Raghunandan CHAPPALLI

Work History

Head Operations (VP)

SYSTRA MVA consulting Pvt Ltd

08.2017 - Current

Direct all aspects of production operations with full oversight for overall P&L for both domestic and international projects
Successfully managed revenue growth of 10% Y-o-Y in last 2 years
Working closely with other group entities, managed to increase revenue and workload from 14% to 26% in last 3 years for international production
Act as a trouble shooter / crisis manager with all key clients
Identifying opportunities for operational improvements, efficiency gains and cost reduction across departments
Leading process reengineering efforts, utilising lean methodologies and best practices to streamline workflows and enhance productivity
Implemented advanced BIM software across all ongoing projects for project visualization, increasing stakeholder engagement and approval rates by 20%
Established a knowledge-sharing network across business lines, resulting in a 20% increase in inter-business lines cooperation and project efficiency
Developing and executing a comprehensive operations strategy aligned with the company’s goals and long-term vision
Collaborating with executive team to establish operational priorities and initiatives that support business growth and profitability
Implementing effective resource planning to meet changing business demands and maintain operational flexibility
Defining KPI’s to measure operational success and track progress towards organisational goals
Analysing operational data, generate actionable insights and implementing strategies to address performance gaps
Developing and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations
Establishing and enforce quality control standards to ensure consistent production to customer satisfaction
Championing a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to identify and implement process enhancements
Evaluating and implementing technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency, such as process automation & digital transformation
Significant Highlight: International Projects: HS2 + Mauritius LRT + Thai HSR + Dhaka
Managed multidiscipline projects (both elevated and Underground Projects) across all major metropolitan cities in India

Interface Manager – Projects

RailCorp

Sydney

02.2011 - 04.2017

Company Overview: Major External Works (Projects Division)
Involved in spearheading the multi discipline railway projects - K2RQ, SWRL & ATP including of stations, civil, track, structural & over-head wiring, communication, rolling stock and signalling works
Handling stakeholder & resolving all issues including asset acceptance and handover to an acceptable level and ensuring the key objectives of the projects are met within the stipulated milestone dates
Attending to all the high-level issues and escalating same to senior management which needs immediate action, maintaining accurate data and record keeping through VMC
Overseeing the project life cycle including concept design, planning, delivery & finalization using PMLC methodology
Accountable for handling the projects using Project Management principles; managing the complete contract and ensuring the completion of works & closure of contract within the stipulated time and budget
Adhering to environmental policy & procedures in order to minimize environmental risk
Monitoring the implementation of Safety Management System in compliance with the Rail Safety Act to ensure a safe & reliable network
Reviewing Project Scope of work, Strategies, execution plan, Constructing Strategies, etc
Coordinating & expediting technical interfaces between various engineering offices of the project design team and construction team
Organizing Video and Tele-conferences, Interface meetings, etc
For exchange of interdependent project information expeditiously
Monitored status of interface agreements across project and provide regular updates to Project Managers where appropriate
Assisted review and finalization of overall Project Schedules, Progress monitoring and expediting
Major External Works (Projects Division)
Significant Highlight: Spearheading ATP Project from Oct 2014 until Apr 2017
SWRL Project - Glenfield to Leppington (green field project) (Stage-2) In October 2014
SWRL Project - Glenfield Junction Project (brown field project) (Stage-1) in June 2014
Quadruplication Project (brown field project) (K2RQ – Kingsgrove to Revesby Project) in April 2013

