Ajayan (Aj) Kadirgamar
About Ajayan (Aj) Kadirgamar
Ajayan (Aj) Kadirgamar serves as the Director of Shared Services at the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) in Toronto, Canada. He possesses extensive experience in compliance support and has held various leadership roles in the elevator and construction sectors across multiple countries.
Work at Technical Standards & Safety Authority
Ajayan Kadirgamar has served as the Director of Shared Services at the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) since 2019. In this role, he manages compliance support for various sectors, including fuels, boiler pressure vessels, and elevators. His position at TSSA allows him to leverage his extensive experience in operational excellence and regulatory compliance to enhance safety standards across Ontario.
Education and Expertise
Ajayan Kadirgamar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Calvin University, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education with an MBA in Operations Management from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business, completing his studies from 2002 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in global technology transfer, operations finance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Background
Ajayan Kadirgamar has a diverse professional background, having lived and worked in five different countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Japan. His career spans over two decades, during which he has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Otis Elevator Co. and KONE Corporation. His international experience contributes to his global perspective in operations management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ajayan Kadirgamar has demonstrated a strong focus on continuous improvement and employee engagement. He has a proven track record of transforming field organizations and factories, managing a P/L of $300 million, and directly overseeing over 500 employees. His expertise in IoT and Robotics for construction, along with his proficiency in lean operations, has positioned him as a leader in the industry.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining TSSA, Ajayan Kadirgamar held significant positions at various organizations. He was the Head of Lean & Smart Construction at KONE Corporation from 2017 to 2019 in Toronto, Canada. Prior to that, he served as Director of Operations & ACE (Quality & Continuous Improvement) for Asia Pacific at Otis Elevator Co. from 2012 to 2014 in Singapore. His roles have consistently focused on operational excellence and quality improvement.