Jul 2025 – Oct 2025 · 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• As a visiting faculty member, I teach the subject of Plant Design to undergraduate Chemical Engineering students, with a focus on the practical aspects of both internal and external factors affecting plant design. The course integrates academic theory with industry-relevant case studies to develop decision-making skills in areas such as site selection, compliance, safety, sustainability, equipment layout, piping, infrastructure planning, and operational planning.

Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed the corporate brochure for an engineering firm offering 2D/3D design and project support services for civil and mechanical works, structuring it to highlight services, technical capabilities and project portfolio in a clear, brand-aligned, client-focused format.

Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed a corporate presentation for an engineering and consultancy firm serving API manufacturers, clearly communicating services, capabilities and value proposition to prospective B2B clients.

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 2 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Served as a Subject Matter Expert for raw material handling and charging systems in a greenfield industrial project for a process engineering and design firm, providing strategic technical consultancy and documentation support.
• › Prepared technical specifications and drawings, coordinated vendor shortlisting, issued proposals to multiple vendors and supported technical–commercial comparison and cost optimisation to arrive at a reliable and efficient material handling solution.

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025 · 1 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed the logo, tagline, visiting card, letterhead and envelope for a real estate company, ensuring a consistent visual identity across core stationery and client touchpoints.

May 2025 – Dec 2025 · 7 mos · Ahmedabad · Remote

• › Leading the B2B branding journey for an engineering and consultancy firm serving pharma, API, food and chemical manufacturers, ensuring the brand reflects its core values.
• › Defining the brand foundation, including tagline, visual identity and core messaging, to position the firm clearly for decision-makers in plant design and capital projects.
• › Designing and writing technical marketing collateral – corporate presentations, brochures and other key client-facing materials – ensuring a consistent brand look, tone and message across all touchpoints.
• › Developing structured technical content that showcases the firm’s engineering, design and compliance capabilities in a way that is accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
• › Currently designing and developing the WordPress-based corporate website to align the digital presence with the established brand identity and to support future business development.

Apr 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo · El Mouradia, Algiers, Algeria · Remote

• › Designed a corporate presentation for a pharmaceutical company, clearly communicating services, capabilities and value proposition to prospective B2B clients and partners.

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Developing the brand identity for an engineering company manufacturing strut systems, including logo, tagline and core messaging aligned with its positioning in the B2B industrial market.
• › Designing the corporate brochure and related marketing collateral to present services clearly and maintain a consistent visual and verbal identity across all customer-facing touchpoints.

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Developing the core brand identity for an industrial construction and project contracting company, including logo, tagline, brand messaging, colour palette and brand identity guidelines.
• › Creating key corporate communication tools – corporate presentation, brochure, diary, photo album and branded HSE and HR policy documents – to reinforce a consistent brand narrative across internal and external audiences.
• › Supporting trademark-related work for the logo and brand elements in coordination with external partners.
• › Providing ongoing design and branding support for site banners, safety and project posters, LinkedIn social media marketing, company event invitations and recognition certificates, ensuring consistent branding across projects and stakeholder touchpoints.
• › Designing the WordPress-based website, updated company profile and service brochures to align the firm’s digital presence and sales collateral with its established brand identity and project portfolio.

Aug 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

• › Designing the logo, tagline and product videos for a company focused on toll management, intelligent transport and advanced traffic management solutions, using a mix of original and stock footage.
• › Editing podcast and explainer videos with background music, on-screen infographics, text captions and voice-over, including storyboard development and visual strategy for YouTube and LinkedIn.
• › Preparing SEO-optimised captions, hashtags, backlinks, chapters and other YouTube and LinkedIn requirements to support consistent, discoverable posting and brand visibility among transport and infrastructure stakeholders.

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024 · 1 mo · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

• › Designed technical and marketing brochures focused on integrated herbs and soya chunks processing lines for a process equipment manufacturer, supporting product promotion at national and international food exhibitions and in B2B client communication.

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• › Provided strategic advisory on native and modified starch and related starch/sweetener products (including liquid glucose, maltodextrin, dextrose monohydrate, dextrose anhydrous, sorbitol, dextrose syrup and high maltose corn syrup) for clients of an expert network connecting businesses with vetted industry specialists.
• › Advised on raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, supply chain structures, market trends, competitive landscape, domestic and export volume dynamics and application development across food, pharmaceutical and industrial uses, supporting clients’ commercial, sourcing and investment decisions.

