Nilesh Katariya

Operations Associate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led digital transformation initiatives saving costs.
Implemented innovative engineering solutions for efficiency.
Mentored engineers, enhancing operational excellence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Transformation and Civil Engineering expert with a focus on Renewable Energy and Engineering solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationIt StrategySoftware Project ManagementCivil EngineeringProject ManagementTrainingConstruction ManagementSite Coordination

Other Skills

Agile methodologiesAutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk Civil 3DAutomationBusiness Process ImprovementCivil 3DComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Construction EngineeringContract ManagementDevOpsEngineeringField OperationsGooglingIT IntegrationIT Management

Experience

8 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Thyssenkrupp uhde

2 roles

Assistant Manager

Promoted

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

As a core member of thyssenkrupp’s Global Centre of Excellence (CoE), I drive digital transformation and engineering excellence by implementing innovative solutions, optimizing software portfolios, and leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Key Contributions:
1) Global Project Leadership: Spearheaded an modernization project, upgrading a legacy environment to improve maintainability, reliability, and scalability using DevOps practices and Agile methodologies.
2) Digital Transformation: Implemented thyssenkrupp’s first Digital Twin for a major refinery project, achieving 5% cost savings and enabling data-driven decision-making.
3)Process Automation: Implemented automation in engineering workflows, saving considerable man-hours per plot plan and significantly boosting operational efficiency.
4) Software Portfolio Optimization: Managed engineering software portfolio, securing long term discount contracts that delivered considerable in savings.
5) Leadership Experience: Led the 17-member CoE team for 8 months in an interim capacity.
6) IT & Integration: Provided proactive IT support to global/local projects and developed software interfaces between enterprise tools to ensure seamless execution and quality alignment.
This role has deepened my expertise in digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy, engineering applications, and global project management, while strengthening my leadership skills in cross-cultural, multidisciplinary environments.

Digital TransformationIT Service ManagementSoftware Project ManagementPortfolio ManagementProcess OptimizationField Operations+4

Executive Engineer

Apr 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Part of CoE and Engineering Application support group in IT management function.

Suzlon group

Senior Civil Engineer (OMS)

Dec 2018 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Pune Area, India · Hybrid

As part of Suzlon’s pan-India Operations & Maintenance team, I led civil engineering initiatives to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of installed wind turbines. My role involved collaborating with product design teams, optimizing field strategies, and mentoring site engineers to drive operational excellence.
Key Contributions:
1) Leadership & Execution: Led civil engineering teams across India for post-installation fault rectification and BAU maintenance of wind turbines, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
2) Operational Efficiency: Reduced project execution time by 10% and costs by 20% through data-driven optimization of rectification strategies and streamlined procedures.
3) Preventive Maintenance: Developed comprehensive SOPs and preventive maintenance checklists, addressing recurring issues such as foundation cracks, component repairs, and road upkeep.
4) Technical Expertise: Delivered 100+ technical drawings and detailed 3D models to support on-site activities, ensuring accuracy and execution efficiency.
5) Capability Building: Accelerated adoption of Suzlon’s O&M practices by 2x through SOP-based onsite training sessions, training and mentoring 50+ site engineers.

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical Support

Cadd centre training services pvt ltd.

CADD Engineer

Jul 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Pune

Delivered training on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Project Management software, equipping professionals with the technical expertise required to advance their careers. Also conducted career counseling sessions to guide learners in making informed career choices.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Project ManagementTraining

Contractor

Site Engineer

Aug 2016 – Jun 2017 · 10 mos · Ahmednagar, India · On-site

Worked on G+2 commercial and G+4 residential construction projects, managing end-to-end site activities including planning, execution, and quality control. Ensured structural integrity and compliance with specifications through detailed inspection of reinforcement, shuttering, and construction materials.

Site ManagementConstruction ManagementSite Coordination