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Education
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BHANU HARSHA INAKOLLU

BHANU HARSHA INAKOLLU

Chennai

Summary

Result-oriented professional with a track record of driving organizational growth as a trusted extension of leadership. Skilled in strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and project management. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong communicator and team player adept at working in fast paced environments. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional results and accelerating learning.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
5
5
Languages

Skills

  • Business strategy and outlook
  • Business Development
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations management
  • Program/Project management
  • Problem-solving and strategic thinking
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Negotiation and communication skills
  • Research, networking, and Relationship-building skills
  • Adaptability, organizational skills
  • Numerical and analytical skills
  • Multitasking and working in fast-paced environment

Work History

Head of VIT SatoriXR Center of Excellence

VIT SatoriXR Center Of Excellence
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded establishment of Center of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with industry partners and university stakeholders.
  • Managed and directed internship program within CoE, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and student development goals.
  • Led efforts to generate new business opportunities through strategic partnerships, visitor engagements, and association activities associated with CoE.
  • Reviewed and updated all stakeholders on business generation activities, ensuring accurate reporting and status updates on ongoing initiatives.

Chief of Staff & Business Development

SatoriXR Private Limited | Vibromech Advanced Technologies LLP
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2021 - Current
  • Contributed to achieving company's goals of doubling revenue in 21- 1.5X in 22-23.
  • Pursued 150+ business opportunities.
  • Prepared 100+ proposals including defense and government challenges.
  • Created 20+ impactful presentations/brochures/flyers.
  • Presented 200+ demos/presentations to potential prospects.
  • Experienced in representing company at national and international trade fairs, fostering networking and business opportunities.
  • Skilled in creating cashflows to monitor and manage financial transactions.
  • Prepared financial aid applications resulting in raising of 40L fund.
  • Formulated project management procedures & policies for company.
  • Coordinated project delivery and account management for over 30 clients.
  • Formalized HR & leave policies, ensuring employee satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with 20 vendors for strategic partnerships, marketing, sales, website development and outsourcing.
  • Experience in organizing board meetings.

Lead Design Engineer

Vibromech AdvancedTechnologies LLP
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Manage design projects, including scheduling, implementation, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Develop conceptual and detailed designs for test rigs and components.
  • Ensure design accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Provide technical data for sales bids and customer engagement.
  • Assist production with problem-solving and Continuous Improvement.
  • Conduct finite element structural analysis.
  • Lead design reviews with customers.
  • Generate CAD models for components and assemblies.
  • Innovate solutions for customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams from design to production.

Intern

R&D, Vibromech Engineers and Services LTD
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12.2017 - 07.2018

Team lead for designing and manufacturing automotive test Rigs.

  • Studying the design for casting and making a price study to reduce the cost.
  • Designing and manufacturing a torsional damper's Endurance test rig. The design was novel and brought to life from scratch.
  • Designing a life testing rig for Light weight crankshaft.
  • Network through local industries and shops to make the design cost effective and novel.
  • Conduct meeting with respective teams to improve the manufacturability and usability.

Power Train Engineer

The Road Runners, BAJA
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Optimized powertrain performance by conducting in-depth analysis and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Designing and manufacturing of two Custom Gearboxes (one with inboard braking) for BAJA buggy car.
  • Mentored junior engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise in powertrain development methodologies.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components at optimal cost levels.

Intern

Neyveli Thermal Power Plant
Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
12.2016 - 12.2016
  • Study on Performance of Circulating Water Pump - Maintenance and study of circulating water pump for cooling water from power plant
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain
    knowledge.

Intern

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
05.2016 - 06.2016
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
  • Study of Hydraulic Systems in Finishing Area.
  • Understanding working and finishing of manufactured steel, including hydraulic systems involved in process.

Education

MSc - Automotive Engineering

University of Leeds
Leeds, UK
2019

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

VIT University
Chennai
2018

Certification

Professional Courses:

  • Industrial & Services Marketing IIT MADRAS | 2024
  • Strategic Sourcing Service Operations Management IIT MADRAS | 2023
  • Project Management IIT MADRAS | 2023

Additional Information

TOOLS:

Business Development, Sales & Marketing
• ZOHO - Books & CRM
• MS Office suite
• Prezi

Project Management
• Click up
• MS Projects

Languages

  • English - PTE (77)
  • Telugu - Native
  • Hindi - Professional
  • Tamil - basic
  • German - basic

Accomplishments

  • Inakollu Bhanu Harsha, Kasyap Addepalli and K Karunamurthy, Heat Transfer Augmentation on Ic Engine Waste Heat Recovery System, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology 9(1), 2018. pp. 924-933. http://www.iaeme.com/IJMET/issues.asp?JType=IJMET&VType=9&IType=1.
  • Addepalli Kasyap*1, Inakollu Bhanu Harsha1, Karunamurthy k2, Rishabh Raj*3 : Waste heat recovery system of an IC engine using twisted tape inserts, NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WASTE TO ENERGY, CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE (NCWECCS2017) NIT ROURKELA, August 3-5,2017, pg. 135.

Timeline

Head of VIT SatoriXR Center of Excellence

VIT SatoriXR Center Of Excellence
03.2024 - Current

Chief of Staff & Business Development

SatoriXR Private Limited | Vibromech Advanced Technologies LLP
01.2021 - Current

Lead Design Engineer

Vibromech AdvancedTechnologies LLP
03.2020 - 12.2020

Intern

R&D, Vibromech Engineers and Services LTD
12.2017 - 07.2018

Intern

Neyveli Thermal Power Plant
12.2016 - 12.2016

Intern

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
05.2016 - 06.2016

Power Train Engineer

The Road Runners, BAJA
01.2015 - 01.2018

MSc - Automotive Engineering

University of Leeds

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

VIT University
BHANU HARSHA INAKOLLU