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Thevi Radhakrishnan

Thevi Radhakrishnan

Warranty Project Lead
Selangor

Summary

Dynamic Warranty Project Lead with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in leading large-scale rail projects, driving successful project closure, and managing intricate warranty processes. Expertise in project management, risk mitigation, and cost control ensures that complex engineering solutions are delivered on time and within budget. Proven track record in negotiating contract claims and implementing effective business process improvements, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Committed to achieving operational excellence and enhancing project performance through strategic planning and team leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Warranty Project Lead

ALSTOM Transport Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
04.2023 - Current
  • Lead project interface as the assigned Project Manager managing legacy issues and defect liability period for the Kuala Lumpur Additional Vehicle 1 and Midlife Refurbishment and Overhaul Projects. These are public procurement rail projects with counter party being Goverment owned entity valued over Multi million ringgits.
  • Undertake to achieve finite project closure by identifying and developing comprehensive engineering and technical solutions for outstanding legacy issues, coordination of extensive modification programs (material, resources, manpower) in-line with Operator's revenue service requirements.
  • Endeavour to achieve finite project closure by developing comprehensive commercial solutions for outstanding legacy issues including negotiation for the contractual claims and key variation to contract.
  • Leads the Project Core Team in the successful completion of their assigned tasks within schedule, allocated budgets and scope to the required quality.
  • Leading the weekly Team Core meeting and ensure the Project Core Team members complied the works according to the contractual adherence, internal governance and policy.
  • To manage all the foreseen project risks and opportunities and those are properly addressed and mitigated on time.
  • Drive and make decisions on budget and cost control to ensure successful project execution.
  • As Project Manager I am also responsible to manage project related costing by making budget allocation, spending limit for respective project related activities so it's alligned with company's financial objective.
  • As Project Manager, I have successfully resolved long standing engineering issue by implementing acceptable solution for the customer leading to customer accepting the train and closure of the said issue.
  • Determine workable solution which enable release of oustanding provisional sum, which improved cash flow for the company running in Millions of Ringgit.
  • Manage and ensure timely delivery of major sub-system test equipments which avoid any negative commercial impact to the project.

Project Coordinator for LRT Project Malaysia & Risk Management (KLAV27)

ALSTOM Transport Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
11.2017 - 03.2023
  • Key interface for project team in all technical and commercial deliverables to relevant customers.
  • Lead prioritization of cash-in deliverables such as payment milestone application and support deliverables which drives cash flow for the company.
  • Interface with engineering team in organizing sub-system training for customers and also inspection activities related to key handovers to customers.
  • Prepare monthly project progress report due for customers and facilitate gate reviews with the project team.
  • Act as a gate keeper to monitor the key project performance issues with project team, the implementation of the action plan and ensure the project schedule right on track for on time delivery.
  • Support the Project Manager and the Project Team on risks aspects. And ensure that act as a support to Project Team for the identification and the assessment of risks, and the implementation and follow-up of mitigation actions.
  • Act as leader on risk identification 'brainstorming' sessions and propose risk owners within the project for approval by the Project Manager and evaluate each identified risk in collaboration with the risk owners.
  • Interface as a support to risk owners for the definition, the implementation and the follow-up of mitigation actions and monitor progress on risks and risk mitigation actions.
  • Create and maintain consolidated Risk Register and produce regular Risk Assessment Reports.
  • Successfully handled and coordinate for complete submission of final design review documents for Bukit Panjang LRT Project due for Land Transport Authority, Singapore.
  • Streamlined with legal on commercial letters issued by the company for the projects handled. This includes liaising with assigned counsel on content of the letter and any accompanying clarification so that any notices and letters sent out by the company are in line with its contractual and legal rights.
  • Significant cost saving measures in project coordination and document controlling for 2 major LRT rolling stock projects.

Project Planner (Project: MLR, BPLRT Singapore)

Bombardier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (now under Alstom SA)
11.2016 - 10.2017
  • Establishing, updating and monitoring the detail project schedule ('DPS') based on progress of the project.
  • Promptly communicate schedule deviation to key function to ensure activities remain on track and mitigation's are in place.
  • Regularly update project cost controller with information on project progress or delays so that any impact to EAC (Equivalent Annual Cost) is determined monitored.
  • Prepare bi-weekly report due for customer and present it during project progress meeting.
  • Successfully scheduled the work program and on time delivery achieved to resolve all the major train door issue for Bukit Panjang LRT under Land Transport Authority, Singapore.

