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Bagged all India GATE FIRST RANK in 2004
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PRAKASHA RAO SURAVARAPU

Accomplished Professional with experience in leading Quality Assurance, Research and Development, New Product Design & Development & Process Improvement
Visakhapatnam,Andhrapradesh
PRAKASHA RAO SURAVARAPU

Summary

  • An enthusiastic R&D, new product development and Application engineer with 15 years of great, extensive expertise in the iron and steel industry and university research. carries out assigned responsibilities expertly and with a focus on quality while maintaining a professional appearance and manner. a dependable and quick-learner with strong organisational and communication abilities.
  • Competent Professional with 15 years of experience in validating quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production, documenting evidence, determining operational and performance qualification, and writing and updating quality assurance procedures
  • Worked with R&D to transition products from engineering to production; assisted manufacturing and engineering with prototype builds
  • Coordinated and supported on-site audits conducted by external providers; evaluated audit findings and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
  • Determined, negotiated and agreed on in-house quality procedures, standards and specifications
  • Investigated and set standards for quality and health and safety
  • Cultivated and leveraged product development skills by conducting in-depth evaluation of customer feedback and suggesting modifications in the product attributes
  • Experience in managing the production, technology, industrial research and academic research in Metal / Steel / Coated Products (GA/GI)/nano-material industries
  • Maintained and improved product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits, and investigating customer complaints
  • Proficient in Python software.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

JSW STEEL
Ahmedabad

Application Engineer(Manager)
11.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
  • Answered over customer phone inquiries daily, increasing end-user satisfaction rates 90-100%.
  • Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans.
  • Traveled to key account locations to train and provide technical direction for successful completion of product launches.
  • Generated target accounts sales objectives, opportunities and projection reports to prioritize work.
  • Communicated technical development stages and provided design support to stakeholders.
  • Conducted research to determine client needs and implemented product testing plans.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

JSW Steel Ltd
BELLARY

New Product Development Manager and R&D
02.2008 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Implementing the internal quality program and liaising with vendors, suppliers and customers on quality issues
  • Strong exposure in assuring that all newly developed products have represented maximum quality & reliability attainable by establishing effective quality control inspections, tests & corrective procedures
  • Rich experience in new product development (NPD), manufacturing engineering, design engineering, process planning as well as project execution
  • Identifying different requirements depended on the engineering change management and implement them in the production and scheduled audits periodically in order to check the quality and functioning of processes
  • Evolving the Galvanization (GA) and Galvanizing (GI) Steel for auto-grade applications and surface coatings like CR free solution, Chrome hexavalent and trivalent for corrosion resistance
  • Steering the new product developments focused on the fast development of manufacturing technology for the hot-dip galvanized and gal annealed high strength (780Y DP&980Y DP) steel sheets for auto motive on high surface quality, paint ability and press formability
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
  • Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
  • Improving the quality and production for smooth operation of Cold Rolling Mill (CRM)
  • Cross-functional liaising with: o Planning, manufacturing and quality department to achieve the targeted new product development o Customers and suppliers regarding enquires, drawing, quote, process and delivery details, further connect to sales team o Approving the changes to engineering documents/specifications assuring continued compliance with customer requirements
  • Formulating the production process after commissioning expert to produce various grades of steel
  • Executing the NCR process, customer complaints metallurgical aspects of quotes and quoting and support engineering department in scrap reductions and selection
  • Managing the quality systems and direct technological process control and improvements by participating in developing customer relation to help develop solution with customers by providing all necessary technical assistance
  • Streamlining the production process using statistical process control through analysis of processing parameters and metallurgicaltesting to ensure all requirement both internal and external
  • Executing the entire life cycle of product development including requirement analysis finalizing specification, designing prototype development and conducting testing activities
  • Improving the vendor performance to ensure adherence to pre-defined specification and supply of quality materials and responsible for customer approval from feasible study, also benchmark competitor and deployment plans
  • Reviewed product development budgets, expenditures and research.
  • Distinguished product issues and gathered information on customer experiences.

Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore
bangalore

Senior Project Associate
06.2006 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Education

Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore

Master of Science from Metallurgical Engineering
08.2004 - 08.2006

University Overview

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National Institute of Technology
Jamshedpur

Bachelor of Science from Metallurgical Engineering &Material Science
08.1999 - 08.2003

University Overview

Skills

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Achieved results through effectively helping with tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of NPD in the development of various projects like 780Y,980Y(GA) for automotive industries
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Software

Python

Interests

Playing sports, travelling, taking pictures, etc

Bagged all India GATE FIRST RANK in 2004

Bagged all India GATE FIRST RANK in 2004

First place in the India-wide master's programmes entrance exam GATE 2004

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Publications

Publications
  • S.P. Rao et al., ‘Dispersion studies of sub-micron zirconia using Dolapix CE 64’, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 302 (2007) 553–558
  • Influence Alumina on iron ore sinter quality and productivity, proceedings of “world iron and steel “, 2010, vol.10. No.1, pp.12-18
  • Influence of LD slag on iron ore sinter properties and productivity, Proceedings of the XI International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology (MPT-2010)
  • Granulation of sinter mix using calcined lime dispersed in water (NMD-2012) Copyrights: Method of Producing Green Sinter Agglomerates Using A Novel Technique” (Reg No. L-58390/2014 dt.07.05.2014)

Timeline

Application Engineer(Manager)
JSW STEEL
11.2021 - 11.2022
New Product Development Manager and R&D
JSW Steel Ltd
02.2008 - 10.2021
Senior Project Associate
Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore
06.2006 - 12.2007
Indian Institute of Science
Master of Science from Metallurgical Engineering
08.2004 - 08.2006
National Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Metallurgical Engineering &Material Science
08.1999 - 08.2003
PRAKASHA RAO SURAVARAPUAccomplished Professional with experience in leading Quality Assurance, Research and Development, New Product Design & Development & Process Improvement