Shajan John

Current

Managing Director at Mahattil International Business Development Group
Board Member at Waukesha County Economic Developement Corporation
President Emeritus at Product Development and Management Association Wisconsin Chapter

Adjunct Associate Professor at Rader School of Business at MSOE

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Past

Director, Professional Education and Research Development at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Co-founder and CEO at RigRent Inc.
Vice President, International Business Development at Riggers Manufacturing Company

Director, International Programs at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Assembly Engineer at NC Machines Pvt. Ltd.

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Education

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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Connections

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Industry

International Trade and Development

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Shajan John’s Summary

Experienced and action oriented executive with significant business building and partnership development skills. Open to leadership and management roles based in the US or India for global (market entry/growth) strategic business initiatives.

Extensive international experience having successfully developed profitable business relationships in Japan, UAE, Kuwait, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Mexico, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Canada

Dynamic 15+ years of track record of advancing strategic initiatives in complex organizations; driving successful outcomes for broad set of stakeholders and supporting C-level executives in driving their agenda.

Expert qualifications in identifying and capturing market opportunities to accelerate expansion, increase revenues, and improve profit contributions. Earned Master of Science in Engineering Management and Certified Global Business Professional Certification.

Shajan John’s Specialties:

Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) and Certified Fluid Power Specialist.
Non-profit Board leadership and development, new product development process and innovation strategy, expertise in export management, global marketing strategy, new market entry framework and strategy development, expatriate executive coaching and development, leadership development and coaching.

Shajan John’s Experience

Managing Director

Mahattil International Business Development Group

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; International Trade and Development industry)

October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)

Mahattil International LLC focus on helping companies Profit from the "flat world"! This venture leverages my passion and experience in global business, innovation and entrepreneurship. Rapidly growing early stage start ups to medium size technology based companies are the focus of my practice. Primary goegraphical areas of interest are USA, India and Middle East. Please find additional information at www.mahattil.com
Board Member

Waukesha County Economic Developement Corporation

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

July 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)

The Waukesha County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) receives combined private-public sector support. WCEDC leverages public and private contributions into building a county wide collaboration that addresses issues critical to the success of business.
President Emeritus

Product Development and Management Association Wisconsin Chapter

(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)

January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. Our mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and management. This is accomplished by providing resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion of new product development and management.
Adjunct Associate Professor

Rader School of Business at MSOE

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

August 1997 — Present (12 years)

Course Taught:
MS-4601 Global Marketing and Export Management
MS-327 International Business
MS-183/4 Computer Applications - MS Office Suite inluding Access.
Director, Professional Education and Research Development

Milwaukee School of Engineering

(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)

January 2002 — September 2007 (5 years 9 months)

This position's responsibilities are two fold. One, managing industry oriented technical professional educational offerings. Second, business development to support various applied research activities of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Current applied research areas of MSOE include Fluid Power, Rapid Protortyping, Additive Manufacturing Research, Biotech projects, Biomolecular modeling, Construction Engineering, Photonics and Optics.
Co-founder and CEO

RigRent Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1999 — December 2001 (3 years)

An internet boom era start up company to serve the construction equipment rental industry with an online realtime equipment rental marketplace. Led building the team and development the software solution, tested it with beta users and completed product development. Built up a reputable board of directors, favorable coverage in national and local media, placed high on local business plan competition and list of innovative companies.
Vice President, International Business Development

Riggers Manufacturing Company

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Machinery industry)

July 1997 — July 2000 (3 years 1 month)

My primary responsiblity was to scan the global marketplace where there were growth opportunities for Riggers' product line and establish distribution and sales network.
Director, International Programs

Milwaukee School of Engineering

(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)

July 1993 — July 1997 (4 years 1 month)

Implementing partnership with Manipal Institute of Technology in India - first of its kind in Engineering between USA and India. Identifying and executing programs for collaboration and partnership in other countries that would built up a larger diverse population of international students at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. In the three year period between 1993 and 1997, we raised the number of international students and country diversity by several orders.
Assembly Engineer

NC Machines Pvt. Ltd.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Machinery industry)

September 1989 — February 1991 (1 year 6 months)

Managed 15-20 product assembly shop employees in the CNC lathe manufacturing plant. Successfully managed the manufacturing, on-board installation, and sea trials of a project to build specialized hydraulic winch which was first of its kind in size and application for handling Sonar system for the Navy.

Shajan John’s Education

Milwaukee School of Engineering

MS , Engineering Management , March 1991 — May 1994
Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bachelor of Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , 1985 — 1989

Additional Information

Shajan John’s Websites:

Shajan John’s Interests:

International Economics, Marketing, Investing, Travel, Basketball, Green Bay Packers

Shajan John’s Groups:

Product Development and Management Association (www.pdma.org), National Fluid Power Association (www.nfpa.com), Association of Americans for Civic Responsibility (www.aacri.org), Association for Training and Development (www.astd.org), MSOE Alumni Association (www.msoe.edu/alumni)