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Sankar Ravichandran

Sankar Ravichandran

Dubai,U.A.E

Summary

Accomplished prepress professional with extensive expertise in offset and digital printing, packaging, and corrugation. Proven track record in CTP platemaking, GMG colour management, and Adobe Creative Suite. Adept at using Esko Automation Engine Workflow, PackEdge, Plato, ArtPro, and Kodak Prinergy Workflow to optimise job scheduling, workflow efficiency, and resource allocation. Demonstrated leadership as a management representative of ISO 9001:2015 standards while supervising prepress teams and mentoring staff. Skilled in troubleshooting prepress errors, resolving colour issues, ensuring file integrity, and maintaining effective client communication.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Prepress Manager

Express Printing Services
Dubai, UAE
01.1999 - 03.2025
  • Led a team of prepress technicians in the production of high-quality packaging solutions, including folding cartons, labels, and metallized materials for food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries
  • Implemented and maintained GMG color management workflows to ensure consistent color reproduction in offset presses
  • Supervised the file preparation, imposition and CTP platemaking process, ensuring efficiency and minimizing production costs while maintaining quality standards
  • Collaborated with sales, production, and customer service teams to exceed client expectations for commercial and packaging print jobs
  • Troubleshooted prepress file issues, including color discrepancies, file resolution, and imposition challenges, ensuring timely delivery of proofs to clients
  • Managed a team of prepress operators for the production of high-quality commercial printing, including directories, magazines, brochures, catalogs, and promotional materials
  • Led the transition from traditional to digital workflows, integrating new equipment and software to streamline operations
  • Trained and mentored staff on prepress procedures, software applications, and color management systems
  • Acted as ISO 9001-2015 management representative, driving compliance with quality management systems and overseeing internal audits and corrective actions

Mac Officer

Mudra Communicatins Ltd.
Chennai
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Worked as part of an advertising agency team, designing and preparing artwork for print, including newspaper and magazine ads, billboards, and other promotional materials
  • Created high-quality prepress-ready files, ensuring accurate color reproduction and proper file formatting
  • Collaborated with creative team and account managers to refine creative concepts and deliver materials that met both design and production standards
  • Gained in-depth understanding of creative workflows, which enhanced my ability to manage commercial print projects effectively from conception to final output

DTP Operator

Reliance Printers
Chennai
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Designed layout for books, magazines, and brochures
  • Facilitated the creation of flyers and catalogs

Typesetter

Nagraj & Co.
Chennai
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Typesetting and data entry for books, magazines, and annual reports

Education

Diploma in Printing Technology (DPT) -

Institute of Printing Technology (IPT)
Chennai
06.1984 - 12.1987

Skills

  • Offset printing
  • Digital printing
  • Packaging
  • Corrugation
  • Imposition
  • CTP platemaking
  • GMG color management
  • Management representative of ISO 9001:2015
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Esko Automation Engine Workflow
  • PackEdge, Plato, ArtPro
  • Kodak Prinergy Workflow
  • Job scheduling, workflow optimization, resource allocation
  • Supervising prepress team, mentoring staff, client communication
  • Troubleshooting prepress errors, Color issues, File integrity

Languages

English
Beginner
Tamil
Beginner

Additional Information

Strong leadership abilities with a focus on optimizing team performance and operational efficiency., Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot prepress and production issues quickly to minimize delays., In-depth knowledge of the entire print production process, from concept and design to the final print job., Deep understanding of the demands of both commercial and packaging print markets., Languages – English and Tamil.

Custom

Available upon request.

Timeline

Prepress Manager

Express Printing Services
01.1999 - 03.2025

Mac Officer

Mudra Communicatins Ltd.
01.1993 - 01.1998

DTP Operator

Reliance Printers
01.1990 - 01.1992

Typesetter

Nagraj & Co.
01.1988 - 01.1990

Diploma in Printing Technology (DPT) -

Institute of Printing Technology (IPT)
06.1984 - 12.1987

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