Krishnat Patil

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India27 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led a team of over 600 professionals.
  • Managed a $30M budget effectively.
  • Developed an innovation culture resulting in 39 patents.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Engineering and Technology Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global LeadershipStrategic BusinessAnalyticsTechnology ResearchOperations ManagementEngineeringRegulatory ComplianceOperationsProgram Management

Other Skills

Accounting StandardsAdvanced DesignAutomationBudgetsBusiness AnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Intelligence (BI)Business Relationship ManagementBusiness StrategyCapability DevelopmentCapital AllocationCommunicationCompetency ManagementConflict ManagementContent Development

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● Experience in managing GCC Business Operations in alignment with vision & strategic direction; capability to formulate & implement initiatives as well as strategic advice for achieving strategic goals. ● Exhibited excellence by managing department budgets (approx.$ 30Mn) ● Experience in exploring potential business opportunities for achieving the business targets; initiating capability development efforts to achieve organizational goals and increasing growth through excellent business relationship management skills. ● Demonstrated strategic leadership in transformation towards digitalization of large scale business operations, automation and adoption of new technologies in the area of AI/ ML & Generative AI based solution deployment to the customers. ● Gained International exposure by working in the USA; led the large-scale Project Program through cross functional teams located across globe. Supervised and managed teams working across geography & region. ● Experience of managing & mentoring large teams; leading a team of over 600 professionals with very diverse engineering competencies ● Formulating strategies for building and sustaining engineering capabilities through robust roadmaps ● Managing the areas of talent development; experienced in counseling unsuccessful performance. ● Contributing towards business turnaround by developing relationships with key decision makers, stakeholders across the organization ● Lead the Factory Operations as Factory Manager for Technology Center Labs ● Established new engineering capabilities – Automation & Analytics, Tech content design, Product Diagnostics Services, IT Product Design, e-commerce, Parts Info Development, UI/UX Design, Engine Design, Product Support Services, R&D Lab, Product Safety & Compliance, Industrial Design, Value Engineering, ● Developed Innovation Culture in the department resulting in creation of multifold growth in IP for the company. ● Improved & sustained the employee experience ranking of (@600 size) organization to 88% .

Experience

27 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
16 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

John deere india pvt. ltd. (jdtci)

4 roles

Head, Customer & Product Support Services

Promoted

Nov 2020Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • ● Heading the department of 600+ Engineers responsible ($30M Budget responsibility) for providing customer & product support services to John Deere products across Globe.
  • Competencies managing – Data Analytics, Automation, Content Development, Customer Support IT, Digitalization, Field Customer Support, Training Development, Parts and Technical information development & delivery, Product Support Engineering, Advance visualization. Technology transformation through adoption AI/ML & GenAI based solutions.
  • Formulating strategies, roadmaps for building futuristic capabilities and advanced content delivery focusing customer delight & user experience enhancement.
  • Global talent development and employee engagement
  • Strategic programs executed – Digitalization, PIN Specific tech & parts info, GenAI based Interactive schematics diagnostics, Advance visualization, Automation, Diagnostic Task Force,
  • Talent development in domain, digital dexterity & strategic leadership development.
Global LeadershipStrategic BusinessAnalyticsTechnology ResearchOperationsCustomer Satisfaction+21

General Manager, Engineering Services

Promoted

Aug 2015Oct 2020 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • ● Leading, mentoring & monitoring the delivery and performance of module design teams working on product development programs (@ 350 employees)
  • ● Competencies managing – Engine Engineering, Drive train Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operator Station Design, Industrial Design, Value Engineering, Advanced Design, Virtual Reality
  • ● Factory Manager for John Deere R&D Lab and leading the Labs strategy for – R&D Lab, VR Lab, HIL Lab, PV&V Lab & Industrial Design Studio
  • ● Formulating strategies, roadmaps for building engineering capabilities
  • ● Established/strengthened new capabilities/teams – Industrial Design, Advanced Design, CPB, Operator Station
  • ● Developed innovation culture in the team (1 Invention Disclosure to 39 patents in team)
  • ● Improved the employee engagement of team from 57% to 91%
  • ● Managed cost center budgets (approx. $30Million) to achieve or exceed KPIs – Utilization, Cost Per Hour, Recovery
Operations ManagementEstablishing New AccountsStrategic BusinessAnalyticsTechnology ResearchOperations+14

