Latchanna Akula is a quality control and quality assurance inspector currently working for Mcdermott international in Singapore. He has over 9 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, and non-destructive testing for offshore oil and gas projects. He holds an associate's degree in mechanical engineering and several NDT certifications.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
 Personnel Particulars :
Name : Latchanna Akula
Status in singapore : Singapore S-Pass
NRIC NO : G7693060R
Passport No: K7451098
Date of Birth : 10-Aug-1985
Contact Number : HP- +65 86470525
Driving License : Class 3
Email : latchanna2@gmail.com
 Career Objective :
To excel in performance of duties and Responsibilities in Quality control and Quality
Assurance in Offshore New Building/Ship conversion Projects.
 Career Highlights :
Presently I am working as a Quality control and Quality assurance as
Mechanical/HVAC Inspector in Mcdermott international, Inc. (DLV-2000, ) PROJECT
in Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd, Singapore.
 Summary of Specialization :
More than 9 years experience in Quality control/ Quality Assurance and NDT in the
field of Structural/Welding/Piping/Mechanical/Insulation/HAVC/Tubing Construction
jobs in FPSO/Semi-Submergible Rigs/Jack up Rigs/Drill Ships/Pipe laying vessels.
 Areas of Expertise :
QA/QC Inspection in
1. Structural - Fabrication/Construction/NDT/Testing.
2. Piping - Fabrication/Construction/NDT/ Hydrotest.
3. Welding - WPS/PQR/NDT Procedures/Spec./Drawings
/Review//Visual/Witness/NDT Inspection.
4. Outfitting - Platform Access for Tank & Deck/ Living Quarters outfitting/Insulation
Works.
5. HAVC - Fans & Ducting Installation.
6. Tubing - Hydraulic/Pneumatic/ Instrumentation
7. Mechanical - Marine/ Drilling Equipments
Installation/Alignment/Preservation/NDT/MC/Commissioning

2. 8. NDT - UT/RT/MT/PT witness/Radiographic Interpretation
 Summary :
Experience in the field of QA/QC Management, Inspection, and NDT in the Projects like
offshore structure, New Ship Building, Ship conversion Refurbishment works,
Primary/Secondary Structure fabrication & Construction, Piping
Fabrication/Construction in Oil & Gas refinery, Rig jack-ups, FPSOs, Semi-submersible
Rigs, Drill ship and Petrochemical industries/ Power plant structure and equipments.
Having wide knowledge on the P&ID, Isometric and Structural Drawing, International
codes & standards like ASME,ASTM, API, BS, AWS, ISO as well as interaction with
classification societies like ABS, DNV,LR. Welding inspections, Structural, piping
inspections, visual, dimensional and witness Nondestructive tests on process piping,
topside modules interconnecting piping, ballast and cargo tanks, living quarters
structures. FPSO-Conversion duplex stainless steel, austenitic stainless steel, process
pipe lines, Top side modules and Marine (Engine room, Pump room, Pipe rack, Main
Deck, accommodation) process piping, gas pipe lines, glass reinforced epoxy (GRE)
piping, valves, mega structure and heavy structural fabrications inspection etc.
NDT [RT, UT, MT, and PT] hands on experience. Radiography film interpretation, cross
checking & witnessing of weld joint by NDE.
Preparation and Review of NDT reports, supervising & monitoring the NDT Activities,
Preparation and maintaining of quality records like Inspection test plan, quality control
procedures and method of settlements, quality certificates, test packs and documents.
Interpretation of codes,standards, specifications.
Recommended practices, project specifications, Preparation of quality planes,process
flow charts, work instructions & Engineering.
Familiar with codes and Standards:- ASME Sec II, V, IX, VIII-Div 1 & 2, B31.3, 16.5,
API - 1104, 570, AWS D1.1, ANSI, EN 287, EN288.
 Quality Assurance :
• Review the Quality documents of ITP/WPS/PQR/WPQRS, Specification, Drawings,
Material certificates, Material Tracability, NDT Procedures and NDT Qualification
records for the Projects assigned.
• Establishing quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems to
enhance quality of Weldments and reduce rejection level. Analysing quality problems
and submitting reports for correcting the process.
• Generate and verify the inspection test plans (ITP) in accordance with customer’s
specifications/ requirements.
• Conversant with Quality Assurance techniques NDE {UT, RT, MT & PT}
• Verification of PWHT reports in respect to procedures and specification
• Review and verification of Material certificates and Cutting Plans before Fabrication