Apr 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed a tagline, messaging, corporate brochure, visiting card and letterhead for a travel services company offering international and domestic tours, ensuring consistent branding and professional presentation across client touchpoints.

Jun 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Led local liaison, legal compliance, engineering design coordination, procurement and project management for a USD 3.5 million brownfield liquid caramel and caramel powder storage facility for a food ingredient manufacturer, strengthening production, storage and supply reliability for key B2B customers.
• › Managed vendor selection and contract negotiations, including preparing RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, issuing proposals to multiple vendors, creating contracts and purchase orders, coordinating payments and supporting techno-commercial comparison and cost optimisation to keep the project within budget.
• › Spearheaded infrastructure and utilities planning across process, utilities, civil, electrical, instrumentation, IT, rooftop solar, roads, drainage, water treatment and effluent systems, ensuring smooth execution from design through to handover in line with regulatory and quality expectations.
• › Designed artwork for a 1 kg caramel powder corrugated box and created event and safety banners and posters to support on-site communication for internal and client-facing use.

Apr 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Developed a comprehensive rebranding approach for a manufacturer of high-performance industrial coatings and paints, including core messaging, tagline, corporate presentation, product brochures and key branding collaterals, aligned with market trends and customer expectations.
• › Managed the design and execution of a national-level exhibition stall, coordinating vendor selection, graphic design, marketing material production, logistics and post-event evaluation, contributing to a measurable increase in brand visibility.
• › Designed the storyboard, visual treatment and communication flow for a corporate video showcasing product range, application areas and manufacturing capabilities, supporting sales and brand-building efforts.

Apr 2023 – Jun 2023 · 2 mos · Remote

• › Designed visually engaging marketing collateral for a food and pharma equipment manufacturer, including messaging, tagline, logo, brochures and key branding elements, tailored to industry-specific needs and enhancing professional image and customer engagement.

Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• › Led engineering and design for a USD 7 million greenfield facility on a 4.94-acre site for a food ingredients and cattle feed manufacturer, covering food additive and feed processing operations in Khopoli, Raigad, Maharashtra.
• › Developed detailed engineering designs for process, utility, civil works, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• › Designed warehouse layouts, internal roads, drainage systems and worker changing facilities to optimise space utilisation, material movement and operational efficiency.
• › Planned infrastructure for people and material flow, including administrative offices, walkways and fire safety systems, to support smooth operations and productivity.
• › Directed equipment sizing and selection for process and utility systems in line with cost control, capacity and reliability requirements.

Aug 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs · Delhi, India · Remote

• › Designed and implemented digital marketing strategies for a toll management and intelligent transport solutions provider, contributing to a 40% increase in customer engagement and a 25% rise in website visits within six months.
• › Created niche technical content and revamped website SEO with a focus on India’s emerging practices and technologies in Toll Management Systems (TMS) and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), including authoring blogs on TMS and ITS, improving search visibility and industry positioning.
• › Conceptualised and executed integrated marketing campaigns for product launches, including ITS on Cloud, GNSS, Multi-lane Free Flow (MLFF) systems and Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X), designing product brochures, website pages and LinkedIn content for each solution and aligning all activity with business objectives.
• › Developed strategy proposals for tie-ups and collaborations with other TMS and ITS solution providers, supporting business development discussions and partner outreach.
• › Designed product presentations for TMS and ITS solutions, and created infographics, technical illustrations and 3D artwork to explain system architecture, data flows and deployment models for use in client presentations and industry forums.
• › Organised and promoted charity sports events like the Indian Tolling League (ITL) cricket match and a golf tournament, creating brochures, posters, banners, teaser videos, and event videos to enhance brand visibility and community engagement in the tolling and transport sector.
• › Managed the company’s YouTube presence, including channel structure, upload workflows, metadata and description optimisation, thumbnails, and playlists, to support consistent publishing and enhance discoverability and engagement.
• › Led LinkedIn marketing, analysing campaigns with Google Analytics and insights, growing followers from 4,000 to 10,000 in six months, and offering recommendations to optimise digital strategy and content.

