Elstan A. Fernandez Chartered Engr, FIE
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Mandarin (Pinyin) Elementary proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Tamil Professional working proficiency
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Telugu Elementary proficiency
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Marathi Elementary proficiency
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Sukerna Amirapu
A committed professional who is knowledgeable and passionate about what he is involved with.
Sukerna Amirapu
A committed professional who is knowledgeable and passionate about what he is involved with.
Sukerna Amirapu
A committed professional who is knowledgeable and passionate about what he is involved with.
Sukerna Amirapu
A committed professional who is knowledgeable and passionate about what he is involved with.
Credentials
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Distinguished Foundation Member
Blue CircleOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Member - World Authors Organization
WorldAuthors.OrgSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Engineer
The Institution of Engineers (India)Oct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Fellowship (FIE)
The Institution of Engineers (India)Oct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)Jun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Green Belt in Six Sigma
Indian Statistical Institute(SQC & OR)Oct, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor
LLOYD'S REGISTER QUALITY ASSURANCE LIMITEDJun, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
Training for Trainers and Assessors (Shipping Corporation of India)
Maritime Training Institute, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.Feb, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
Member of Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square (2087)
Leaders Excellence at Harvard SquareJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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BlueCircle
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India
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Distinguished Foundation Member
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Head - Development and Operations
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May 2018 - Jun 2022
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Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala/Mumbai
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India
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Officer and Course Officer
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Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
- Conducting Value-added and Conversion Programs for sailing Marine Engineers (4th Engineer to Chief Engineer and ETOs); conducted over 120 programs for over 950 engineers to date. - Providing remote tech support for critical electrical issues in the fleet of ships managed by the parent organisation - Executive Ship Management (A tanker management company providing range of cost-effective ship services based in Singapore). www.executiveship.com - Supporting Project-related… Show more - Conducting Value-added and Conversion Programs for sailing Marine Engineers (4th Engineer to Chief Engineer and ETOs); conducted over 120 programs for over 950 engineers to date. - Providing remote tech support for critical electrical issues in the fleet of ships managed by the parent organisation - Executive Ship Management (A tanker management company providing range of cost-effective ship services based in Singapore). www.executiveship.com - Supporting Project-related activities on campus. Show less - Conducting Value-added and Conversion Programs for sailing Marine Engineers (4th Engineer to Chief Engineer and ETOs); conducted over 120 programs for over 950 engineers to date. - Providing remote tech support for critical electrical issues in the fleet of ships managed by the parent organisation - Executive Ship Management (A tanker management company providing range of cost-effective ship services based in Singapore). www.executiveship.com - Supporting Project-related… Show more - Conducting Value-added and Conversion Programs for sailing Marine Engineers (4th Engineer to Chief Engineer and ETOs); conducted over 120 programs for over 950 engineers to date. - Providing remote tech support for critical electrical issues in the fleet of ships managed by the parent organisation - Executive Ship Management (A tanker management company providing range of cost-effective ship services based in Singapore). www.executiveship.com - Supporting Project-related activities on campus. Show less
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Xiotas Technologies
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Pune Area, India
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Chief Executive Officer and Founder
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2022
Xiotas in collaboration with technology and business partners shall implement modern, economical solutions to positively transform and alleviate inequalities in the standards of tools in the education system and the overall living standards of society – both inside and outside homes. Xiotas in collaboration with technology and business partners shall implement modern, economical solutions to positively transform and alleviate inequalities in the standards of tools in the education system and the overall living standards of society – both inside and outside homes.
