This curriculum vitae outlines the educational and professional experience of R. Rajaraman. It includes his personal details, education qualifications including a diploma in mechanical engineering and bachelor's degree in business administration. It then details his 11 previous roles in water treatment engineering and consulting spanning from 1987 to present, including responsibilities and achievements. The roles show progression from design engineer and sales engineer to current role as an independent consultant, primarily focusing on water treatment systems.

1. CURRICULAM VITAE
A. PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Name : R. Rajaraman
Address : Block No. 270, #10-131,
Tampines St21,
Singapore – 520 270
NRIC No. : S2722683C
Residential Status : Singaporean PR
Date of Birth : 24 December 1965
Sex : Male
Nationality : Indian
Race : Indian
Martial Status : Married with two kids
Contact Number : 67857440 (Residence No.)
96192764 (Mobile No.)
E-mail address : scs.rajaraman@gmail.com
B. EDUCATION PARTICULARS
1. From 1977 to 1981
S.S.L.C (Equivalent to GEC “O” Level)
Government Higher Secondary School, Tamil Nadu, India.
2. From 1983 to 1986
Technical – Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Board of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, India
3. From July, 2001 to April 2003
Advanced Diploma in Engineering Management
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore.
4. From January, 2004 to December 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration
Annamalai University, India.
C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. COMPANY : Sairam Consultancy Services
DESIGNATION : Owner -Consultant
DURATION : Since March 2009
Providing consultancy services of Process Design, Detail Engineering, Application, Commissioning and
Trouble Shooting of:
• Produced water systems,
• Pure water treatment plants
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Water for Injection
• Fume scrubbers
• Sewage Treatment Plants

2. 2. COMPANY : Siemens Pte Ltd, Singapore – Water Technology Division
DESIGNATION : Senior Mechanical Engineer
DURATION : From March 2006 to Feb.2009
In-charge of detail design engineering of Produced water systems, Pure water treat plants and Wastewater
treatment plants for projects in South East Asia.
3. COMPANY : Veolia Water Systems (SEA) Pte Ltd, Singapore
DESIGNATION : Senior Mechanical Engineer
DURATION : From October 2001 to March 2006
• Worked for Application and Process department performing following:
- Designing of treatment systems, cost estimation and preparation of proposals and tenders.
- Providing technical clarifications to clients.
Clients / Projects
• Keppel Merlimau Cogen Pte Ltd, Singapore
Detail engineering of 82 m3 /hr. capacity Demineralization System consisting of Activated Carbon
Filters, Two-bed DI systems and Mixed Bed columns.
• PT Infenion Technologies, Batam
Detail engineering of 19 m3 /hr. capacity Ultrapure Water Treatment Plant consisting of: Primary
Treatment – 2 pass RO system, CDI, UV Sterilizers and Polishing units..
• Sasol Synfuels, Republic of South Africa
Detail engineering of 600 m3 /hr. capacity CTBD water recycle system for their Turbo fuel project,
which includes the following system: Multi-flo clarifiers, Submersible UF system, Softener system,
RO system and Mixed Bed columns.
• ST Micro Electronics, Singapore
Detail engineering of 80 m3 /hr. capacity Ultra Pure Water system including UPW water supply and
return loop.
• Hitachi, Shenzhen, China
Detail engineering of 100 m3 /hr. capacity Ultra Pure Water system.
• Molex Shanghai, China
Detail engineering of 30 m3 /hr. capacity Pure Water system and Wastewater Recycle system.
• Chartered Semi-conductor- FAB7-Singapore
In-charge of Operation and Maintenance of 360 m3 /hr. capacity Ultra Pure Water system and
Reclaim System.
Responsibility :
In-charge of Operation, Maintenance and trouble shooting of Ultrapure water plant for Chartered
Semiconductor Manufacturing, Singapore – FAB7 - Singapore’s largest wafer FAB and conducting the
following:
a) Review of UPW process equipment data.
b) Preparation of System Operating Procedures (SOP) .
c) Review and implementation of works according to maintenance schedule.
d) Writing method statements for work to be prepared during maintenance and /or plant shutdowns.
e) Review and interpretation of new data returned from SCADA system for performance modeling.
f) Review and analyzing of water wet analysis reports.
g) Commissioning of Polishing system and Reclaim System.

