2025 — 2027
Master of Business Administration (MBA – General) Pursuing
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Portfolio
Govardhanan P
MBA Student Mechanical Engineering Graduate HR Aspirant Business & Management Enthusiast
About
Curious mind. Leadership heart. Business focus.
I am an MBA General student and a Mechanical Engineer building a career at the intersection of leadership, strategy and innovation. My focus is simple — grow into a leader who can turn ideas into value, teams into performance, and vision into measurable outcomes.
- Leadership mindset
- Marketing interest
- Sales interest
- HR management
- Business strategy
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Innovation
- Ethics
- Adaptability
- Continuous learning
Education
Academic journey
A path built on engineering rigor, hands-on manufacturing training, and business leadership education.
2022 — 2025
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) – Mechanical Engineering
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute · Percentage: 68.47%
2019 — 2022
Diploma in Tool Engineering & Digital Manufacturing
NTTF, Vellore · CGPA: 7.63
2018 — 2019
SSLC
Bharathi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Maduravoyal, Chennai · Score: 70.8%
Experience
Practical exposure
Hands-on operations and customer-facing work that shaped my business and management mindset.
Operations Assistant
KGM Travels (Family Business) · School Transportation Services · Chennai
- Assisted in managing the day-to-day operations of a school transportation service.
- Coordinated vehicle scheduling, route planning, and daily transport activities.
- Maintained communication with parents regarding pickup, drop-off, and transportation updates.
- Supported fee collection, payment tracking, and administrative record management.
- Helped resolve customer concerns and ensured smooth daily operations.
- Contributed to improving operational efficiency and service quality.
- Developed practical skills in operations management, customer relationship management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Skills
Core Skills & Professional Competencies
A blend of human resources, business, engineering and interpersonal strengths.
Human Resources
Recruitment
Sourcing, screening and onboarding talent.
Employee Relations
Building trust and resolving workplace issues.
HR Operations
Policies, records and day-to-day HR workflows.
Business & Management
Business Management
Aligning people, plans and outcomes.
Operations Management
Optimising processes for efficiency.
Project Coordination
Tracking milestones, teams and deliverables.
Technical
CAD
2D/3D design with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
CAM
Programming CNC paths and manufacturing.
Tool Engineering
Jigs, fixtures and precision tooling.
Digital Manufacturing
Industry 4.0, simulation and smart factories.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Formulas, pivots and data analysis.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Clear, visual and persuasive decks.
Microsoft Word
Professional documents and reports.
Professional Skills
Leadership
Guiding teams toward shared goals.
Communication
Clear, concise and confident delivery.
Teamwork
Collaborating across disciplines.
Problem Solving
Analytical thinking and creative fixes.
Time Management
Prioritising to deliver on time.
Critical Thinking
Reasoned judgment before decisions.
Adaptability
Thriving through change and ambiguity.
Continuous Learning
Curious, always upgrading skills.
Project
Featured engineering project
Automatic Electromagnetic Braking System
A safety-oriented mechanical engineering project exploring frictionless, sensor-driven vehicle braking using electromagnetism.
Problem Statement
Conventional friction brakes suffer from wear, heat build-up and delayed reaction time in emergency scenarios, reducing vehicle safety.
Objective
Design a contactless braking mechanism that reacts automatically to obstacles, reducing stopping distance and mechanical wear.
Working Principle
An electromagnet mounted near a rotating metal disc generates eddy currents when energised, producing a retarding force that slows the disc without physical contact.
Methodology
Ultrasonic/IR sensors detect obstacles; a microcontroller energises the electromagnet through a relay driver to apply braking force proportional to proximity.
Tools Used
Electromagnet coil, mild-steel disc, Arduino microcontroller, ultrasonic sensor, relay module, DC power supply; modelled in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Applications
Automobiles, heavy vehicles, trains, industrial conveyors and any rotating machinery requiring wear-free emergency braking.
Results
Successful bench demonstration of automatic, contactless deceleration when an obstacle enters the sensor range.
Future Scope
Integration with ABS/ADAS, regenerative energy recovery from eddy currents, and adaptive braking based on vehicle speed and load.
Certifications
Certificates
Verified credentials from recognised institutions.
Specialization
Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers
University of Minnesota via Coursera
Preparing to Manage Human Resources
University of Minnesota via Coursera
Managing Employee Performance
University of Minnesota via Coursera
Managing Employee Compensation
University of Minnesota via Coursera
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
University of Minnesota via Coursera
Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers
University of Minnesota via Coursera
Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups
University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera
Professional Skills: Leading Through Effective Communication
Arizona State University via Coursera
Career Vision
Where I am headed
A leadership career built on strategy, ethics and impact — creating value for organisations, customers and teams.
01
Become a business leader
Grow into leadership roles where I can steer organisations toward sustainable, long-term success.
02
Drive innovation
Champion ideas that turn engineering thinking into practical, scalable business advantage.
03
Strategic thinking
Make decisions grounded in analysis, market context and clear long-term direction.
04
Organisational growth
Build teams, processes and cultures that compound performance over time.
05
Ethical leadership
Lead with integrity, fairness and accountability at every level of decision-making.
06
Customer-centric mindset
Keep the customer at the centre of strategy, product and service decisions.
Resume
My resume
View it online or download a PDF copy.
Govardhanan P
Gallery
Highlights & moments
A quick map of my verified work so far — certifications, engineering project, academic record and hands-on operations experience.
HR Specialization
University of Minnesota — five HR courses plus the HR for People Managers specialization certificate Communication & Leadership
Coursera certificates from University of Colorado Boulder and Arizona State University Electromagnetic Braking System
Contactless eddy-current braking prototype using Arduino and ultrasonic sensing KGM Travels Operations
Scheduling, route planning and customer coordination for school transportation in Chennai
University of Minnesota — five HR courses plus the HR for People Managers specialization certificate Communication & Leadership
Coursera certificates from University of Colorado Boulder and Arizona State University Electromagnetic Braking System
Contactless eddy-current braking prototype using Arduino and ultrasonic sensing KGM Travels Operations
Scheduling, route planning and customer coordination for school transportation in Chennai