SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Expert in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with extensive industry experience. In-depth knowledge in the manufacturing, facilities, and maintenance environments. Parlay technical expertise into unique and valuable software technology, consulting, and educational solutions. Complement technical background with demonstrated marketing and sales acumen. Offer strong interpersonal skills, working well both individually and as a team. Exhibit a commitment to elevating both team members and direct reports.

EXPERIENCE (SELECTED)

President

       Founded and grew a company dedicated to providing computerized maintenance solutions.

• Envisioned and developed the first non-mainframe-based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), which is still being marketed and used today-demonstrates the ability to identify unmet needs and the vision to deliver unique and valuable solutions.
• Evaluated existing technologies (including mobile, wireless, and bar coding) and pioneered their use with CMMS and EAM applications-illustrates a creative knack for developing new uses for existing technologies.
• Integrated CMMS with other enterprise applications, including accounting, purchasing, and predictive maintenance-requires a thorough understanding of interdepartmental synergies.
• Market CMMS worldwide-demonstrates ability to analyze markets and position offerings accordingly. Involved in all aspects of marketing from research to positioning, to promotions.
• Sell CMMS worldwide-exemplifies aptitude for developing customized business cases and presenting strong value propositions. Requires exceptional relationship-building skills and an ability to "speak the language" of maintenance. Over 1800 companies are still using the application.
• Developed and conducted over 100 seminars regarding viewing maintenance as a profit center, and justifying, selecting, and implementing CMMS and EAM-utilizes a talent for conveying complex materials in an "easy-to-understand" and "easy-to-apply" manner. Established relationships with key individuals at major industry institutions.
• Provide expert consulting on justifying and implementing CMMS.
• Authored two books (and working on another), two book chapters, and numerous published articles regarding CMMS-illustrates an ongoing commitment to expertise in the field. Developed contacts across various media.
• Managed over 20 staff members from diverse backgrounds-requires an ability to tailor management style to differing needs, which elevates performance and allows for effective conflict resolution. Many direct reports have achieved success, from running their own businesses to educating at the university level.

Project Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and Manufacturing Engineer
Started career as a manufacturing engineer and quickly earned promotions to maintenance supervisor and project manager. Facilitated or led projects ranging from productivity analysis to evaluating capital expenditure to initiating and implementing various innovations. Garnered thorough knowledge of manufacturing, facilities, and maintenance management. Demonstrates ability to perform and excel within the corporate realm.

• Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE), Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), and Plant & Facilities Maintenance Association (PFMA)
• Completed Dale Carnegie course entitled "Effective Communications and Human Relations"
• Volunteer heavily in the community
• Speak fluent Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Plant Engineer (C.P.E)
• Professional Engineer (P.E)
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from VJTI