Sudhakaran Ariyandath
Principal Consultant t & s @Infosys
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Consultant t & s @Infosys
Bengaluru, IN
Lead strategic consulting initiatives for BP’s energy trading operations, focusing on digital transformation and process optimization across front, middle, and back-office functions- Architect and deliver end-to-end solutions for trading and shipping, aligning with frameworks with BP’s business goals- Collaborate with BP stakeholders to define trading and shipping strategies, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation plans- Drive agile delivery across global teams, managing milestones, resource planning, and stakeholder communications- Provide domain expertise in oil & gas trading, derivatives, and financial instruments, ensuring alignment with market trends and regulatory standards- Mentor cross-functional teams and contribute to Infosys’ internal knowledge base through thought leadership and best practices.I am a results-driven Shipping & Maritime Commercial Consultant with deep expertise across Chartering, Voyage Management, Laytime & Demurrage Claims, Contract Performance, and Commercial Dispute Resolution.With extensive hands-on experience supporting ship owners, charterers, commodity traders, and P&I/legal teams, I specialize in maximizing freight performance, minimizing off-hire and demurrage exposure, and resolving high-value commercial claims efficiently.I have worked across:Dry Bulk, Tanker, and Breakbulk segmentsTime Charters, Voyage Charters, COAs, and Spot Fixtures.Laytime, Demurrage & Despatch calculationsCharter Party interpretation.Statement of Facts (SOF) verification & voyage performance analysisClaims negotiation, settlement strategy & arbitration support
EDUCATION
University of Madras
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering
University of Calicut
+2, First Group (Maths and Science)
University of Madras
Diploma, Chemical Technology
University of Madras
B.Tech, Chemical Engineering
HS Katampazhipuram, Palakkad
SSLC, SSLC
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
2010 M.S, Manufacturing Management BITS
University of Madras
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT SUDHAKARAN ARIYANDATH
Extensive experience in oil and gas trading and shipping operations, with deep expertise in related IT applications and systems supporting business processes, logistics, and compliance.I have over 18 years of experience and expertise in oil and gas trading and shipping operations, pipeline integrity programs, large-scale petroleum operations, and business case analysis. Expertise in oil and gas upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, maintenance, and management. Significant experience with production, planning, refinery commissioning, pre-commissioning, DCS, automation, and blending. Involved in IPIM product management, vessel tracking system application, product UI design, wireframes, documentation, asset data management, business intelligence, and algorithm development at Infosys.I am a results-driven Shipping & Maritime Commercial Consultant with deep expertise across Chartering, Voyage Management, Laytime & Demurrage Claims, Contract Performance, and Commercial Dispute Resolution.With extensive hands-on experience supporting ship owners, charterers, commodity traders, and P&I/legal teams, I specialize in maximizing freight performance, minimizing off-hire and demurrage exposure, and resolving high-value commercial claims efficiently.I have worked across:Dry Bulk, Tanker, and Breakbulk segmentsTime Charters, Voyage Charters, COAs, and Spot FixturesLaytime, Demurrage & Despatch calculationsCharter Party interpretation.Statement of Facts (SOF) verification & voyage performance analysisClaims negotiation, settlement strategy & arbitration supportCommercial risk mitigation & contract advisoryMy approach is commercially practical, data-driven, and legally sound, ensuring clients achieve faster settlements, stronger contract positions, and measurable cost recovery.I am passionate about building transparent claims frameworks, automation-ready workflows for shipping and commodity trading organizations.
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