Abhishek Ramanan
About Abhishek Ramanan
Abhishek Ramanan is an Advanced Engineer in Hydroprocessing at ExxonMobil, with a background in chemical engineering and operations management.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Abhishek Ramanan is currently serving as an Advanced Engineer specializing in Hydroprocessing at ExxonMobil. Since 2019, he has been based in New Jersey and is responsible for overseeing operations and scheduling for production-scale pilot units to support capital projects and manufacturing. His role includes monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and serving as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for the site's hydroprocessing team.
Previous Experience at Valero Energy Corporation
Abhishek Ramanan has gathered significant experience at Valero Energy Corporation in various engineering roles. From 2015 to 2018, he worked as both a Process Engineer and an Associate Process Engineer in Corpus Christi, Texas. Prior to those roles, he served as a Control Systems/Instrument Engineering Intern in 2014. During his tenure, he was involved in critical areas of refinery operations, focusing on process optimization and control systems.
Engineering and Teaching Roles at University of Virginia
Between 2012 and 2014, Abhishek Ramanan worked as a Digital Support Assistant at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. He further contributed to the academic community as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2013. These roles helped him build a strong foundation in both engineering and technical support.
Educational Background
Abhishek Ramanan holds a Master’s Degree in Operations Management from The University of Alabama, obtained between 2016 and 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background has given him a strong grounding in both chemical engineering and operations management, equipping him for his current role in hydroprocessing.
Key Projects and Achievements
One notable achievement in Abhishek Ramanan's career includes conducting rigorous data analysis and modeling to evaluate vendor products, which resulted in a margin benefit exceeding $1 million in FY2019. His contributions as an Asset Improvement Specialist at ExxonMobil involve monitoring KPIs and providing technical expertise to optimize refinery operations.
Professional Interests
Abhishek Ramanan has shown a keen interest in areas such as business planning, economics, process optimization, commodity supply chain/trading, and refinery operations. His diverse interests hint at a well-rounded approach to both engineering and managerial aspects of his field, making him a valuable asset in industrial and academic settings.