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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar — Chief Operating Officer, RR Hevirex Coach Builders, Karur Tamil Nadu</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar, COO at RR Hevirex Coach Builders, Karur. MBA Decision Analytics (VCU) and MBA Lean Operations (Christ University). The Industrial Showman.</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Karur, Tamil Nadu, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Christ University Campus — Roshan R Sivakumar MBA Lean Operations Bengaluru</image:title>
      <image:caption>Christ University main campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India where Roshan R Sivakumar completed his MBA in Lean Operations and System</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar MBA Graduation — Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at his MBA graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business, Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar Portfolio — Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Decision Analytics</image:title>
      <image:caption>Portfolio of Roshan R Sivakumar, COO at RR Hevirex Coach Builders. Projects in lean manufacturing, demand forecasting, and decision analytics.</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Karur, Tamil Nadu, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>MBA TVW 2024-26 OBT Ramanagar — Roshan R Sivakumar Christ University Bengaluru</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with MBA TVW 2024-26 cohort at Outbound Training, Ramanagar, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Christ University Campus Building, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:title>
      <image:caption>Christ University main campus building and entrance, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Chrizellenz 2024 Business Analytics 3rd Prize — Christ University Bengaluru</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with Team Dawgs at Chrizellenz 2024 Business Analytics Competition, Christ University — 3rd prize winners</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Ushus 2024 Organising Team Christ University — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with the Ushus 2024 national festival organising committee at Christ University, Bengaluru</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Pioneer Club First Event Christ University — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at the first Pioneer Club event, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
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      <image:title>VARA Foundation CSR Activity Christ University — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at VARA Foundation CSR activity organised by Christ University MBA cohort</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>South India Group Basha Utsav Christ University — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with South India group at Basha Utsav ethnic cultural day, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>L3 Lean Operations Classmates Christ University — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with L3 Lean Operations and System specialisation classmates, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Theatre Workshop June 2024 Christ University — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at the theatre workshop during orientation week, Christ University Bengaluru, June 2024</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Ushus 2024 Day 1 — Christ University National Festival Bengaluru</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at Ushus 2024 national festival Day 1, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Altius Club Activity Christ University — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at Altius Club activity, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Cantata Christmas Event Christ University Bengaluru — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at the annual Cantata Christmas event, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Back to School Event MBA TVW — Christ University Bengaluru</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with MBA TVW cohort at the Back to School inter-school drama competition, Christ University Bengaluru</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar MBA Graduation VCU Richmond Virginia USA</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at his MBA graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University, Decision Analytics in Productions and Operations</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar AMA Best Spokesperson Award VCU American Marketing Association</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar receiving the AMA Best Spokesperson Award at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar with Professor James Eggleston VCU School of Business</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with Professor James Eggleston at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar First Day at VCU — Virginia Commonwealth University 2025</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar on his first day at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia for the MBA program</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar AMA Spring Ceremony VCU American Marketing Association</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at the American Marketing Association spring semester ceremony, Virginia Commonwealth University</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar Time Series Presentation VCU Decision Analytics</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar presenting time series analysis project, Decision Analytics in Productions and Operations, VCU</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar National Art Gallery Washington DC</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar visiting the National Art Gallery, Washington D.C. during his MBA at Virginia Commonwealth University</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Washington D.C., USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar Rocky Statue Philadelphia Pennsylvania</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at the famous Rocky statue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — a road trip during his VCU MBA</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar Outer Banks OBX Beach North Carolina</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar at Outer Banks (OBX) beach, North Carolina during his time at Virginia Commonwealth University</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar Diwali Celebration VCU Richmond Virginia</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar celebrating Diwali at Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar First Snowfall Richmond Virginia</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar experiencing his first snowfall in Richmond, Virginia during the VCU MBA program</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar AMA E-Board Spring VCU American Marketing Association</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with American Marketing Association executive board, spring semester, Virginia Commonwealth University</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Roshan R Sivakumar Global Buddy Program VCU Richmond</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar with Global Buddy Program friends at Virginia Commonwealth University</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Richmond, Virginia, USA</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Blog — Roshan R Sivakumar on Operations, Analytics and Personal Growth</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar writes about lean operations, decision analytics, manufacturing, and personal growth from Karur, Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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  <!-- BLOG POST: STOP WAITING -->
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      <image:title>Stop Waiting for the Perfect Plan — Roshan R Sivakumar Operations Mindset</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar on the cost of inaction — lessons from lean manufacturing and operations leadership in Karur</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Karur, Tamil Nadu, India</image:geo_location>
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  <!-- BLOG POST: KARUR TO DUBAI -->
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      <image:title>From Karur to the World: What Moving Teaches You — Roshan R Sivakumar</image:title>
      <image:caption>Roshan R Sivakumar reflects on leaving Karur, Tamil Nadu for an MBA abroad and what displacement teaches about identity and ambition</image:caption>
      <image:geo_location>Karur, Tamil Nadu, India</image:geo_location>
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      <image:title>Contact Roshan R Sivakumar — COO, RR Hevirex Coach Builders, Karur Tamil Nadu</image:title>
      <image:caption>Connect with Roshan R Sivakumar, Chief Operating Officer at RR Hevirex Coach Builders, Karur, Tamil Nadu, India</image:caption>
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