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ZedKuailz.com - ZedKuailz Publishers OPC Private Limited
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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Co-Founder
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
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KUAILZ Education and Training System (kuailz.com)
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Pune Area, India
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Co-Founder
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2021
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Promising Indian Society
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2021
Was Awarded Promising Indian of the Year in Dec 2017
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Most Distinguished Member and Brand Ambassador
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Brand Ambassador
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Toastmasters for Global Entrepreneurs
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India
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Non-profit Organization Management
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SAA - ExCom TFGE
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
Toastmasters International is a US-headquartered nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking and leadership. With Toastmasters for Global Entrepreneurs (TfGE), we intend to create an ecosystem of driven entrepreneurs & solopreneurs while we practice public speaking & leadership. Email: tfge.club@gmail.com Toastmasters International is a US-headquartered nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking and leadership. With Toastmasters for Global Entrepreneurs (TfGE), we intend to create an ecosystem of driven entrepreneurs & solopreneurs while we practice public speaking & leadership. Email: tfge.club@gmail.com
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Leader (Positivism Igniter / Motivational Speaker)
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Nov 2018 - Mar 2021
Compassion Quotient, Self Awareness, Motivational Speaking, Positivism, Energisers Compassion Quotient, Self Awareness, Motivational Speaking, Positivism, Energisers
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JS Enviro
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Pune
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Technical Advisor
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Apr 2015 - Mar 2021
JS Enviro was a initially just a way to bring more of environmental engineering ideas to the market but as, We evolved in the market and understood more of our core expertise of linking technology and innovative concepts the thought of bringing more of the people, who could contribute to our concepts and help all kinds of innovators look at the market space for their products of innovative concept a third eye in this perceptive was the key factor to building js enviro consortium. Please visit… Show more JS Enviro was a initially just a way to bring more of environmental engineering ideas to the market but as, We evolved in the market and understood more of our core expertise of linking technology and innovative concepts the thought of bringing more of the people, who could contribute to our concepts and help all kinds of innovators look at the market space for their products of innovative concept a third eye in this perceptive was the key factor to building js enviro consortium. Please visit jsenviro.org Show less JS Enviro was a initially just a way to bring more of environmental engineering ideas to the market but as, We evolved in the market and understood more of our core expertise of linking technology and innovative concepts the thought of bringing more of the people, who could contribute to our concepts and help all kinds of innovators look at the market space for their products of innovative concept a third eye in this perceptive was the key factor to building js enviro consortium. Please visit… Show more JS Enviro was a initially just a way to bring more of environmental engineering ideas to the market but as, We evolved in the market and understood more of our core expertise of linking technology and innovative concepts the thought of bringing more of the people, who could contribute to our concepts and help all kinds of innovators look at the market space for their products of innovative concept a third eye in this perceptive was the key factor to building js enviro consortium. Please visit jsenviro.org Show less
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Pune Christian Entrepreneurs
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Pune Area, India
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C Biz Team and VP Indian Christian Entrepreneurs
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Oct 2018 - Nov 2019
Mentored startups and entrepreneurs, leadership team to enhance growth and performance of the 600-member group Mentored startups and entrepreneurs, leadership team to enhance growth and performance of the 600-member group
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Inoday Energy
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Pune Area, India
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Director Operations
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May 2018 - Feb 2019
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Energy-XS
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Goa, India
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dec 2016 - Nov 2017
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PMA Ventures
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Mumbai
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Business Partner
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Responsibilities: - Business Development, Innovation, Marketing Strategies and Operations - Solar Energy Projects Please visit pmaventure.com for more info about us Responsibilities: - Business Development, Innovation, Marketing Strategies and Operations - Solar Energy Projects Please visit pmaventure.com for more info about us
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Bloom Energy
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager from Oct 08 to Dec 10. Asst. General Manager Technology Support Jan 11 to Mar 14
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Oct 2008 - Mar 2014
India Head of the Command Center for Overseas Operations (US and Japan) - Established the world's first overseas Remote Monitoring and Command Center for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based Energy Servers in the US and Japan, and supported the scale-up from 125 kW at two sites to over 150 MW at over 160 customer sites. Served as Deputy Head of Operations at the Mumbai Center - Part of the Leadership and Management Team for Mumbai Operations - Part of the Global Engineering… Show more India Head of the Command Center for Overseas Operations (US and Japan) - Established the world's first overseas Remote Monitoring and Command Center for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based Energy Servers in the US and Japan, and supported the scale-up from 125 kW at two sites to over 150 MW at over 160 customer sites. Served as Deputy Head of Operations at the Mumbai Center - Part of the Leadership and Management Team for Mumbai Operations - Part of the Global Engineering Managers' Team Show less India Head of the Command Center for Overseas Operations (US and Japan) - Established the world's first overseas Remote Monitoring and Command Center for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based Energy Servers in the US and Japan, and supported the scale-up from 125 kW at two sites to over 150 MW at over 160 customer sites. Served as Deputy Head of Operations at the Mumbai Center - Part of the Leadership and Management Team for Mumbai Operations - Part of the Global Engineering… Show more India Head of the Command Center for Overseas Operations (US and Japan) - Established the world's first overseas Remote Monitoring and Command Center for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based Energy Servers in the US and Japan, and supported the scale-up from 125 kW at two sites to over 150 MW at over 160 customer sites. Served as Deputy Head of Operations at the Mumbai Center - Part of the Leadership and Management Team for Mumbai Operations - Part of the Global Engineering Managers' Team Show less
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (India) Pvt. Limited
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Maritime
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Officer
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May 2008 - Oct 2008
Served as an Electrical Officer on board the beautiful Spirit of MOL - Was also In-charge of Engineering Cadets from China, Philippines, Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam and India. Conducted practical and theory sessions for about 200 cadets based on MOL and IMO guidelines. Served as an Electrical Officer on board the beautiful Spirit of MOL - Was also In-charge of Engineering Cadets from China, Philippines, Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam and India. Conducted practical and theory sessions for about 200 cadets based on MOL and IMO guidelines.