Project Manager – Projects

Savcor Pvt. Ltd

Sydney

12.2008 - 02.2011

Prepared work area plans, packages & activity briefings; understood the requirements for the project and ensured the same are met
Involved in executing & planning the activities based on the Work Breakdown Structure
Interacted with the designers to obtain the required details on time and advised the supervisor on-site in case of any discrepancies in site conditions
Devised work method statements, work procedures, ITPs/ ITCs for construction of specific work
Carried out formal safety inspections of the work areas using standard checklists on a regular basis
Liaising with designers to ensure the Construction drawings are issued on time & with minimal uncertainties
Helped the supervisory personnel for obtaining required resources to complete the works including plant, personnel, material, approvals, technical information, etc
Formulated Project Statements & Plans, Financial Budgets and forecasting, risk registers, performance and status reporting through MS SharePoint, MS Excel & MS Project
Handled multiple projects and led project staff, on complex technology projects core to the operations of transportation & engineering business
Conducted & examined the tendering process such as RFI, RFT & RFQ and professional services
Provided guidance to estimator in preparing the tender documents to win new projects
Significant Highlight: Rehabilitation of Endeavour Bridge near Sydney Airport (RTA Project)
Rehabilitation of Culvert at different location in Sydney (RTA Project)
Concrete repair for Retaining Wall, wharf & refinery
Concrete repair works in Delta Electricity

Senior Project Manager – Projects

Fusion Project Management

10.2004 - 09.2008

Spearheaded the overall project (start-to-finish), provided fortnightly & monthly updates to clients and management on the project & financial status through power point presentations & tele-conferences
Responsible for completing the projects by meeting a major milestone by commissioning the major works of high importance to the client & business
Implemented the occupational Health & Safety policy & procedures to ensure compliance with OH&S and injury management legislation and promoted the development of a safe working culture
Significant Highlight: Recognized as a Best Employee of the Month
Managed multiple projects such as building, commercial building, hotels and factories

Building Engineer

Civil Contracting Co. (CIVILCO)

Muscat

06.2003 - 09.2004

Understanding the drawings issued by the Consultant
Preparing running bills as per the work executed for that month as per the rates finalized in the tendering/negotiation stage of the project
Supervision of all the activities like excavation, backfilling, civil structures and masonry works
Understanding the rules and regulations of the local board and executing the same on site
Liaising with the Consultants for getting permissions and arranging for the daily/weekly inspections and representing the contracting company in the weekly meeting
Project site planning and execution, safety processing, arranging machinery at the work place and other engineering requirements, conducting weekly meeting regarding the progress of the project and generating the report and submitting the reports to the management
Significant Highlight: Sub-stations, Water Distribution System, CIVIL infrastructure Project (Road Works)

Senior Project Engineer

AIMIL Ltd.

05.2002 - 06.2003

Understanding the drawings issued by the Consultant and Preparing Bill of Quantities
Estimated the number of man hours required to complete the assigned task and estimated the cost required to complete that particular task
Preparing cash flow for the project
Preparing running bills as per the work executed for that month as per the rates finalized in the tendering/negotiation stage of the project
Supervision of all the activities like casting of precast panels, backfilling, preparing reports
Liaising with the Consultants for getting permissions and arranging for the daily/weekly inspections and representing the company in the weekly progress meeting along with project head
Project site planning and execution, safety processing, conducting weekly meeting regarding the progress of the project and submitting all reports
Significant Highlight: Kasim Nagar Flyover (Jammu and Kashmir)
Hebbal Flyover, Bangalore

Asst. Project Engineer

Shankar Narayana Infrastructure Developers

10.2000 - 05.2002

Project Scheduling, Cost estimation, Budget, Monitoring and execution procedures
Site inspection of works in progress
Plan daily workflow
Monitor the project delivery as per schedules
Report to the Project Manager on the outcome of Day to Day activities
Prepare progress report on the status of work and cost expenditure and future planned activity
Responsible for the Quantity and Quality assessment of the material tested and get the required approvals from the consultants to use the materials for construction of embankments
Significant Highlight: Golden Quadrilateral Highway Project – Orissa

Summary

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Work History

Head Operations (VP)

Interface Manager – Projects

Project Manager – Projects

Senior Project Manager – Projects

Building Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Asst. Project Engineer

Education

Bachelor’s - civil engineering

Advanced Management Programme (AMP) -

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