PGDIE 24th batch
Mechanical Engineering
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Rakesh Kumar
PGDIE 24th Batch
Civil Engineering
Currently
Granules Supply-Chain Leader, Takasaki Plant
Procter & Gamble K.K., Japan
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
2008 — Present (less than a year)
Logistics Group Manager, Shiga Plant
Procter & Gamble K.K., Japan
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
May 2005 — January 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Lead a group of Managers and Planners/ Technicians responsible for Distribution Planning, Production Planning, Material Planning, Material Supply Management, and Plant Warehousing for Global Supply-Chain of Skin and Cosmetics business. Collaborate with Category business team, Category Supply Planners, and Market Planners. Accountable for service, inventory, obsolescence, and Logistics costs. Member of Plant Leadership Team, and IWS Leadership Team. Shiga Plant is single sourcing site for Prestige Skin care business (SKII, MaxFactor Gold, & Illume Brand) supplying to 14 countries, and supporting $800 Million business.
Initiative Program Manager, Asia Olay & Global SKII
Procter & Gamble, Kobe, Japan
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
July 2002 — May 2005 (2 years 11 months)
Product Supply Leader on initiative Team. Single point accountability for effective supply chain design and readiness. Accountable partner with R&D to ensure successful product, package, process design & readiness. Accountable for projects meeting Cost, Quality, Customer Service, and schedule criteria. Provide overall project management and Technical leadership for the multi-functional initiative team comprising of Marketing, R&D, Finance, and Sales etc.
Category Planning Manager, Personal Cleansing, Asia
Procter & Gamble Far East, Kobe, Japan
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
July 2001 — June 2002 (1 year)
Lead sourcing studies for new initiatives & optimization the current supply-Chains for PCC products (Bar and Body wash) for Asian Markets. Overall Master Planning for product supply at Asia-level.
Regional Project Manager, Asia Beauty Care Engineering
Procter & Gamble Far East, Kobe, Japan
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
February 1999 — June 2001 (2 years 5 months)
Ensure supply chain readiness (Manufacturing Site Capability and Supplier’s Capability) for the new initiatives across Asia Beauty Care business. Lead multi-functional Technical teams comprising of Engineering, Technical services, Manufacturing, Purchases, and R&D to deliver the project objectives. Single Point Technical Contact for Global Team(s) on given initiative. Develop program business and technical assumptions, organization structure, success criteria, schedule, work breakdown structure, communication model for the technical team, etc. Identify and resolve issues, and single point of contact for business team on engineering matters.
Distribution Executive
Asian Paints
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
July 1998 — January 1999 (7 months)
Unit head of Regional Distribution Center, Raipur, India. Responsible for inventory control and management, service level management, and process-ownership for demand forecasting for sales offices/ depots located in eastern states of India.
Project Executive
Asian Paints
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
February 1996 — June 1998 (2 years 5 months)
: Lead team of engineers and contractors to deliver the project objective. Project Management, Contract award and administration, Capital purchases, liasion with Govt Authorities for Project plan approvals, and developing the direct reports
Junior Manager, Project & Modernization, Rourkela Integrated steel Plant
Steel Authority of India Limited
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Mining & Metals industry)
August 1992 — June 1994 (1 year 11 months)
Schedule management for civil works, Drawing management, day-to-day monitoring of civil works, and quality control.
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Rakesh Kumar’s Education
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
PGDIE, Industrial Engineering, 1994 — 1995
Institute of Technology, BHU
B. Tech, Civil Engineering, 1988 — 1992
Patna Science College
Intermediate, Science, 1986 — 1988
Netarhat School
1981 — 1986
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Sukanta Kumar Padhy
PGDIE 23rd batch
Metallurgical engineering
Presently (July 2008)
Head - Materials
Industrial Engine Business Unit
Cummins India Limited
Kothrud
Pune 411 038 (India)
Phone: 91 20 2538 0240
www.cumminsindia.com
Metallurgical engineering
Presently (July 2008)
Head - Materials
Industrial Engine Business Unit
Cummins India Limited
Kothrud
Pune 411 038 (India)
Phone: 91 20 2538 0240
www.cumminsindia.com
Vivek Goyal
PGDIE 23rd batch
Electronics Engineering
Currently
Senior consultant at BEA Systems
Greater Los Angeles Area
Electronics Engineering
Currently
Senior consultant at BEA Systems
Greater Los Angeles Area
Vishal Garg
NITIE PGDIE 23rd batch
Electrical engineering
Currently
Senior Vice President at Citibank
Greater Philadelphia Area
From April 2007 — Present (1 year)
Electrical engineering
Currently
Senior Vice President at Citibank
Greater Philadelphia Area
From April 2007 — Present (1 year)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
R Suresh
Managing Director
Stanton Chase
India
R Suresh (RS) has leads the executive search practice as Managing Director of Stanton Chase starting 1999. Earlier, he worked with Accord Group as their India-MD before leaving to start Stanton Chase. A total of twelve years of executive search experience spanning nearly 600 senior appointments makes him one of the most visible faces of the industry. He has multi-faceted background in consulting, manufacturing, sales & distribution, supply chain and projects, which enables him to relate to candidates and clients in diverse sectors. Prior to executive search profession, RS held managerial positions such as sales & distribution in Colgate-Palmolive, projects in Amco Yuasa Batteries and Head of manufacturing services in Kirloskar Electric. He is an Engineer and Masters degree holder in industrial engineering. Besides the passion and commitment to his chosen career of executive search, he also provides strategic advice to the key clients and is a partner in consultation for several boards, directors and chairmen in India.
