Bridging the Strategic Gap in Industrial Automation & Manufacturing Excellence
Most plant executives understand daily operations, but few have the specific global exposure required to conceptualize automation with a strategic, long-term vision. I bridge this gap for MDs and CEOs by providing technical foresight and vendor-neutral recommendations that protect capital and ensure the right solutions are implemented correctly the first time.
With over 35 years of experience across Japanese, Korean, and European MNCs—including Sanden Vikas, Takata, and ThyssenKrupp—I specialize in transforming complex manufacturing environments into high-performance, scalable operations.
How I Add Value as a Strategic Advisor:
- Automation & Robotics Roadmap: I lead end-to-end deployments, from CNC tending and Gantry systems to advanced Cobots and SCARAs.
- Measurable Business Outcomes: My focus is always on the bottom line—improving OEE, increasing productivity, and optimizing CapEx.
- Lean Transformation: I integrate Lean Manufacturing principles with modern technology to ensure "Smart" doesn't just mean "Digital," but "Efficient".
Recent Milestone: Recently served as an Automation Consultant at Sundram Fasteners Ltd. for four years, where I led 15+ Robotics implementations across EV powertrain and forging operations.
Global Foundation: My perspective is built on global training at Yaskawa (Japan), Kuka (Germany), Badalex (UK), and Bosch (Singapore) Takata Japan & Germany. I bring this world-class technical standard to every local engagement.
Core Expertise: Automation Strategy | Robotics Deployment | Manufacturing Excellence | Lean Manufacturing | Plant Modernization | Import Substitute Machines
📍 Based in Chennai | Available for strategic advisory and project-based engagements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Strategic Automation & Manufacturing Engineering Advisor to MDs and CEOs with 35+ years of global experience across Japanese, Korean, and European Tier-1 automotive environments. Specialist in aligning advanced Robotics and Lean Transformation with measurable business outcomes: improved OEE, optimized CapEx, and scalable plant modernization. I provide vendor-neutral technical foresight to ensure automation investments are right the first time
Core Competencies: Automation Strategy, Robotics Deployment (EV Powertrain/Forging), Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Transformation, and Greenfield/Brownfield Project Management.
Global Exposure: Expert training at Yaskawa (Japan), Kuka (Germany), Badalex (UK), Takata Japan & Germany and Bosch (Singapore)