Senior Executive / Senior Engineer/ Manager, Project Management | Siemens Energy | Gurgaon
- Served as the Integrated Team Lead across the global supply chain of engine manufacturing for conventional power brownfield transformation for green hydrogen co-firing .Involving in building integrated solutions through sector coupling and latest energy technology and driving new revenue streams from existing assets.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams across Europe, North America and Asia and directed R&D efforts to develop and finalize Product Definition aligning to strategic objectives, while ensuring alignment with customer requirements Applied customer empathy to gather critical insights from B2B clients to inform product development and marketing strategies
- Spearheaded product lifecycle planning and collaborated closely with engineering, production, and marketing teams to deliver optimized, customer-focused products.
- Owned a digital initiative for usage-based & real-time data driven decision-making reducing project timeline by 15% . Supported transformation of PLM enabling UI/UX interactions across product & design updates, improving NPS by 20%. Improved decision algorithms while designing systems incorporating materials, cost & reliability considerations solutions.
- Spearheaded B2B client negotiations translating complex needs (10,000+ parts) & cost cutting requirements in R&D. Devised end-to-end project timelines and engaged in budgetary and resource allocation, based upon tailored solutions involving discussions related to layouts, business cases and Balance of Plant calculations. Updated estimation methodologies while optimizing the accuracy of cost forecasts and resource allocation.
- Led risk evaluation of revised product definitions in partnership with global multi domain experts including stakeholders from the procurement, production, operations, testing and prototype development as well as technical experts, framing accurate risk gradation and mitigation plans for New Product Development.
- Independently spearheaded the simulation material testing for hydrogen impacted materials including but not limited to HastX alloy and Inconel, using industry-standard software. Supported strategic decision-making in material selection for high-stress environments in compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for testing failures for gas turbine at Duke Energy's Lincoln Combustion Turbine Station, Charlotte, NC. Identified failure points and implemented corrective actions to ensure product reliability. Also incorporated design upgradations based on real time test results for operability and efficiency enhancement of hydrogen capable product variants. Helped design the most efficient turbine in the world, as awarded by Guinness & the engineering community.
- Achieved annual savings of €20 million via product innovation of material & process efficiency in under 1 year along with significant savings on fuel costs, green taxes and maintenance costs
Executive / Analyst, Product Design and Development | Siemens Energy | Gurgaon
- Innovated metallic heat shield re-design contributing to €0.5M cost reduction per specific Gas Turbine Series. Designed individually replaceable heat shields contributing to for easy and fast walk-in maintenance, reduced reactive maintenance costs and extended turbine lifespan and optimized maintenance schedules contributing to overall EBIDTA strategy. Drove targeted cost reduction efforts €2.1M savings per long-term service contract.
- Developed Lightweight, Digital Twin-Based Product Definitions while optimizing manufacturability and data-driven decision-making through advanced CAD integration, leveraging feature-recognition algorithms and automated tolerance tools to enhance precision in design and production readiness
- Automated simulation and data analytics integrated processes using python scripted macros in simulation and analytics software, resulting in annual savings of 600 man-hours, significantly improving R&D operational efficiency.
- Implemented a usage-based and real-time data system, enhancing decision-making capabilities through data-driven insights for operational improvements and predictive maintenance
- Led process improvement initiatives that enhancing efficiency and performance of specific products series, reducing project turnaround time by 15% and parallelly provided a framework for future evaluations
- Developed comprehensive seismic activity analyses on connection components in Specific Gas Turbines, ensuring 100% operational efficiency hence supporting EBITDA strategy by mitigating potential downtime
- Collaborated on a design-to-cost project targeting €2 million cost savings per service contract
- Drove multiple quality enhancement projects incorporating timeline and budgetary expectations
- Co-authored comprehensive technical reports to support strategic project outcomes
Manager, Manufacturing and Engineering | John Energy Limited | Ahmedabad
- Orchestrated quality improvement projects, establishing timelines, setting milestones, and coordinating team efforts to enhance system reliability and efficiency across engineering teams. Worked closely with multiple departments, aligning design engineering with quality control and reliability standards to meet regulatory compliance and customer expectations.
- Monitored and reported project progress, ensuring all initiatives remained on schedule and within budget, with quality improvements documented for continuous performance assessment.
- Mentored incoming operational personnel for maintenance of natural gas compression plants and glycol dehydration hydrocarbon dew point depression systems. Guided new employees through hands-on training, leveraging technical expertise to build team competence and ensure operational continuity. Evaluated trainee performance, provided constructive feedback, and adjusted training strategies to address skill gaps, resulting in faster onboarding and higher-quality maintenance standards.
- Developed comprehensive training modules focused on operational best practices, equipment handling, and safety protocols, empowering new hires with the skills needed to maintain complex natural gas and dehydration systems
- Emphasized the importance of quality checks and standard operating procedures, equipping personnel with the knowledge to prevent system faults and maintain high reliability in operational processes