Senthamarai Kannan
Business Head
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
An energetic, self motivated & Engineering professional with 24+ years of experience in delivering business results through New product development and Market Introduction and also Experienced in setting up Industry , monitoring and managing strategic and tactical business plans focused on enabling sustained growth, improving operations and maximizing profits. Big-picture thinker with a good eye for overhauling processes and program operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
50
50
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Business Head
Asara Mobility Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2018 - Current
- Oversaw product development from conception through launch while maintaining quality standards and meeting customer expectations.
- Launched various Ground Support equipment like Electric Baggage/Cargo Tractor 20/35 Ton Pulling capacity ,Electric Belt Loader , Multi Utility Vehicle ( N1 category) Refuse Truck (LCV)
- New products that contributed significantly to the company''s bottom line while maintaining a strong competitive edge
- Expanded market reach to overseas mainly Europe and south east Asia and also North America
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Achieved remarkable year-over-year revenue growth through strategic product diversification and market analysis.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established a Brand New Factory with Assembly Line and Test Track
Head of Product Design & Engineering
Maini Materials Movement
Bangalore
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies that maximized revenue potential.
- Regularly reviewed competitor offerings to ensure our products remained at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps to guide product development from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, improving overall product performance and competitiveness.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product launches, resulting in increased market share and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw budget allocation for product development projects, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Launched various products Like Electric Airport Terminal Tug, Buggy with Various Seating Capacity, Electric Tow Tug with 2/5 Ton Capacity
- Managed various equipments like Electric Forklift, Stacker and Many other Material Handling products through Continuous improvement Process for cost Reduction and quality Enhancement
- Developed a Product to support our Defense Organization DRDL to Handle a missile
Manager- Product Engineering & Knowledge Management
LeeBoy India Construction Equipment Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
10.2010 - 03.2014
- Developed a product 20Ton Class Excavator for the india Market and extended a support for 12.5/15 Ton Motor Grader supply chain and procurement & Played a key role on Technology Transfer for 8 Ton Backhoe Loader from Turkey.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits
Manager - Product Engineering
Escorts Construction Equipment Pvt Ltd
Faridabad
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Worked on Road Construction Equipment's like 12Ton Class Soil Compactor
- Worked on 3/9 Ton Class Asphalt Vibratory Compactor
- Worked on Development of 8Ton Class Backhoe Loader
- Part of Development Team on Pick n Carry Hydra Crane for BSIV Engine and also for 3Ton Fork lift
- Managed a team of 5 Members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Sr.Associate Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
06.2005 - 05.2008
- Worked on 100Ton /80Ton Mining Trucks as product Design engineer to create Concept, detailed Design,Drawing and Parts selection and Hydraulic Systems Design
- Presented new design and operational guidelines to senior engineers, resulting in improvement in task completion.
- Enhanced product reliability through thorough testing, quality control measures, and regular process improvements..
- Applied Six Sigma principles to process control methodology.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations following equipment failures or malfunctions, ensuring appropriate corrective actions were taken promptly.
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Engineer
Design Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2001 - 03.2003
- Worked on various projects to create 3D Modelling and Detailing and also to Create Bill of Materials for various Caterpillar machines across Global.
- Worked CAT 424B Cabin Projects on Localization
- Worked on Various Design improvement projects through Engineering change Process.
Education
M.Tech - Machine Design
Anna University
Chennai 06.2003 - 05.2025
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, TN 08.1997 - 04.2025
Skills
Construction Equipment's
Electric Mobility Vehicles
Hydraulic System
Vehicle Design & Integrations
Product Design and Validation
Project management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Identified a new business vertical for Maini Group - Airport Segment and Launched Various products
- Design & Developed a 20Ton Class Excavator - green field project for Leeboy India Construction Equipment Pvt Ltd
- Successfully designed, developed Electric baggage/Cargo tow tractor and Captured a Market share of 95% with in 4 Years of launch of the products.
- Constructed a New Assembly plant for Asara Mobility Pvt Ltd with in 8 months and made it to operations.
Willingness To Relocate
True
Health Status
energetic and healthy
Visa
Having Europe Visa for 2 Years
Personal Information
- Age: 45
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Business Head
Asara Mobility Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - Current
Head of Product Design & Engineering
Maini Materials Movement
03.2014 - 03.2018
Manager- Product Engineering & Knowledge Management
LeeBoy India Construction Equipment Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 03.2014
Manager - Product Engineering
Escorts Construction Equipment Pvt Ltd
03.2008 - 07.2010
Sr.Associate Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
06.2005 - 05.2008
M.Tech - Machine Design
Anna University
06.2003 - 05.2025
Design Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
05.2001 - 03.2003
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Annamalai University
08.1997 - 04.2025
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