Avinash Ramachandran

About Avinash Ramachandran

Strategic transformation and technology leader, with ~ 12.5 years of progressive international experience, in delivering consulting engagements and software products in diverse industrial verticals (automotive, oil & gas, marine, cement, mining, power & utilities, aerospace)Incubated a digital venture at ThyssenKrupp with a business plan and raised 2 mn $ from the Executive Board and EDB Singapore. Subsequently led the transformation of the venture into a 50:50 Joint Partnership with Wilhelmsen Ship Services. Defined digital strategy for ~130 mn $ Raychem RPG business in India by influencing leadership. Set KPI targets for leaders in digital, built a team of 4 and structured the delivery of digital program through a holistic change management and PMO process. Delivered an IOT connected factory to roll out QR coded products and launched 3 software apps in low-code, analytics, and AI, to improve business process. Achieved superior customer experience and 3% cost reduction in operations.Co-authored 2 whitepapers (3D printing, IIOT platforms and partnerships), regular speaker in NASSCOM & private forums on digital & innovation topics. Champion of open innovation. Consistent top performer - Received Innovation Award from RPG Group Chairman [Mar’2023]. Selected for leadership development program (RPG Future Leaders Board 23-24). Quarterly award for impact in performance [June\'23]Recognized by Atos India as Digital Transformation Leader of the Year for Power Sector in July 2023.Technologies: Low code apps, Internet of Things, Analytics & AI, 3D printing, Business Intelligence, B2B Ecommerce/Marketplaces

Experience

1. Vertical Head, Strategic Portfolio Governance - Digital Programs

   IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)

   Aug 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Responsible for:1. Finance and road map for digital programs (annual investment of 700+ Cr.)2. Growth strategy and PMO of emerging travel tech verticals (50+ cr p.a. investments, governance of P&L)3. PMO and governance of budgets, enterprise digital transformation projects.

Education

• National Institute of Technology Karnataka

  Bachelor’s Degree, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• Singapore Management University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• C++
• Business Analysis
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing Strategy
• Creative Writing
• C
• Java
• Sql
• Matlab
• Business Strategy
• Business Intelligence
• Business Development