1. ASHOK KUMAR
Mobile No.: +91-9431111125 ~ E-Mail: akashok37@gmail.com
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS CONSULTING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTUCTION
OPERATIONS
TOP MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
TARGET: PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ PLANT OPERATIONS
Extensive experience in executing full life-cycle development projects;
ramping-up projects within time, budget & quality parameters, as per project
management & best practice guidelines
CAREER ABSTRACT
Technocrat with over 32 years of cross-functional experience in driving Business Transformations using Process
Improvement Methodologies, Operations Management, Customer Support and Customization and Product Innovation.
Proficient in designing new processes, identifying improvement areas and implementing adequate measures to meet
business objectives. Played pivotal role in implementation of major Green and Brown Field Expansion Project of
capacity 3 MTPA Steel Plant for its electrics and power system and completed many unit projects including projects on 400
KV Power Supply, Modern GIS Sub Stations, Hot Strip Mill Electrics, Utilities, Electrical and Electronics of different division of
Steel Plant, etc. Expertise in handling the complete plant quality control, quality assurance, quality management systems. A
strategist with expertise in planning and executing projects with a flair for adopting modern methodologies in compliance
with quality standards. Adept in handling Quality Tools Training and Implementation.
Practical experience of working with CGL, ABB, Siemens, SMS India, Kirloskar, L&T, etc. Skilful in reviving many
ailing units, standardized work practices, upgraded and changed electrical motor repair practices and facilities, etc. to
boost plant’s performance. Deep strategic planning experience for up keeping the plant for its electrics reliability and
availability in different areas of Mills, Steel making and Iron making. An enterprising leader with proven abilities in leading
teams towards the achievement of organizational goals and industry best practices. Instrumental in managing overall plant
operations and maintenance activities in plant with a view to enhancing the operational efficiency of operations. Dexterity in
driving cost reduction initiatives.
Areas of Excellence entail:
Strategic Planning Business Intelligence Project Management
Process Improvement TQM Customer Service
Problem Management Plant Operations Operations Management
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2.  International exposure of various countries such as SMS Germany, ABB & Siemens units across the globe, Toshiba
Japan, Converteam USA, Parsytech, VAI, etc. for handling engineering and all other activities for project management
 Efficiently managed business planning, product strategy & analysis for assessment of revenue potential,
Mapped requirements & provided them best solutions involving evaluation & definition of scope of project and
contributed in the finalization of project requirements
 Executed cost saving techniques/ measures and modifications
to achieve substantial reduction in O&M expenditures and work
within the budget
 Created & implemented product roadmaps to
maximize exposure across markets. Motivated teams and
created a sense of urgency in meeting goals and deadlines
 Understood business issues and data challenges of
client's organization and industry and identified client
organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggesting areas
of improvement
 Effectuated predictive, preventive & breakdown maintenance
schedules of plant assets ; conducting periodic checks to
ensure performance of various equipment
 Galvanized the efforts of multiple units to build business cases support product decisions and gained expertise
in product management, Essayed a key role in:
o Developing quality plans & ensuring quality assurance for equipment by inspection control at various stages &
process as per standard
o Leading the team to deliver the projects/product to market on time, at the desired quality level and the
according/defined project timelines
o Ensuring execution of preventive maintenance of Power Plants, including schedules / shutdown maintenance to
ensure trouble free and seamless plant operations
o Planning & executing production operations, while managing the workmen for achieving the periodic production
targets by following SOPs, manuals & work instructions for production operations for the unit
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Aug’82 to Dec’14 Tata Iron and Steel Company, Jamshedpur
Growth Path:
Aug’82 to Jan’91 Graduate Trainee up to Senior Officer
Jan’91 to Mar’00 Assistant Divisional Manager
Mar’00 to May’01 Divisional Manager Electrical
May’01 to Aug’07 Head-Hot Strip Mill, EEI Maintenance
Aug’07 to Jun’14 Chief Project (Electrical & Power System)
Jun’14 to Dec’14 Chief of Electrical Maintenance
Key Result Areas:
 Accountable for managing 250 Engineers crew for
plant availability along with 20 departments
 Implemented several maintenance standards in the
division while implementing measures for cost control
to enhance revenue generation and profitability
 Extensive experience in handling electrical/
electronics drive & control, HT/LT switchgear, big and

3. small motors, rotating machine, power system, automation, instrumentation in the areas such as – Blast furnace, Sinter
plant, coke plant, Steel Melting Shop, Hot Strip Mill, Cold Roll Mills , Bar Mills and all associated utilities such as chillar
plant, pump houses, cranes electrical repair shop, etc.
 Involved in the commissioning of Electrics, Electronics & Instrumentation of new units of 3MTA Expansion project LD3
& TSCR, Pellet plant Bl Fce, Coke plant, Mines, Raw material handling system and utilities
 Held the overall responsibilities of commissioning 220KV system, its transmission and distribution system, 220KV S/S
which has 220MVA transformer, Toshiba 220KV GIS at Kalinganagar Project of Tata Steel
Highlights:
 Successfully implemented multiple projects both Brown and Green Field across of the capital cost of 2500 crores
 Efficiently introduced Quality and Safety System
 Recognized many times for excellent performance such as in cost reduction ideas, zero failure Campaign, availability
and sustained reliability of the plant, special assignments, etc.
 Executed 3 MTPA Expansion Project which majorly included 400KV & 132 KV Power System, its transmission and distribution
system, major 132 & 33KV S/S handling 400 MW additional power and its integration with existing network
 Co-authored many National and International Papers on many topics in Electrical areas and conducted regular sessions
of technocrats on different area of Plant and Technology for the electrics
 Diligently rolled out and implemented comprehensive Plant electrics Maintenance system
 Responsible for handling:
o 10 plants for its Electrical equipment reliability and availability
o Big Electrical Repair shop, Power Distribution System
 Effectively handled the different areas of rolling, steel making and power distribution, etc. across the steel plant
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
 XLRI Management Training for three months
 TMTC Pune Management Training
 Served as Regular Faculty of Technical Course on Control, Electrical
Repairs, Projects and Safety, etc.
PRESENTATION
 2 Technical Presentation related to Hot Strip Mill Expansion at International Convention, Indianapolis, USA in 2007
SCHOLASTICS
 B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering) from BIT, Sindri in 1982
 Diploma in Management from IGNOU in 1991
PERSONAL VITAE
Date of Birth: 30
th
December 1958
Present Address: 7 Kaiser Bungalow, Kadma Sonari Link Road, BH Area, Kadma, Jamshedpur-831005
Languages Known: English and Hindi