Technology Head for Home ,Building Automation Division.Responsible for selection of technology, product lines ,foreign partners, setting up department, technology transfer,Worked with Distech Controls , Canada and Zennio , Spain.Trained in Niagara, BacNet , KNX platforms

Joined organization with mandate of establishing offshore development team in India. Handled various positions like Program Manager, Engineering Manager, Technology Specialist.Worked with the BU of Field Products having diverse product portfolio like transmitters, data loggers, PLCs, Actuators, controllers.During the start-up phase, was instrumental in setting up policies, processes and the completed ODC operational framework by closely working with the US based customers . Recruited skilled personnel and built up a competent cross functional team and led several projects for absorbing technology from US HO team. Facilitated engineering/R&D ownership of select product lines from developed countries to India. Over the years, led, managed and developed various projects related to NPI (new product introduction). Involved in the complete project life cycle from budgeting, estimation, solution designing, technical specifications, testing to delivery to manufacturing.Was also responsible of CE, Safety , SIL , Hazloc certifications of these products.Migrated Paperless Recorder product line from UK and Actuator product line from USA to India – Set up skilled professional resource teams and transferred knowledge from principal partners. Built development facilities and ensured release of software/hardware in a phased manner. In addition also handled the logistics/supply aspects of materials/equipment. As a member of Global Cross Functional Team comprising of design, manufacturing, marketing and service teams , was involved in forecast, estimation, compliance of budgets and preparation of project plans and road maps.Key NPI Projects:- X Series Paperless Recorder- HC900 SIL2 certified process controller- Actuator- Temperature Transmitter

Handled responsibilities related to design and development of PLC (program & logic controller) involving input/output hardware modules.Led and managed several automation projects across specific client orders. Standardized and streamlined process lines and increased production efficiency and ensured consistent good quality.Key Projects:- Development of Analog I/O modules ( Thermocouple, RTD & High Speed Analog I/O)- Development of PID Controller Function Block- Special automation projects based on Messung and Mitsubishi PLCs.

Joined company’s Fire Alarm & Security division for developing hardware/firmware for fire alarm systems. Handled varous postions from Senior Engineer to Development Manager to Works ManagerWas involved in client facing side of business – met customers like Welcome Group Sheraton, BPCL, IOCL, BHEL & Gujarat State Fertilizer Corporation for technical discussions, understanding of their business requirements and translation of same into development designs.Collaborated with external engineering consultant like EIL & UHDE, India for making joint presentations during order/tender stage. Prepared technical drawings & designs and revised same in tune with changes authorized.Key Projects: - Microprocessor based Conventional Fire Alarm System- Microprocessor based Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm System