VELVANNAN SAKTHIVEL
Senior Project Engineer
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Senior Project Engineer skilled in leading diverse teams across industries like oil and gas, elevators, and automation with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proficient in project scoping, budget management, and timely delivery using Agile and Waterfall methods. Known for boosting project efficiency by 30% through better communication and workflow optimization. Expertise in vendor management, team alignment, and driving cost-saving automation initiatives. Effective in monitoring project health, analyzing KPIs, and streamlining commissioning processes, resulting in significant improvements. Holds a bachelor's in mechanical engineering with awards for project design and sports achievements at the national level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
Pentamaster Corporation Berhad
4 2022 - Current
- Engineered the preparation of Statements of Work (SOW) to articulate project scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgetary needs, contributing to a 30% increase in project delivery efficiency across the organization
- Regulated seamless communication between teams by optimizing Asana board structures and workflows
- Facilitated timely input from internal stakeholders for monthly review and release, minimizing delays in project timelines
- Strengthened vendor relationships through effective communication and negotiation, resulting in unified service delivery and cost savings
- Aligned cross-functional teams for joint review and planning interactions, leading to the alignment of objectives and key results
- Facilitated discussions with stakeholders to identify opportunities for data optimization and automation, enhancing project efficiency by 25%
- Implemented project management best practices, including agile methodologies, resulting in consolidated project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction
- Orchestrated end-to-end automation initiatives from engineering to implementation phases, streamlining workflows and reducing manual processes, resulting in a 40% decrease in operational costs and saving over 500 hours annually
- Directed a comprehensive Inspection, Factory Acceptance Test (IFAT) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) to ensure adherence to quality standards, resulting in a 20% reduction in defects and a 15% increase in product reliability
- Devised the methodical system commissioning process, detecting and remedying operational inefficiencies to drive performance optimization; executed thorough testing procedures, yielding a 20% improvement in system reliability and functionality
- Led process improvement initiatives, streamlining budget management procedures, and achieving a 25% increase in team efficiency, saving 10+ hours weekly.
Project Engineer cum Operations Engineer
Antah Schindler Sdn. Bhd
2020.01 - 2022.03
- Supervised a portfolio of 700 elevators in Johor Bahru, achieving a remarkable 98% uptime rate through optimized performance and maintenance strategies
- Amplified client satisfaction by 20% and reduced breakdowns and callbacks by 15% through improved communication and timely preventive maintenance efforts
- Facilitated effective communication between SAIS and the project team, resulting in a 30% decrease in handover issues and streamlined project deliveries
- Administered comprehensive technical data analysis and proactively addressing closing defects and improving overall system reliability by 25%
- Analysed survey responses and presented management summaries to top management, highlighting key insights and recommendations for improvement
- Played a key role in improving market satisfaction by implementing actionable feedback from surveys, resulting in elevated customer experience and loyalty.
Project Engineer
GATI Engineering Sdn. Bhd
2018.10 - 2019.12
- Monitored project health and analysed KPIs, achieving a 35% reduction in project backlog for enhanced efficiency by having a hands-on approach to every project
- Completed the project below budget by 15% by revising the commissioning plan and providing a turn-key solution for the client
- Managed and guided a virtual team in India to complete the installation, testing & commissioning of the isolation protection system within the agreed schedule and provided training on preventive maintenance
- Coordinated commission activities, conducted SATs, and ensured seamless project closure with a focus on quality and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional [UNITEN]
Selangor, Malaysia 2001.04 -
Skills
Project Planningundefined
Websites
Certification
Graduate Engineer (Board of Engineers Malaysia)
Timeline
Project Engineer cum Operations Engineer
Antah Schindler Sdn. Bhd
2020.01 - 2022.03
Project Engineer
GATI Engineering Sdn. Bhd
2018.10 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional [UNITEN]
2001.04 -
Senior Project Engineer
Pentamaster Corporation Berhad
4 2022 - Current
Graduate Engineer (Board of Engineers Malaysia)
Professional Certificate for Safety & Health Officer (SHO)
Oil and Gas Safety Passport (OGSP)
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Undergoing Course)
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