Industry Practice Expertise
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Technology
Natural Resources & Energy
http://www.stantonchase.com/locations/asiaPacific/mumbai/consultants.asp
Stanton Chase
India
R Suresh (RS) has leads the executive search practice as Managing Director of Stanton Chase starting 1999. Earlier, he worked with Accord Group as their India-MD before leaving to start Stanton Chase. A total of twelve years of executive search experience spanning nearly 600 senior appointments makes him one of the most visible faces of the industry. He has multi-faceted background in consulting, manufacturing, sales & distribution, supply chain and projects, which enables him to relate to candidates and clients in diverse sectors. Prior to executive search profession, RS held managerial positions such as sales & distribution in Colgate-Palmolive, projects in Amco Yuasa Batteries and Head of manufacturing services in Kirloskar Electric. He is an Engineer and Masters degree holder in industrial engineering. Besides the passion and commitment to his chosen career of executive search, he also provides strategic advice to the key clients and is a partner in consultation for several boards, directors and chairmen in India.
Industry Practice Expertise
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Technology
Natural Resources & Energy
http://www.stantonchase.com/locations/asiaPacific/mumbai/consultants.asp
NITIE Alumni Blogs
Rakesh Agrawal
http://rakesh.agrawal-family.com/
K V S S Narayana Rao, 7th batch
www.nrao-ie-handbook.blogspot.com
Knol
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/narayana-rao-kvss/2utb2lsm2k7a/1
Ganesh Natarajan, 9th batch
http://ganeshnatarajan.blogspot.com
http://trulyparanoid.blogspot.com/
http://www.idlipaav.blogspot.com/
http://harshav.blogspot.com/
36th batch
http://www.ragzfirstattemptonnet.blogspot.com/
Sandeep Pratap
http://www.janebhidoyaaron.blogspot.com/
Pavan Pandrangi
http://pavansperspectives.blogspot.com/
Jitendra Gahlot
http://jitendragahlot.blogspot.com/
http://rakesh.agrawal-family.com/
K V S S Narayana Rao, 7th batch
www.nrao-ie-handbook.blogspot.com
Knol
http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao-kvss/narayana-rao-kvss/2utb2lsm2k7a/1
Ganesh Natarajan, 9th batch
http://ganeshnatarajan.blogspot.com
http://trulyparanoid.blogspot.com/
http://www.idlipaav.blogspot.com/
http://harshav.blogspot.com/
36th batch
http://www.ragzfirstattemptonnet.blogspot.com/
Sandeep Pratap
http://www.janebhidoyaaron.blogspot.com/
Pavan Pandrangi
http://pavansperspectives.blogspot.com/
Jitendra Gahlot
http://jitendragahlot.blogspot.com/
Sansmaran 2007 - Silver Jubilee 10th Batch
Sansmaran 2007 was held on 21st-22nd December, 2007 and this year the PGDIE-10th batch Alumni had their silver jubilee reunion and felicitation.
The event started on 21st December, 2007, with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony by the honorable Director, Dr. Subhash D Awale, Speaking at the event, the Director, Dr. Awale refreshed old memories and said that from the ‘Batch of Origin’ that passed out from the institute in 1973, to the numerous batches down the line in 2007, the alumni have been the epitome of the philosophy, beliefs and values that NITIE stands for. They have been the true ambassadors of NITIE and their success has done the institute proud.
The souvenir was released by Dr. S.D.Awale, Director, NITIE and President NAA, who then proceeded to address the gathering. Following this, six of the industry’s leading CEO including one of our alumni kick-started CEO Conclave. The topic of the panel discussion was “GenNext – Taking India to Global Leadership “.
Panelists:
1. Mr. Pradipto Mohapatra, Management Board Member of RPG
2. Mr. V.Vaidyanathan, Executive Director of ICICI Bank
3. Mr. Amit Chandra, Partner of Silkroute Ventures and former Vice Chairman of Merrill Lynch India
4. Mr. Jiten Apte, Founder of Wizarth and former CEO of Y-Point
5. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Deputy Chairman & MD, Zensar Technologies and alumnus of NITIE.
NITIE Alumni Association organized 23rd Annual General Body Meeting on 22nd December, 2007 at NITIE and the members discussed about the various activities of NAA and also shared their views. Annual statement of accounts for the year 2006-07 was passed by members.
23rd Annual General Body Meeting, NAA
The following is the list of Executive Committee Members:
1. Dr. S.D.Awale, Director, NITIE and President NAA
2. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Deputy Chairman and CEO Zensar, Chairman NAA.
3. Mr. K.Subramanian, MD Afcons, Vice Chairman PGP.
4. Dr. P.R.Kondekar, Vice Chairman, MDP.
5. Pror. Ashok K. Pundir, Associate Dean (Placement), Hon. Secretary NAA.
6. Dr. R.Prem Kumar, Registrar, NITIE, Hon Treasurer NAA.
7. Mr. Arvind Padhye (PGP), Zonal Representative, West Zone
8. Mr. H.B.Walke (MDP), Zonal Representative, West Zone
9. Mr.Sudipto Dasgupta (PGP), Zonal Representative, East Zone.
10. Mr. Ashish Mendiratta (PGP), Zonal Representative, North Zone.
11. Mr. D. Amarendra (PGP)- Zonal Representative, South Zone.
Co-Opted Members
1. Dr, K.M.Madrecha: Gulf Countries.
2. Dr. Ravi Seethamraju- Australia.
3. Mr. Ajit Sharma, USA.
4. Mr. Aseem Khanna, Eastern Europe, Russia.
5. Ms. Arti Gupta.
The general body meeting was attended by a large number of NAA members.
Dr. S.D. Awale, NITIE, Director and President, NAA highlighted the contribution made by various Alumni. The students organizing committee from Lakshya have contributed Rs 27,000/- and from Prerana Organising Committee Rs 30,000/-. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan suggested that a fund mobilization for improving the infrastructure of NITIE
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan on behalf of Alumni presented a total contribution of Rs. 6,50,000/- by various alumni.
