Anjana Ramachandran
Bengaluru
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 17 years of work experience in the BMS industry and 3 years in academia. Intends to develop a niche in the market while contributing to organizational success, utilizing the extensive experience and exposure gained from multinational companies including Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, and Schneider. Extensive experience in designing, specification prescription, system architecture, cost estimation, and energy saving solutions for HVAC systems, lighting control systems, BTU & PMU metering, and drives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Research Scholar
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Bengaluru
07.2022 - Current
- Engage in research activities and projects relevant to the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Publish research findings in reputable journals and present at conferences
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research initiatives
- Develop and deliver laboratory sessions, and tutorials for the Btech course in Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Supervise students' laboratory work and projects, ensuring adherence to course requirements and safety standards.
Digital Transformation Manager
INDHEAL
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Spearheaded digital branding initiatives, developing engaging social media strategies that significantly enhanced web presence and brand awareness
- Managed comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, including creative development, website content curation, and microsite development, optimizing media analytics and KPIs for campaign success
- Led agency collaborations to implement and assess social media strategies, ensuring maximum ROI across all brand management activities
- Conducted detailed performance analyses for SEM activities, focusing on optimizing campaigns for cost efficiency and impact.
Sr.Tendering Engineer
Schneider Electric
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Proposing tailor-made retrofit solutions to end users to improve the energy efficiency & cost-effectiveness of their install base
- Automation, Lighting control, Drives design, building analytics, etc
- Managed the end-to-end tendering process, from initial release to final submission, focusing on maximizing customer value and competitive positioning
- Collaborated closely with subcontractors and vendors to ensure the technical compatibility and competitiveness of proposals
- Facilitated key tender review meetings to evaluate opportunity risks and managed the approval processes according to organizational guidelines
- Manage a portfolio of over 70 service contracts valued at $5M annually
- Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions aligned with company objectives
- Draft, review, and modify service agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Implement and maintain contract management systems, improving efficiency and accuracy
- Monitor vendor performance against contract terms, resolve issues, and ensure service delivery meets standards
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement teams to streamline contract processes and mitigate risks
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of contract compliance, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
Sr.Design & Estimation Engineer
Al-Futtaim
Dubai
10.2009 - 02.2013
- A solution provider for Building Management System(Johnson Controls & Honeywell- Trend ) & ABB (Lighting Control System), Solution architect looking into design, system control schematics & network architecture and devising an optimized design
- Evaluated project specifications to propose optimal HVAC and lighting control systems within budget constraints
- Managed client consultations, project cost estimations, and technical coordination with suppliers and third-party vendors
- Estimating the designed system to provide full compliance with specification.
Technical Sales Engineer - BMS- Siemens
Siemens
Dubai
10.2001 - 10.2005
- Led the full spectrum of client engagement from lead generation to final sales, focusing on the design and estimation of control systems tailored to client needs
- Negotiated costs and analyzed alternate proposals, successfully meeting sales targets and project timelines
- Designing and developing the specification, in liaison with the client and consultant for inclusion in tender releases.
Faculty in ECE
Universal Technical Institute
Calicut
11.1999 - 01.2001
- Develop and deliver lectures, laboratory sessions, and tutorials for diploma courses in Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Prepare and update course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and examinations
- Utilize modern teaching methods and tools to enhance learning outcomes
- Supervise students' laboratory work and projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Network on Chip, VLSI
Amrita Viswa Vidhyapeetham
BangaloreMaster of Technology - MTech - VLSI
Amrita School of Engineering
Bangalore09.2022
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
LBS College of Engineering
Kerala01.1999
Pre-Degree - First Group
Providence Women's College
Kerala01-1995
Major Projects Handled
- ADDC Head Quarter Building, Abudhabi: Prescription to closure for Green Building Upgrade-Schneider BMS
- IKEA - Yas Island - Honeywell BMS System, ABB Lighting Control System, Greyston CO Monitoring System
- IKEA - Qatar - Honeywell BMS System, ABB Lighting Control System, & Ista PMU monitoring system
- Dubai Festival City: Toyota, Honda, Lexus Showroom, ACE Hardware, IKEA & Hypermarket
Tenders Handled
- Dubai International Airport Expansion
- Dubai Mall
- Mall of the Emirates
- ADNOC
Timeline
PhD Research Scholar
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
07.2022 - Current
Digital Transformation Manager
INDHEAL
08.2017 - 07.2019
Sr.Tendering Engineer
Schneider Electric
03.2013 - 03.2017
Sr.Design & Estimation Engineer
Al-Futtaim
10.2009 - 02.2013
Technical Sales Engineer - BMS- Siemens
Siemens
10.2001 - 10.2005
Faculty in ECE
Universal Technical Institute
11.1999 - 01.2001
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Network on Chip, VLSI
Amrita Viswa Vidhyapeetham
Master of Technology - MTech - VLSI
Amrita School of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electronics and Communications Engineering
LBS College of Engineering
Pre-Degree - First Group
Providence Women's College