3. • Verification of Dimension before and after Welding as per special requirements
• To associate for line walks as indicated in the Isometric and P&ID for piping works.
• Witness Pneumatic, Hydro, Vacuum and Helium Tests
• Re-instatement of various piping system completions and clearance of Punch lists
• Review of Radiography Films and NDE Test reports
• Preparation and submission of final document clearance
• Witness on Welder Qualification
• Review of vendor documents
 Quality Control :
• Thorough study on various Structural and Piping drawings
• Identification of material and stamp transfer
• Monitoring Weld joint preparation
• Perform fit-up inspection during shop fabrication & erection on structures and piping.
• Verification of Structure and Piping Dimensions as per requirements.
• Monitoring of Pre Heat treatment before Welding
• During welding, check proper parameters as per WPS and Procedures
• Monitor PWHT in special requirements
• Co-ordinate dimension checks before and after Welding as per special requirements
• Witness WPS consequent PQRs in requirements and also witness Welder Qualification
and Performance Tests.
• Inspection & co-ordination of Insulation in LQ Quarters and Piping in Engine room.
• Inspection & co-ordination of HAVC on Deck, Engine room, LQ and pump room.
 Education :
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (2002 -2005)
 Technical Qualification :
CSWIP 3.1 - Welding Inspector Certificate No. 77362 ( TWI)
ASNT Level – II Radiographic Testing Certificate no : 9001-0902
ASNT Level – II Ultrasonic Testing Certificate no : 9002-0903
ASNT Level – II Magnetic Particle Testing Certificate no : 9003-0903
ASNT Level – II Penetrant Testing Certificate no : 9004-0903

4.  Employment History :
Organization : JURONG SHIPYARD PTE LTD
Company : HONGRONG ENGINEERING PTE LTD
Period : Since May’2005 to May` 2013
Designation : QA/QC Inspector
Location : Jurong shipyard pte ltd,
NO. 29, Tanjongkling Road,
Singapore-628054.
Organization : KEPPEL FELS LIMITED
Company : CUTECH SOLUTIONS & SERVICES PTE LTD
Period : Since Sep’ 2014 to April’ 2015
Designation : QA/QC Inspector
Location : 2 Jurong east street 21,
#04-32E IMM Building ,
Singapore-609601.
Organization : KEPPEL SINGMARINE PTE LIMITED
Company : CUTECH MARINE SERVICES PTE LTD
Period : Since May’ 2015 to Present
Designation : QA/QC Inspector
Location : 2 Jurong east street 21,
#04-32E IMM Building ,
Singapore-609601.
 Project Experience :
.Transocean – I, II & III Jackup Rig (B Class Project) Keppel Fels Limited 2014 - 2015
.Sea drill CJ-70 Jackup Rig (West Linus) Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd 2011 – 2013
.Petrobras- 62 (Conversion of VLCC to FPSO) Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd 2010 – 2011
.Seadrill F&G Design Semi-Submersible rig (West Orion) Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd
2008 – 2010

5. .Wan Hai Lines- 317 (2600 TEU Container vessel) Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd 2006 - 2008
.Petrobras- 54 (Conversion of VLCC to FPSO) Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd 2005 - 2006
 Training Programs Attended :
1) Shipyard safety supervisor course
2) Lifting safety supervisor course
3) CSWIP 3.1 - Welding Inspector Certificate No. 77362 ( TWI)
4) ASNT Level – II Radiographic Testing Certificate no : 9001-0902
5) ASNT Level – II Ultrasonic Testing Certificate no : 9002-0903
6) ASNT Level – II Magnetic Particle Testing Certificate no : 9003-0903
7) ASNT Level – II Penetrant Testing Certificate no : 9004-0903
 Personal Details :
Name : Akula Latchanna
Marital Status : Unmarried
Date of Birth : 10/08/1985
Nationality: Indian
Languages Known : English, Telugu & Tamil
Father’s Name : Akula Krishna
Mother`s Name : Akula Nagamani
Address for communication : 6-30, Choppella Post
Alamuru (Mandal)
East Godavari-533234 A.P
 Passport Details:
Passport No : K7451098
Date of Issued : 25/03/2013
Date of Expiry : 24/03/2023
I hereby declare that the above details furnished by me are true to the best of Knowledge and belief.
Yours Sincerely, Date:26/07/2015
Akula Latchanna Place: Singapore