Project Coordinator (Project: MLR)

Bombardier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
05.2013 - 10.2016
  • To compose, format, and proofread outgoing correspondence, presentations and reports for submission to client. This inclusive of project technical and non - technical document submissions.
  • Oversees the overall project handover/ payment milestone compliances.
  • Maintain project files; project documentation, approvals, drawings, meeting minutes, status reports, and third party contracts.
  • Project Timelines - creating timelines, setting due dates, adjusting dates, and ensuring dates are adhered to.
  • HR representative at depot and answering to the HR related enquiries and executing HR activities.
  • Proactively coordinate projects and act as a central point of contact and ensure proper coordination of the interfaces between all projects department disciplines.
  • Ensure proper coordination with other internal and external departments (production, testing and commissioning, quality, engineering, safety, etc.) and client.
  • Gather data and prepare statistical and operational reports to management and monthly project progress report to client.
  • Resolve complex inquiries involving department policies and procedures and conduct day-to-day follow up on the Project Improvement.
  • Established and executed the effective communication plan for project team members.
  • Successfully streamlined the process improvement in relation to project deliverables.
  • Successfully delivered the site office project revamp program in collaboration with Country HR.

Talent & Development Executive

Maxis Berhad
11.2011 - 11.2012
  • Lead on learning and development initiative for a leading telco company in Malaysia. The role includes implementing and and overseeing the global talent mobility (GTM) and career guide program for the company.
  • Manage and provide learning solutions to Maxis professionals across 36 departments.
  • First point of contact for GTM program by preparing sound and workable plans, induction program, tracking progress of relevant employees and preparation of quarterly career progress report.
  • Key member of establishment of Learning & Development roadmaps.
  • Successfully professionalising the professionals through accreditations and certifications (ICAEW, ACCA,CIPS-UK, CIPD-UK and et-cetera).
  • Global Talent Mobility Program - secondment program for Hi-Potentials to Maxis Regional offices - successfully relocated 3 transferees within 6 months.
  • Successfully coordinate and execute the Career Guide 1st batch program which involved for 2500 Maxis employee.

Admin and Finance Executive

Technofit Sdn Bhd
02.2011 - 08.2011
  • Overseeing all administrative and financial operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and strategic financial management.
  • Acting as the first point of contact when interfacing with operational employees, suppliers and client.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Finance

University Tun Abdul Razak
07.2007 - 10.2010

Malaysia Higher School Certificate - undefined

SMK Methodist ACS Sitiawan
Perak, Perak
01.2005 - 12.2006

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Project Planning

Business Process Improvement

Agile development

Risk management

Project regulations

Teamwork and collaboration

Personal Information

Nationality: Malaysian

Training

  • Primavera P6, Bombardier, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Cash Management, ALSTOM, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Mental, Health First AID Malaysia, MMHA, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making, Juara Kreatif - Consultants PLT, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Project Management Team Effectiveness, Bombardier, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Risk and Opportunity Management, Bombardier, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Essential of Project Management, Bombardier, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • On Time Delivery, Alstom, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Malaysia Fire Prevention Centre on Awareness & Firefighting Equipment, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Team Effectiveness Workshop, Bombardier, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Configuration Management, Alstom, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Basic Earned Value Management, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • HR Conference - Talent Management, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Competency Development Tools and Assessment, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • NIOSH Safety Passport Course Training, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • Quality Fundamentals Course, Alstom, 2011 - 04/01/24
  • First Aider Basic Course, 2011 - 04/01/24

Timeline

Warranty Project Lead

ALSTOM Transport Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
04.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator for LRT Project Malaysia & Risk Management (KLAV27)

ALSTOM Transport Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
11.2017 - 03.2023

Project Planner (Project: MLR, BPLRT Singapore)

Bombardier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (now under Alstom SA)
11.2016 - 10.2017

Project Coordinator (Project: MLR)

Bombardier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
05.2013 - 10.2016

Talent & Development Executive

Maxis Berhad
11.2011 - 11.2012

Admin and Finance Executive

Technofit Sdn Bhd
02.2011 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Finance

University Tun Abdul Razak
07.2007 - 10.2010

Malaysia Higher School Certificate - undefined

SMK Methodist ACS Sitiawan
01.2005 - 12.2006
Thevi RadhakrishnanWarranty Project Lead