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John Mackinnon

CEO

His profile-Focused on growth and client success, John builds strategic partnerships that drive sustainable expansion…

C.R. Kannan

Technical Director

With exceptional vision and technical mastery, Mr. C. R. Kannan , our Technical Director, has been at the forefront…

Dr. S. SELVI RAJAN

Design Director

Dr. Selvi Rajan is a distinguished alumnus of IIT Madras with a Ph.D. in Structures and an M.E. in Hydrology and Water…

Swathi Somanath

HR/ Admin

Swathi Somanath

HR/ Admin

John Mackinnon

CEO

His profile-Focused on growth and client success, John builds strategic partnerships that drive sustainable expansion. He specializes in opening new markets, forging value-driven alliances, and aligning opportunities with client needs to deliver measurable results. Acting as a bridge between technical delivery and client vision, he ensures solutions are both technically robust and commercially impactful, fostering long-term relationships and advancing strategic goals.

C.R. Kannan

Technical Director
With exceptional vision and technical mastery, Mr. C. R. Kannan , our Technical Director, has been at the forefront of the invention, innovation, and advancement of three-dimensional (3D) space frame and grid shell structural systems. Through the seamless integration of modern computational design, advanced engineering methods, and computerized fabrication technologies, he has redefined efficiency, precision, and innovation in the field of construction.
Mr. Kannan has successfully implemented computer-assisted and robotic systems in steel structure erection and glazing, enabling highly accurate lifting, movement, alignment, and installation of steel and glass components with real-time sensor feedback and intelligent control. By leveraging laser scanning and adaptive technologies, he has achieved outstanding precision in projects involving complex geometries and nonstandard architectural designs.

Renowned for his innovative mindset, deep technical expertise, and leadership excellence, Mr. C. R. Kannan continues to drive engineering innovation and raise industry standards through his unwavering commitment to quality, technology, and advancement.

Dr. S. Selvi Rajan

Design Director
Emeritus Professor, BIHER, Bharath University, Chennai
(Formerly Chief Scientist & Head, Wind Engineering Laboratory, CSIR–Structural Engineering Research Centre)
Dr. Selvi Rajan is a distinguished alumnus of IIT Madras with a Ph.D. in Structures and an M.E. in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE) from Anna University, Chennai, along with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras.
She possesses extensive research and engineering experience in concrete composites, wind engineering, and corrosion of reinforced concrete. Her professional expertise includes wind tunnel testing of structural models, dynamic analysis and design of tall buildings, cyclone disaster mitigation, health monitoring of structures, and aerodynamic/aeroelastic analysis of long-span bridges.
Dr. Rajan has also played a key role in the design and testing of wind turbine and solar panel support towers and foundations, contributing significantly to advancements in structural and wind engineering research.