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Vivek Seetharaman

Vivek Seetharaman

Industrialist & Entrepreneur
Chennai

Summary

Seasoned industrialist and entrepreneur with over 23 years of experience in leading operations, strategy, and growth for an MSME manufacturing unit in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Demonstrated expertise in process optimization, customer satisfaction, fundraising, labor and working capital management. Proven leadership in industry forums, addressing infrastructure and resource challenges through collaboration with government and stakeholders. Dedicated to discovering new business avenues and driving expansion.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Sole Proprietor/CEO

Sai Pranav Industries
04.2015 - Current

Company Overview: Manufacturing & Trading.

  • Established and successfully manages a greenfield MSME manufacturing aerospace and defense components for major ISRO and DRDO missions such as PSLV, GSLV, Gaganyaan, Pilotless Target Aircraft, and various strategic missile projects.
  • Oversees day-to-day operations, marketing, finance, and labor, consistently achieving revenue growth over a decade.
  • Proficient in government tendering, bidding, order negotiation, billing, and tax management.
  • Manages and expands credit lines and working capital facilities, maintaining strong relationships with banks and NBFCs.
  • Direct, hands-on experience in designing and building a 24,000 sq. ft. industrial facility, including fundraising, project management, and contract negotiations.
  • Identified and pursued diversification opportunities, including import and trading of interior lighting fixtures, built-to-rent industrial warehouses, and e-waste management.
  • Continuously develops technical, financial, and managerial skills through seminars, workshops, and training from institutions such as SAME, AIDAT, MMA, TIE, TIA, and FLAME University Pune.
  • Participated in national and international aerospace delegations and exhibitions.


Managing Partner

Ramakrishna Engineering Company
06.2002 - 03.2015

Company Overview: Manufacturing.

  • Progressed from business development executive to managing partner, overseeing daily operations related to inventory, procurement, sales, and customer service.
  • Led strategic restructuring of capital and debt portfolio, implementing cost-saving measures to improve solvency and profitability.
  • Expanded customer portfolio to include organizations like HAL and Ordinance Factories, while developing and maintaining vendor relationships.
  • Managed a workforce of 80, including hiring, training, and conducting performance reviews.
  • Enhanced accounting systems and Excel-based dashboards for business reporting, accounting, and taxation.
  • Drove year-over-year revenue growth by refining sales strategies and improving customer retention.


Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering

Hindustan College of Engineering
Chennai
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Strategic operations oversight
  • Inventory & Supply Chain Management
  • Client relationship development
  • Financial analysis and budgeting
  • Effective working capital oversight
  • Investment strategy development
  • Networking and liaison
  • Microsoft Excel

Interests

Investment strategies, Finance, Management Philosophies, Table Tennis, Chess, Movies, Travel, Books

Timeline

Sole Proprietor/CEO

Sai Pranav Industries
04.2015 - Current

Managing Partner

Ramakrishna Engineering Company
06.2002 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering

Hindustan College of Engineering
04.2001 -
Vivek SeetharamanIndustrialist & Entrepreneur