Experience

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  -Independent Consultant-

  • New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Innovation Consultant

    • Apr 2015 - Present
    • New Delhi, Delhi, India

    Working as advisor to a global NGO on reducing plastic waste through reuse / repurpose options. Deliverables include smart tagging, smart collection and smart segregation of single-use plastic bottles and containers.Worked with two FMCG Fortune 500 companies to help them transition to sustainable, bio-degradable packaging for their products (packaged food, toiletries, etc). This included identification of alternate packaging materials and their processing options.Worked with a Tier-1 Automotive Wiring Harness supplier to identify advanced and emerging technologies in wiring harness solutions.Worked with an Automotive MNC on ‘Automated wellness monitoring system’ using a combination of in-car biometric sensors and active-safety systems.Developed and implemented India-entry Strategy for international companies in various and diverse industry sectors.

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  GLG Consulting

  • India

  • Council Member

    • Dec 2010 - Present
    • India

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  ARDMC (Automotive R&D Management Consulting)

  • NCR

  • Chief Consultant : India

    • Aug 2011 - Apr 2015
    • NCR

    Worked as a founder member of a global network 
of experienced automotive industry professionals focused on R&D Management, Innovation and Technology Advisory services for automotive OEMs and suppliers.

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  DYPDC Center for Automotive Research & Studies

  • Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Professor, Automotive Design

    • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
    • Pune, Maharashtra, India

    Designed course-structure, curriculum & study-content for the two design programs (3-year Undergraduate Program, and a 2-year Post Graduate Program), based on the current automotive industry requirements.Developed collaborations with domestic automotive OEMs for the students to gain practical industry insights, and with international design faculty for delivering globally relevant curriculum content.

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  RCDA

  • India

  • Strategic Business Consultant

    • Dec 2006 - Jun 2010
    • India

    Setup of design & development delivery centres in India for European SMEsWorked as an interim CXO on a build-operate-transfer model to setup new businesses

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  MothersonSumi Infotech & Design Ltd [now Motherson Technology Services]

  • India

  • Vice President (Engineering Design)

    • Sep 2002 - Nov 2006
    • India

    Set up the Engineering Design Services unit with multi-site operations in India, Europe and Australia – to address internal and external customer needsSuccessfully established MIND as a preferred Product Design & Development supplier with global Automotive / Transportation OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in Europe, USA and Asia

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  Kristi Design Studio

  • New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Founder & CEO

    • Jul 1983 - Jun 2002
    • New Delhi, Delhi, India

    A Product Design & Development company that was setup from entrepreneur level.