Manoj D

Results-driven MES Engineer and Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience across manufacturing, mining, and CPG industries. Proven expertise in end-to-end MES implementation, industrial data integration, and advanced analytics. Hands-on proficiency in GE Proficy Plant Applications, ThingWorx, PI System/Historian, Palantir Foundry, Power BI, and Excel for delivering operational insights and real-time monitoring solutions.

Currently driving data-driven transformation at EY for a global mining client, combining MES domain knowledge with modern analytics platforms.

MES Consultant & Data Analyst at Ernst & Young (EY) (2025-04 – Present)

Client: Rio Tinto (Mining Sector)

• Developed and supported PI System-based solutions to monitor water usage and efficiency across mining operations.
• Built and configured AF models, event frames, and notifications for critical water-related KPIs.
• Designed PI Vision dashboards in collaboration with stakeholders to visualize operational water metrics.
• Ensured compliance with data standards and operational reliability across PI/Aveva infrastructure.
• Developed end-to-end data pipelines in Palantir Foundry to ingest, transform, and model operational data from mining assets for KPI reporting.
• Built interactive Power BI dashboards integrating PI System and Foundry data sources to surface real-time production and sustainability insights for senior stakeholders.
• Automated operational reporting workflows using Excel (Power Query, pivot tables, advanced formulas), reducing manual effort by ~40%.
• Conducted data modeling and analysis to identify patterns in water consumption and equipment efficiency, supporting evidence-based operational decisions.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and business teams to align analytics deliverables with strategic goals.

MES Developer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (2021-09 – 2025-03)

Client: PepsiCo (CPG Industry)

• Developed and deployed MES solutions using ThingWorx, GE Proficy Plant Applications, and Historian for real-time production monitoring.
• Created custom dashboards, mashups, and SQL-based reports to visualize and improve line performance, waste, and downtime trends.
• Managed end-to-end MES deployment lifecycle including requirement analysis, development, testing, and production release.
• Ensured seamless integration of shop floor equipment data using Kepware/IGS and Historian with minimal data loss or delay.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, plant engineers, and QA teams to ensure solution compliance and performance SLAs.
• Implemented MES logic enhancements for tracking planned vs. unplanned downtime, enabling clearer visibility into loss categories across production lines.
• Developed custom production waste modules with automated unit conversion logic for consistent multi-site reporting.
• Optimized ThingWorx mashups and backend services for faster load times and improved UI across all production dashboards.
• Created parameterized SQL stored procedures to support flexible reporting across different production lines and time ranges.

B.Sc. in Information Technology – Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (2021-01)