Vikram Banthia, Ph.D, P.Eng Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, MB, CA

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Led the identification of opportunities and the development of solutions for process automation by overseeing the development/acquisition, installation, and maintenance of advanced technologies and equipment utilized.
• Directed the management of the site's Capital Projects by spearheading the development and execution of project scopes, deliverables, timelines, and budget allocations for all projects at the site.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Responsible for planning, organizing and executing projects to support and promote continuous manufacturing improvements using principles of LEAN and Six Sigma
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations
• Develop new manufacturing processes from initial concept reviews to full scale manufacturing implementation

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Responsible for managing all automation and control projects including service jobs and new installation work in Manitoba which included preparing and reviewing scopes of work, hiring trades, managing work on site, and.
• Worked alongside owners, engineers, sub trades, and technicians to effectively get the work completed
• Performed monthly forecasting to accurately predict revenue for the Canada West District

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Teleoperation of a hydraulic robot manipulator with mobile base

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Managed projects related to Rockwell PLC, Honeywell Building Management System (HVAC) and Security upgrades
• Coordinated with contractors/vendors to ensure the success of projects through cost negotiating, issuing of purchase orders, planning project timelines and supervision of work
• Prepared engineering deliverable such as requirements documents, EDR, PM, calibrations, engineering studies and drawings

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Automated operational features of grain carts using CAN bus controllers
• Developed hydraulic and electrical systems and wiring harnesses for grain carts, harrows and transfer tracks

Raipur Area, India

• Responsible for the development of a complete automated printing facility
• Determined critical path areas of every job to reduce error and job delays
• Scheduled maintenance on all units to ensure readiness for all press runs

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Developed an MRI compatible robot for IMRIS, Winnipeg, Canada

Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur (India)

• Investigated existing system of material procurement, its storage & distribution and recommended strategies for its improvement

Bhilai Area, India

• Analyzed the manufacturing process of steel with primary focus on steel melting and machine shop

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering, 4.5/4.5

Teleoperation of a hydraulic robot manipulator with mobile base

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering, 4.25/4.5

Design of a neurosurgical manipulator for applications in MRI environment. This thesis presents the design of a personal computer (PC).

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 4.41/4.5

Design of a hybrid system for Suzuki Esteem to enhance fuel economy with lower emissions