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The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd
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India
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Officer, Faculty and Laboratory Supdt @ The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
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May 2006 - May 2008
Was part of the core team that established the Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies campus at Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. - Was solely responsible - from overseeing installation to operations and maintenance of the entire electrical and electronics infrastructure ranging from an electrical sub station / DG sets to workshops, classrooms, office spaces, laboratories, accommodation, auditorium, ship simulators, campus communication networks and other support services. -… Show more Was part of the core team that established the Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies campus at Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. - Was solely responsible - from overseeing installation to operations and maintenance of the entire electrical and electronics infrastructure ranging from an electrical sub station / DG sets to workshops, classrooms, office spaces, laboratories, accommodation, auditorium, ship simulators, campus communication networks and other support services. - Served as Faculty, Electrical Engineering for Graduate Marine Engineers, Electro Technical Officers and Deck Cadets. Transferred knowledge to about 400 Deck and Graduate Marine Engineer cadets and established the country's first Electro Technical Officer Course (from concept to training facilities and conducting the program itself). Show less Was part of the core team that established the Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies campus at Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. - Was solely responsible - from overseeing installation to operations and maintenance of the entire electrical and electronics infrastructure ranging from an electrical sub station / DG sets to workshops, classrooms, office spaces, laboratories, accommodation, auditorium, ship simulators, campus communication networks and other support services. -… Show more Was part of the core team that established the Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies campus at Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. - Was solely responsible - from overseeing installation to operations and maintenance of the entire electrical and electronics infrastructure ranging from an electrical sub station / DG sets to workshops, classrooms, office spaces, laboratories, accommodation, auditorium, ship simulators, campus communication networks and other support services. - Served as Faculty, Electrical Engineering for Graduate Marine Engineers, Electro Technical Officers and Deck Cadets. Transferred knowledge to about 400 Deck and Graduate Marine Engineer cadets and established the country's first Electro Technical Officer Course (from concept to training facilities and conducting the program itself). Show less
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Tolani Maritime institute
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India
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Lecturer
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Sep 1998 - Apr 2006
Main Areas of Focus: - Part of the team that worked on the greenfield project and established the country's first privately owned and managed Maritime Institute. - Besides being a Faculty member and Certified Trainer (by the Maritime Training Institute - Shipping Corporation of India - A Branch of the World Maritime University) in the Department of Electrical Engineering, was on the core team to set up 6 laboratories ranging from Basic Electricity and Electronics to Machines and… Show more Main Areas of Focus: - Part of the team that worked on the greenfield project and established the country's first privately owned and managed Maritime Institute. - Besides being a Faculty member and Certified Trainer (by the Maritime Training Institute - Shipping Corporation of India - A Branch of the World Maritime University) in the Department of Electrical Engineering, was on the core team to set up 6 laboratories ranging from Basic Electricity and Electronics to Machines and Marine Electrical Systems for the department. Transferred knowledge to about 600 Marine Engineering cadets. - Taught Marine Engineering Cadets, Deck Cadets and Polytec Students at Shanghai Maritime University in the capacity as a Foreign Expert (went on an exchange program for one semester in 2004) - Was also on the QMS team that obtained and maintained ISO 9001 Certification for the organisation Show less Main Areas of Focus: - Part of the team that worked on the greenfield project and established the country's first privately owned and managed Maritime