A dynamic, experienced and innovative professional, Ram brings a valuable range of expertise ranging from Aviation (MRO & Airlines) to IT Infra (Cloud Infra & Saas Platforms) and landed up at contributing to build a startup.Ram started his career at Airworks Engieering India Pvt Ltd, the first MRO of India. He supported Airworks seeking DGCA & EASA 145 compliances, contributed in developing the engineering procedures. His experience includes extensive exposure to dock & material planning, technical records, technical services, inventory & stores and further was involved in drafting contracts & pricing services under business development department.Post Airworks, he joined Spicejet Airlines as Planning Engineer responsible for Aircraft Maintenance Program, Base Line Evaluation, setting up ERP systems, DGCA liaison and handling regulatory audits. He was involved in several aircraft inductions & headed the base maintenance of both Boeing & Bombardier fleet. Rama lead the team to develop the first maintenance program of Q400 aircrafts and steered it through regulatory acceptance. He holds the pride of migrating the Boeing AMP from MSG 2 to 3 concept, which resulted in great savings in operational revenue.Ram branched off to diverse field and role post his Executive MBA in Marketing & Strategy from Myra School Of Business, Mysore. He played the role of Cloud Evangelist during his tenure at NxtGen Datacenters & Cloud Technologies Pvt Ltd, wherein he was successful in steering deals through the data security concerns and convincing the clients to move from on premise to cloud infrastructure. His strong understanding of B2B marketing strategies, helped NxtGen develop sustained customer satisfaction and retention. Currently he heads the Business & Strategy of a startup organization Colossom, based out of Chennai. He looks forward to leverage all his skills and knowledge (gained and that he will continue to gain), towards building the brand “Colossom”.
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Founder, CeoAerodef Labs Pvt Ltd Mar 2022 - PresentChennai, Tamil Nadu, India -
Managing PartnerCaladrius Aero Consulting Llp Aug 2020 - Feb 2022Mumbai, Maharashtra, India -
Projects - Aircraft Leasing, Contracts & BudgetsAirasia Oct 2017 - Jul 2020Bengaluru Area, IndiaAircraft Leasing, Contracts & Budgets -
Head - Business & StrategyColossom It Solutions (P) Ltd Jan 2016 - Sep 2017ChennaiKey Responsibilities include:• Medium to Long term strategy & planning• Providing Strategic & Analytical Support to – CEO & Board• Driving product / services strategy & business development across all LOB• Digital Marketing Strategy• Customer Portfolio Management• Subcontractor Evaluations & Relationship Management• Investor Relationships, handling intermediate agencies & mediating communication between investor and CEO / BoardRole & Responsibility for Specific Business Functions:BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:• Products portfolio management• Customer portfolio management• CRM & Sales force automation solution’s evaluation and integration across all business functions • Drive digital marketing campaigns – geography & client focused• Drive sales growth and geographic expansion strategy in coordination with other senior members• Leverage bundling techniques & develop creative pricing strategies focusing on SMEs & Startups• Driving new partnerships and opening new officesDIGITAL MARKETING:• Creating online engagement strategy for product launch• Setting process & scope for social media analytics• Sentiment analysis• Online reputation management and planning extensive digital media campaigns.NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:• Market Research, Customer Segmentation & Target Market• SWOTT Analysis, FEMA and deploying other models for market risk assessment• Aligning Product Strategy• Devising Marketing Strategy• Product Positioning• Go to Market Strategy -
Manager - SalesNxtgen Datacenter & Cloud Technologies Pvt. Ltd Mar 2015 - Jan 2016DelhiWorked as Cloud Evangelist. With strong convincing & negotiating skills steered deals through the data security concerns and convincing the clients to move from on premise to cloud infrastructure. • Target and identify the right partner and proactively assess and validate them• Initiate partnership relation for opening new opportunities for business prospects and drive closure of contractual documents• Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned partner accounts• Developing Channel Partner Network and Nurturing them through regular trainings and events• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service and management resource, to meet partner performance objectives and end client’s expectation• Coordinate with presales and ensure, the right technology know how and support was provided to the prospect• Liaise with service delivery team towards delivering the promised infra with no deviation from the mutually accepted timelines• Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume. -
Aviation ConsultantFreelancer Consultant Sep 2013 - Jun 2014New Delhi Area, IndiaWorked as a freelance aviation consultant, for an year mediating the aircraft lease return checks / re-delivery checks.
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Planning EngineerSpicejet Airlines Oct 2010 - Sep 2013New Delhi Area, IndiaAIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (For BOEING 737 – 800 / 900 ER and BOMBARDIER Q400)• Lead a team of 10 professionals for checking revisions of aircraft manuals other vendor documents, changes in regulatory requirements and implement the changes in Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), liaise with DGCA for maintenance program approval. Also coordination with maintenance program review board towards conducting bi-annual meetings to evaluate effectivity of maintenance program.• Optimising maintenance program by adding new / phasing out old requirements (by taking concurrence of the respective) such a way that the organisation is benefited without compromising on safety.NEW AIRCRAFT INDUCTIONS (for inducting Aged Aircrafts into fleet) & AIRCRAFT LEASE RETURN CHECKS• Prepare & ensure the work package of aircraft acceptance check is as per the lease agreement, regulatory requirement compliance for the aircraft and do bridging checks to ensure inclusion of the craft into fleet.• Track each & every component fitted on the aircraft back to “birth” before aircraft acceptance or aircraft handover to lessor and ensure all technical requirements are sufficed as per the leasing agreement.PROJECT MANAGER, MAJOR / HEAVY MAINTENANCE CHECKS (A role in addition to the held Planning Engineer Designation)• Lead the team towards preparation of check packages and evaluating Man hours, ground time and feasibility of its performance in the commencing C-Check (both cost & facility vice). Chair interdepartmental meetings pre check and post check and highlighting necessary issues to resolve.• Overall coordination between organisation and the third party for heavy maintenance & major checks of Boeing & Bombardier aircrafts, steering through all activities like daily meetings, material stock issues, overhead costs and signing off bills. -
Engineer PlanningAir Works Engineering India Pvt Ltd Oct 2008 - Sep 2010Hosur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaPLANNING DEPARTMENT – MATERIAL & DOCK PLANNING• Tracking task card and non-routine cards (NRC) and their man hours, tracking materials and also pushing for task progress when material is available.• Handle warehouse operations such as stock/inventory maintenance, replenishment activities etc.• Evaluating man hours required for a check, liaising with customer airlines and generate daily progress reports.
Ram Shankar Skills
Ram Shankar Education Details
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Myra School Of BusinessCgpa 3.15 -
Sathyabama UniversityGpa 3.8 -
National Victor Public SchoolRegular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Frequently Asked Questions about Ram Shankar
What company does Ram Shankar work for?
Ram Shankar works for Aerodef Labs Pvt Ltd
What is Ram Shankar's role at the current company?
Ram Shankar's current role is Founder, CEO at AeroDef Labs Pvt Ltd.
What schools did Ram Shankar attend?
Ram Shankar attended Católica Lisbon School Of Business And Economics, Myra School Of Business, Sathyabama University, National Victor Public School.
What skills is Ram Shankar known for?
Ram Shankar has skills like Aviation, Civil Aviation, Engineering, Management, Aircraft, Strategy, Commercial Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Project Planning, Avionics, Operations Management.
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