Aug 2022 – Dec 2022 · 4 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Developed and executed an international sales strategy for steam boilers, thermic fluid heaters, hot water generators, and hot air generators, increasing lead generation by 35% in 2022-23.
• › Conducted primary and secondary market research to identify high-potential regions, focusing on Middle East, East Africa, and Southeast Asia (MESA) markets.
• › Developed the end-to-end proposal process, including export documentation and stakeholder coordination for international sales valued between $0.5M and $2M.
• › Automated proposal processes using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, reducing turnaround time and improving accuracy.
• › Streamlined cross-functional collaboration by implementing SolidWorks PDM, improving productivity and efficiency.
• › Optimised Google Ads campaigns, achieving higher Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for both national and international sales.
• › Designed and developed a global navigation scheme and created technical content for the company’s revamped website.
• › Designed promotional materials, significantly enhancing brand awareness and market visibility.
• › Successfully implemented an online employee reporting system, improving reporting accuracy and accessibility.

Apr 2022 – Jun 2022 · 2 mos · Ludhiana, Punjab, India · Hybrid

• › Led process engineering and plant design for a USD 0.6 million fortified rice kernel (FRK) facility for a food processing manufacturer, including selection and sizing of process and utility equipment to optimise efficiency and reliability.

Apr 2022 – May 2022 · 1 mo · Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India · Hybrid

• › Delivered process engineering and plant design for a USD 0.4M fortified rice kernel (FRK) plant, ensuring optimal equipment selection and sizing to enhance operational efficiency.

Apr 2022 – May 2022 · 1 mo · Bargarh, Odisha, India · Hybrid

• › Delivered process engineering and plant design for a USD 0.4M fortified rice kernel (FRK) plant, including the selection and sizing of process and utility equipment to optimise operational performance.

Mar 2022 – Jun 2022 · 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Hybrid

• › Developed innovative go-to-market (GTM) and sales strategies for food and pharma equipment, driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• › Designed the complete sales cycle, from lead generation to order closure, achieving performance targets using SMART goal criteria.
• › Designed sales email templates, proposals, follow-ups, and order forms, enhancing client communication consistency and professionalism.
• › Implemented and customised HubSpot CRM, improving sales tracking and marketing efficiency, streamlining processes across teams.
• › Created digital marketing materials and promotional ads, strengthening brand awareness and increasing customer engagement.

Jan 2022 – Feb 2022 · 1 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Designed and implemented an automated content management system (CMS) using G Suite, Zapier, and Trello, streamlining workflows and enhancing content creation efficiency for an online relationship blog.

Mar 2021 – Dec 2021 · 9 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

• › Developed and implemented a streamlined proposal process for a process equipment manufacturer, reducing turnaround time by 35–45% while improving tracking and timely submission.
• › Conducted market research and competitive analysis on fruits, vegetables and food ingredients to identify opportunities in product lifecycle and solution positioning, supporting brand visibility and sales potential.
• › Created reusable proposal content and templates aligned with branding guidelines, improving response time for RFQs/RFPs and ensuring consistent, professional communication.
• › Designed sales and marketing collateral—including brochures, leaflets, pamphlets, product videos, and print and digital ads—to support sales outreach and exhibition participation.
• › Managed LinkedIn-focused marketing for the business, planning and publishing content to support lead generation, engage prospects and strengthen the company’s positioning with food industry buyers.

May 2020 – Jun 2020 · 1 mo · Surat, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed the logo, tagline, visiting card, letterhead and envelope for a consulting firm, ensuring a consistent visual identity across all basic stationery and client touchpoints.

Mar 2019 – Aug 2019 · 5 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• › Led process engineering, risk analysis, and plant design for a USD 8M integrated mature & tender coconut processing unit, preparing material, energy and water balances and developing P&IDs for key process and utility sections.
• › Sized, selected and designed process and utility equipment and piping, and managed process & project documentation, status reports and deliverables to ensure smooth execution.
• › Generated RFQs for bought-out equipment, evaluated vendor offers, and selected optimal suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
• › Utilised Microsoft Project to track milestones and deliverables, improving project efficiency and ensuring timely execution.

