Dhinagaran Ramachandran Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

• Launched co-branded products, revitalized key product lines, and reduced team attrition.• Developed advanced Gel, Erasable Gel, and long-lasting writing systems, securing design registrations for upcoming products.• Achieved significant cost savings through in-house machinery and mold tools, creating a strong revenue roadmap with VAVE projects.• Led the design and automation of innovative products and machinery, ensuring market competitiveness.• Launched multiple new product lines, deployed auto-assembly machines, and introduced new machinery for the Kids range.• Expanded market share in the Kids and Free Ink categories through product innovations.• Managed numerous projects to improve quality and productivity, enhancing profitability and efficiency.• Ensured compliance with safety regulations through industry standards.• Improved quality by reducing poor quality costs, resolving customer complaints, and expediting quality issue management.• Restructured the company, implemented project reviews, and standardized processes to boost efficiency.• Reduced time-to-market for new products.• Established processes to maintain consistent quality and operational excellence.• Secured strategic partnerships, driving growth in international business and increasing revenue.• Led a team of ~200 employees, collaborating with key stakeholders and managing relationships with internal suppliers.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Led functions including Simulations, Product Development, Product Life Cycle Management, and Test Labs (Mechanical & Chemistry).• Fostered a positive work culture and improved organizational engagement.• Successfully launched new products under Reynolds, rOtring, and Papermate brands, including Aeroslim, SmartGrip, rOtring Roller, and Recycled Kilometrico.• Implemented digital simulation tools and established a high-performance compute cluster to enhance capabilities.• Set up a state-of-the-art packaging design, development, and testing lab for international products.• Led initiatives for productivity improvements, contributing to significant savings.• Supported global product development, manufacturing, and quality efforts.• Streamlined processes and ensured data integrity through centralized data management.• Promoted data-driven decision-making for enhanced operational efficiency.

• Developed and implemented key strategic initiatives for the Tech Centre.• Designed, validated, and deployed compressors and turbochargers tailored for the Indian market.• Spearheaded productivity improvement projects, resulting in significant annual savings.• Established and managed innovation and patent processes, fostering a culture of continuous innovation.• Led the development of compressor stages, enhancing vehicle applications and market reach.• Directed R&D teams across multiple regions, managing a large team of employees.• Established and led the Advanced Engineering organization in Bangalore.• Built and led a high-performance team focused on designing and developing turbocharger components.

• Founded and led a startup focused on Consulting, Product Development, and Innovation.• Managed operations and achieved profitability within three quarters.• Contributed to the development of new technologies for the Automotive, Oil & Gas, and Aerospace industries.• Acquired new customers and cultivated strong, profitable relationships.

Kolding, Dk

• Implemented innovation management, resulting in over 12 patents and 2 innovations successfully integrated into product and process improvements.• Introduced SCRUM-like methodologies for software and research projects, boosting project efficiency.• Developed strategic growth plans and aligned India R&D initiatives with global objectives.• Enhanced the India Test Lab’s role in managing global material qualifications, leading to significant savings.• Drove innovation and continuous improvement at LM Technology Center India.• Organized innovation workshops, generating new ideas for products and processes.• Accelerated patent filings, contributing several patents to product and manufacturing processes.• Implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives, driving cost savings and quality improvements.• Leveraged India R&D capabilities to address local market challenges and led productivity programs contributing to EBIDTA.• Led a team of 70 engineers across various product development functions, including Aerodynamics, Reliability, Structural Design, and Material Testing.• Successfully reduced attrition rates from 20% to nearly zero.

• Recognized with multiple awards, including the Bravo Award, Individual Excellence Award, Leadership Award, and 3 Innovation Awards.• Earned 9 Patent Awards, 1 Trade Secret Award, and 2 HTS Annual Technical Excellence Awards (2006 & 2007).• Honored with the HTS Project Management Top Gun Award (2007) and the Prestigious Annual Innovation Award (2006).• Led a team of 50 engineers specializing in turbomachinery and combustion design for Honeywell Automotive & Aerospace projects.• Built teams in Aerodynamics, Structures & Fatigue, Vibroacoustics, and Rotordynamics.• Fostered professional development, encouraging team members to pursue higher education.• Led the development of over 15 patents and 1 trade secret, cultivating a culture of innovation.• Played a key role in developing a methodology for simulating bird ingestion performance loss in aero engine fans.• Contributed to a patent resulting in a Ph.D. award for a colleague.• Proposed and implemented a 512-core SGI cluster, enhancing file transfer speeds by 40X.• Optimized the CVD Process, realizing significant savings.• Achieved substantial savings through design-by-simulation in HTF7K and TFE731-60 combustors.• Resolved key field failures in Turbochargers using CFD simulations, improving customer satisfaction and securing additional projects.• Promoted the adoption of CFX software within the Aero community for gas turbine component analysis.• Delivered invited lectures at conferences and universities, contributing to the advancement of industry knowledge.

London, Gb

General Management Development Program, Business Administration And Management, General

Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering

M.Tech., Aerospace Engineering

Be, Mechanical Engineering