60 seconds with a packaging technologist: K Ram Srinivas

With over 10 years of experience in the packaging industry, K Ram Srinivas has earlier worked with multi-national companies like Signode, Aurobindo, Strides, and Dr Reddy’s among others. In his current role, Ram Srinivas is an assistant manager-packaging development at Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

28 Feb 2017 | By WhatPackaging? Team

Where did you learn packaging from?
I have completed packaging diploma from JN Government polytechnic College, Hyderabad.

What is your dream job?
To work with GSK in its packaging development department.

One best package that you have seen recently
There are so many that it’s difficult to choose one. Having said that I like the design of Axe Signature carton and aerosol can. Also, the six beer multipack made of paperboard is an excellent example of how packaging design should also aim at simplifying product handling.

The first person you would call in case you need technical guidance in packaging
I have three gurus in packaging. Two are from my Signode days: B Srinivas and B Sreegiri, while Sekhar Babu used to work with Strides.

One packaging project in your career that you are proud of
While working for K-Pack, I had developed ShipIT, a software to calculates shipper design and pallet configuration and logistics related costs.

One tip for time management…
Prioritise your work.

One key tip for good health…
A good seven-hour night’s sleep every night.

Most useful mobile app…
ITC Papyra

Your tip to resolve conflicts…
Speak up and discuss the problem face-to-face. And never arrive at a conclusion on the basis of others’ opinions.

Which superpower would you like to have?
Common sense is a superpower I would like to have. Also, I believe packaging is science with common sense.

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