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Ramakrishna Surabhi

Flat No.205/B2, CASA IMPERIA, WAKAD, Pune

Summary

Dynamic automotive professional with extensive experience at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, excelling in technical support and customer service. Proven ability to enhance service delivery through effective team collaboration and analytical problem-solving. Skilled in diagnosing complex issues, ensuring compliance, and driving customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TSC-Product Specialist-FAP till Retirement

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
Pune
06.2020 - 06.2025

Identified potential critical customer concerns and escalated them to the headquarters.

Achieved and maintained the KPI targets of Technical Service Performance Indices - STLI, as per the VW Group guidelines.

Successfully shared online monthly in-house diagnosis tips and day-to-day advanced technical updates for the pan-India dealer network to address field concerns efficiently.

Successfully conducted yearly APIs, and shared updated actual product information with the pan-India dealer network.

Achieved a hundred percent system support and guidance to the pan-India dealer network for the field concerns.

Maintained the VW Group's technical processes methodically to ensure compliance with the standards.

  • Collaborated with diverse teams to resolve product-related issues effectively.
  • Achieved objectives by partnering with cross-functional teams for optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented product launch plans for new products.
  • Identified the early mileage and early warning field failures, and followed up with the R&D, Quality, and Production departments to implement the immediate action plan to improve the product without any flaws.

Product Support Safety Coordinator-Vehicle Safety

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
Pune
12.2002 - 06.2020

Ensured compliance with VW Group standards by thoroughly investigating and reporting all single-incident cases.

Executed the annual dealer single-incident safety certification program across the pan-India network.

Submitted monthly single-incident report reviews to APS and Group Clearing for product improvement.

Conducted on-the-job safety topics, meetings, and training sessions to enhance dealer compliance and awareness.

Developed immediate action plans for critical incidents, mitigating customer escalations and legal risks.

Streamlined digitalization of incident cases via DISHA web portal to improve management efficiency.

Foreman

Concorde Motors/Millennium Motors - Mercedes Benz
Pune
02.2001 - 12.2002
  • Supervised daily operations of service department at luxury automotive dealership.
  • Communicated service updates and vehicle repair needs to customers effectively.
  • Provided technical assistance and guidance to crew members, improving overall performance.

Shop Floor In Charge

BR Motors - Mercedes Benz Cars dealer
Bangalore
08.1997 - 02.2001
  • Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing issues with expert and friendly service.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and fulfilled requests to boost overall satisfaction.

Service Engineer

Sipani Automobiles Ltd
Bangalore
03.1997 - 08.1997
  • Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems to enhance vehicle performance efficiency.
  • Provided technical support to customers on product usage and maintenance inquiries.

Service Supervisor

Prerana Motors - TATA Motor dealer
Bangalore
03.1995 - 03.1997
  • Managed daily service operations at TATA Motors dealership.

Education

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Govt. Polytechnic
Anantapur

Diploma - Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi

Skills

  • Product knowledge and support
  • Automobile engineering
  • Technical support and troubleshooting
  • Customer service excellence
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Effective communication skills
  • Time management
  • Project coordination

Certification

  • Product Support certification - VW Group, 08/01/23
  • Product Support Safety coordination, 08/01/18
  • The New Age of Risk Management Strategy for Business, 07/01/24
  • CyberSecurity Awareness training (Product Support), 07/01/24
  • ECMS (Environment Compliance Management System), 07/01/24
  • Electrically Instructed Person- High Voltage Electric Vehicles, 03/01/20

References

References available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Car tuning
  • Automotive restoration
  • Reading technical journals
  • Playing chess
  • Attending industry seminars
  • Reading Books

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Telugu

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/16/65
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Driving License: MH20 20030074162
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Place of Birth: Andhra Pradesh

Timeline

TSC-Product Specialist-FAP till Retirement

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
06.2020 - 06.2025

Product Support Safety Coordinator-Vehicle Safety

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
12.2002 - 06.2020

Foreman

Concorde Motors/Millennium Motors - Mercedes Benz
02.2001 - 12.2002

Shop Floor In Charge

BR Motors - Mercedes Benz Cars dealer
08.1997 - 02.2001

Service Engineer

Sipani Automobiles Ltd
03.1997 - 08.1997

Service Supervisor

Prerana Motors - TATA Motor dealer
03.1995 - 03.1997

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Govt. Polytechnic

Diploma - Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Ramakrishna Surabhi