Gautam Gupta Email & Phone Number

Kolkata, Wb, In

Kolkata

As a part of the Organizational Data Strategy, conceptualized and implemented an Industrial IoT Namespace utilizing Industrial DataOps and IIoT platforms for real-time contextualization and categorization of OT data, seamlessly integrating with ERP systems. This initiative significantly accelerated Smart Manufacturing efforts. Led a team in evaluating top industry technology solutions, developing business cases for investment, and implementing these solutions while ensuring comprehensive IT/OT data security.Enabled large-scale adoption of traditional AI/ML and GenAI initiatives by ensuring the availability of contextualized real-time data from the shop floor, ERP, and other LOB systems. Key digital initiatives included implementing Golden Batch Analytics for cigarette manufacturing (a first for ITC FMCG), leveraging GenAI for critical analysis of research papers, and using linear programming for WSP-level stock optimization as part of supply chain levelling.Spearheaded reskilling and upskilling initiatives for a 50+ member IT team, equipping them with the latest digital technology skills.Additionally, oversee IT service delivery for over 5,500 users across 90+ business locations, ensuring 24/7 business operations and compliance with ITC's Information Management Policy SOPs.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

As part of the Planning Task Force for ITC Limited's FMCG business, contributed to defining the Digital Vision Statement and established foundational technology components, including a Data Lake. Contributed to forming a Digital Center of Excellence (COE) . Worked extensively to promote self-service analytics using tools like PowerBI which led to critical Descriptive Analytics initiatives like Supply Chain Dashboards.Developed a 5-year Digital Transformation Strategy drawing inspiration from the WEF/McKinsey Lighthouse Factory Framework, and the Smart Factory Readiness Index (SIRI) framework popularised by the Singapore Economic Development Board and TUV.During the COVID period, conducted a risk assessment of the OT network, developed a business case for investments in New Generation Threat Protection Devices, Asset Anomaly Detection, and OT asset and change management platforms, and finalized the secured IT/OT network integration plan to accelerate smart factory initiatives

Kolkata Area, India

Managed IT special projects for ITC Limited's FMCG Division, focusing on Manufacturing and Warehouse Management Systems, and Business Process Management Systems for the Finance function.Oversaw project budget approval, cost tracking, and contract negotiation, and ensured compliance with Information Management Policies.Key achievements include delivering and stabilizing the MES system at a greenfield cigarette factory, enhancing product integrity in batch management systems, implementing a Track and Trace system for FCTC compliance in exports, developing an anti-counterfeiting system for cigarette packs.Spearheaded the adoption of AI/ML in a historically statistics-driven environment, pioneering various Machine Learning initiatives within the production function. Notable achievements include the application of advanced deep learning techniques like LSTM to improve Ex Cigarette Pack Moisture Consistency and reduce Knockouts in the secondary process.

Kolkata Area, India

Reporting to ITC Account Manager, I was responsible for:Delivery management, Technology evengalism, Business Requirements analysis and Solution fitment, Proposal preparation and negotiation, Resource Management for Bangalore, Kolkata and On ste locations, CMMi process compliance for ITC Account

Kolkata Area, India

Spearheaded the implementation of a complex payroll system for factories, managing payroll for over 5,000 unionised workers by negotiating source code purchases, forming a 25-member team, and ensuring system stabilisation.Introduced new technologies (SharePoint, Omnidocs, Skelta, BizTalk, Microsoft Rights Management, Linkdata) and implemented a Six Sigma Stage Gate-based new product development system.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Joined ITC Infotech as a module lead for designing and developing a dealer management system for ITC Limited, progressing to project lead to ensure successful rollout and stabilization at multiple dealer points across India.

Kolkata Area, India

Started as a Site Engineer at a power plant and quickly advanced to Head of Formworks Department, Eastern Region at L&T Construction, responsible for designing formwork systems, project costing, and enhancing DOKA Formworks productivity.

Bachelor Of Civil Engineering (Be), Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, 80.5%

Civil Engineering

Master Of Science (Ms), Software Systems

High School, 76%

School, 79%

Activities and Societies: School Captain, Quizzing, Cricket, Organizing Social Functions