DUDDU VINOD KUMAR
Sr. R&D Scientist
Srikakulam
Summary
In quest of managerial assignments in strategic management, New product development, and Cost reduction initiatives with an organization of repute
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior R&D Scientist
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd
07.2019 - Current
New Product Development / Value – Engineering / Cost reduction initiatives
- Development of new products as per business requirements & emerging trends
- Facilitating new product development initiatives with a key focus on Quality, Cost & Delivery; developing components in conformance to pre-set technical specifications
- Support in field evaluation of new products including sample preparation and evaluation/condition monitoring
- Upgrading current product(s) to meet new market & latest specification(s) requirements
- Developing alternate formulations for cost reduction as well as to provide operational flexibility
- Releasing and controlling product formulations as well as raw material specifications periodically
- Evaluation of Competitors' products and comparing & compiling the various performance studies based on specific entity requirements
- Identifying and selecting sources for new and alternative raw materials for cost reduction and indigenizing the global formulations
- Product portfolio review and optimization to align with the market needs
- Liaising with Additive Technology Partners for all product technology-related aspects
- Maintaining & upgrading the R&D facilities and other resources
Enhancing knowledge, skills & capabilities in line with evolving technology trends - Participating and presenting in National & International seminars/conferences
Technical Service/Customer Support
- Product recommendation and troubleshooting
- Attending and addressing customer complaints. (Investigation of root causes and implementation of corrective & preventive actions.)
- Performing evaluations of customer/competitor's samples and recommending the best suitable products.
Education
M.Tech. (Manufacturing Technology) (June 2019) -
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
Tamil Nadu 04.2001 - 06.2019
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) (April 2015) -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Vizianagaram
Andhra Pradesh04.2015
Skills
Laboratory Techniques
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Report Preparation
Presentation Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent multi-tasker, able to work multiple projects in parallel
Accomplishments
- Developed some successful new products, which are smoothly generating profitable business in products like neat cutting oils, Hydraulic oils, and Gear oils
- Developed a few internal testing methods for simulating the field conditions to enhance the product performance evaluation process.
- Retained some key customers by providing value-added technical support in resolving major complaints.
- Supported in many successful trials and became part of converting them into regular orders.
- Effectuated cost reduction by alternate vendor development and import substitutes.
Personal Information
· Date of Birth: 07/01/1993
· Age: 30
· Marital Status: Un Married
Disclaimer
I hereby enclose the above information is correct in best of my knowledge and belief
Timeline
Senior R&D Scientist
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd
07.2019 - Current
M.Tech. (Manufacturing Technology) (June 2019) -
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
04.2001 - 06.2019
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) (April 2015) -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Vizianagaram