HATHIRAM VANKUDOTHU
Hyderabad, Telangana State
Summary
Automotive & Fleet Operations professional with 10+ years of experience in Workshop Operations, Vehicle Maintenance, Bodyshop Operations, Automotive Service and Multi-Branch Fleet Management.
Experienced in preventive & breakdown maintenance, warranty, insurance claims, accident repairs, technician coordination, spare parts, vendor management and customer service.
Strong in workshop coordination, fleet operations, vehicle uptime, team management and operational problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSPORT MANAGER & HEAD OF DPS 5 BRANCHES
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HYDERABAD, TELANGANA STATE
10.2022 - Current
- Monitoring and handling 358 multi brands of school buses fleet operations and maintenance.
- Managed large-scale multi-branch fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and transport activities to ensure maximum vehicle availability and smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated with Workshop In-Charges, Senior Technicians, Mechanics, Electrical/AC Technicians, and support teams for scheduled maintenance and breakdown rectification, enhancing fleet reliability.
- Monitoring preventive maintenance, periodic servicing, wear-and-tear repairs, minor repairs and emergency breakdown support to maintain fleet reliability and operational continuity.
- Planning and coordinating technician deployment and workshop manpower allocation across DPS/PIS branches based on repair requirements and vehicle workload.
- Providing first-level technical and operational guidance for breakdown situations and urgent vehicle repairs, supporting teams in identifying and resolving operational problems.
- Reviewing and coordinating repair quotations, workshop bills, spare-parts procurement, direct purchases and service-related commercial documentation.
- Coordinating withauthorized dealers, service centres and local automotive vendors for scheduled servicing, warranty repairs, technical issues, spare parts and specialised repair requirements.
- Managing warranty-related coordination for BS-VI vehicles, including warranty spare-parts claims and technical/sensor-related issues.
- Managed repairs for accident-damaged vehicles by collaborating with relevant stakeholders., insurance claims, surveyor communication and settlement activities with dealers, insurers and relevant stakeholders.
- Managing external repair activities including welding, denting, painting, seat cushioning, puncture repairs and other vehicle restoration requirements.
- Monitoring fleet fuel operations, fuel bills and consumption-related records, supporting operational cost control and accountability.
- Coordinating RTA statutory and regulatory requirements relating to fleet documentation, vehicle compliance and operational readiness.
- Monitoring vehicle-related vendor services, repair quality, turnaround time, parts availability and delivery commitments.
- Coordinating with multiple branch managers and operational teams to resolve fleet, workshop, vehicle availability and transport-related issues.
- Prepared and monitored operational reports on fleet performance, vehicle maintenance, repairs, fuel consumption, and breakdowns to support informed decision-making.
- Ensuring timely escalation of critical vehicle and workshop issues to senior management and coordinating corrective action.
- Supporting management in improving fleet availability, maintenance efficiency, operational reliability and cost-conscious vehicle management.
ARC BODYSHOP INCHARGE
ASHOK LEYLAND Automotive Manufacturers Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana State
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed ARC/Accident Bodyshop Operations, including vehicle reception, documentation, damage assessment and repair coordination.
- Coordinated with Insurance Companies & Surveyors for claims, estimates, loss assessment and settlements.
- Prepared and coordinated Parts & Labour Estimates and monitored repair progress.
- Coordinated Parts Availability, Vendors, Technicians & Workshop Manpower to achieve timely vehicle delivery.
- Maintained strong coordination with Customers, Surveyors, Vendors and Workshop Teams throughout the repair process.
- Handled multiple accident repair and insurance claim cases according to policy terms.
- Achieved approximately ₹4.6 Crore annual revenue and received recognition as a Good Revenue Generator – Bodyshop In-Charge during FY 2022.
SERVICE EXECUTIVE
ASHOK LEYLAND Automotive Manufacturers Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana State
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed day-to-day Workshop Floor Operations, including vehicle repair and maintenance activities.
- Coordinated mechanic workload and job allocation to support smooth workshop operations.
- Handled vehicle breakdown calls and coordinated required technical support.
- Managed warranty-related issues and prepared reports for failed/defective parts.
- Coordinated routine vehicle maintenance including oil changes, lubrication and tune-ups.
- Provided guidance and training support to mechanics on new vehicle systems and repair requirements.
- Communicated vehicle problems, repair requirements and recommended work clearly to customers.
- Used appropriate measuring tools and techniques to assess vehicle issues/damage and support repair recommendations.
SERVICE ADVISOR
KUN Automotive Pvt Ltd
RTC X Road, Hyderabad, Telangana State
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed customer reception and service advisory at the automotive service centre.
- Coordinated with technicians/mechanics to understand vehicle complaints and required repairs.
- Explained service requirements, repair work and parts clearly to customers.
- Advised customers on warranty coverage and potential service cost savings.
- Coordinated service workflow, job scheduling and repair progress.
- Followed up with customers regarding service updates, changes and vehicle delivery.
Education
LLB Hons
Osmania University, Hyderabad06-2024
M.Tech (Mechatronics)
MGIT, JNTU Hyderabad, Telangana State12-2016
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)
MITS, JNTU Hyderabad, Telangana State06-2013
Skills
- Fleet & Vehicle Management
- Workshop Operations Management
- Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Spare Parts Procurement & Inventory Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
- Vehicle Inspection & Damage Assessments
- Insurance Claims & Surveyor Coordination
- Team Coordination & Problem Solving
- Operational Cost Control
- Auto CAD, CATIA & Master CAD
- SAP (DBM)
- ERP software systems
- MS Office - Excel, Word & Power Point
- Operating Systems - All Windows
Timeline
TRANSPORT MANAGER & HEAD OF DPS 5 BRANCHES
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10.2022 - Current
ARC BODYSHOP INCHARGE
ASHOK LEYLAND Automotive Manufacturers Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 09.2022
SERVICE EXECUTIVE
ASHOK LEYLAND Automotive Manufacturers Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 08.2021
SERVICE ADVISOR
KUN Automotive Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 08.2017
LLB Hons
M.Tech (Mechatronics)
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)