Institute. - Besides being a Faculty member and Certified Trainer (by the Maritime Training Institute - Shipping Corporation of India - A Branch of the World Maritime University) in the Department of Electrical Engineering, was on the core team to set up 6 laboratories ranging from Basic Electricity and Electronics to Machines and… Show more Main Areas of Focus: - Part of the team that worked on the greenfield project and established the country's first privately owned and managed Maritime Institute. - Besides being a Faculty member and Certified Trainer (by the Maritime Training Institute - Shipping Corporation of India - A Branch of the World Maritime University) in the Department of Electrical Engineering, was on the core team to set up 6 laboratories ranging from Basic Electricity and Electronics to Machines and Marine Electrical Systems for the department. Transferred knowledge to about 600 Marine Engineering cadets. - Taught Marine Engineering Cadets, Deck Cadets and Polytec Students at Shanghai Maritime University in the capacity as a Foreign Expert (went on an exchange program for one semester in 2004) - Was also on the QMS team that obtained and maintained ISO 9001 Certification for the organisation Show less
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Indian Navy
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India
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Master Chief Electrical Artificer Power (Submarine Arm) (BE Electrical Equivalent Degree)
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Aug 1979 - Aug 1998
Attended a Four-year Program alongwith students from Malaysia, Nigeria and Sri Lanka in the field of Marine Electrical Engineering whilst in India. Specialized in Instrumentation and Automation at the Soviet Naval Training Center, Riga, Latvia (13 months' program). Served the Submarine Arm of the Indian Navy for 15 Years Gained rich experience in commissioning, operations, maintenance, repairs, modification. Certified trainer with >5 years experience at the… Show more Attended a Four-year Program alongwith students from Malaysia, Nigeria and Sri Lanka in the field of Marine Electrical Engineering whilst in India. Specialized in Instrumentation and Automation at the Soviet Naval Training Center, Riga, Latvia (13 months' program). Served the Submarine Arm of the Indian Navy for 15 Years Gained rich experience in commissioning, operations, maintenance, repairs, modification. Certified trainer with >5 years experience at the Submarine Training Establishment during which I had the privilege to design, set-up and introduce training facilities like labs, working models, training aids (including technical manuals and dockets) and transfer technology to 11 batches of Submarine trainees in all cadres of the Submarine Arm. During my tenure in the Indian Navy I also received awards (twice) for dedication to duty and proficiency, besides being recommended twice for the Chief of Naval Staff Gold Medal for dedication to duty. Show less Attended a Four-year Program alongwith students from Malaysia, Nigeria and Sri Lanka in the field of Marine Electrical Engineering whilst in India. Specialized in Instrumentation and Automation at the Soviet Naval Training Center, Riga, Latvia (13 months' program). Served the Submarine Arm of the Indian Navy for 15 Years Gained rich experience in commissioning, operations, maintenance, repairs, modification. Certified trainer with >5 years experience at the… Show more Attended a Four-year Program alongwith students from Malaysia, Nigeria and Sri Lanka in the field of Marine Electrical Engineering whilst in India. Specialized in Instrumentation and Automation at the Soviet Naval Training Center, Riga, Latvia (13 months' program). Served the Submarine Arm of the Indian Navy for 15 Years Gained rich experience in commissioning, operations, maintenance, repairs, modification. Certified trainer with >5 years experience at the Submarine Training Establishment during which I had the privilege to design, set-up and introduce training facilities like labs, working models, training aids (including technical manuals and dockets) and transfer technology to 11 batches of Submarine trainees in all cadres of the Submarine Arm. During my tenure in the Indian Navy I also received awards (twice) for dedication to duty and proficiency, besides being recommended twice for the Chief of Naval Staff Gold Medal for dedication to duty. Show less
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Education
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Indian Navy - Marine Electrical Engineering
Bachelors Equivalent Degree, Electrical Engineering with Instrumentation and Control -
Stanes Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore
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Stanes Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore
High School, Academics at High School Level -
Railway Mixed Middle School Podanur
Primary and Middle School