ROGER BANNISTER
Technical Trainer Construction Equipment
Chennai
Summary
- Postgraduate in Automotive Electronics with a bachelor’s in Mechanical engineering, bringing over 25 years of diverse, hands-on experience in diesel engines, automotive electronics and control systems, turbochargers, electrical & hydraulics System, exhaust after-treatment systems, diagnostics, repair, and product improvement. Worked extensively with global OEMs including Cummins, Fiat, Caterpillar, MAN Engines, and Holset Turbochargers. Currently serving as a Construction Equipment
- Technical Trainer for the past 6 years, responsible for developing and delivering high-impact training programs for OEMs, dealers, service engineers, operators, and sales teams. Expertise includes maintenance, overhauling, diagnostics, emission systems, new product introduction, and enhancing dealer service capability through competency mapping and field-based product quality feedback.
- Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration with product support, sales, engineering and quality teams. Actively involved in product lifecycle management, quality campaigns, and aligning field data with strategic product development. Skilled in gathering customer insights and translating industry trends into actionable business strategies.
- Previously served as Key Accounts – Marine Projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams in electrical, HVAC, and mechanical domains, ensuring timely project execution, cost control, quality assurance, commissioning, and testing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
APAC Technical Trainer (Construction Equipment)
CNH Industrial
02.2019 - Current
- Deliver both F2F & remote technical training on diesel engines and heavy construction equipment, covering engine rebuilding, component systems (fuel system, injectors, turbochargers), hydraulics, electrical systems, and product demonstrations at international CNHi brand events (CASE & New Holland).
- Develop competency development programs, and technical training sessions for service engineers, customers, operators, sales teams, and regional trainers across the APAC region. Topics include Tier 4A/4B engines, SCR, UDST, after-treatment systems, CAN bus communication, and major equipment like TLBs, compactors, excavators, and graders.
- Create and manage training content including operator manuals, service manuals, presentations, training videos, and e-learning modules. Administer the LMS portal for seamless training delivery and tracking.
- Continuously enhance training effectiveness by gathering feedback, understanding field challenges, and incorporating knowledge of new and existing products into the curriculum. Lead product improvement initiatives based on VOC (Voice of Customer), field feedback, and addressing quality concerns, reducing warranty cases, and improving product reliability and serviceability.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and mitigate quality risks, analyze product failures, support awareness initiatives, and maintain action plans to resolve service issues and emergency breakdowns—driving customer satisfaction and NPS
Diesel Engine Technical Trainer Instructor
Cummins India Limited
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Conduct diesel engine training for dealer networks, OEMs, service engineers, operators, assembly line staff, and customers, focusing on operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and safety.
- Design and deliver customized training programs tailored to varying OEM and customer needs, using simulators, cut models, components, animations, training videos, and presentations.
Key Account Projects
Bharat Electronics Limited
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Led large-scale projects as Senior Project Engineer, overseeing manpower planning, project scheduling, and coordination of cross-functional teams across civil, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical domains.
- Delivered innovative, cost-effective, and energy-efficient solutions to design, project, and service teams, including energy audits and implementation of conservation measures.
- Established customer-centric service strategies, including after-sales support, preventive and condition-based maintenance planning, annual maintenance contracts, vendor management, and new business development.
- Developed business strategies focused on financial growth, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction—engaging clients, identifying market opportunities, and ensuring reliable after-sales service.
- Conducted technical training in diesel engine systems, HVAC, and electrical maintenance, with a focus on hands-on troubleshooting and system reliability.
Chief Marine Technician
Indian Navy
02.2000 - 02.2015
- Served as Chief Engineering Artificer aboard naval vessels and dockyards, with hands-on expertise in diesel engine overhauls, Transmission & propulsion assemblies. Skilled in engine testing, tuning, and calibration, including compression leak tests, valve operations (lapping, cutting, spring testing), tappet clearance setting, piston ring fitting, injector testing, injection timing, and crankshaft clearance checks.
- Experienced in vibration-based condition monitoring, lube oil analysis, AVM and damper inspections, and root cause analysis of failures. Planning, prioritizing and managing maintenance schedules, performance diagnostics, SOP development, and commissioning trials for new engine installations.
Education
Master’s - Automotive Electronics
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
01.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - undefined
Institute of Engineers (India)
Advanced Diploma - Marine Engineering
Center for Marine Engineering & technology
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
VSVN Polytechnic
Virudhunagar, Tamil NaduSecondary Education - undefined
Government Hr. Sec. School
Skills
Diesel Engine
Turbocharger
Exhaust After Treatment
Bosch DeNox System
Tier 4B & 5 Emission
HPCR injection System
Injectors
Hydraulics System
Electrical System
Automotive Electronics
Engine Control Module
Vehicle Control Module
CAN Bus Diagnosis
Axel & Transmission
Brake System
Other Professional Training
- 04 weeks certificate course in Management Training
- 04 weeks certificate course in Leadership Training
- MATLAB & Simulink certificate course
- Cummins Advance Electrical Training & 40+ Virtual technical training Module
- STCW -95 Certificate course in Medical First Aid, Advance Fire Fighting and Safety
Extracurricular Experience Awards
- Best Manager Award 2005
- Best Energy Conservation Winner Award 2015
- Best Innovative Suggestion Award Winner of the Year 2016
Personal Information
- Relocation: Willing to relocate as per business needs.
- Date of Birth: 07/30/81
Certification
Excavator Training Certificate
Timeline
FPT Engine Training Certificate
04-2025
Master’s - Automotive Electronics
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
01.2020 - 01.2023
Excavator Training Certificate
04-2019
APAC Technical Trainer (Construction Equipment)
CNH Industrial
02.2019 - Current
Diesel Engine Technical Trainer Instructor
Cummins India Limited
10.2017 - 01.2019
Key Account Projects
Bharat Electronics Limited
03.2015 - 09.2017
Chief Marine Technician
Indian Navy
02.2000 - 02.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - undefined
Institute of Engineers (India)
Advanced Diploma - Marine Engineering
Center for Marine Engineering & technology
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
VSVN Polytechnic
Secondary Education - undefined
Government Hr. Sec. School