Gowri Shankar
About Gowri Shankar
Gowri Shankar is an engineer at QuEST Global in Bangalore, specializing in marine and oil & gas industries, with a background in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering.
Current Position at QuEST Global
Gowri Shankar currently works as an Engineer at QuEST Global in Bangalore. In this role, he is responsible for tasks related to generating recommendations for structural degradations, performing risk analysis for critical anomalies, and developing work packs for RBI inspections in FPSO/FSO structures.
Previous Experience at Maritime Montering AS
Before joining QuEST Global, Gowri Shankar held multiple positions at Maritime Montering AS. From 2017 to 2018, he worked as an Engineer in the Chennai Area, India. Prior to that, in 2017, he completed a five-month internship as a Design Engineer in Ernakulam. During his tenure, he gained substantial experience in maritime engineering and design.
Internships and Training
Gowri Shankar has a rich background in internships and training in the marine industry. In 2015, he worked as an Industrial Trainee at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Vishakhapatnam for one month. Earlier, in 2013, he completed a one-month Student Internship at SKA Marine Pvt. Limited in Chennai. These roles laid the foundation for his expertise in marine and offshore engineering.
Education Background
Gowri Shankar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering from Amet University, Chennai, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Shipping and Logistics at the same university, completing the program in 2018. His educational background has equipped him with technical and managerial skills pertinent to the marine and oil & gas industry.
Specialized Skills and Responsibilities
Gowri Shankar specializes in engineering judgments for structural degradations concerning Tanks, Hulls, and topsides. He performs risk analysis to ensure marine structure integrity and personnel safety. His responsibilities include developing RBI inspection work packs, collaborating with software teams to develop data-driven solutions, and documenting technical work-aids. Additionally, he prepares and follows up on mitigation plans and work orders for extensive repairs onboard, often utilizing SAP for repair plan strategies.