Shamala Ramasamy

Driven and internationally recognized leader with more than a decade of experience spanning materials, mechanical, civil, manufacturing engineering disciplines. Proven ability to develop and execute strategies for success in global organizations. Top tier certified technologist, scientist and engineer proficient in leading cost effective, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prodigy Builders – Material Engineer Houston, Texas (July 2023 – July 2024)
● Managed R&D team in terms of materials testing prior to project initiation for two major projects of Prodigy Builder valued at
$ 9M.
● Headed the analytical testing of material characterization (SEM, AFM, TGA, DSC, FTIR, XRF, XRD& TEM) & defect analysis,
leading to reliable material selection for two successful projects associated with Prodigy Builders.
● Supported CAD engineers with mix design ratio, analyzed, characterized, interpreted, and communicated test data for the OPC
materials to avoid material failure at pre-production, resulting in cost reduction of 12% while retaining customer’s requirements.
● Stepped in as production lead, managing team to resolve manufacturing and material defect analysis & design issues avoiding major
customer feedback saving a potential loss of $250K.
● Supported continuous experimentation & processes for cross functional technical group which included process engineers,
production, technology development and quality control team by providing continuous materials data sheets prior to project initiation.
Real Green Concrete - Senior Material Engineer United Kingdom (Feb 2022 – June 2023)
● Key member in the development of the $8M 'one-step geopolymer' concrete.
● Supported the production team with design ratio experiments on development of Novel Permeable Concrete Technology, resulting
in a $1.34M grant from Innovate UK.
● Directed the technical team in processing method and manufacturing workflow to produce the Ordinary Portland Cement-free
binder.
● Supported cross functional technical group which included production team, technology development team, and scientists with
weekly meetings and consultation sessions.
Malaysian Research & Innovation Society - Material R&D Lead Malaysia (Dec 2014 – Dec 2017)
● Internationally recognized for research in nanomaterials & alumino-silicate composite materials, securing 6 patents and 12 awards.
● Supported nanomaterials (nanofilms for electrical products) , vacuum coating and plastic formulation researchers by creating
detailed project plans resulting in cost reductions of 8% ($1.8M) while maintaining quality standards.
● Invented Novel E-Green Cementitious Paste, projected to save over $2.5M annually in the geopolymer industry, leading to national
and international recognitions (Taiwan, UK, Indonesia, Thailand, Poland and Australia).
● Conducted sample preparation techniques and implemented test plan for complex nanoscale and vacuum coating samples along
with materials characterization techniques (Optical Testing, AFM, FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM-EDX, Tabletop TEM, X-ray Fluorescence, X Ray Diffractions).
Carsem – Quality Assurance Engineer Malaysia (Dec 2012 – Jan 2014)
● Led a cross-functional team of 2500 people in implementing ISO 14001, ISO 18002, and ISO 9001 standards, resulting in successful
certification and reduced product defects by 25% ($0.9M) within a year.
● Detected and resolved a critical post-production defect, resulting in a 30% ($400K annually) reduction in product rework.
● Facilitated quality assurance and manufacturing improvement programs in the facility.
● Implemented statistical process control techniques that reduced variation in product dimensions by 15% ($500K), leading to tighter
quality tolerances and enhanced product consistency.
Renesas - Process Engineer Malaysia(Jan 2010 – Nov 2012)
  
● Designed and implemented a new root cause analysis process and corrective actions production issues, resulting in a 70% reduction in scrap generation and enhancing yield rates.
● Improvised existing maintenance system for semiconductor gold wire binding equipment, reducing unplanned downtime by 55% ($13M), leading to employer of the year award in 2010.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

University of Malaysia Perlis -Assistant Professor Malaysia (Apr 2018 – Jan 2021)
● Managed 15 master and 4 PhD students, overseeing dissertation progress, research projects and methodology adjustments, resulting
in 27 publications in journals.
● Revamped student job preparation program in cooperation with industry contacts to conduct mock interviews, boosting job
placement.
● Proficient in core engineering disciplines: Materials Characterization & Processing, Metal Extraction Technology, Project
Management, Thermodynamics, Engineering Skills, and Analytical Chemistry.
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) -Visiting Lecturer United Kingdom (Jan 2016 – Jun 2017)
● Led workshops on advanced inorganic polymer composites at LJMU and the University of Liverpool, mentoring 3 postgraduates
and contributing 5 innovative research ideas for future scholars.
● Directed maritime engineering research team in an accelerated geopolymer simulation study, leading to a $360K grant from the
European Commission Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions.

EDUCATION
University Malaysia Perlis
PhD Material Engineering, April 2018
University Sains Malaysia
Masters in Polymer Engineering, April 2014
University Malaysia Perlis
Bachelor in Materials Engineering, August 2010