Vikas Rastogi

Senior Operations & Technical Leader with 15+ years of experience driving operational excellence, large-scale CAPEX projects, plant modernization, commissioning, utilities optimization, and efficiency improvement across ethanol, distillery, sugar, and process industries. Experienced leader in ethanol, distillery, utilities, and engineering operations with expertise in grain-based and molasses-based ethanol projects, plant commissioning, fermentation, distillation, power systems, automation integration, and operational optimization. Proven ability to lead large-scale EPC projects, manage multi-functional teams, and drive plant performance improvement.

Project Head — Sugar & Distillery Division - Modi Industries Limited

(2025-05)

• Leading modernization, project execution, and operational optimization across sugar & distillery units.
• Handling Malt Spirit Plant Project execution and technical coordination.
• Managing fermentation, distillation, utilities, and energy optimization activities.

Vice President — Projects & Operations - RDBL

(2024-05 - 2025-05)

• Directed operations and execution for 120 KLPD grain-based distillery project.
• Led utility systems integration, commissioning, and preventive maintenance initiatives.

General Manager — Project & Engineering - Brewforce Ltd.

(2023-01 - 2024-05)

• Delivered 200 KLPD grain-based ethanol project execution and commissioning support.
• Managed EPC engineering, utility integration, piping systems, and process optimization.
• Led multiple ethanol and distillery project activities and contractor coordination.

AGM / Corporate Engineering Lead - Sir Shadilal Distillery & Chemical Works Ltd.

(2014-06 - 2022-12)

• Executed multiple 100–150 KLPD distillery expansion projects (grain & molasses based).
• Commissioned 7.11 MW and 2.77 MW turbines improving captive power efficiency.
• Commissioned AFBC and Slop Fired Boilers, DCS automation systems, and ZLD integration.
• Led Bacardi bottling plant automation with annual output exceeding 4 million cases.

Shift In-charge — Project & Maintenance - SAEL

(2013-07 - 2014-06)

• Supported commissioning of 12 MW biomass power plant.
• Optimized boiler operations and plant efficiency improvement activities.
• Supported project maintenance and reliability enhancement initiatives.

Mechanical Engineer — Project Execution & QA - SSBPL

(2011-07 - 2013-06)

• Managed project execution, quality inspections, and machinery maintenance activities.
• Handled material planning, equipment monitoring, and QA coordination.

MBA - Project Management - Sikkim Manipal University

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Moradabad Institute of Technology (GBTU)