3. Achievements Highlights
• Achievement in the reduction of operation and maintenance cost of the UPW Plant.
4. COMPANY : United Professional Services (S) Pte Ltd., Singapore
DESIGNATION : Project Engineer
DURATION : August 1997 to September 2001
Responsibility :
a) Process designing of Pure Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants including fluidized bed DI
systems, Reverse Osmosis, Fume Scrubbers, Industrial Wastewater treatment systems (electronic,
PCB manufacturing, Power Stations, etc.)
b) Mechanical designing of pressure vessels, piping, etc.
c) Preparation of proposals and costing for tender bids including contract negotiation. .
d) Preparations of P&ID, Process Flow Diagram, Layout Plan, Data sheets, Equipments
Specifications, etc. for client’s / consultant approval.
e) Commissioning & Trouble shooting of Pure Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants including
fluidized bed DI systems, Reverse Osmosis, Fume Scrubbers, Industrial Wastewater treatment
systems
Clients / Projects
• Pentex Schweizer Circuits Limited, Singapore
Commissioning and trouble shooting of 30 m3 /hr. capacity continuous De-ionization System
(“Merry Go Round” System) which includes 70 m3/hr. capacity Pre-treatment – Filtration system.
• Seagate Technology International,
Commissioning & trouble shooting of 182 m3 /hr. capacity Acid Waste Neutralization System. for
their Recording Media Group in Woodlands, Singapore.
• Pentex Schweizer Circuits Limited, Singapore
Commissioning & Trouble shooting of 40 m3 / hr. capacity Wastewater Treatment System – Heavy
Metals Removal System.
Achievements Highlights
• Design, Commissioning and trouble shooting of Fume Scrubbers.
• Development of vendor / resources of materials / requirements.
• Technical Sales support for Malaysia & Thailand operations.
5. COMPANY : UEM. Inc. USA
DESIGNATION : Project Engineer
DURATION : July 1996 to July 1997
Responsibility :
a) Detail engineering of equipments for Sewage Treatment Plants.
b) Procurement of equipments / materials required for the project.
c) Co-ordination with Client / Consultant for the execution of projects.
Clients / Projects
Sewage Treatment Plants in Malaysia.
• 380,000 PE Sewage treatment plant for Section – 23, Shah Alam, Malaysia. ( Malaysia’s largest
sewage treatment plant).
• 70,000 PE Sewage treatment plant for Section – 7, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
• 35,000 PE Sewage treatment plant for Regal Alliance, Desa Aman Puri, Malaysia.

4. Achievements Highlights
• Development of vendor / resources of materials / requirements in Malaysia.
• Technical Sales support for Thailand operation.
6. COMPANY : S &S Industries & Enterprises Limited, India.
DESIGNATION : Design Engineer
DURATION : June 1995 to July 1996
Responsibility :
a) Process designing of Pure Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants DI systems, Reverse Osmosis,
Industrial Wastewater treatment systems.
b) Mechanical designing of pressure vessels, piping, etc.
c) Preparation of proposals and costing for tender bids including contract negotiation. .
d) Preparations of P&ID, Process Flow Diagram, Layout Plan, Data sheets, Equipments
Specifications, etc. for client’s / consultant approval.
e) Commissioning & Trouble shooting of Pure Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants including
fluidized bed DI systems, Reverse Osmosis, Industrial Wastewater treatment systems.
Achievements Highlights
• Trouble shooting of their Mineral Water (AQUA COOL) Treatment / bottling plants.
• Development of vendor / resources of materials / requirements.
• Design, detail engineering of Pure Water Treatment Plant for IG Mint, Hydrabad, India.
7. COMPANY : Nuchem – Weir Limited, India.
DESIGNATION : Project Engineer
DURATION : December 1993 to June 1995
Responsibility :
a) Process designing of Pure Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants DI systems & Reverse
Osmosis systems.
b) Mechanical designing of pressure vessels, piping, etc.
c) Preparations of P&ID, Process Flow Diagram, Layout Plan, Data sheets, Equipments
Specifications, etc. for client’s / consultant approval.
d) Commissioning & Trouble shooting of Pure Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants including
fluidized bed DI systems & Reverse Osmosis systems.
e) Inspection of all fabricated equipments, pipe works, etc.
f) Performing hydrotests for all pressure vessels, storage tanks, pipes and fittings, etc.
g) Preparation of chemicals as per specifications.
h) Quality checks of water analysis.
Clients / Projects
• Madras Fertilizers Limited, India.
Operation and Maintenance of 630 m3/hr. capacity tertiary treatment of sewage based Reverse
Osmosis plant, which comprises of Pre-treatment and effluent treatment.
• VXL India Limited, Porbandar, India.
Commissioning of 4 x 640 m3 / day capacity Sea Water Desalination plant..
• Sterling Tea Industries, Baroda, India
Process design, Detail engineering, Installation, Commissioning and trouble shooting of 42 m3 / hr.
capacity RO plant + DM plant + Softening plant.

