Prashant Kumar R.K

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Assistant Manager Production & Process at Saint-Gobain

Karnataka, India

Overview

Prashant Kumar R. K. is an Assistant Manager for Production & Process at Saint-Gobain, with previous experience as a Senior Scientist at SABIC. He holds a Master of Technology and has core expertise in process validation, engineering, and safety leadership, bridging scientific research with industrial applications.

He is a co-inventor on multiple patents related to catalyst development, including a "Method of Preparation of Dehydrogenation catalyst with High Chromium Content".

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Catalyst Development
He co-invented multiple patents for catalysts, including one for paraffin dehydrogenation, and previously researched catalysts for biodiesel production.
Process & Production
His current role focuses on production and process management, building on past experience in process validation and engineering.
Industrial Safety
Safety Leadership is a key skill from his time as a Senior Scientist, indicating a focus on maintaining safe operational environments.

Media Appearances

Prashant has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Assistant Manager Production & Process at Saint-Gobain
10-2014 - 6-2025
Senior Scientist/Engineer at SABIC
10-2013 - 10-2014
Research Engineer at Poornaprajna Institute for Scientific Research - PPISR
9-2012 - 8-2013
Research Assistant at Poornaprajna Institute for Scientific Research - PPISR
7-2012 - 9-2012
Industrial Student Trainee at Praxair, Inc - a Linde Company

Education

2011 - 2013
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) from Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
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