Siemens (Global technology powerhouse in electrification, automation, and digitalization) | Nashik

• Product Portfolio Manager
  • Managed the product portfolio for railway propulsion systems (traction motors, gearboxes, traction and auxiliary converters), aligning product performance with Siemens’ business goals.
  • Led a cross-functional team to execute a strategic roadmap addressing evolving electronic import regulations (MHI OTR, QCOs), ensuring business continuity and mitigating risk of ~₹300 million in annual financial impact.
  • Formulated risk mitigation strategies for high-impact, long-lead-time components, improving sourcing reliability and operational resilience across product lines for the next 5 years.
  • Collaborated with a cross-border Technical Regulations and Standards team to address complex compliance challenges in multi-national regulatory environments.
  • Led localization and tech transfer initiatives at Siemens to boost go-to-market readiness and manufacturing self-reliance under 'Make in India'.
  • Collaborated with the Bid team to conduct detailed requirement analysis and ensure clause-by-clause compliance with APS product-related tender specifications.
     
• Manager - Component Engineer | Engineering and R&D
  • Led cross-border teams to engineer India’s first high-efficiency (~97%) Auxiliary Converter for the Vande Bharat Train, enabling annual energy savings of ~2400 billion joules.
  • Oversaw successful technology transfer and localization of critical power modules.
  • Led product qualification through DFMEA, DFM, DFS, and field trials, ensuring customer satisfaction and technical robustness.
     
• Sr. Executive Product Development | Engineering and R&D
  • Completed a new product development project in 5 months - 60% faster than the industry benchmark.
  • Initiated and executed cost reduction projects with ₹7.5 million in annual savings through component optimization.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customer service during field failures, ensuring fast resolution and reliability of propulsion systems.
     

Portescap (Precision motion solutions provider serving medical, industrial, and aerospace sectors globally) | Mumbai

• Sr. Engineer | R&D
  • Engineered a BLDC driver PCB test system in collaboration with mechanical teams, cutting testing time to 15 seconds, reducing post-assembly rejections by 5%, and delivering $90,000 in cost savings through enhanced design validation.
  • Led end-to-end new product development from requirements gathering to production while managing cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Created an industry-first load simulation setup for miniature motors, improving validation accuracy and reducing customer integration issues.
  • Developed a Smart Motor DAQ system with cloud connectivity (ThingSpeak) and mobile monitoring, enabling remote diagnostics and usage tracking.
  • Led design and development of hardware and embedded software for precision motion control systems, including piezoelectric and stepper motor drivers.

• Co-invented a patent for brush wear detection in DC miniature motors.
• Awarded 'Best Team Performance' for leading a team that resolved a critical customer issue in a new product launch.
• Awarded Star Performer of the Month at Siemens for cutting prototyping and validation cycle from 12 to 5 months through cross-functional collaboration.
• Awarded Silver Medal at Portescap in a project Competition for designing a real-world load simulation test setup that enhanced motor validation for critical industrial applications.
• Awarded Gold Medal at Portescap in Process Innovation for developing a test system for BLDC driver PCBs
• Co-authored “Laser Triangulation Based Object Height Measurement”, published in the International Journal for Research in Emerging Science and Technology
• Co-authored “Calibration Method for Height Measurement of Object Using Laser Triangulation”, published in the International Journal of Technology Enhancements and Emerging Engineering

• M Tech (Electronics) – Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai, India
• BE (Electronics and Tele-communications) – BRACTs VIIT, Pune, India

• ⁠ Product Management Certificate: Agile, Scrum & Product Owner, Packt - Coursera
• ⁠ Mastering Digital Twins, EIT Digital

• ⁠ ⁠Participated in a Kaizen workshop at Portescap, focused on the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement in industrial processes. Applied 5S principles to reduce space usage on the assembly line by 30%, leading to improved operational efficiency and workflow.
• ⁠ ⁠Completed LabVIEW Core II & III certifications, applying advanced skills in multi-threading, networking, and shared libraries to develop scalable, automated motor test stands with enhanced data acquisition and control.
• ⁠ ⁠Actively contributed to the education and skill development of engineering students by offering guidance on Matlab-based projects.
• Conducted a hands-on workshop on “Bluetooth Controlled Robotics Using Arduino” at Terna Engineering College and Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, fostering practical learning for aspiring engineers.
• Led a CSR initiative to Ashram Schools in Palghar District, engaging with students and distributing STEM kits to promote science education.