NITIE Alumni Association wholeheartedly appreciated the effort put in by Dr. Ganesh Natarajan for mobilizing the funds as well as appreciated the contribution made by alumni. NAA hoped that more and more alumni will come forward and contribute the funds to the institute.
The event started on 21st December, 2007, with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony by the honorable Director, Dr. Subhash D Awale, Speaking at the event, the Director, Dr. Awale refreshed old memories and said that from the ‘Batch of Origin’ that passed out from the institute in 1973, to the numerous batches down the line in 2007, the alumni have been the epitome of the philosophy, beliefs and values that NITIE stands for. They have been the true ambassadors of NITIE and their success has done the institute proud.
The souvenir was released by Dr. S.D.Awale, Director, NITIE and President NAA, who then proceeded to address the gathering. Following this, six of the industry’s leading CEO including one of our alumni kick-started CEO Conclave. The topic of the panel discussion was “GenNext – Taking India to Global Leadership “.
Panelists:
1. Mr. Pradipto Mohapatra, Management Board Member of RPG
2. Mr. V.Vaidyanathan, Executive Director of ICICI Bank
3. Mr. Amit Chandra, Partner of Silkroute Ventures and former Vice Chairman of Merrill Lynch India
4. Mr. Jiten Apte, Founder of Wizarth and former CEO of Y-Point
5. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Deputy Chairman & MD, Zensar Technologies and alumnus of NITIE.
NITIE Alumni Association organized 23rd Annual General Body Meeting on 22nd December, 2007 at NITIE and the members discussed about the various activities of NAA and also shared their views. Annual statement of accounts for the year 2006-07 was passed by members.
23rd Annual General Body Meeting, NAA
The following is the list of Executive Committee Members:
1. Dr. S.D.Awale, Director, NITIE and President NAA
2. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Deputy Chairman and CEO Zensar, Chairman NAA.
3. Mr. K.Subramanian, MD Afcons, Vice Chairman PGP.
4. Dr. P.R.Kondekar, Vice Chairman, MDP.
5. Pror. Ashok K. Pundir, Associate Dean (Placement), Hon. Secretary NAA.
6. Dr. R.Prem Kumar, Registrar, NITIE, Hon Treasurer NAA.
7. Mr. Arvind Padhye (PGP), Zonal Representative, West Zone
8. Mr. H.B.Walke (MDP), Zonal Representative, West Zone
9. Mr.Sudipto Dasgupta (PGP), Zonal Representative, East Zone.
10. Mr. Ashish Mendiratta (PGP), Zonal Representative, North Zone.
11. Mr. D. Amarendra (PGP)- Zonal Representative, South Zone.
Co-Opted Members
1. Dr, K.M.Madrecha: Gulf Countries.
2. Dr. Ravi Seethamraju- Australia.
3. Mr. Ajit Sharma, USA.
4. Mr. Aseem Khanna, Eastern Europe, Russia.
5. Ms. Arti Gupta.
The general body meeting was attended by a large number of NAA members.
Dr. S.D. Awale, NITIE, Director and President, NAA highlighted the contribution made by various Alumni. The students organizing committee from Lakshya have contributed Rs 27,000/- and from Prerana Organising Committee Rs 30,000/-. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan suggested that a fund mobilization for improving the infrastructure of NITIE
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan on behalf of Alumni presented a total contribution of Rs. 6,50,000/- by various alumni.
NITIE Alumni Association wholeheartedly appreciated the effort put in by Dr. Ganesh Natarajan for mobilizing the funds as well as appreciated the contribution made by alumni. NAA hoped that more and more alumni will come forward and contribute the funds to the institute.
Deepak Bisht
Currently
Senior Business Analyst at marketRx, Inc. | A Cognizant Company
At NITIE
• Member of Alumni Committee at NITIE, Mumbai.
• Core committee member of Lakshya, NITIE, Mumbai.
Senior Business Analyst at marketRx, Inc. | A Cognizant Company
At NITIE
• Member of Alumni Committee at NITIE, Mumbai.
• Core committee member of Lakshya, NITIE, Mumbai.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Vijay Saradhi
Vice President of Technology & Operations
GTREX, Inc.
Web Site
Gtrex.com
Corporate Headquarters
515 Madison Avenue,
21st floor
New York, N.Y. 10022
Phone 212-838-0441
Fax 973-744-7256
Mr. Saradhi is an expert in management of multiple, multi-site projects. Vijay has over 17 years experience in a broad range of IT activities including evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, architecture, design and development, team building, full life-cycle project management, customer support management, help-desk operations and process improvement. Mr. Saradhi has held technology and operations responsibilities at Federal Reserve, Berkshire and Alpine Capital Bank, S.W.I.F.T and Unisys Corporation. Mr. Saradhi holds a Bachelors in Electronics Engineering and a Masters in Industrial Engineering from NITIE, India.
Source: http://www.tradersnation.com/grxi.shtml
GTREX, Inc.
Web Site
Gtrex.com
Corporate Headquarters
515 Madison Avenue,
21st floor
New York, N.Y. 10022
Phone 212-838-0441
Fax 973-744-7256
Mr. Saradhi is an expert in management of multiple, multi-site projects. Vijay has over 17 years experience in a broad range of IT activities including evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, architecture, design and development, team building, full life-cycle project management, customer support management, help-desk operations and process improvement. Mr. Saradhi has held technology and operations responsibilities at Federal Reserve, Berkshire and Alpine Capital Bank, S.W.I.F.T and Unisys Corporation. Mr. Saradhi holds a Bachelors in Electronics Engineering and a Masters in Industrial Engineering from NITIE, India.
Source: http://www.tradersnation.com/grxi.shtml
A. Balakrishnan
General Manager - Technical Services
AZTEC SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
www.aztec.soft.net
A Mechanical Engineering graduate from KREC, Suratkal and
a PGDIE from National Institute for Training in Industrial
Engineering (NITIE), Bombay, Bala has over 16 years of diverse
experience in the IT industry.
