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Akash Shashidhar

Akash Shashidhar

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Highly motivated and innovative Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in technical sales, operations, and business development. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, build client relationships, and drive significant sales growth. Skilled in mechanical engineering, production planning, and technical problem-solving. Adept at working both independently and within a team to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales engineer

Trinity Mechanical Services
Dubai, UAE
10.2021 - Current
  • Sales and marketing for engineering services and solutions catering to Oil & Gas, Marine, Dredging, and Construction sectors.
  • Working knowledge of relevant industry standards - API 8C, API 7-1, and API 5CT.
  • Successfully managed key accounts and business development of new clients, achieving consistent average monthly sales of AED 200K–250K.
  • Proficient in handling RFQs, RFIs, and coordinating third-party services to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions.
  • Technical expertise in conventional and CNC machining, casting and heat treatment processes, surface coatings, HVOF, and thermal spray applications.


Operations Engineer

Unique Polymer Products
India, India
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Operations at HDPE injection mould plant for bottle cap manufacturing.
  • Raw material procurement, production planning, and equipment maintenance to ensure timely delivery.
  • Maintained client relationships and developed new business opportunities.

Sales and Business Development

BikingSpirit
Bangalore, India
01.2016 - 06.2019
  • Co-developed products for brand AKRO such as tie downs, handle bar raisers, saddle stays and racks for various motorcycles.
  • Gained in-depth technical knowledge of materials and product applications of motorcycle parts.
  • Development of new suppliers for existing and new products.

Junior Engineer

BEML Limited
Bangalore, India
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Supervised sidewall assembly operations for Bangalore, Delhi, and Kochi Metro projects.
  • Oversaw spot welding for Side Wall Skin (SS304L) and TIG/MIG welding of sub-assembly parts.
  • Implemented and promoted 5S workplace methodology to enhance productivity.

Junior Researcher

Think and Ink Science Foundation
Bangalore, India
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Conducted science education programs for rural schools.
  • Promoted awareness of science and technology among underprivileged children.

Engineering Trainee

Red Rooster Racing
Bangalore, India
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Crash course in ECU remapping and tuning.
  • Focusing on motorcycle chassis and suspension setups.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Nagarjuna College of Engineering And Technology
06.2008 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Technical Sales
  • Business Development
  • API 8C, API 7-1 and API 5CT
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Production Planning & Process Optimization
  • Project Management & Execution
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Measurement Instruments
  • Conventional Machines & CNC Machines
  • Ferrous & Non-ferrous Casting
  • Fabrication & Welding Procedures
  • Heat Treatment Processes
  • Electroplating (Hard-Chrome & Nickel)
  • HVOF & Thermal Metal Spray

PUBLICATIONS

  • Akash Shashidar & Aaron. M. Ashwin, Frictional Power Minimization in Partially Textured Piston Ring Assembly, Undergraduate Acedemic Research Journal ISSN: 2278 – 1129, Volume 1, Issue1.
  • Akash Shashidar & Aaron. M. Ashwin, Frictional Power Minimization in Partially Textured Piston Ring Assembly, Interscience Open Access Journal (IOAJ)- International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (IJMIE) ISSN No. 2231 –6477.

Affiliations

  • Basketball and Swimming

Languages

English
Native
Hindi
Native
Kannada
Native
Tamil
Advanced
Malayalam
Intermediate
Telugu
Upper intermediate
Coorgy
Native

Timeline

Sales engineer

Trinity Mechanical Services
10.2021 - Current

Operations Engineer

Unique Polymer Products
01.2020 - 12.2020

Sales and Business Development

BikingSpirit
01.2016 - 06.2019

Junior Engineer

BEML Limited
01.2014 - 06.2015

Junior Researcher

Think and Ink Science Foundation
01.2013 - 06.2013

Engineering Trainee

Red Rooster Racing
10.2012 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Nagarjuna College of Engineering And Technology
06.2008 - 06.2012
Akash Shashidhar