Nov 2018 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Hybrid

• › Developed and executed a comprehensive sales strategy for the automatic vertical pressure filter (AVTF), including GTM strategy, target group identification, and advertising objectives to achieve business goals.
• › Managed proposal engineering, product trials, and project management from inception to completion, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• › Designed and launched a responsive website with niche SEO content, high-quality product visuals, and a corporate presentation, enhancing online visibility and customer engagement.
• › Conducted market research and competitive analysis, identifying market gaps and refining the product strategy for the indigenous Vertical Pressure Filter.
• › Led product discovery and validation by conducting trials, analysing insights, and developing product roadmaps, prioritising features based on business impact, user needs, resource constraints, and technical feasibility.
• › Designed visually appealing and effective print media, including brochures, visiting cards, flyers, banners, and other marketing materials, ensuring alignment with branding guidelines.
• › Created high-quality videos and presentations for product demonstrations, automation features, safety measures, and promotional campaigns.
• › Developed and implemented a proposal development process that significantly increased efficiency, reducing proposal turnaround time by over 50% while ensuring compliance with RFP requirements.
• › Identified and established relationships with prospective vendors for contractual manufacturing of non-key equipment, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
• › Reviewed vendor responses to RFQs, evaluated proposals, and provided recommendations to senior management on vendor selection.

Oct 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Dec 2016 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Led equipment selection, sizing, and optimisation for a new ophthalmic facility, developed regulatory-compliant protocols (URS, DCI, DQ, QAP, FDS, FAT, SAT) across five projects, and ensured seamless technology transfer for three projects with 100% compliance.
• › Designed data-driven dashboards using Microsoft Excel to track product pipelines for 189 non-oral products, conducted root cause analysis (RCA), implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and monitored process parameters using statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
• › Conducted risk assessments, developed mitigation plans, coordinated with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, QA, regulatory affairs), and provided technical support for manufacturing scale-up and commercialisation, ensuring smooth project execution.

Apr 2016 – Dec 2016 · 8 mos · On-site

• › Led the execution of 15 brownfield projects worth up to $9M, covering process, utility, infrastructure, electrical, and ZLD facilities, achieving 75% adherence to timelines and 100% compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• › Managed project risks, feasibility studies, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination, reducing project risks by 20% and project delays by 15%, while introducing new processes and equipment that increased efficiency by 20% and reduced downtime by 40%.
• › Designed and reviewed engineering drawings, optimised process workflows, developed compliance documentation, and implemented change management strategies, ensuring adherence to Roquette’s global engineering and safety standards.

Apr 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

• › Designed an in-house magazine, visiting cards, diaries and event banners for a food ingredients manufacturer, ensuring consistent corporate branding and professional presentation.

Apr 2015 – Mar 2016 · 11 mos · On-site

Mar 2013 – Mar 2015 · 2 yrs · On-site

Jan 2016 – Mar 2023 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• › Developed a comprehensive brand philosophy for a laminates and décor manufacturer, including core messaging, tagline, logo, typography, website, brochures, signage and other brand assets, strengthening identity and market presence.
• › Designed and wrote the corporate website and marketing collateral aligned with industry trends and customer expectations, improving brand recall with dealers, architects and end-users.
• › Integrated Google Workspace to streamline email management, contact organisation and domain connectivity, improving internal communication and day-to-day operational efficiency.

Jan 2016 – Mar 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• › Served as a member of the alumni board, representing the interests of chemical engineering alumni nationwide.
• › Actively participated in quarterly board meetings, providing strategic input and guidance on alumni engagement, fundraising, and advocacy initiatives.
• › Conducted regular outreach to alumni, engaging them in university events and initiatives and fostering a sense of community among the alumni population.

Dec 2015 – May 2016 · 5 mos · Walnut, California, United States · Remote

• › Designed the logo, tagline, core messaging, stickers, warranty cards and related brand materials, creating a consistent identity for the jewellery brand.

Oct 2015 – Dec 2015 · 2 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed the logo, tagline, visiting card, letterhead and envelope for a food & beverage consulting firm, ensuring a consistent visual identity across all basic stationery and client touchpoints.

Sep 2015 – Apr 2016 · 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed and coordinated printing for shopfront banners, visiting cards, in-store process banners and service offering banners for a mobile repair centre, ensuring clear communication and consistent branding.
• › Helped define and document mobile repair workflows and service packages, translating them into clear in-store communication for customers and staff.