Bala started his career in HMT as a software developer and
was involved in designing and developing applications for
the Materials Management function.
Later he joined Wipro and was with them for eleven years in
different functions including software development, software
support, product management, sales and business
development in the domestic and international market. He
was initially responsible for developing shrink-wrapped
applications like Inventory, Payroll and Personnel Information
Systems on Unix, Unify and C. After a training with Sun
Microsystems, he set up the software support group for Sun
Workstations in Wipro. He along with the marketing team was
responsible for securing the first breakthrough order for Sun
Microsystems in India. He was later involved in the product
management for CASE Tools, AI tools and E-Publishing tools.
He was instrumental in forging relationships with overseas
technical partners for products like Teamwork, Interleaf, etc.
He was also responsible for marketing these products. He
spent considerable time in the erstwhile USSR selling CAD/
CAM solutions and SUN Workstations. He also trained the
dealer network of Wipro in the USSR to sell these solutions.
In his next assignment, he headed the southern region for
sales of CAD/CAM solutions and workstations. Then he moved
to the US to head the East Coast operations of Wipro Systems
for software services. The software operations saw substantialgrowth during his tenure.
Subsequently he joined Subex Systems and was responsible
for setting up their US operations and getting their initial
breakthroughs for offshore projects. He setup the branch
office in Atlanta and also played a major role in the acquisition
of a company in the US and integrating the same with the
parent company.
In Aztec, as GM, Technical Services, he is responsible for all
operations including Resource Management, System
Administration, MIS and Marketing Support. Bala joined Aztec
in June 2000.
From red herring prospectus of Aztec software
AZTEC SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
www.aztec.soft.net
A Mechanical Engineering graduate from KREC, Suratkal and
a PGDIE from National Institute for Training in Industrial
Engineering (NITIE), Bombay, Bala has over 16 years of diverse
experience in the IT industry.
Bala started his career in HMT as a software developer and
was involved in designing and developing applications for
the Materials Management function.
Later he joined Wipro and was with them for eleven years in
different functions including software development, software
support, product management, sales and business
development in the domestic and international market. He
was initially responsible for developing shrink-wrapped
applications like Inventory, Payroll and Personnel Information
Systems on Unix, Unify and C. After a training with Sun
Microsystems, he set up the software support group for Sun
Workstations in Wipro. He along with the marketing team was
responsible for securing the first breakthrough order for Sun
Microsystems in India. He was later involved in the product
management for CASE Tools, AI tools and E-Publishing tools.
He was instrumental in forging relationships with overseas
technical partners for products like Teamwork, Interleaf, etc.
He was also responsible for marketing these products. He
spent considerable time in the erstwhile USSR selling CAD/
CAM solutions and SUN Workstations. He also trained the
dealer network of Wipro in the USSR to sell these solutions.
In his next assignment, he headed the southern region for
sales of CAD/CAM solutions and workstations. Then he moved
to the US to head the East Coast operations of Wipro Systems
for software services. The software operations saw substantialgrowth during his tenure.
Subsequently he joined Subex Systems and was responsible
for setting up their US operations and getting their initial
breakthroughs for offshore projects. He setup the branch
office in Atlanta and also played a major role in the acquisition
of a company in the US and integrating the same with the
parent company.
In Aztec, as GM, Technical Services, he is responsible for all
operations including Resource Management, System
Administration, MIS and Marketing Support. Bala joined Aztec
in June 2000.
From red herring prospectus of Aztec software
Yogesh Agarwal
PGDIE NITIE 6th batch
B.E.(Chem.), Roorkee; PGDIE, NITIE Bombay;M.S.& Ph.D.(OR), Case Western Reserve Univ., USA
IIM Lucknow
B.E.(Chem.), Roorkee; PGDIE, NITIE Bombay;M.S.& Ph.D.(OR), Case Western Reserve Univ., USA
IIM Lucknow
Rajiv Kumar Srivastava
NITIE PGDIE 6th batch
B.Tech.(Mech.), IIT Kanpur; PGDIE, NITIE Bombay; Ph.D.(IE & OR), Virginia Tech., USA
IIM Lucknow
B.Tech.(Mech.), IIT Kanpur; PGDIE, NITIE Bombay; Ph.D.(IE & OR), Virginia Tech., USA
IIM Lucknow
Friday, March 21, 2008
Sansmaran 2006 - 9th Batch PGDIE Silver Jubilee
Sansmaran, the Annual Alumni Meet of NITIE, was organized on 27th December 2006 (Wednesday), 3:00 pm onwards, in an effort to reunite the people to their roots. The 9th batch of PGDIE was felicitated on their Silver Jubilee.
The program commenced with the speech of Prof. Ashok Pundir, Secretary, NITIE Alumni Association. Being the alumnus himself, he spoke on his cherished moments at NITIE. Mr. Ganesh Natarajan, an Alumni of NITIE and CEO of Zensar Technologies Ltd., highlighted the growth of NITIE in all the years and stressed the uniqueness of NITIE's contribution towards hs success.
The AGM this year also deliberated the future requirements of the institute which is trying to steer the Indian Industries to new empyreal heights by constantly grooming versatile managers, trained enough to carry forth the renowned legacy of NITIE. Alumni observed that apart from stressing on the infrastructure, a commitment should be made to raise a corpus fund under the watchful eyes of the NAA Chairman, Mr. Ganesh Natarajan. They acknowledged the importance of alumni meets and the role played by alumni members in the progress of the institute and therefore, a commitment was made to organize a Grand Alumni Meet next year, consisting of at least 500 members.
The AGM was followed by the felicitation of IE 9 Alumni. Prof. Ashok K. Pundir delivered the welcome address, extending his wishes to the IE 9 silver jubilee batch, along with their family and children. He emphasized the need of present generation to learn from the icons of the industry. His long cherished desire of meeting his immediate senior batch IE 9 was finally realized.
Mr. Ganesh Natarajan, CEO, Zensar Technologies Ltd. acknowledged the effectiveness of PGDIE course in understanding the industrial complex systems and reminded us that the core concept that we learn here will become a part and parcel of our professional competencies. He tried to create the aura of excellence by quoting the name of his batch mates who have become the best with the passage of time and are serving our nation and industry in true spirits. His views were complemented by his batch mates, who shared their experiences during their stay at NITIE, which is undoubtedly the best period of their life. It was a perfect blend of learning and fun, making the days unforgettable and driving them to ecstasy as well as tears to what they really miss.
After Annual General Body meeting, all the respected guests moved to auditorium for witnessing the amazing performances in the form the speeches by alumni and cultural events by students. The closing of the ceremony was done in the lounge of NITIE where games and dinner were arranged.
"People learn from their past". But if one knows what will happen in the future, things become easy to handle. Our alumni are our future. They are like elders in our home. They guide us about the path where there are lesser thorns and more flowers.
Contributions by -
Sriram Vasudevan,
Media Coordinator,
Management Batch of 2008,
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Bombay.
IEtimes
PGDIE batch 08,
NITIE, Mumbai.
E-mail: ietimes@indiatimes.com
http://www.coolavenues.com/bschools/070101/nitie-alumni-meet-1.php
http://www.indianmba.com/Newsflash/News360/news360.html
The program commenced with the speech of Prof. Ashok Pundir, Secretary, NITIE Alumni Association. Being the alumnus himself, he spoke on his cherished moments at NITIE. Mr. Ganesh Natarajan, an Alumni of NITIE and CEO of Zensar Technologies Ltd., highlighted the growth of NITIE in all the years and stressed the uniqueness of NITIE's contribution towards hs success.
The AGM this year also deliberated the future requirements of the institute which is trying to steer the Indian Industries to new empyreal heights by constantly grooming versatile managers, trained enough to carry forth the renowned legacy of NITIE. Alumni observed that apart from stressing on the infrastructure, a commitment should be made to raise a corpus fund under the watchful eyes of the NAA Chairman, Mr. Ganesh Natarajan. They acknowledged the importance of alumni meets and the role played by alumni members in the progress of the institute and therefore, a commitment was made to organize a Grand Alumni Meet next year, consisting of at least 500 members.
The AGM was followed by the felicitation of IE 9 Alumni. Prof. Ashok K. Pundir delivered the welcome address, extending his wishes to the IE 9 silver jubilee batch, along with their family and children. He emphasized the need of present generation to learn from the icons of the industry. His long cherished desire of meeting his immediate senior batch IE 9 was finally realized.
Mr. Ganesh Natarajan, CEO, Zensar Technologies Ltd. acknowledged the effectiveness of PGDIE course in understanding the industrial complex systems and reminded us that the core concept that we learn here will become a part and parcel of our professional competencies. He tried to create the aura of excellence by quoting the name of his batch mates who have become the best with the passage of time and are serving our nation and industry in true spirits. His views were complemented by his batch mates, who shared their experiences during their stay at NITIE, which is undoubtedly the best period of their life. It was a perfect blend of learning and fun, making the days unforgettable and driving them to ecstasy as well as tears to what they really miss.
After Annual General Body meeting, all the respected guests moved to auditorium for witnessing the amazing performances in the form the speeches by alumni and cultural events by students. The closing of the ceremony was done in the lounge of NITIE where games and dinner were arranged.
"People learn from their past". But if one knows what will happen in the future, things become easy to handle. Our alumni are our future. They are like elders in our home. They guide us about the path where there are lesser thorns and more flowers.
Contributions by -
Sriram Vasudevan,
Media Coordinator,
Management Batch of 2008,
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Bombay.
IEtimes
PGDIE batch 08,
NITIE, Mumbai.
E-mail: ietimes@indiatimes.com
http://www.coolavenues.com/bschools/070101/nitie-alumni-meet-1.php
http://www.indianmba.com/Newsflash/News360/news360.html
Sansmaran - 8th Batch
Director S D Awale and NAA Secretary A K Pundir on the dias during AGM
For more photoes visit
http://nitie-alumni.blogspot.com/2008/03/pgdie-8th-batch-with-professors-of.html
NITIE Alumni Meet
Sansmaran
8th October, 2005 (Saturday)
This year during Alumni meet – Sansmaran on 8th October, 2005 (Saturday), the batch of PGDIE - 8 who have vehemently shouldered the motto of NITIE “Udyog Pragati” was felicitated on their silver jubilee. 21 alumni of PGDIE - 8th batch along with their families & children attended the event.
The AGM was followed by felicitation of the IE-8 alumni. Prof. Ashok Pundir Honorary secretary, NAA kicked start the event with the welcome address. He expressed his wishes to the IE-8 Silver Jubilee batch along with their family & children. He said that he could see expression of happiness on faces as if the alumni have been reborn as students. He further emphasized the need of the present generation to learn from the icons of industry.
Prince Azariah, alumnus of first batch of IE, ex- CIO Reliance India Ltd, discussed about the debate of whether NITIE should become a management school or not.. He encouraged all to keep talking about this for the next 25 years so that we may get inspired to become the best and serve our nation and industry in true spirits.
On behalf of 8th Batch, Mr. Ramesh Mirakhur working as Vice President Convansys Corp. in USA, especially flown in to India to attend the event, expressed that India has arrived in terms of economic progress. In today’s world it is great to be an Indian. Indians are looked up with respect in the world because of their knowledge, skills they contribute to world economy.
