B. M. Gedam

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.

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.

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)