Chukka Laxmana Rao has over 27 years of experience in large scale industries such as steel, power, and ferro alloys. He currently works as an Assistant Manager of Purchase at Uttam Value Steels Ltd, where he is responsible for strategic vendor identification and management, material cost analysis, and ensuring adequate supply of materials. Previously, he worked at Hira Ferro Alloys Ltd as an Assistant, performing secretarial work, purchase order management, and vendor negotiation. He holds an M.Com degree from Nagpur University and is fluent in Telugu, Hindi, and English.