The felicitation was followed by some sublime performances in dance, mimicry, songs by students of current batches. The atmosphere during the cultural events was electrifying with all in awe of performances of the students. All then retired for the day with laughter ringing all over NITIE after a delicious dinner in the lush green NITIE lawns, the cynosure of most outsiders’ attention. A large no. of alumni along with their families, faculty, officers and current batch students attended the event.
New day, a new dawn, the 9th of October, the alumni spoke of a new beginning, the beginning of a new, more meaningful and purposeful relationship between them and NITIE. Each of the beacons spoke on “What we can do for NITIE”. Mr. Ramesh Mirakhur suggested the implementation of a very innovative concept of e-mentoring where in each alumni will be associated with current students of NITIE and he will be their friend, philosopher and guide in career related issues, knowledge source and may be even a sponsor.
The afternoon session began with the felicitation of the “guides to the guiding forces”. The professors who had honed the skills and shaped today’s industrial giants were presented a shawl, a bouquet and a memento by Dr. S.D. Awale, President, NAA. Prof. Rajen Mehrotra, Prof. T S Venkoba Rao, Prof. A.S. Sastry, Prof.(Ms.) Madhuri Seth, Prof.(Ms.) Sadhana Ghosh, Prof. N. Narayanan were all present for the event. It was a laudable effort to emphasize on “Guru Shishya Parampara” of Indian culture to express the love and respect we have for our Faculty.
The felicitation of the faculties was a befitting way to mark the consummation of Sansmaran 2005., an occasion of reminiscence for the silver jubilee batch of PGDIE.
It’s with a feeling of déjà vu that the IE – 8 alumni bid farewell to NITIE that day, recalling and reliving the exact emotions that they experienced 25 years ago. They were once again stepping back into the time machine to be transported back to the current, but not before ensuring that their bonds with NITIE have been strengthened and have left indelible impressions in our and their hearts and NITIE’s annals.
Alumni News 8th Batch
2007
Amarendra attended Sansmaran 2007.
2005
The silver jubille reunion of the PGDIE 8th batch was celebrated on 8th and 9th December 2005. Due to the special efforts done by the batch 21 alumni attended the meet. The attended persons include:
1. D.Amarendra
2. S. Kashyapa
3. J V Madanmohan
4. Karira
5. G.S. Tuteja
6. R. Mirakhur
7. R K Sinha
8. Ramachandra Rao
One of the highlights of the event was the presence of faculty members who taught the eight batch. R.K. Sinha specially praised Prof Venkoba Rao saying that no one could beat him intellectually. It is a great tribute to a faculty member.
Amarendra attended Sansmaran 2007.
2005
The silver jubille reunion of the PGDIE 8th batch was celebrated on 8th and 9th December 2005. Due to the special efforts done by the batch 21 alumni attended the meet. The attended persons include:
1. D.Amarendra
2. S. Kashyapa
3. J V Madanmohan
4. Karira
5. G.S. Tuteja
6. R. Mirakhur
7. R K Sinha
8. Ramachandra Rao
One of the highlights of the event was the presence of faculty members who taught the eight batch. R.K. Sinha specially praised Prof Venkoba Rao saying that no one could beat him intellectually. It is a great tribute to a faculty member.
Alumni News 7th Batch
2008
15th July
Meer Abdulla is in India.
Sunil Sharma is in India
January 2008
Ravichandra Murty conducted workshops for faculty and students in the area of enterprise resoure planning systems (ERP) in January 2008. Probably he is the first alumni to come to NITIE and share his expertise with NITIE Faculty for a longer span of time.
He also initiated a joint research effort with NITIE faculty members
2007
N. Pradeep Kumar visited Mumbai and could organize a meeting of alumni staying at Mumbai in the residence of Chalapthi.
KK Kaul, R Mohan, KVSS Narayana Rao, were the other alumni present on the occasion. They could speak to Bakul Shroff and DK Guha over phone.
2006
KVSS Narayana Rao rejoined NITIE as a Professor.
15th July
Meer Abdulla is in India.
Sunil Sharma is in India
January 2008
Ravichandra Murty conducted workshops for faculty and students in the area of enterprise resoure planning systems (ERP) in January 2008. Probably he is the first alumni to come to NITIE and share his expertise with NITIE Faculty for a longer span of time.
He also initiated a joint research effort with NITIE faculty members
2007
N. Pradeep Kumar visited Mumbai and could organize a meeting of alumni staying at Mumbai in the residence of Chalapthi.
KK Kaul, R Mohan, KVSS Narayana Rao, were the other alumni present on the occasion. They could speak to Bakul Shroff and DK Guha over phone.
2006
KVSS Narayana Rao rejoined NITIE as a Professor.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Sansmaran -7th batch
Sansmaran 2005
Sansmaran is an event to recall oneself from the lanes of past memories. These are the memories which are marked on the oval roads, stairs, greeneries and the places where now the children of present are making their marks.
We, the children of present want to carry the footsteps of past in the future. Sansmaran is an attempt of NITIE to rejuvenate its glorifying past.
Sansmaran has its own culture and style. A style is always carried by a sequence.
So, it started with the Annual General Body meeting at Syndicate 2.
At first there was proposal about starting "Corpus Fund" where 2% of Lakshya (Indias only on the job achievers contest) savings will be added and it will be used for the campus development.
After this there were elections for forming executive committee. In which Mr. Ganesh Natarajan, CEO Zensar Technologies, one of proud alumnus of PGDIE was selected unanimously as chairman.
Then Mr. R Suresh, MD Stantonchase International, PGDIE-16 alumnus expressed his views about focusing major attention is on LAKSHYA, which is identified as the only way through which NITIE can be famed. He ardently promoted LAKSHYA and suggested to make it an International Event and put forth his intention of taking initiative to popularize PGDIE and NITIE.
Finally the Annual General Body meeting came to the end with proudly quoting NITIE as “MIT of the East" from Dr. Ashok Misra, Director NITIE.
