Smarter Supply Chains And Project Controls In EPC

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I’m an experienced project management and techno-commercial professional, currently working as Deputy Manager – Projects at Rashmi Metaliks Limited. In this role, I oversee the planning, execution, project controls, procurement, and techno-commercial functions for major greenfield industrial projects—including those in steel manufacturing, bioenergy, and power infrastructure.

For more than nine years, I’ve focused on delivering complex EPC projects—covering everything from railway infrastructure and transmission lines to renewable energy and industrial manufacturing—worth over ₹800 Crores. I’ve held key positions at organizations like Rashmi Metaliks Limited, Larsen & Toubro, Kalpataru Projects International Limited, Tata Projects Limited, and EMC Limited, always working to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

What drives me is finding better ways to deliver projects—whether that’s through smarter planning, data-driven decisions, or strong cross-team collaboration. My hands-on experience covers the entire project lifecycle: planning and scheduling, project controls, EVM, procurement, contracts, cost and CAPEX management, vendor development, billing, commercial management, delay analysis, EOT claims, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation. I’m also a strong advocate for using digital tools like MS…