Santhosh Mahadevan S
System Testing Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manager of Operations
EDN, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Bengaluru
07.2020 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Deputy Manager
EDN,Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned projects.
- Supported general manager in loss prevention efforts.
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
- Assumed senior management workloads in absence of general manager to maintain operations continuity.
- Partnered with upper management in executing functional strategies and reporting capabilities.
Senior Engineer
EDN,Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Bengaluru
12.2013 - 06.2017
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
- Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for handling building foundation loads.
- Enforced rules and regulations to keep working environment safe.
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
Engineer
EDN,Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited
Bengaluru
11.2010 - 12.2013
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Routed and integrated technical and electrical components for projects.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Developed planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
HEEP Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Haridwar
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to deliver Quality Output to Customers
- Analyzed and planned workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Government College of Technology
Coimbatore 07.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
Project development and life cycle
Procurement and sales
Negotiation
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Complex problems analysis
Cost reduction and containment
Lean manufacturing and quality systems
Purchasing and procurement
Project Management
Natural leader
Operations management
Accomplishments
- Earned the “[Award Name]” Award in [Year] for [Accomplishment].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Product Line of Experience
* Distributed Control System
* Traction Control and Management System (TCMS)
* IGBT Based Traction Converters
* Digital automatic Voltage Regulator
* Static Excitation Equipment
* Mark VIe Gas Turbine Control
* Nuclear Power Plant Control Equipment
* EV Charger
Timeline
Manager of Operations
EDN, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
07.2020 - Current
Deputy Manager
EDN,Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited
07.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Engineer
EDN,Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
12.2013 - 06.2017
Engineer
EDN,Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited
11.2010 - 12.2013
Graduate Engineer Trainee
HEEP Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
11.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Government College of Technology
07.2004 - 06.2008