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Aswin Ramachandran

Mount Roskill

Summary

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in Project Management, I have built a strong track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations. My expertise spans all aspects of project management, including planning, execution, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. I am skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and drive continuous improvement. My ability to lead cross-functional teams ensures smooth collaboration and successful project outcomes. I am passionate about staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies, particularly in the electronics retail sector, and applying these innovations to improve project results. Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on client satisfaction, cost control, and quality, while maintaining a proactive approach to problem solving and decision-making. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to driving organisational success through effective project leadership and strategic execution.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern Logistics Coordinator

Chicking New Zealand
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily shipments and coordinated deliveries with carriers.
  • Tracked inventory levels and made sure products were easy to find
  • Scheduled deliveries and pickups with trucking companies
  • Kept accurate records of all products coming in and going out
  • Solved problems when shipments were delayed or damaged
  • Reduced shipping costs by finding better delivery routes
  • Made sure orders were packed correctly before shipping
  • Coordinated with drivers and transportation providers to ensure timely deliveries
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Project Manager

Innoviti Technologies Limited
02.2020 - 10.2023
  • Created detailed project plans that outline the scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and resource needs.
  • Handled several projects from start to finish, making sure they were completed on schedule, stayed within budget, and met quality expectations.
  • Teamed up with different departments to create project plans, timelines, and pinpoint potential risks and problems.
  • Coordinated with field state heads to ensure smooth project execution.
    Managed project budgets, tracked expenses, and maintained financial documentation.
  • Conducted regular project status meetings and provided timely updates to stakeholders.
    Prepared project documentation, including detailed plans, progress reports, and presentations.
  • Coordinated and facilitated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions between client stakeholders and development teams, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and timely resolution of identified issues
  • Organised pilot program rollouts with clients, managing project timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication throughout the testing phase
  • Created BD metrics for the operations team and installation engineers to help smooth the rollout process after pilot completion
  • Used SharePoint, Confluence, Salesforce, and Jira to update content and identify improvements, and also helped different departments communicate and work together.
  • Worked with development teams using Agile methods to make sure projects were delivered efficiently.
  • Attended scrum meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.

Senior Project Executive

Black Buck Logistics Solution
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Managed truck movement operations on BlackBuck platform, coordinating between truck owners, drivers, and shippers across multiple Indian cities
  • Led digital transformation projects for traditional truckers, helping them onboard to BlackBuck app and adopt technology-based load booking system
  • Coordinated with regional transport teams to optimize truck utilisation and reduce empty return trips for fleet partners on the platform.
  • Managed fuel card rollout projects for truck drivers, implementing BlackBuck's fuel payment solutions at petrol pumps across highway routes.
  • Led projects for expanding BlackBuck services to new routes and cities, working with local transport unions and truck associations
  • Coordinated with technology teams to implement GPS tracking and real-time truck monitoring features for better fleet visibility

Planning Executive

Wipro Enterprises
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Planned production schedules for office furniture manufacturing based on client orders, raw material availability, and factory capacity.
  • Coordinated with design team to finalize furniture specifications, drawings, and material requirements before sending to production floor.
  • Managed project timelines from design approval to final installation at client offices, ensuring delivery within committed deadlines
  • Coordinated with procurement team to ensure timely availability of wood, hardware, fabric, and other materials needed for furniture production
  • Scheduled installation activities at client locations by coordinating with facility managers and ensuring minimal disruption to office operations
  • Monitored production progress daily and adjusted schedules based on machine breakdowns, material delays, or design changes from clients
  • Planned transportation and logistics for delivering finished furniture from factory to client offices across different cities
  • Prepared weekly production reports showing completed orders, pending deliveries, and resource utilization for management review

Planning Engineer

Sobha Limited
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Planned and scheduled metal fabrication and glazing installation projects for IT buildings and commercial buildings developed by Sobha Group
  • Coordinated with architects and structural engineers to understand building designs and plan installation sequence for windows, doors, and curtain wall systems
  • Prepared detailed project schedules for aluminum fabrication, glass cutting, and on-site installation activities across multiple construction sites using MS Project.
  • Created detailed purchase requirements for procurement team by analyzing CAD drawings from design team to calculate exact quantities of aluminum, steel, and glazing materials needed
  • Calculated raw material requirements by measuring dimensions from CAD drawings and preparing bill of quantities (BOQ) for different building projects
  • Coordinated with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of aluminum profiles, glass panels, hardware, and sealants to project site
  • Managed planning for multiple ongoing projects simultaneously, prioritizing work based on building handover dates and client requirements
  • Reviewed CAD drawings for any design changes and communicated revised material requirements to procurement team immediately
  • Prepared detailed production drawings from architectural CAD drawings, breaking down complex designs into step-by-step fabrication instructions for production team.
  • Prepared weekly progress reports showing completion status of metal and glazing work for project managers and senior management

Education

Master of Applied Business - Supply Chain and Logistics

UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland
04.2025

Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
Tamil Nadu, India
05.2014

Skills

  • Skilled in project scheduling, resource allocation, and tracking project progress
  • Proficiency in Ms project Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Office tools for reporting and documentation
  • Experienced in using SAP for procurement
  • Proficient in using Salesforce for CRM, project tracking, and inter-department communication
  • Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve project goals
  • Team coordination
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Certification in Auto Cad 2016
  • Certificate in Catia V5 2017
  • Certificate in MS Project
  • Certificate in Quality Assurance
  • Certificate in NDT

Affiliations

  • Best Employee of the year in 2023 at Innoviti Technologies
  • Best Team Lead of the year in 2023 at Innoviti Technologies

Timeline

Intern Logistics Coordinator

Chicking New Zealand
10.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Innoviti Technologies Limited
02.2020 - 10.2023

Senior Project Executive

Black Buck Logistics Solution
04.2018 - 09.2018

Planning Executive

Wipro Enterprises
07.2016 - 12.2017

Planning Engineer

Sobha Limited
08.2015 - 04.2016

Master of Applied Business - Supply Chain and Logistics

UNITEC Institute of Technology

Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
Aswin Ramachandran