Pinaac Makwana, Ph.D., MIMarEST
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Credentials
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CII Certified Professional in Resource Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability
CII Godrej Green Business CentreJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Member (CM)
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF WELDINGSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Member (CM)
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)Sep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma
KPMG IndiaJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Recent advances on welding of steels
Indian Institute of Technology, BombayJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
OIC of Engineering watch; Class IV, Part'B'
Government of India OfficialJan, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AZOLLA
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Singapore
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Project Manager
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Science and Technology of Welding and Joining
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Mumbai Area, India
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Peer Reviewer
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Jul 2019 - Present
Science and Technology of Welding and Joining is an international peer-reviewed journal covering both the basic science and applied technology of welding and joining. Its comprehensive scope encompasses all welding and joining techniques (brazing, soldering, mechanical joining, etc.) and aspects such as characterisation of heat sources, mathematical modelling of transport phenomena, weld pool solidification, phase transformations in weldments, microstructure-property relationships, welding… Show more Science and Technology of Welding and Joining is an international peer-reviewed journal covering both the basic science and applied technology of welding and joining. Its comprehensive scope encompasses all welding and joining techniques (brazing, soldering, mechanical joining, etc.) and aspects such as characterisation of heat sources, mathematical modelling of transport phenomena, weld pool solidification, phase transformations in weldments, microstructure-property relationships, welding processes, weld sensing, control and automation, neural network applications, and joining of advanced materials, including plastics and composites. Show less Science and Technology of Welding and Joining is an international peer-reviewed journal covering both the basic science and applied technology of welding and joining. Its comprehensive scope encompasses all welding and joining techniques (brazing, soldering, mechanical joining, etc.) and aspects such as characterisation of heat sources, mathematical modelling of transport phenomena, weld pool solidification, phase transformations in weldments, microstructure-property relationships, welding… Show more Science and Technology of Welding and Joining is an international peer-reviewed journal covering both the basic science and applied technology of welding and joining. Its comprehensive scope encompasses all welding and joining techniques (brazing, soldering, mechanical joining, etc.) and aspects such as characterisation of heat sources, mathematical modelling of transport phenomena, weld pool solidification, phase transformations in weldments, microstructure-property relationships, welding processes, weld sensing, control and automation, neural network applications, and joining of advanced materials, including plastics and composites. Show less
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My Vessel
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United Arab Emirates
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Course Director
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
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VSL Marine Technology Pvt. Ltd.
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India
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Director
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Jun 2020 - Dec 2022
•Spearheaded the technical function in executing projects and developing new concepts and propositions. •Managed the project vitality through the operations and adoption phases, along with end-to-end execution of ballast water, exhaust gas, conventional and alternate fuel retrofits. •Developed and launched the green tech analysis program to deliver tailor-made, cost-effective technology solution packages. •Provided engineering leadership for preparation of roadmap towards VR-based… Show more •Spearheaded the technical function in executing projects and developing new concepts and propositions. •Managed the project vitality through the operations and adoption phases, along with end-to-end execution of ballast water, exhaust gas, conventional and alternate fuel retrofits. •Developed and launched the green tech analysis program to deliver tailor-made, cost-effective technology solution packages. •Provided engineering leadership for preparation of roadmap towards VR-based vessel performance systems based on market and technology trends. •Built technical resources and infrastructure capability to improve speed and efficacy of project execution. Show less •Spearheaded the technical function in executing projects and developing new concepts and propositions. •Managed the project vitality through the operations and adoption phases, along with end-to-end execution of ballast water, exhaust gas, conventional and alternate fuel retrofits. •Developed and launched the green tech analysis program to deliver tailor-made, cost-effective technology solution packages. •Provided engineering leadership for preparation of roadmap towards VR-based… Show more •Spearheaded the technical function in executing projects and developing new concepts and propositions. •Managed the project vitality through the operations and adoption phases, along with end-to-end execution of ballast water, exhaust gas, conventional and alternate fuel retrofits. •Developed and launched the green tech analysis program to deliver tailor-made, cost-effective technology solution packages. •Provided engineering leadership for preparation of roadmap towards VR-based vessel performance systems based on market and technology trends. •Built technical resources and infrastructure capability to improve speed and efficacy of project execution. Show less
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Maersk Tankers
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Denmark
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager: Fleet Technology
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2020
•Developed technical expertise for GHG reduction technology algorithms and EEOI / CII computations. •Investigated and evaluated new technologies for GHG reductions towards industry environmental commitments. •Led the cross-functional project team for the fleetwide ballast water management program, scrubber retrofits and implementation of energy saving devices. •Prioritized organizational goals and balanced score card metrics. •Developed technical expertise for GHG reduction technology algorithms and EEOI / CII computations. •Investigated and evaluated new technologies for GHG reductions towards industry environmental commitments. •Led the cross-functional project team for the fleetwide ballast water management program, scrubber retrofits and implementation of energy saving devices. •Prioritized organizational goals and balanced score card metrics.
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Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Reasearch Associate
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
• Developing an experimental setup for WAAM of steel and aluminium alloys. • Establishing engineering specifications and design deliverables. • Numerical estimation of thermal distortion through FEA in GMA brazing. • Developing an experimental setup for WAAM of steel and aluminium alloys. • Establishing engineering specifications and design deliverables. • Numerical estimation of thermal distortion through FEA in GMA brazing.
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Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2013 - Dec 2013
Design of experiments for weld – brazing of dissimilar metals (steel to Al alloys) Design of experiments for weld – brazing of dissimilar metals (steel to Al alloys)
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Cybermarine
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Singapore
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2009 - Feb 2013
• Development of conceptual design for new construction and type – conversions. • Key interface between the structural, machinery and the safety team of engineers • Execute project as per relevant standards while maintaining performance targets. • Review of engineering design and class approvals for marine machinery. • Provide manufacturing and surveys support towards vessel classification. • Development of conceptual design for new construction and type – conversions. • Key interface between the structural, machinery and the safety team of engineers • Execute project as per relevant standards while maintaining performance targets. • Review of engineering design and class approvals for marine machinery. • Provide manufacturing and surveys support towards vessel classification.
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Anglo-Eastern
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Hong Kong
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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OIC Engineering watch
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Jan 2006 - Oct 2008
• Execute engine room watches during cargo, manoeuvring and cruising operations. • Ensuring operational fitness of onboard machinery through periodic inspections. • Implement maintenance practices and troubleshooting of marine machinery. • Tracking inventory of critical and non-critical spares for onboard installations. • Preparation of defect list and execute ship repair management and CSM surveys during vessel dry-docking. • Execute engine room watches during cargo, manoeuvring and cruising operations. • Ensuring operational fitness of onboard machinery through periodic inspections. • Implement maintenance practices and troubleshooting of marine machinery. • Tracking inventory of critical and non-critical spares for onboard installations. • Preparation of defect list and execute ship repair management and CSM surveys during vessel dry-docking.
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Education
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Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Energy Efficient Welding Technologies -
Marine Engineering & Research Institute
Post graduate training, Marine Engineering -
V.J.T.I.
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering