Summary

Work experience

• assistant manager - new technology & products and digital transformation

  Murugappa Water Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (MWTS)

  2023.06-Current

  (3 years)

  Driving technology commercialization, digital transformation, and scalable water solutions across industrial sectors including battery recycling, metals, mining, and semiconductor value chains. Key Responsibilities: Led end-to-end deployment of advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, from pilot validation to industrial-scale implementation. Drove technology-led business development, identifying client challenges and positioning customized treatment and digital solutions. Managed techno-commercial evaluations, proposal development, and solution design to support project conversion. Enabled digital transformation across 30+ operational sites, integrating IIoT, SCADA, and analytics platforms. Developed data-driven dashboards and monitoring tools to improve process visibility and decision- making. Represented the organization at industry expos and technical forums, showcasing advanced solutions and engaging global stakeholders. Key achievements: Delivered 15+ pilot deployments across 10+ industrial sites, enabling successful technology validation and scale-up. Increased qualified business leads by 40% through strategic technology demonstrations (includingsemiconductor sector expos). Supported 12+ clients in water reuse and compliance, achieving ~25% reduction in freshwater consumption. Led digital initiatives across 30+ sites, improving operational efficiency (~30%) and reducing manual reporting time (~50%). Enabled integration of automation and digital platforms, reducing operational downtime by ~20%.
• assistant manager - waste management & sustainability

  WeStart Communications India Pvt. Ltd

  2022.08-2023.05

  (10 months)

  Oversaw site operations and coordinated with waste management teams, government officials (GCC), and vendors to ensure compliance, inspections, and smooth execution of sustainability projects.
• technical executive - r&d and new product development

  Proklean Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  2020.09-2022.07

  (2 years)

  Led R&D and pilot-scale development of sustainable technologies, including biogas and water treatment systems. Executed lab-to-pilot scale-up, optimizing anaerobic digestion processes for improved methane yield. Conducted advanced water quality analysis (BOD, COD, TOC, VFA) to support process development. Contributed to technology development, validation, and commercialization strategies across industries.
• Process Engineer / Operations In-Charge - Water Treatment

  Murugappa Organo Water Solutions

  2016.01-2020.01

  (4 years)

  Managed daily operations of STP, ETP, RO, UF, MBR, UASBR, and boiler plants. Implemented OHSE and EHS protocols, achieving zero safety incidents. Delivered troubleshooting solutions for biogas, cooling towers, and wastewater systems. Supervised maintenance, plant shutdown/startup, and ensured regulatory compliance. Trained technical staff and maintained documentation for audits and reporting.

Educational experience

• Coimbatore Institute of Technology

  Chemical Engineering

  2012.05-2016.04

  (4 years)

  Chemical Engineering

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