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Gokulnath Jayagopal

Application Engineer

Summary

Results-driven Application Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering technical and commercial solutions in the oil & gas sector across the Asia Pacific region. Expertise in managing intricate valve projects, supporting cross-functional teams, and aligning engineering solutions with strategic business objectives. Proven track record of collaboration with major clients such as ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, Shell, Chevron, CPC, CTCI, Pertamina, and PTTE. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, international market relations, and poised to transition into new project or product management roles focused on driving innovation, flawless execution, and ensuring customer success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Application Engineer – Southeast Asia & Taiwan

Emerson
05.2022 - Current
  • Provide technical and commercial support for Local Business Partners (LBPs) across Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
  • Deliver comprehensive support to regional sales teams to achieve Plan of Record (POR) targets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on order entry, service, warranty resolution, and customer technical troubleshooting.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance profitability through tailored solutions and strategic pricing models.
  • Assist in cost analysis to ensure discount structures align with positive gross profit objectives.
  • Review order entry packages to ensure alignment with proposals, including terms and commercial values.
  • Conduct warranty investigations and provide root-cause assessments to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Diagnosed valve issues, performed root cause analysis, and supported customers with technical resolutions and installation guidance.
  • Train internal teams, new hires, and channel partners to strengthen product and technical knowledge.
  • Utilize advanced analytics to evaluate sales trends, technical gaps, and project MRO cycles.
  • Navigate regional specifications and international standards including API, ANSI, ASTM.


Key Achievement: -

  • GEM Award – Sales Data Analysis (IND Regulator, SEAT Region): Recognized by Sales Director for delivering a detailed strategic sales analysis insights that enhanced commercial targeting and enabled data-driven strategies to identify growth hotspots
  • Value Creation Award – Key contributor to $35M revenue with high profitability

ENGINEER- SS3 GRADE

Zurn India Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepare project quotes and assist US sales and local business partners.
  • Cross Quoting for Competitors Products.
  • Identify product gaps between our offerings and competitors.
  • Support marketing and digital marketing teams with online sales and advertising campaigns.
  • Handle PRV, relief valves, backflow preventers, slam shut-off valves, and other commercial products like finished plumbing, drainage, and interceptors.confirmations, and updated engineering and manufacturing developments impacting customer orders.
  • Collaborated with engineering, materials, and manufacturing teams to deliver optimal customer solutions.
  • Delivered all commitments punctually and within budget constraints.
  • Enhanced the performance of representatives, distributors, and OEM customers through ongoing communication, training, motivation, and joint field sales visits.

SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER

FCEC - Emerson
08.2018 - 11.2021
  • Prepared high-value quotations for critical projects, securing strategic business opportunities.
  • Developed value-based technical solutions customized to meet specific customer requirements.
  • Supported the sales team by ensuring proposals met margin expectations and were delivered within deadlines.
  • Drove order generation from both inbound and outbound leads through consultative sales strategies.
  • Maintained up-to-date product knowledge across legacy and new technologies, ensuring accurate application and positioning.
  • Delivered accurate, timely pricing and technical support to customers, distributors, and internal sales teams.
  • Managed end-to-end order processes including lead time coordination, PO confirmations, and communication of engineering or manufacturing updates.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, manufacturing) to deliver optimal customer outcomes.
  • Applied strong knowledge of domestic commercial practices with added insights into international business operations.
  • Ensured all deliverables were met on time and within budgetary constraints.
  • Contributed to special strategic projects as assigned by management.
  • Improved distributor, OEM, and representative performance through structured training, consistent communication, and joint sales initiatives

Application Specialist – EWAC

EWAC Alloys Limited
01.2018 - 07.2018

Application Engineer – GAT

Emerson
01.2017 - 01.2018

Inside Sales Support for India Region.

Handling key Accounts like IOCL,BPCL,ONGC,Reliance Ltd etc.

Customer Technical Advisor

Carnation India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 12.2016

Education

Jaya Engineering College, Anna University

B.E MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
India
01-2016

S.M.D.P.V.C.Hr.Sec School, Chennai

HIGHER SECONDARY
01-2012

S.M.D.PV.C.Hr.Sec School, Chennai

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Skills

Technical sales expertise

P E R S O N A L INFO

  • Date of birth: 28/09/1993
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Visa status: S-Pass- valid till 2027
  • Marital status: Single

Timeline

Application Engineer – Southeast Asia & Taiwan

Emerson
05.2022 - Current

ENGINEER- SS3 GRADE

Zurn India Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 05.2022

SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER

FCEC - Emerson
08.2018 - 11.2021

Application Specialist – EWAC

EWAC Alloys Limited
01.2018 - 07.2018

Application Engineer – GAT

Emerson
01.2017 - 01.2018

Customer Technical Advisor

Carnation India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 12.2016

Jaya Engineering College, Anna University

B.E MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

S.M.D.P.V.C.Hr.Sec School, Chennai

HIGHER SECONDARY

S.M.D.PV.C.Hr.Sec School, Chennai

SECONDARY SCHOOL
Gokulnath JayagopalApplication Engineer