5. • Mid East Integrated Steels Limited, Orissa, India
Process design, Detail engineering, Installation, Commissioning and trouble shooting of 45 m3 / hr.
capacity semi-automatic DM plant.
Achievements Highlights
• Development of vendor / resources of materials / requirements.
• Trouble shooting of Reverse Osmosis Plants.
8. COMPANY : SPIC – JEL Engineering & Construction Limited, India.
DESIGNATION : Mechanical Engineer – Commissioning
DEPUTATION : Mitsui & Co, Japan
DURATION : June 1992 to December 1993
Responsibility :
Commissioning of fully automated Water Treatment Plant (PLC Operated) comprising of Pre-treatment,
Demineralization, Wastewater treatment and Condensate Polishing Plant for M/s. UPSEB for their Anpara
“B” 2 x 500 MW Thermal Power Project. Plant supplied by M/s. PWT projects Ltd., U.K.
a) Inspection of all fabricated equipments, Pipe works, etc.
b) Performing hydrotests for all the pressure vessels, storage tanks, pipes and fittings, etc.
c) Preparations of chemicals as per specifications.
d) Calibration of instruments and flow setting of pneumatic actuated and motorized valves, etc.
e) Performing NO load tests and load tests of pumps, blowers, motors, etc.
f) Operation and Maintenance of the above plant.
g) Quality checks of water analysis.
9. COMPANY : Ion Exchange (India) Limited, India.
DESIGNATION : Project Engineer
DURATION : January 1990 to June 1992
Responsibility :
a) Receipts of orders / projects from various branches, Dealers, Clients, etc. raising queries, if any.
b) Mechanical designing of Pressure Vessels, Pipe works, Storage tanks, etc. as per IS 2825 and
ASME Standards.
c) Preparation of Design Calculations / Data Sheets for Client’s / Consultants approval.
d) Liasioning with drawing department for the approval of drawings by Client / Consultant
Inspection of fabricated equipments.
e) Preparation of Bill of materials.
f) In-charge of trouble shooting of all the plants executed from Hosur.
g) Procurement of all bought components like pumps, motors, valves instruments, etc.
h) In-charge of all sites till the Installation / Commissioning is completed.
Clients / Projects
• Jennyz Bottlers Limited, India.
Commissioning of 38 m3 /hr. capacity Reverse Osmosis plant for their soft drinks project at
Mamundur, Tamil Nadu.
• Bharat Heavy Industries Limited, India.
Commissioning of 19 m3 /hr. capacity Reverse Osmosis plant and DI polishing system (Ultra pure
water Plant) for their electronic project in Bangalore.
• Micropack Industries, India

6. Commissioning of 80 m3 / hr. capacity Reverse Osmosis plant for their effluent treatment plant in
Bangalore.
Achievements Highlights
• Attained training for Design, Installation and trouble shooting of Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems.
• Development of vendor / resources of materials / requirements.
• Trouble shooting of Reverse Osmosis Plants.
10. COMPANY : Fab.Con Engineers Pvt. Ltd., India.
DESIGNATION : Sales Engineer
DURATION : September 1987 to December 1989
Responsibility :
a) Generation of enquiries.
b) Designing of Pressure vessels, LPG bullets, Storage tanks, etc. as per IS 2825 and ASME
f Codes.
c) Designing of Heat Exchangers as per TEMA standards.
d) Costing of fabricated equipments.
e) Preparation of offers / tenders.
f) Submission of offers, follow-up and procurement of orders.
g) Liasioning with production and Client for the execution of orders.
h) Payment collection.
Achievements Highlights
• Attained training for the Design of Pressure Vessels, Reactor vessels, LPG Bullets, etc. as per IS 2825-
code and ASME code.
• Attained training for the Design of Heat Exchangers as per TEMA Standard.
11. COMPANY : SKAMS Industrial Products Pvt. Ltd., India.
DESIGNATION : Marketing Assistant
DURATION : May 1986 to September 1987
Responsibility :
a) Generation of enquiries.
b) Preparation of quotes for Special Purpose Machines from Germany..
c) Preparation of offers / tenders.
d) Submission of offers, follow-up and procurement of orders.
e) Payment collection.