Avilan Reddy

Background

About Avilan Reddy

I am a skilled and experienced mechanical engineer with a solid background in the automotive industry. Advanced business and technical acumen, along with excellent qualifications, ensure a firm understanding of effective processes and systems including resolving issues and implementing appropriate improvements, while enhanced liaison and negotiation skills allow for successful collaboration with stakeholders from many professional, technical and cultural backgrounds. Highly developed analytical expertise and problem solving, time-management and organisational skills guarantee precise attention to detail, exemplary performance under pressure and the ability to achieve tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. QUALIFICATIONS: • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal • M.Eng. in Engineering Management with Distinction - University of Johannesburg • Technical Signatory - South African National Accreditation Systems PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: • South African Technical Committee of Braking SPECIALIST SKILLS: • Mechanical engineering • Product development and management • Technical management • Laboratory management • Supplier development • Budgets • Research and development • ISO 17025 / IATF 16949 • Financial acumen • Project management • Team leadership • Stakeholder relationship management • Effective communication • Strategic planning • Organisation • Time management • Creative problem solving IT SKILLS: • Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Zoom • JD Edwards Enterprise One • Autodesk Vault • QlikView