Chandan S — Product Manager

I’m an Industrial Designer and Product Discovery specialist with 8+ years of experience at Forbes Marshall, where I help shape meaningful products, systems, and digital-physical experiences for process industries. An alumnus of the National Institute of Design (NID) and born in Tumkuru, Karnataka, I’m deeply passionate about understanding people, decoding real-world constraints, and translating complex engineering into human-centered design outcomes. My journey has evolved from designing physical products like actuators, burners, valves, and steam systems — where I learned ergonomics, manufacturability, service realities, and vendor collaboration — to leading structured needfinding, systems research, and digital experience design across HMIs, UX, dashboards, and enterprise tools. With 100+ site visits across industries and countries, I’ve built a research philosophy grounded in empathy, rigor, and psychological insight — turning fragmented observations into clear strategic opportunities. Today, I work at the intersection of Industrial Design, UX/HMI, Product Strategy, and Design Research — helping teams move from ideas to scalable ecosystems. I’ve contributed to initiatives like ProcessMAC, QualSteam, WHRS, Steam Humanoid, Enterprise Sizing Software, and HMI design standards, while also building reusable design systems that accelerate engineering delivery and enhance product coherence across portfolios. Mentoring 25+ interns and collaborating across Steam Generation, Condensate Recovery, Analytics, Sensors, and Digital Platforms has shaped me into a collaborator, guide, and system-builder — someone who loves nurturing design maturity and aligning user goals with business value. Along the way, I’ve been grateful to receive recognitions including: ⭐ 3* India Design Mark ⭐ International Sustainability Challenge — Techfest IIT Bombay ⭐ Best Engineer – R&D Product Design (Forbes Marshall) For me, design is not just form or function — it’s impact, empathy, and disciplined execution at scale. I’m always excited to collaborate on ideas that matter — especially where industry, design, and human behavior meet.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer specializing in Industrial Design and User Experience for process industries.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 8 yrs 2 mos