After Annual General Body meeting all the respected guests moved to auditorium for witnessing the amazing performances in the form the speeches by alumni and cultural events by students.
The program commenced with the speech of Prof. Ashok Pundir, Dean Placements. Being the alumnus himself, He spoke on his cherished moments at NITIE. He highlighted the growth of NITIE in all the years and stressed the importance of connectedness through the meets like Sansmaran.
Later, felicitation ceremony of Dr. KVSS Narayana Rao, a PGDIE-7 alumnus, took place.
Dr. KVSS Narayana Rao did B.Tech from J.N.T.U Engineering College and after completing PGDIE from NITIE he went to pursue his PhD in industrial management from IIT-Powai in 1993. He worked as faculty in NITIE and recently he is in ICFAI Mumbai. He reiterated his experiences at NITIE, both as a student and as a faculty.
Then, Mr. A K Birla, PGDIE 6th batch was presented a Memento as a remembrance of the event.
On the occasion, a souvenir for alumni was released by Prof Ashok Misra, Director NITIE. He spoke on NITIE as an extraordinary institute that offers courses which are unique in today’s industrial scenario. He further said that all the alumni are stakeholders who should raise the banner of NITIE still higher. He stressed on the need of further growth of the institute such that it surpasses all the other colleges.
After the formal felicitation part, cultural events were presented by students that included dance, skit and rendition of song. The gathering then progressed to the lawns for dinner where games were played so as to make the evening more fun filled.
And this way, bonds of love strengthened and footsteps started shining once again. NITIE is waiting for "Sunshine" to make every mark visible and the rays coming out of it will glow HER on the Top of the World.
http://www.coolavenues.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6765
Sansmaran is an event to recall oneself from the lanes of past memories. These are the memories which are marked on the oval roads, stairs, greeneries and the places where now the children of present are making their marks.
We, the children of present want to carry the footsteps of past in the future. Sansmaran is an attempt of NITIE to rejuvenate its glorifying past.
Sansmaran has its own culture and style. A style is always carried by a sequence.
So, it started with the Annual General Body meeting at Syndicate 2.
At first there was proposal about starting "Corpus Fund" where 2% of Lakshya (Indias only on the job achievers contest) savings will be added and it will be used for the campus development.
After this there were elections for forming executive committee. In which Mr. Ganesh Natarajan, CEO Zensar Technologies, one of proud alumnus of PGDIE was selected unanimously as chairman.
Then Mr. R Suresh, MD Stantonchase International, PGDIE-16 alumnus expressed his views about focusing major attention is on LAKSHYA, which is identified as the only way through which NITIE can be famed. He ardently promoted LAKSHYA and suggested to make it an International Event and put forth his intention of taking initiative to popularize PGDIE and NITIE.
Finally the Annual General Body meeting came to the end with proudly quoting NITIE as “MIT of the East" from Dr. Ashok Misra, Director NITIE.
After Annual General Body meeting all the respected guests moved to auditorium for witnessing the amazing performances in the form the speeches by alumni and cultural events by students.
The program commenced with the speech of Prof. Ashok Pundir, Dean Placements. Being the alumnus himself, He spoke on his cherished moments at NITIE. He highlighted the growth of NITIE in all the years and stressed the importance of connectedness through the meets like Sansmaran.
Later, felicitation ceremony of Dr. KVSS Narayana Rao, a PGDIE-7 alumnus, took place.
Dr. KVSS Narayana Rao did B.Tech from J.N.T.U Engineering College and after completing PGDIE from NITIE he went to pursue his PhD in industrial management from IIT-Powai in 1993. He worked as faculty in NITIE and recently he is in ICFAI Mumbai. He reiterated his experiences at NITIE, both as a student and as a faculty.
Then, Mr. A K Birla, PGDIE 6th batch was presented a Memento as a remembrance of the event.
On the occasion, a souvenir for alumni was released by Prof Ashok Misra, Director NITIE. He spoke on NITIE as an extraordinary institute that offers courses which are unique in today’s industrial scenario. He further said that all the alumni are stakeholders who should raise the banner of NITIE still higher. He stressed on the need of further growth of the institute such that it surpasses all the other colleges.
After the formal felicitation part, cultural events were presented by students that included dance, skit and rendition of song. The gathering then progressed to the lawns for dinner where games were played so as to make the evening more fun filled.
And this way, bonds of love strengthened and footsteps started shining once again. NITIE is waiting for "Sunshine" to make every mark visible and the rays coming out of it will glow HER on the Top of the World.
http://www.coolavenues.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6765
V. Mani
PGDIE Alumnus
Currently (21.3.2008)
Vice President and General Manager, Bristlecone International
Mani is responsible for all sales, business development, services delivery and client relationship management for Bristlecone’s business outside North America.
Mani has over 20 years of varied experience in software development, marketing and general management in the IT industry. He joined Bristlecone at its inception in 1998, and has served in several executive leadership positions. Prior to Bristlecone, Mani spent 12 years in progressively more responsible positions in India and the UK at TechMahindra, a Bristlecone sister company, in roles spanning capability development, project management and solutions design.
Mani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering.
http://www.bcone.com/company/management-team.html
Currently (21.3.2008)
Vice President and General Manager, Bristlecone International
Mani is responsible for all sales, business development, services delivery and client relationship management for Bristlecone’s business outside North America.
Mani has over 20 years of varied experience in software development, marketing and general management in the IT industry. He joined Bristlecone at its inception in 1998, and has served in several executive leadership positions. Prior to Bristlecone, Mani spent 12 years in progressively more responsible positions in India and the UK at TechMahindra, a Bristlecone sister company, in roles spanning capability development, project management and solutions design.
