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I am an MBA graduate and PMP, ACP, and SAFe certified strategic project manager, passionate about delivering digital value from inception to shop floor implementation in organizational digital transformation projects. As a technology enthusiast with extensive leadership experience in Digital Strategy and Transformation, I excel at tackling challenges at the intersection of manufacturing and technology, bridging gaps through thought leadership and seamless execution.With over 16 years of experience, including leading IoT Digital Transformation projects across various industries such as discrete manufacturing, process, electronics, and aviation, I have earned numerous recognitions in Consulting, Product, and Program Management.In my current role, I focus on the digitalization of manufacturing industries in alignment with Industry 4.0 initiatives. Combining technology expertise with business acumen, I work on digital blueprinting, conceptualizing, and developing solutions that drive business growth across the value chain.My project portfolio includes MES projects and digitalization initiatives worldwide, with six projects in India and three in Europe. I have also served as a product owner for an in-house custom MES deployment in a manufacturing setting. My proficiency with PLCs allows me to interface with machines and gather shop floor data, enabling data-driven decisions and insights from data analysis. I have exceptional talent for translating shopfloor requirements into software solutions facilitates the seamless execution of integrated interplant MES projects spanning four global plants.Notable Achievements:Process Industry:- Created a complete factory digital twin in just 8 weeks, achieving 99% UAT accuracy.- Delivered the first-ever big bang MES production go-live in the process industry within 10 months, generating $1M in revenue.- Developed a custom MES for multiple plants in 6 months, serving as Product Owner and enabling a multi-plant cloud data lake.- Achieved 96% full genealogy by implementing effective Organizational Change Management within 6 months during a digital transformation journey.- Maintained highly automated machines, including PLC logic modifications, to enhance safety, production, and quality.Discrete, Electronics, and Aviation Industry:- Enhanced MES system performance, reducing response time from 12 seconds to 1 second.- Secured a $1.5M opportunity by converting major stakeholders to advocates.

Listed skills include Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Engineering, and 30 others.