Atul Nandan

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India11 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Reduced manufacturing costs by 20% at Cypherock
  • Scaled teams across multiple countries
  • Led product from concept to international shelves
Stackforce AI infers this person is a hardware operations expert with deep-tech startup experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementStartup ConsultingSupply Chain OptimizationEntrepreneurshipSustainabilityProgram ManagementProduct DevelopmentManufacturing EngineeringLogisticsProduct Design

Other Skills

Design for ManufacturingGlobal SourcingContract ManufacturingBill of Materials (BOM) ManagementVendor ManagementStrategic PlanningEarly-stage StartupsFinancePeople ManagementSustainable DesignProcess ImprovementExport OperationsD2CHardwareManufacturing Operations Management

About

Operations and manufacturing leader with 9+ years taking hardware products from prototype to profitable production — inside real startups, under real pressure. At Cypherock (blockchain hardware), I led all operations as part of the Founder's Office: cut manufacturing costs by 20%, scaled the team from 8 to 20 across India and Singapore, and managed a global supply chain spanning 4 countries. At QUIN (smart helmets), I took a product from concept to international shelves in 18 months — US and EU certified, shipped across 3 continents. On-the-ground QC in China. Safety certification negotiations with European bodies. The whole thing. Beyond that: I've managed vendor networks across India, China, Germany, Singapore, and the US. Built teams. Owned P&L. Set up logistics from scratch. Navigated cross-jurisdiction compliance. I don't advise from slide decks — I embed in teams and do the work. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Currently open to two things: ▶ Senior Ops Leadership — Head of Ops, VP Ops, or equivalent at a Pre-Series A to Series B hardware or deep-tech startup. Remote or hybrid. ▶ Consulting Engagements — for hardware founders who need outside operational expertise on prototype-to-production challenges: → Operations Audits (5–7 days) → Prototype-to-Production Sprints (4–8 weeks) → Fractional COO (ongoing, 10–15 hrs/week) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Based in Pune, India — available remotely and onsite across India and internationally. If either of those describes what you're looking for, DM me or book a free 20-min call: https://topmate.io/atul_nandan

Experience

11 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Self-employed

Independent Consultant — Hardware Operations & Startup Advisory

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Working with hardware and deep-tech founders on the operational gap between a working prototype and scalable, profitable production.
  • Selected work:
  • Advised Soma Chai (US-based hardware startup) on mechanical design and manufacturing ops for an automated chai maker — led vendor identification, DFM review, and production planning through prototype stage
  • Conducted operations audits for early-stage hardware founders: supply chain gap analysis, cost benchmarking, vendor risk assessment, and 90-day action roadmaps
  • Ran advisory sessions with founders on prototype-to-production frameworks, manufacturer vetting, and international certification pathways
Design for ManufacturingGlobal SourcingContract ManufacturingBill of Materials (BOM) ManagementVendor ManagementOperations Management+1

Cypherock

Founder's Office

Sep 2022Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Led strategic initiatives alongside founders, achieving 20% manufacturing cost reduction and improving product quality and delivery timelines
  • Optimized global supply chain, logistics, and vendor management systems across international operations and manufacturing partnerships
  • Developed and executed talent acquisition strategy, growing team by 67% and reducing hiring cycles by 30%
  • Managed financial planning processes, including operational budgeting and stakeholder reporting for Singapore and India entities
  • Directed intellectual property strategy, oversaw office optimization, and collaborated with international stakeholders on product strategy and compliance
Design for ManufacturingStrategic PlanningProduct DevelopmentLogisticsGlobal SourcingEarly-stage Startups+16

Towards green

Co-Founder

Feb 2022Feb 2025 · 3 yrs · Remote

  • Led digital strategy, brand development, and marketing initiatives, growing an engaged community of 2500+ members.
  • Developed and executed campaigns to promote urban kitchen gardening solutions and natural farm produce, bridging the gap between sustainable farmers and conscious consumers.
  • Leading product development initiatives to create a sustainable product line, focusing on sourcing from local and marginalized farmers across India.
LogisticsEarly-stage StartupsProgram ManagementEntrepreneurshipCritical ThinkingStrategy+10