Mar 2015 – Jun 2015 · 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed the brand identity for a local gram panchayat office, including logo, tagline, key messaging and a basic website, ensuring a clear and consistent visual and verbal presence across public-facing touchpoints.

Apr 2014 – Mar 2023 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Developed visual and brand identity for a school group, including logos, taglines and design systems for the main school, nursery division and associated charitable trust, along with customised lesson diaries and branded notebooks for students.
• › Designed comprehensive print and digital collateral—brochures, pamphlets, leaflets, corporate diary, booklets, hoardings, billboards, advertisements, event banners, certificates, invitations and newsletters—strengthening institutional visibility and professional image.
• › Led marketing and communication for key school events, creating campaigns and Facebook-based social media outreach to increase audience engagement and participation.
• › Supported applications for national and international awards by designing dossiers and drafting proposals for competitions and recognition platforms.

Oct 2013 – Jul 2014 · 9 mos · Surendranagar, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Led process engineering and plant design for a 30 MTPD modified starch facility, including selection and sizing of process and utility equipment to optimise efficiency and reliability.

Jun 2011 – Nov 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Led cross-functional teams in developing and implementing process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and reduce costs in starch and derivatives processing, while conducting detailed manufacturing process analysis to optimise energy efficiency, waste reduction, product quality, and labour utilisation.
• › Managed multiple process improvement projects from initiation to delivery, tracking progress with project management tools, providing comprehensive reports with strategic recommendations, and ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes.

Nov 2010 – Apr 2011 · 5 mos · Anand, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Developed comprehensive techno-commercial proposals for food and beverage projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams in projects, engineering, and design to ensure alignment with client needs and industry standards.
• › Interpreted client briefs, configured process solutions in line with safety and quality norms, and managed multiple proposals in parallel to ensure accurate costing, timely submission and full compliance.
• › Designed the company’s annual in-house magazine, supporting internal communication and reinforcing corporate branding.

Oct 2010 – Mar 2016 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Bhuj, Gujarat, India · Remote

• › Designed event creatives and communication assets, including posters, banners, annual magazines, invitation letters, stationery, certificates and plaques for university events, ensuring consistent branding and professional presentation.

Nov 2009 – Nov 2010 · 1 yr · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Led process and project engineering design for new greenfield facilities, including a 700 MTPD corn wet milling plant and downstream units for 100 MTPD liquid glucose, 50 MTPD dextrose monohydrate, 50 MTPD anhydrous dextrose, 30 MTPD maltodextrin, 50 MTPD sorbitol, 20 MTPD xanthan gum, 60 MTPD modified starch, 5 MTPD calcium gluconate and a fungal alpha-amylase pilot plant, ensuring efficient integration and compliance with industry standards.

May 2009 – Oct 2009 · 5 mos

• › Conducted independent scientific research to develop a novel process for the recovery of nickel from spent nickel catalysts, utilizing ultrasonication-assisted leaching techniques to optimize extraction efficiency and yield.
• › Secured funding of 15 lakhs for the project from DST, INAE, IIChE, CII, and IIMCIP for further improving lab-scale setup.

Sep 2006 – Jan 2011 · 4 yrs 4 mos

• › Designed event creatives and communication assets for an engineering and technology institute, including event posters, banners, letterheads, sponsorship letters, invitation letters, stationery, websites, annual magazines and inauguration videos, for various national and international technical symposiums, cultural events, workshops, conferences, expert talks and other academic activities, ensuring consistent branding and professional presentation.

Dec 2005 – May 2009 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• › Successfully planned and executed national-level student symposia, conferences, expert lectures and technical workshops, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
• › Managed event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual setup, transportation and accommodation, optimising operational efficiency.
• › Developed and controlled event budgets, negotiated contracts and managed expenses to ensure cost-effective execution.
• › Designed event creatives and communication assets, including event posters, banners, annual magazines, letterheads, event profiles, sponsorship letters, websites and inauguration videos, ensuring consistent branding.
• › Designed and implemented multi-channel marketing and promotional strategies using marketing collateral, social media, email campaigns and traditional advertising, increasing event visibility and attendance.
• › Secured sponsorships by developing and executing comprehensive funding strategies, strengthening financial support for events.