Experience

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  Manan Oilfield Services Pvt Ltd

  • Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Head of Business Development

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Pune, Maharashtra, India

    Customer Focused Consultancy in E&P business supporting small operators in India and providing them Drilling & Workover expertise. Best advice and most cost-effective solutions to drilling and workover needs of such operators.Offers End-to-End Project Management Solutions for Stand-alone as well as Long-term Well Construction, Well Testing, Workover, Hydraulic Fracturing programs. Typically, such projects are divided in three stages: Planning & Engineering, Procurement & Mobilization, and Execution. Managing all three stages of the program or any single one depending on client’s requirements.

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  Entrepreneur

  • Founder

    • Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

    Specialized in contract manufacturing, we crafted innovative wooden toys designed for both domestic and international markets. Our expertise in developing cutting-edge wooden toys that captivate modern audiences.

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  GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Project Manager

    • Apr 2018 - Jan 2021
    • Mumbai Area, India

     Implemented SAP-ERP (Manufacturing module) at 12 manufacturing sites. Created Project Plan for Product Transfer to a site using MS Project tool by Critical Path Method and optimized the duration from 8 years to 2.5 years. Deployed advanced Artwork Management Software and integrated with Global Agile tool by delivering the project 6 weeks ahead of schedule with minimum post deployment changes. Implemented latest regulatory requirements in 225+ products within 6 months of statutory deadline ensuring zero sales loss and saved write-off of ₹ ~2 cr using Agile Scrum method. Identified 50+ materials posing supply risk to GSK business worth ₹ ~2550 cr, developed alternate vendors on fast track and de-risked the materials using Agile Scrum method.

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  Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh

  • Leh, Ladakh, India

  • Social Entrepreneurship Project

    • Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
    • Leh, Ladakh, India

    Worked with Mr. Sonam Wangchuk (Real life Phunsuk Wangdu of popular movie "3 Idiots", the Winner of Ramon Magsaysay 2018 and multiple national & International awards, based out of Leh, Ladakh (India) to foster socio-economic development of Ladakhi people. Assisted Mr. Wangchuk to develop Responsible and Sustainable tourism model in climatically challenging region of Ladakh.

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  Petroleum Development Oman

  • Muscat, Oman

  • Well Engineer (Planning & Design)

    • Feb 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Muscat, Oman

     Organized two Value Challenge sessions with stakeholders to improve engineering designs and operational practices. Achieved target of ~20% cost reduction and prepared a business case. Assisted HOD in conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews. Prepared business cases, presentations, and vendor performance evaluation. Optimized existing project plans and conducted feasibility studies using optimization software modeling tools and incorporated new technologies in consultation with contractors. Managed project expenditure and post-delivery cost analysis (>$100 million) and oil wells (avg per well cost of $2-3 million). Coached and trained a team of 10 engineers on Engineering Optimization Software applications.

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  Cairn India Ltd

  • India
  • Oil and Gas
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Lead Drilling Engineer

    • Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

    Operations & Engineering Autonomously managed complex project of reducing total dormant inventory level from $110 million to $40 million. Awarded “Employee of the Year Award” by the CEO in year 2013. Led teams of engineers, supervisors and contractors to plan, procure and execute domestic and international exploration and development operations of >$300 million. Assisted HOD and provided first level of technical and problem-solving support by prioritizing the issues and helped him make better decisions. Conducted periodic project review sessions. Supervised 100+ crew members in the field and reduced non-productive time (NPT) from 20% to 8% by educating on best operation practices, risks, and simultaneous operations. Represented and defended operations data during internal & external audits.

  • Senior Drilling Engineer

    • Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

    • Monitored KPIs and benchmarked operations performance, investigated the cost and quality parameters, identified opportunities, and reduced engineering and operations cost by 12%.• Supervised over 100 crew members in the field and reduced non-productive time (NPT) from 20% to 8% by educating on best drilling practices, risk analysis and planning simultaneous operations.• Prepared cost estimates (AFE) and inventory mobilization with an average cost of $2-3 million per design.• Developed one-year coaching road map for technical and soft skill development of new hires and interns.

  • Drilling Engineer

    • Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

    Deeper dive into engineering & operations, monitored field activities, scope of work & technical evaluation of tangible and procurement.• Prepared Basis of Well Designs and cost estimates for various exploration and development drilling projects.• Assisted in drilling procurement activities, supported tendering, technical bid evaluation and contracting.• Prepared technical scope of work and equipment list for various drilling tangibles & services.• Supported contract execution and management and performance monitoring of contractor. • Prepared drilling programs covering various facets of drilling planning including directional planning, drilling fluids program, wellhead procedures, casing design, cementing operations, bit selection, coring, logging, completion operations, risk analysis, AER preparation etc.Received “Impact Bonus” in 2009.

  • Graduate Trainee (Drilling)

    • Jul 2007 - Mar 2008

    Deputed as rig site drilling engineer, assisted drilling supervisor and supported logistics.• Prepared Basis of Well Designs and cost estimates for various exploration and development drilling projects.• Worked as rig site drilling engineer assisting Drilling Supervisors for the drilling operations.• Promoted HSE focus, operations support including procedures. Got “Pat on the Back Award” in 2008.• Coordinated with crew, materials and personnel logistics management.• Software based reporting of drilling operations.