Dr Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murty Velicharla, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar Siddhartha Institute of Engg & Technology, Ibrahim Patnam, Hyderabad, India. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to Publication Based Research Awards into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.
Education:
He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, showcasing his deep academic expertise in the field. Complementing this, he earned an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering from the Regional Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad, reflecting a comprehensive educational background. Furthermore, he gained valuable practical experience through a 2-year full-time traineeship in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Metallurgy disciplines of integrated steel plant technologies. To enhance his managerial skills, he pursued a 4-month full-time Diploma in Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur. Notably, he holds an Honors Diploma in Information Systems Management from APTECH, along with proficiency in software tools like STAADPRO and CAD. This unique blend of academic excellence, hands-on experience, and managerial acumen positions him as a versatile professional in the civil engineering and management domains.
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With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the realm of engineering. Currently serving as the Director of Pallavi Engineering College in Nagole, Hyderabad, since March 2022, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership in academic administration. Concurrently, since January 2018, he has held the position of Director Technical at Eesavyasa Technologies Pvt. Ltd., contributing to the technological advancement of the organization. His directorial role extends to Atlas Financial Research Pvt. Ltd. since January 2013 and Q Engg. Prospects Pvt. Ltd. since March 2005, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of these firms.Prior to his directorial roles, he held senior leadership positions, including Sr. Vice President at Hyquip Systems Ltd. from March 2003 to February 2005, overseeing the design and fabrication drawings for power plant BOP structures and solar structures. In the early 2000s, as Vice President at Mold-Tek Technologies Limited from February 2001 to March 2003, he led the BPO division, focusing on the design and detailing of 500 pre-engineered building projects for the USA.
His journey in the engineering sector traces back to his tenure as Asst. General Manager at Nagarjuna Steels Limited from October 1995 to January 2001, where he was instrumental in the design and detailing of 100 building projects. Notably, he spent over 15 years at Tata Steel Limited, Jamshedpur, from January 1980 to September 1995, progressively advancing from the role of Manager in Designs to overseeing industrial structures’ design and detailing valued at Rs. 2000 Crores.His career commenced as a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Tata Steel, Jamshedpur, from January 1978 to December 1979, and as a Junior Engineer in Designs at APPWD, R&B, and Public Health, Hyderabad, from May 1976 to December 1977, where he contributed to the design and drawings of national highway bridges and the twin cities water grid project. With a track record of engineering over a thousand projects, his journey underscores a legacy of leadership, technical prowess, and enduring contributions to the field of engineering.
Awards:
āDr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement National Award-2018ā in Research & Teachingā, āAsiaās Outstanding Researcher Award-2023ā for Current Research on Composite Tubular columnsā, āInternational Best Researcher Award in Civil Engineering-2023ā for research on Composite Beamsā.
Experience:
As Vice-President of Mold-Tech Technologies, he played a pivotal role in spearheading the establishment and management of the Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) business vertical. His strategic vision and leadership skills were evident as he secured business partnerships with three renowned Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) companies in the United States: American Building Systems in Alabama, Gulf States Manufacturing in Mississippi, and Kirby US in Nashville. In a remarkable feat, he received training on Metal Building Software (MBS) from these companies and went on to successfully execute 12 live projects, including CAD checks, all accomplished without the need for on-site visits. Demonstrating his commitment to talent development, he employed and trained a team comprising 10 design engineers and 40 CAD professionals over six months, focusing on the customized MBS of the three aforementioned companies. His leadership yielded exceptional results, as the team under his guidance successfully delivered approximately 200 PEB building projects within a span of two years, solidifying Mold-Tech Technologies’ position as a key player in the field.
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