Rahul Arethiya — Co-Founder
I'm Rahul Arethiya, Founding Partner at karkhana.io, where I proudly serve as a Product Manager. With an exciting journey spanning over 6 years, I'm deeply passionate about spearheading digital transformation in the challenging world of B2B manufacturing. My career kicked off at Rolling Cube, where I immersed myself in the intricate domains of design, manufacturing, and project management. This initial experience paved the way for what was to come. Joining the karkhana.io team from day one, I embarked on an entrepreneurial adventure. Here, I've learned that building a startup means navigating through uncharted waters. It's an environment where solutions aren't handed to you, and uncertainty is your constant companion. Yet, it's precisely this environment that has shaped my ability to adapt, innovate, and persevere. It's an exhilarating journey where 'failure' is just another opportunity to learn and grow. The manufacturing industry isn't for the faint-hearted; it's rife with challenges. From supply chain complexities to quality control, it's a sector that demands innovation and tenacity. I've had the privilege of experiencing this firsthand and leading a team that thrives on solving these challenges. Understanding both the buyer and supplier sides of the equation has been a transformative experience. It's about bridging gaps, fostering relationships, and ensuring a win-win for all parties involved. My mission extends beyond my professional role. I'm deeply committed to building outstanding products and supporting Indian MSMEs in their journey to thrive. It's a cause I believe in. I spearheaded the successful implementation of ERPNext at karkhana.io, streamlining our operations and optimizing workflow efficiency. This involved close collaboration with stakeholders, mapping complex processes, and providing expert guidance to our team, resulting in a seamless and cost-effective integration. Currently working on the development of our Automated Costing Engine (ACE). ACE is transforming the way CNC costing is approached by bringing precision, speed, and simplicity to a previously complex process. It’s more than just a tool—it's a game-changer for manufacturers. It works with just a simple file upload. Here we are truly harnessing AI and ML tech for bettering manufacturing. Not just a random API call to Chatgpt! I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore potential collaborations or simply engage in a conversation about the exciting possibilities within the manufacturing and tech space.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B Manufacturing Product Manager with expertise in AI-driven solutions.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 11 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Software As A Service (saas)
- Erp Implementations
- Business Process Improvement
- People Management
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Career Highlights
- Led the development of an AI-powered costing engine.
- Successfully implemented ERPNext across the organization.
- Passionate about supporting Indian MSMEs in manufacturing.
Work Experience
Karkhana.io
Product Manager (3 yrs 10 mos)
ERPNext Implementation Lead (11 mos)
Head of Operations (2 yrs 1 mo)
Design & Operations Manager, Founding Partner (11 mos)
Dashnode
Product Manager (4 yrs 1 mo)
Rolling Cube
Design & Operations Manager (11 mos)
Design & Manufacturing Intern (0 mo)
Indian Society of Manufacturing Engineers (ISME)
Event Head (1 yr)
DJS Racing
Steering Lead (1 yr 6 mos)
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)
Education
Bachelor's degree at D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
HSC at Thakur College of Science and Commerce
SSC at Samata Vidya Mandir
