Vinoth Rajagopalan has over 13 years of experience in engineering project management, facility management, and regional operations in industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, and oil & gas. He is currently a Senior Manager of Projects at Shasun Research Centre, where he is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects. His expertise includes project planning, budgeting, maintenance, and ensuring smooth business operations within timelines and quality standards.

1. VINOTH RAJAGOPALAN
Mobile: +91-7667645459 / 9840950454
E-Mail: vinothrajagopalan1980@gmail.com
A competent professional targeting challenging assignment in Engineering Projects /project planning and
execution, Site and facility Management / engineering and utility maintenance
Hands on experience in CAPEX sales (OEM) and Regional operations
To deliver my key skills to achieve organisation visions and goals
________________________ PROFILE SUMMARY____________________________
• An MBA professional with 13 Plus years of experience in Engineering Projects , Plant and facility Maintenance ,Plant
maintenance in SAP-PM module with regional Operations, Capital equipment marketing and sales, services
• Currently associated with Shasun Research Centre (A Unit of Shasun Pharmaceuticals Limited), Chennai as Senior
Manager – Projects and facility
• Successfully completed project planning and executing in API ( Cuddalore) and R&D (Chennai),Formulation R&D
planning and budgeting ( Chennai ), New corporate office planning & budgeting(Chennai ) and executing Quality
control lab ,solvent storage yard , IQ & OQ of Process equipments ,modular office space and research labs
• Possess diverse experience of working in industries of various domains like Pharma (API,R&D and formulation proposal)
projects and maintenance ,facility management ,Projects in safety and security solutions ,Projects and run and
maintenance in Automotive and Oil & Gas industries
• Successfully completed various projects for organisations like Daimler India Commercial Vehicle, Renault Nissan, Ashok
Leyland Defence System , Shasun R&D, API production unit at cuddalore , ITC grand chola-chennai, Hilton hotels –
Chennai SRIRAM gateway (SEZ zone) Chennai ,American axle and so on
• Expert in managing facility management operations involving project planning, budgeting , scheduling and executing with
CFT coordination to support business goals
• Coordination with procurement team for vendor qualification , vendor management and external statuary services for
approvals , environment & security operations to ensure Zero incident
• Proficient in managing day-to-day activities in coordination with internal / external departments for ensuring smooth
business operations in pre-set timeline & quality standards and cost effective manner
• An effective communicator with excellent problem solving, analytical, negotiation relationship management &
organisational skills
__________________________CORE COMPETENCIES________________________
~ Project planning ~Project Management ~ Project execution & scheduling
~Project budgeting ~ Process support engineering ~Maintenance and utility
~facility management ~Regional Operations ~Liaison & Coordination
`~Soft services ~ OEM Sales and projects ~OEM Service and maintenance
~Engineering QA ~SAP PM module Implementation ~Safety and security solutions
_________________________ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________
Since Mar’13 Shasun Research Centre (A Unit of Shasun Pharmaceuticals Limited), Chennai
Senior Manager - Projects
Role:
• Planning, initiating, scheduling , executing and monitoring, inspecting projects along time, cost and quality including legal,
regulatory, information security and compliance, coordinating with CFT members , suppliers & customers, service providers,
site head, EHS team for commendable progress and ensure incident free project completion
• Assessing risk in the unit & initiating adequate action for mitigation through the process of risk assessment & action plan
reduction of breakdown and reducing MTBF by systematic problem solving
• Understanding the business requirements and evolving new policies & procedures with respect to transactions and
streamlining the operations effectively and efficiently
• Maintaining excellent relations with statutory authorities such as SIPCOT, VAO, DTCP department and so on for availing
mandatory sanctions
• Developing procedures, control systems for maintaining quality standards and generating cost savings in operations
• Steering the operations related to overall forecasting, budgeting, distribution and consumption of resources
• Spearheading the facility management functions and negotiating with service providers for cost effective solutions and
ensuring effective & seamless operations to provide excellent services to both the external & internal customers
Highlights:
• Successfully established a new QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYTICAL DEVELOPMENT , Micro biology LAB , Class A solvent
storage building with relevant and required statuary approvals, completed modular work stations and office area , installed