Greenpeace india

Program Engagement Consultant

Apr 2021Nov 2021 · 7 mos · Remote

  • Led a team of volunteers to organize and execute multiple national campaigns, including Circles of Solidarity and Power the Pedal, which mobilized over 2,000 participants.
  • Managed a team of 8 core volunteers in conducting research and creating proposals.
  • Developed and implemented a mentorship program that provided guidance and training to 110+ volunteers and interns, resulting in a 50%+ increase in volunteer retention.
  • Oversaw the social media strategy for a volunteer-managed Instagram account, growing the following from 500 to 5,000 within six months
Program ManagementStrategyPeople ManagementData AnalyticsSustainable DesignSustainability+3

Sharma ventures

2 roles

Operations Manager

Aug 2020Aug 2022 · 2 yrs · Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India

  • Led a team of 4 associates to manage operations at 2 sites in the region.
  • Coordinated multiple project sites in the state, tracked KPIs, and analyzed site data.
  • Identified avenues for cost-reduction and environmentally sustainable processes.
  • Initiated the company's online presence and online marketing.
LogisticsProgram ManagementEntrepreneurshipCritical ThinkingStrategyPeople Management+9

Senior Engineer

Sep 2019Jul 2020 · 10 mos · Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India

  • - Guided engineering team for efficient maintenance and optimization of the company's earthmoving equipment.
LogisticsPeople ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationTeam ManagementKey Performance IndicatorsOperations Management

Quintessential design

Lead Engineer

Jun 2017Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Facilitated end-to-end development and production of Quin Smart Helmets, fulfilling orders within 1.5 years.
  • Supervised quality checks with multiple manufacturing partners located in China, and collaborated with major German safety giant ABUS.
  • Spearheaded development of new smart helmets for bikes and contact sports, launching 2nd product within 6 months.
  • Established efficient logistics and operations processes in India for international and domestic shipping.
  • Led Sales and Marketing team of 3 towards successful online crowdfunding campaigns, exceeding funding goals.
  • Developed and managed an initial technical team of 6 including graphic designers, electronics, software, and mechanical engineers.
Design for ManufacturingProduct DevelopmentRecruitingLogisticsGlobal Sourcing3D Rendering+20

Quolt design

Product Design Engineer

Jun 2016May 2017 · 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Designed and developed Quolt's first product, Lumineer, a unique bike lighting system, launched with backing from 300+ enthusiasts.
  • Steered the overall production, Quality Assessment, packaging, and logistics for the initial orders for Lumineer.
  • Developed the designs and prototypes of multiple concrete based and smart furniture to build the company’s design portfolio and identity.
Product Development3D RenderingManufacturing EngineeringEarly-stage Startups3D PrintingContract Manufacturing+8

Spicer india ltd

SCM and Logistics Intern

Jul 2015Dec 2015 · 5 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Consolidated and renewed contracts for the entire domestic logistics routes and vendors, imparting scopes for significant cost savings
  • Consolidation entire export logistics and yielded annual savings of about INR 2 Cr.
LogisticsManufacturing EngineeringOperations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementVendor Management

Saeindia bphc chapter

Treasurer

Aug 2014May 2015 · 9 mos

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Honda motorcycle & scooter india pvt. ltd.

Engineering Internship

May 2014Jul 2014 · 2 mos · Manesar, Haryana

  • Spearheaded team for a successful report on 'Efficient solutions for reduction of production line errors for Paint Dept.'
  • Provided scopes for improving efficiency of the Paint department

Bits pilani - baja 2015-16

Vice captain and Transmission Lead

Apr 2014Oct 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Co-managed college team for 1st time final round selection in BAJA
  • Lead Fabrication to complete ATVs with efficient transmission and rollcage, in record time
  • Guided team for 2nd consecutive final round selections
3D RenderingComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Supply Chain ManagementProduct Design3D Modeling

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) (Hons) — Manufacturing Engineering

Aug 2012May 2016

Krishna Public School, Bhilai

Senior Secondary Education

Jan 1998Jan 2012

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