V Krishna Kanth Makena
Scientist-c @Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Scientist-c @Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited
Visakhapatnam, IN
Conducted tear-down analysis of commercial ventilators, optimizing design and localizing critical component sourcing, including turbines, blowers, and oxygen sensors. Played a pivotal role in expediting product development through clinical trials and approvals, achieving completion in under 45 days; recognized in \"Made in Lockdown\" by Dr. Jitendar Sharma, MD & CEO of AMTZ. Conceptualized and developed a retrofittable module to convert manual wheelchairs into solar-powered electric wheelchairs. Instrumental in operationalizing high-value manufacturing projects, including- India’s first superconducting magnet manufacturing for MRI- Production of medical textiles, such as surgical gowns, drapes, and face masks- Establishment of a high-precision engineering tool room, alongside injection molding and sheet metal fabrication capabilities. Finalized machinery specifications and cost negotiations, effectively managing vendors in compliance with GFR 2017 across all projects. Served as liaison officer for high-profile delegations and investors visiting AMTZ, demonstrating strong coordination and professional etiquette. Successfully secured operational grants from funding agencies, including the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Research, funded by MEITY, Government of India. Drafted, edited, and finalized MoUs, NDAs, and LoIs to foster collaboration with stakeholders across various objectives. Conducted nationwide gap analysis to position India as a manufacturing powerhouse for textile machinery, resulting in a report submitted to the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Actively engaged in business development, facilitating the onboarding and operationalization of investors and innovators at AMTZ. Traveled to Russia and the USA (holding a B1 visa) for business development activities, successfully securing investments and fostering international collaborations.
EDUCATION
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Postgraduate Diploma
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
High School
Vidyodaya public school
Primary Education
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
M.Tech
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
B.Tech
NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)
Post Graduation Diploma
Ramakrishna Public School
High School
School of International Biodesign
iFellow 2017
SKILLS
ABOUT V KRISHNA KANTH MAKENA
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