B. M. Gedam
Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering Professional with expertise in Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics, IoT, Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Technologies
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An innovative, versatile and competent Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering Professional with Academic, Industry and Research expertise in Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics, IoT, Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Technologies; possess Total 23+ years' experience (16 years in world class R & D Organisations and 7 years in a reputed University). Looking for a senior faculty and leadership position in a reputed university.
Experience
Associate Professor and Domain Lead of Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Technology - BITS Pilani - Pune
(2019-10)
A reputed deemed university (one of the few Institutes of Eminence of India).
- Providing industry relevant teaching and experiential learning in smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and latest manufacturing technologies.
- Developed Industrial Internet of Things IIoT laboratory (can be operated remotely from anywhere).
- Developing centre of excellence in 'smart manufacturing'.
- Collaboration with industries for specific tailored programs (program coordinator for JSW group, TATA Autocomp, AM/NS).
- Project guidance and mentoring students (Bachelors and Masters).
- Mentoring to junior faculty members and handholding for new courses.
- Continuous curriculum improvement keeping industry needs in focus.
Innovation Manager - FAURECIA TECHNOLOGY CENTER - Pune
(2017-09 - 2019-09)
World leader in automotive interiors, seating systems & emission control products.
- Digital transformation, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 implementation in organisation.
- Coordination with team of university students and giving support to the incubated startups.
- Innovation culture development in Asia Pacific Region.
Head R&D - SETCO AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED - Vadodara & Pune
(2013-08 - 2017-08)
A premier manufacturer of clutch products for the Automotive Industries.
- Contributed to increasing NPD R&D sales.
- Developed in-house torsional vibration testing setup.
- 395 and 430 mm diaphragm clutch development from concept to final validation.
- Setup a New Product Development team to develop indigenously clutch boosters & master cylinders.
Senior Manager - SUZLON ENERGY LIMITED - Vadodara
(2009-07 - 2013-08)
One of the World's largest wind turbine manufacturers.
- 47 and 54-meter-long full-scale blade testing project management (including certification from DNV-GL)
- More than 90% accuracy in testing vs simulated results achieved.
- With consultation with Delft University Netherlands, developed an in-house bolt calibration and vibration measurement setup.
Technologist - TATA STEEL - Jamshedpur, India
(2000-07 - 2006-08)
World's 3rd largest steel producer.
- Promoted from GET to Technologist in just 4 years.
- Extensively worked on Robotic Sample Polishing and Automatic Sample Handling machines.
Education
Ph.D.
- Mechanical Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur (2010)
M.Tech.
- Mechanical Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur (2000)
B.E.
- Mechanical Engineering - VSSUT (formerly Sambalpur University) (1997)
Executive MBA - Business Administration - Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta (2020)
