KARTHEEK SINGAMSETTI  
152A, Byron Avenue,
Eastham, London. E12 6NH
Mobile: 07540440592
Email: karthik_setti@yahoo.com 
 
Education:
➢	2009-2010 - MSc International Shipping.
University:  Plymouth University, UK.
Modules: 
➢	International Logistics & Ship management, 
➢	Supply Chains Systems & Methods, 
➢	Shipping Finance Management & Law, 
➢	Research Skills and Economics for International Supply Chains,
➢	 Maritime Finance and Business Modelling, etc.
➢	 Dissertation Topic:  “Empty Container Logistics: Problem of Repositioning and Strategies that can mitigate the empty container movement costs on ports.”
Skills Developed:
•	Developed skills to study and control various Maritime logistics and supply chain operations.
•	Developed skills to study various shipping commodity markets and liner shipping.
•	Elected as Student Representative for my course.

➢	2004-2008 - Bachelor in Technology Marine Engineering, Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) Pune, India.
            University:  Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik, India
            Percentage: 69.25% aggregate (First Class)
Modules: 
➢	Internal Combustion Engines, 
➢	Marine Auxiliary Machinery, 
➢	Marine Electrical technology, 
➢	Naval Architecture, 
➢	Marine Machinery Systems Design etc.
➢	Dissertation Topic: “ Installation of Ship’s Refer Plant”

Skills developed: 
•	Developed practical skills like welding, turning, fitting, watch-keeping Duties etc.
•	Acquired discipline qualities, time management, leadership skills and sportsmanship through the indoor and outdoor training at the academy.

•	2003 - Higher Secondary Education (HSC)
                      Percentage: 77.90 %Aggregate
•	2001 - Senior Secondary Education (SSC)
                       Percentage: 86.83%
Achievements:
•	In 2008, I have been selected for Welhelmsen Ship Management as a Jr. Engineer in Campus Interview.
•	Given a Paper Presentation on the topic “Impact Of Low Sulphur fuel on Shipping Industry” at MERI, Mumbai, India conducted by CASTROL Technical Paper Competition and won consolation prize.
Relevant Work Experience:
EMPLOYER:
November 2010 to December 2011: Swift Freights UK
Freight Forwarder:
Working for an air & sea freight forwarding company my duties include:
•	Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking account of the goods, cost, transit time and security.
•	Offering consolidation services by air, sea and road - ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers with insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units; liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements.
•	Offering tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections through INTRRA;
•	Arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client; utilising e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods

Jan 2010 to Sep 2010:  RGIS (INVENTORY MANAGEMENT COMPANY)
Inventory Specialist: (Part-Time)
•	Managing ERP Software application, RADIX and generate reports such as Delivery reports; Variance reports and Total Stock count in various stores.  
Dec 2008 to Aug2009: VIRTUE GROUP
SAP SD Analyst:
•	Maintaining the software as an end user and generate reports such as Bill of Materials, Pricing, Shipping, Delivery and Invoices.
Jan 2007 HINDUSTAN SHIP YARD
•	Undergone 3 weeks of industrial training at Hindustan shipyard in Visakhapatnam in January 2007.
Professional Qualification:
•	Certified in STCW courses.
Computer Skills:
•	Proficient on SAP systems.
•	Proficient in Microsoft Office.

References: 	 Available on Request.