Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Software
Accomplishments
Work Availability
Interests
Reference
Work Preference
Timeline
Ramachandran S

Ramachandran S

Automation, Rigging & Staging Technician
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Summary

Committed Automation, Rigging & Staging Specialist offering collaborative and resourceful attitude and over 20 years of experience. Well-versed in Theatre production, Concerts, Halloween Horror Nights, Outdoor & Indoor Events with Performer Flying, Aiming to fulfill an opportunity where background in troubleshooting is aptly utilized. Skilled in offering quality-driven workmanship. Offering a strong background in communicating and coordinating projects with project managers for quality timely project completion.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Staging Technician

Gateway Theatre
04.2021 - Current
  • Fly-man, Rigging & Staging
  • Reduced setup time by optimizing equipment layout and placement strategies.
  • Assisted with budget planning, identifying cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality or aesthetics.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute timely and accurate stage setups for various events.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by adhering to industry safety standards and protocols.
  • Optimized inventory management systems to ensure easy access to necessary tools and equipment at all times.
  • Enhanced performance efficiency by streamlining equipment storage and organization processes.
  • Conducted thorough pre-show inspections, guaranteeing a seamless event experience for clients.
  • Ensured client satisfaction by addressing their specific staging requirements and preferences.
  • Developed and maintained automated fly systems, ensuring seamless functionality and minimal downtime.
  • Streamlined rigging processes by implementing innovative techniques and procedures.

Security Operations Executive

Hillcrest Security & Services
08.2020 - 04.2021


  • Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
  • Complied with local regulations, staying up-to-date on relevant laws pertaining to building security operations.
  • Maintained detailed records of all relevant activities related to corporate security operations for future reference or auditing purposes.
  • Increased schedule adherence through consistent monitoring and real-time adjustments as needed.
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts promptly, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Successfully managed high volumes of seasonal and temporary hiring needs, ensuring all sites were adequately staffed at all time.

Automation Senior Technician

Resort World Sentosa
09.2010 - 07.2020
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and calibration of complex machinery.
  • Repaired components, systems and machines to control costs.
  • Drafted preventive maintenance schedule to support equipment longevity.
  • Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
  • Maximized resource utilization through efficient scheduling and assignment of tasks among team members.
  • Served as a key point of contact between internal teams, customers, suppliers for technical inquiries or issue resolution needs.
  • Monitored spare parts inventory and addressed shortages with purchasing personnel.

Production Technician

Esplanade Pte Ltd
12.2003 - 09.2010
  • Fly-man, Staging & Rigging
  • Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.

Education

Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering

Temasek Polytechnic, Tampines, Singapore
04.2010

Solar Can Crusher, Field Trial & Installation - Final Year Project


Sports Participation

  • Participant for ASHRAE Street Soccer 2007
  • Participant for Director's Cup Street Soccer 2007
  • Participant for Street Soccer 2007
  • Participant for Rugby, 2008
  • Campus Care Network, 2008

Higher Nitec in Mechatronics

Institute of Technical Education , Tampines, Singapore
07.2004

Recipient of ITE CCA Medal in Music & Arts, 2005

  • Center for Music & the Arts , 2003 to 2004


Sports Participation

  • Participant for Rugby, 2003


Arts Participation

  • Stage Crew, Institute's Day, 2003
  • Musician, Racial Harmony Day, 2004
  • Stage Crew, My Fair Lady 2004
  • Stage Crew, Garlic & Onions, 2005

Nitec in Mechatronics

Institute of Technical Education , Balestier, Singapore
11.2002


  • Member of Mechatronics Club, 2001 to 2002
  • Competitor, Robo Grand Prix, 2002
  • Organizer, Remote Controlled/ Wire - Guided Robot Design Competition, 2002

GCE 'Normal' Level

Upper Serangoon Secondary School, Singapore
11.2000
  • Member of AV Club, 1999 to 2000
  • National Police Cadet Corps, 1997 to 1998


Sports Participation

  • Participant for Street Soccer, 2000
  • Participant for Football Friendly Game, 2000
  • Participant for Floorball, 1999

Primary School Leaving Examination

Towner Primary School, Singapore
11.1996
  • Hockey, 1994 to 1995

Skills

Live Event Support

Certification

Boom Lift

Additional Information

  • Carpentry
  • Metal Works
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Mechnical Works

Software

Automation Programming

PLC Programming

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Windows & Mac OS

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 4 team members.
  • Supervised 66 security officers over 13 sites.
  • Resolved system issue through continued testing.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Football

Rugby

Music

Diecast Collection

Reference

Available upon request

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPaid sick leavePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Staging Technician - Gateway Theatre
04.2021 - Current
Security Operations Executive - Hillcrest Security & Services
08.2020 - 04.2021
Automation Senior Technician - Resort World Sentosa
09.2010 - 07.2020
Production Technician - Esplanade Pte Ltd
12.2003 - 09.2010
Temasek Polytechnic - , Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering
Institute of Technical Education - , Higher Nitec in Mechatronics
Institute of Technical Education - , Nitec in Mechatronics
Upper Serangoon Secondary School - , GCE 'Normal' Level
Towner Primary School - , Primary School Leaving Examination
Ramachandran SAutomation, Rigging & Staging Technician