Mechanical Engineering with MBA(UK) and ASNT NDT Level III

Objective is to head a medium/large business organization where I can apply the acquired strategic, technical, entrepreneurial, analytical skills, managerial capabilities and professional experience to add value.

Result oriented, dedicated, loyal, self motivated professional mechanical engineer, with 20 years of diverse experience, of which 10 years as head of the business unit; more managerial than technical. Further, had been an Inspection Engineer, Consulting Welding Engineer, QA/QC Engineer in petrochemical, oil, power, desalination projects, fabrication industries, and foundries in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and India.

University of Strathclyde Graduate School of Business, Glasgow, UK April 2007 - Nov. 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction
Principal subjects: Strategy, managing financial resources, marketing, operations and managing people
Elective subjects: Leadership, Management Consulting and Project Management
Dissertation: ‘Exploring the Opportunities and Strategies during the Economic Downturn’

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India June 1986 - April 1990
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), in Mechanical: First Class with Distinction
Awards: Third Rank holder in the University and Best outgoing Mechanical Engineering Graduate

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), USA December 1998
ASNT NDT and ACCP Professional Level III in RT, UT, MT and PT; Cert. No.: 95843
EN 473 / ISO 9712 Level III in RT, UT, MT and PT; Cert. No.: 04-502-1136

American Welding Society (AWS), USA April 1996
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); Cert. No.: 96041631

Languages: English (fluent), Tamil (native), Hindi (spoken).
Computer skills: Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. Proficient in V.I.S.A for decision-making & Decision explorer for making strategy, customized invoicing and accounting packages.
Professional affiliations: American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS) and Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE).
Interests: Exploring business environment and emerging markets, keenly interested in stock markets, entrepreneurial &, professional networking, swimming, jogging and playing tennis.
Driving Licenses: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and India.