Project Manager & Automation Lead | Trichemie Plant Engineering Solutions | Pune
- Proposed and developed a new IoT based SaaS tool to improve process plant productivity and reduce batch cycle time.
- Collaborated with an existing client to identify a potential use case for IOT based productivity improvement tool.
- Identifed the market segment to target considering the technological constraints and use case.
- Deliberated with management to identify execution philosophy (in-house development, joint venture, outsourced).
- Identifed the pricing philosophy for the product (Cloud pricing, maintenance contracts, Integrated tool pricing).
- Identified all the IOT edge devices to integrate plant DCS/PLC/SAP/ERP/Laboratory data.
- Compared Azure/AWS & GCP cloud platform from a cost and functionality perspective as the base platform to develop the tool.
- Once AWS was shortlisted engaged with AWS team and identified the system configuration to create the data pipeline.
- Identified the process bottlenecks in an ongoing Proof of Concept with a chemical client and initiated the ML model development.
- Re-engineered and optimized running plant operations to derive 9x more output while optimizing input leading to 12x profit increase from operations for the client.
- Engineered the conceptual design of a greenfield integrated logistics hub for one of India’s largest integrated chemical complexes in extended proposal engineering. This led to the organization bagging a new client and a direct contribution of 10% to the company’s revenues.
- Identified risks in execution based on client discussions during proposal stage. This led to variable timelines being agreed for execution subject to risk realization and 20% increase in revenue for the company via change management.
- Executed a construction chemicals project for a US multinational in which the site was developed and plant shed was constructed before onboarding of engineering consultant leading to several innovative solutions in plant and process design.
- Executed a technical feasibility report including plant configuration, plant infrastructure, land footprint and capital expenditure for an integrated greenfield paint plant with complex product mix of decorative and industrial paints.
- Led the budgeting and man-power planning exercise for the entire team.
- Developed systems and processes since the firm was a start-up.
- Lead a team of 20+ engineers and was responsible for all technical and administrative reporting. Developed second rung of leadership and delegated extensively enabling me to take up wide portfolio of responsibilities.
- Led all complex process control activities and was an active stakeholder in all complex process development activities along with chemical engineering team.
- Led sales initiative in company bagging several automation and safety projects based on client interaction.
Project Manager & Automation Lead | Triplan | Pune
- Conceptualized and engineered plant configuration, plant infrastructure, land footprint and capital expenditure required for a new business line for one of India’s largest conglomerates. Announcement of the new business line along with a capital expenditure plan of 1.5 billion dollars was subsequently made.
- Conceptualized and engineered debottlenecking and upgradation of plant logistics and non-production infrastructure leading to 40% reduction in logistics turnaround time.
- Conceptualized and engineered the automation of an integrated pharmaceutical complex in South-East Asia consisting of a cyto-toxic OSD, cyto-toxic Fill Finish and Biologics plant.
- Engineered high end automation systems (25 million USD cost) leading to 20% man-power reduction as compared to legacy plants, and 50% reduction in non-compliance with regulatory requirements.