Premkumar Prem Ramachandran

About Premkumar Prem Ramachandran

I am a results-driven Project Manager with a proven ability to lead diverse teams to new levels of success in competitive industries. My background combines strong technical and business acumen with hands-on experience in strategic planning, applications ownership development, process/plant engineering, project management, and operational excellence.I specialize in crafting innovative solutions to enhance competitiveness and drive revenue growth. My expertise in managing complex projects includes CAPEX/OPEX analysis, risk management, value engineering, ensuring effective and efficient project execution. I excel at leading cross-functional teams to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction, while implementing LEAN methodologies to reduce costs and increase productivity.With significant global experience, I have managed international projects and optimized supply chains to achieve substantial cost reductions. My technical proficiency spans engineering strategies, enabling me to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs and enhance project reliability.Throughout my career, I have enhanced project efficiency and customer satisfaction while achieving a 20% cost reduction by sourcing from vendors in low-cost countries. I excel at mentoring, coaching and developing multicultural teams, with a strong focus on talent retention with a growth mindset. As a result, I have maintained a zero-attrition rate in the recent years.My strong experience includes, but is not limited to the following: Quality Processes, SAP Implementation from Business side, ASME codes for Design / Construction / Quality of Pressure Vessels, Static Mixers, Heat Exchangers, Reactors, Tanks, Piping, instruments & controls etc, Basic (FEED)/detail Engineering Process deliverables for Modular/Skid mounted Petrochemical / Chemical/Process Plants, Interaction with multidiscipline team such as Electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, controls etc, Project Management, startup and commissioning assistanceI am committed to continuous improvement and look forward to exploring how my skills and experience can contribute to the organization’s success.Specialties:General/Operations Management | LEAN Implementation | Supply Chain Management | SAP Business processes and Change Management | Capital projects | New Product Introduction (NPI)| Knowhow transfer across regions |Project Management | Program Management | Leadership to drive Internal Strategic projects | New Business Unit Development | Team Development Mentoring | Talent Retention

Experience

1. Principal Application Systems Engineer - Modular Equipment, Uop

   Honeywell Technologies

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• Bharathidasan University (BDU), Tiruchirappalli

  Master of Technology, Energy Management

  1990 — 1992

• Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata

  AMIE, Mechanical Engineering

  1985 — 1988

• National University of Singapore

  Master of Engineering, Chemical Engineering

  2004 — 2007

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

  1985 — 1989