Diwaker Rajagopal
About Diwaker Rajagopal
Diwaker Rajagopal serves as the Site Head at Iba, where he oversees quality control procedures and documentation. He has a diverse background in manufacturing management, having held positions at several prominent companies including Te Connectivity, St. Jude Medical, and Philips.
Work at IBA
Diwaker Rajagopal has served as Site Head at IBA since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining quality control procedures and documentation at the site. He supervises local accounting and payroll, ensuring efficient financial operations. Additionally, he plays a key role in preparing budget reports and documenting global activities and improvement plans. His leadership promotes a high-performance culture and motivates the team to achieve project goals.
Previous Experience
Diwaker Rajagopal has held several significant positions prior to his current role at IBA. He worked as NPI Manufacturing Manager at Te Connectivity from 2010 to 2013 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Following this, he served as Manufacturing Manager at St. Jude Medical for one year in Minnesota, United States. He also held the position of General Manager for Manufacturing Engineering at Philips from 2015 to 2018 in the Netherlands, and briefly as General Manager of Industrial Management at Philips from 2014 to 2015. His earlier experience includes working as a Senior Engineer at TRW from 2003 to 2007 in Germany and as Manufacturing Manager at Harman International from 2007 to 2011 in Stamford, Connecticut.
Education and Expertise
Diwaker Rajagopal has a strong educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology from 1997 to 2001. He then pursued a Master of Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2001 to 2002. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving another Master of Science from 2002 to 2004. Most recently, he obtained a Master of Business Administration from the Great Lakes Institute of Management, studying from 2019 to 2021.
Logistics and Material Management
In his professional roles, Diwaker Rajagopal has developed extensive experience in managing logistics and material aspects. He has been involved in liaising with subcontractors for supplies and storage, ensuring that operations run smoothly. His expertise in this area supports the efficient functioning of the sites he manages and contributes to overall project success.