Muralidhar Lakkanna
Engineer
Toolroom
Ensuring success
Engaged in advanced level of contemporary research works out of passion driven
My role model
Tool makers in Japan, Germany, Swiss, USA, etc.,
Becoz of the level of intellectual capabilities they can demonstrate..,
My family background
My father was an electrical engineer, my brother also followed me into mechanical engineering profession, my wife is an embedded engineer and now i have a daughter who is too enthusiastic about mechanical engineering
Couple of years from now
Demonstrating the best of tool, die and mould engineering cpaabilities, right here from India
More about myself
My focus is on manufacturing engineering, with a specific emphasis on tool technology. He also advises tooling businesses on reforming and enhancing their capabilities to translate from judgmental to obvious decision-making or acomplish intrensic success. I have proven expertise on value-enhancement strategies surrounding plastic injection mould, die and tool development, performance measurement and scorecards, valuations, business planning, organization structure. Having worked with diverse business cultures in both developed and emerging economies of Asia, Europe & America, draw on my broad experience in the management of complex change programs. I have widely traveled across the globe like Singapore, USA, Japan, Malaysia, China, etc., and currently live in Bangalore City.
My achievements
My professional affiliation to 15 prestigious bodies including Indian Statistical Institute, Institution of Engineers India, etc.. Having delivered over 25 seminars / lecturers, completed 17 research projects and published 15 research papers. Having decades of pragmatic expertise, extensive management knowledge in Technology, Processes and manufacturing operations. Had the distinction of establishing multiple engineering functions & enabling a World Class facilities, Hi-Tech Global Tooling facilities (green field project), has extensively involved in Technology Development, evaluation and selection, Joint Venture discussions related to numerous platforms.
Brief description about me
Muralidhar is a techno commercial expert, he has earned Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from R V College of Engineering, Masters in Marketing Management from Pondicherry University, Master of Technology in Tool Engineering from Veshweshwariah Technological University and Master of Philosophy in Management from Allagappa University, Post Grad Certification in Statistical Quality Control from Indian Statistical Institute in addition to various diplomas. He has professiona affiliation to 15 prestigious bodies including Indian Statistical Institute, Institution of Engineers India, etc.. He has delivered over 25 seminars / lecturers, completed 17 research projects and published 15 research papers. He has decades of pragmatic expertise, has extensive management knowledge in Technology, Processes and manufacturing operations. Had the dsitinction of establishing multiple engineering functions & enabling a World Class facilities, Hi-Tech Global Tooling facilities.
Qualities needed to become a successful leader
Knowledge & Capabilities
Important lesson learned
Never to give-up..,
Thoughts on Education system of our country
Indian education system is one of the best...,
Particularly in skill sector, the disparity in distribution of institutions are quite alarming like nill and concentrated in few states. Also ratio of engineers to population is alarmingly low,
Initiative to develop a country
Professionals have to demonstrate enhanced capabilities much beyond routiness
My strongest skill
My abilities have been focused ahead of competitive edge, resilient, tenacious, committed, innovative, inspired, compassionate to actualize & fully exploit technology enabled transformation more economically i.e, cost-effectively as a World Class Engineering Leader