborated with team of experts from Germany & Czech Republic in the development of Motion Simulators with applications like Flight Simulation, Car & Truck Simulation, Roller Coaster Simulation, etc, and successfully operated them
  • Developed the biggest motion platform in the world, a 104 seats motion platform, for a 4D Special Effects Theater. This is in operation from the past two years.
  • Developed several FECs, Water Parks and Amusement parks from concept to operations and maintenance stages.

Timeline

Director of Projects - Thrill City
01.2019 - Current
Managing director - Funzone Amusements Private Limited
01.2006 - 12.2018
Chief engineer - Rawdah Amusement Park (Saudi Hotels & Resorts Co)
01.1993 - 12.2004
College of Engineering, Osmania University - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
06.1986 - 03.1990
Indira Gandhi National Open University - Master of Business Administration, Marketing
06.1986 - 03.1990
Senior engineer - production engineering - Allwyn Nissan Limited
08.1984 - 12.1992
Production Executive - Ashok Leyland
01.1981 - 07.1984
Government Polytechnic - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
06.1977 - 03.1980

Accomplishments

As a veteran in the amusement industry developed several projects

Abraham Bollarapu