2. and commissioned various process equipment such as GLR,SSR reactors ,GDS system , pumps, pipe lines and other process
utilities , HVAC to support manufacturing and clean rooms for research purpose
• Executed modular laboratory furniture facility with Fume hoods , working tables ,spot extractors, blowers , with necessary
utilities
• Robust lab area equipped with Biometric , CCTV , Fire alarm ,PA system ,VRF air-condition system and fixed glazing for
aesthetical look
• Attained savings of INR .75 Crores through effective negotiations and planning user requirement
• Successful in delivering cost savings of INR .55 Crores through implementation of various Operating Expenditure (OPEX)
Efficiency Programs
• Associated with major suppliers and manufacturers like Samsung , Godrej , hemair systems ,swagelock,swiss glass coat and
many more global players
Jul’11 – Mar’13 Sparkline Equipment, Pune
Senior Manager – Projects & Sales
Role:
• Shouldered the responsibilities of sales & projects, operations, services in southern region coordinating with HO - Pune and
Stahl Cranes –German(crane partner ) with Indian operations branch in Chennai
• Reviewed and interpreted the competition and market information to fine-tune the marketing strategies; making the
business viable for business partners by managing & ensuring healthy ROI
• Identified prospective clients, generating new business from the existing clientele in line with business targets; mapping
client’s requirements & provided best products to suit their requirements; generated business from existing accounts and
achieved sales growth
• Coordinated with statuary bodies like SIPCOT/ TNEB & inspector of factories for approvals & allotments
Highlights:
• Successfully completed the sale orders and projects for many renowned organisations namely Daimler India Commercial
Vehicle, Renault Nissan, Ashok Leyland Defence System, Leyland Deere, Melss Automation, Ashokleyland Ennore Unit,
Ashokleyland Technical Center, Kuka Automations, AAM (American Axle ), Nemak and MRV (Mahindra Research Valley)
• Executed the control and delivery of the following projects at Chennai:
o Cranes (EOT Crane / Jib Crane / Goliath Crane / Hoist /Under slung Crane)
o Conveyors
o Secondary Steel Structure In Production Floor
o Production, Assembly Shop Utility Support Structure (Fluid Filling / Chassis Line /Engine Pre-Assembly/ Trim Line)
o Manipulators ( Product By Dalmec –German )
o Station Lighting ( Assembly Shop)
o Tool Trolleys (Floor & Overhead)
o Utility Piping’s And Accessories
__________________________PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE___________________________
May’10-Jun’11 Royal Dutch Shell (SBSC, Chennai)
Senior Analyst
Role:
• Undertaken projects for Frederica (Denmark) / Gothenburg (Sweden) refineries
• Assisted internal customer and business by managing various technical activities and the value added engineering services
• Performed plant maintenance (Shell SAP), smart plant instrumentation, AIMS-EDMS document management, inspection
data management system
• Supported for migrations , reverse migrations and run & maintenance for SHELL refineries and business
• Co-ordination with other business centers for efficient and effective project completions
Oct’08-Apr’10 Firepro Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
Projects In-charge
Role:
• Steered the responsibilities of client management and business development which included interacting various project
clients, builders and PMC (Project Management Company) and provided them with insight of project offers and packages
along with project reference (project executed ) which transformed to prospective business orders
Highlights:
• Major projects undertaken were Ramanujam Info park (TRIL), Leela Palace, Estancia, Ashok Leyland Corporate Office –
Guindy, Navin’s, KG-360 and many more
Jul’03-Oct’08 Shasun Chemicals and Drugs Ltd. (Cuddalore and Research Centre)
Maintenance Executive

3. Role:
• Administered the daily plant maintenance( preventive/predictive/break down and shut down ) and contributed as
Project Coordinator during the project execution of Shasun Research Center construction and SAP coordinator for
implementing PM module
Jul’02-Dec’02 AAN Enterprises (Channel partners RPG cellular’s)
Business development Executive
Role:
• Responsible for monthly sales and collections as well promotion of brand and accessories
_____________________________EDUCATION_____________________________
• MBA in Marketing from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu in 2008
• BE in Mechanical from MNM Jain Engineering College Madras –University , Chennai in 2002
___________________________ PERSONAL DETAILS___________________________
Date of Birth: 3rd
October 1980
Languages Known: Hindi, English & Tamil
Present Address: Kash Towers, 3rd
Floor New No. 121 Old No. 94, South West Boag Road, T-Nagar- 600017, Chennai