Regional Manager – Product Safety & Compliance – Asia & Sub-Saharan Africa

Jun 2011Jul 2015 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • ● Established Regional Product Safety, Compliance and Standards team
  • ● Led the team providing shared services in Product Safety, Compliance & Standards Regulations related activities for India, Asia and Sub Saharan Africa
  • ● Standard development activities with technical committees of regional & global bodies of BIS, ISO, AISC, SAE
  • ● Managing relationships with manufacturing associations & trade associations – TMA, AICMA, AMMA, ICEMA, CII & FICCI
  • ● Building new capabilities - Functional safety, Product Sustainability, Product Benchmarking
  • ● Intellectual Property generation & protection activities
  • ● Management & standardization of Enterprise electrical components Database Management (17000 parts)
  • ● Marketing Product Safety - Promoting ROPS in India
  • ● Cross functional efforts – PS&C, Marketing, Public Affairs, Engineering
Regulatory ComplianceStrategic BusinessAnalyticsBusiness Intelligence (BI)Customer-Focused SellingCommunication+3

Chief Manager, Technical Information Authoring

Oct 2009May 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • My responsibilities include:
  • 1. Transition of all parts catalog authoring business to India Technology Center from all John Deere Agricultural factories across globe.
  • 2. Development and maintenance of delivery metrics
  • 3. Lead organization of 70 engineering responsible for Agricultural & Turfcare platform technical information development.
  • 4. Budgeting, Financials,Talent development, Quality control, Process improvements
  • 5. Stakeholders, internal customer and Supplier relationships
  • 6. Departmental Strategy & Ambition
Strategic BusinessOperationsCustomer SatisfactionResource AllocationTeam RestructuringCommunication+5

John deere power systems

Program Manager, Product Support

Feb 2007Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Waterloo, Iowa Area

  • ● Led Program with stringent timelines & multifunctional collaboration
  • ● Led to application development & establishment of Cummins Engine for Deere SPFH, Tractors
  • ● Negotiations & agreement sign-off with Cummins Inc.
  • ● Aftermarket support readiness
  • ● Dealer readiness – Parts, Warranty, Field Services, Trainings, Technical Publications
Strategic BusinessContract NegotiationCapability DevelopmentProgram ManagementCustomer SatisfactionResource Allocation+10

John deere india pvt. ltd. (jdtci)

Manager, Technical Information Authoring Center

Jul 2006Jan 2007 · 6 mos · Pune Area, India

  • ● Establishment of new department at John Deere Technology Center
  • ● Talent Development & Migration of roles and responsibilities from various John Deere units across globe to India Technology Center
  • ● Quick ramp up of team and management of a team of 40 employees responsible for delivering technical publication services to different John Deere units, platforms & divisions
  • ● Managed department operations
Strategic BusinessProcess EstablishmentOperationscaptured centerCustomer SatisfactionResource Allocation+13

Cummins india ltd

Sr. Manager - Application Engineering ABU

Jun 2001Jul 2006 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Pune Area, India

  • My responsibilities include...
  • 1. Development of engine application for various OEM machines from automobile, construction and power generation industry.
  • 2. Field testing of machines required for engine validation
  • 3. Development of supplier components such as cooling system, transmission system, exhaust systems, Intake system,engine mounts,etc.
  • 4. Commercial offerings
  • 5. Technical & commercial negotiations with OEMs and suppliers
  • 6. Act as an engine technical expert to support all OEMs.
Regulatory ComplianceStrategic BusinessTechnology ResearchProgram ManagementCustomer SatisfactionCross-functional Team Leadership+9

Force motors

Sr. Engineer - Vehicle Design

Jun 1998Jun 2001 · 3 yrs · Pune Area, India

  • Design and Development of Light Commercial Vehicles ranging from 1.5Ton to 4.5Ton payload capacity.
  • Lead complete Programs right from scratch to market launch
  • Focus on Design and development of Structure, steering, suspension, transmission systems of vehicle design.
  • Supervision of design and testing team
Technology ResearchCustomer SatisfactionKey Metrics

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Business Analytics

Jun 2020May 2022

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Ex PGDBM — General Management

Jan 2010Jan 2011

COEP Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1995Jan 1998

Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1992Jan 1995

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