Mani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering.
http://www.bcone.com/company/management-team.html
Arun B K
PGDIE
Last time I met him, his designation was Manager (Systems) Corporate HRD, Bharat Earth Movers Limited, Bangalore
Last time I met him, his designation was Manager (Systems) Corporate HRD, Bharat Earth Movers Limited, Bangalore
A R Anikhindi
NITIE Alumni
PGDIE
Last I met at VIP Industries Ltd., Nasik
Senior Manager (Central Planning Cell)
PGDIE
Last I met at VIP Industries Ltd., Nasik
Senior Manager (Central Planning Cell)
Ashok Jain
PGDIE 8th batch (1978-80)
Currently
CEO & MD,
RoadmapConsultancy & Marketing Services
A Chemical Engineer and a Post Graduate from NITIE, Ashok was with Cadbury’s for over 22 years and was last CEO & MD, Cadbury’s Schweppes (India). With a wide ranging experience of Production, EDP , Quality Control, New Business Planning, Exports and Marketing of Dollops Ice-creams , Canada Dry and Crush- Ashok has for over last 3 years helped launch over 75 healthcare brands across 25 pharma clients in India through Goodhealthnyou.
His strengths lie in Business Strategy, Planning & Executing New Product Development and launches, Driving Entrepreneurial Ventures with focus on Distribution, Marketing and Finance.
Email: ashok@roadmapconsultancy.com
http://www.roadmapconsultancy.com/about_us.htm
Currently
CEO & MD,
RoadmapConsultancy & Marketing Services
A Chemical Engineer and a Post Graduate from NITIE, Ashok was with Cadbury’s for over 22 years and was last CEO & MD, Cadbury’s Schweppes (India). With a wide ranging experience of Production, EDP , Quality Control, New Business Planning, Exports and Marketing of Dollops Ice-creams , Canada Dry and Crush- Ashok has for over last 3 years helped launch over 75 healthcare brands across 25 pharma clients in India through Goodhealthnyou.
His strengths lie in Business Strategy, Planning & Executing New Product Development and launches, Driving Entrepreneurial Ventures with focus on Distribution, Marketing and Finance.
Email: ashok@roadmapconsultancy.com
http://www.roadmapconsultancy.com/about_us.htm
Amarendra Dasari
PGDIE 8th batch (1978-80)
Currently
GM (Public Relations)
Bharat Electronics Limited
Bangalore
Currently
GM (Public Relations)
Bharat Electronics Limited
Bangalore
K V S S Narayana Rao
PGDIE 7th batch (1977-79)
Currently
Professor
NITIE
Presently an avid blogger
Blog List
Industrial Engineering
www.nrao-ie-handbook.blogspot.com
Security Analysis and Porfolio Management
www.nrao-sapm-handbook.blogspot.com
http://www.nrao-cfal1.blogspot.com/
http://www.indeco-news.blogspot.com/
http://india-industry-news.blogspot.com/
http://bus-corp-news.blogspot.com/
Currently
Professor
NITIE
Presently an avid blogger
Blog List
Industrial Engineering
www.nrao-ie-handbook.blogspot.com
Security Analysis and Porfolio Management
www.nrao-sapm-handbook.blogspot.com
http://www.nrao-cfal1.blogspot.com/
http://www.indeco-news.blogspot.com/
http://india-industry-news.blogspot.com/
http://bus-corp-news.blogspot.com/
Sunil Kumar Sharma
NITIE PGDIE 7th batch
Currently (25.3.2008)
Head of Marketing and Sales for Oman Polypropylene LLC in Oman.
Currently (25.3.2008)
Head of Marketing and Sales for Oman Polypropylene LLC in Oman.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Ravi Challa
PGDIM (1994-96) 1st batch alumnus
Consulting Manager at Bristlecone and Management Consulting Consultant(challa.ravi@gmail.com)
Bombay Area, India
Ravi Challa’s Summary
Passionate about delivering sustenable bottomline improvements through
Business Process Optimization and Change Management Consulting.
Over 10 years of functional and consulting experience in different aspects of business: Performance Management, Time to Market, Supply Chain Design & Optimization, business process improvements, Organizational design in verticals like Hi-tech, Aerospace, Heavy Engineering, Metals, Oil & Gas, Consumer Durables, Auto ancillaries, Textiles...
Experienced in building, managing and working in, large teams.
Ravi Challa’s Specialties:
Theory of Constraints (TOC), Synchronous and Lean Management, Six Sigma, Game Theory, VCOR, SCOR, Optimization, Simulation, Financial Supply Chains, Benchmarking & Best Practices
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
P.G.D. Industrial Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, 1994 — 1996
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ravichalla
Consulting Manager at Bristlecone and Management Consulting Consultant(challa.ravi@gmail.com)
Bombay Area, India
Ravi Challa’s Summary
Passionate about delivering sustenable bottomline improvements through
Business Process Optimization and Change Management Consulting.
Over 10 years of functional and consulting experience in different aspects of business: Performance Management, Time to Market, Supply Chain Design & Optimization, business process improvements, Organizational design in verticals like Hi-tech, Aerospace, Heavy Engineering, Metals, Oil & Gas, Consumer Durables, Auto ancillaries, Textiles...
Experienced in building, managing and working in, large teams.
Ravi Challa’s Specialties:
Theory of Constraints (TOC), Synchronous and Lean Management, Six Sigma, Game Theory, VCOR, SCOR, Optimization, Simulation, Financial Supply Chains, Benchmarking & Best Practices
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
P.G.D. Industrial Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, 1994 — 1996
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ravichalla
8th Batch Silver Jubilee Reunion Photoes
PGDIE 8th batch with Professors of their batch at Silver Jubilee Reunion at NITIE, 8th October 2005
PGDIE 8th Batch with their families at the silver jubilee reunion at NITIE, 8th October 2005
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Ramesh Mirakhur
NITIE PGDIE 8th batch alumnus
Currently (19.3.2008)
Vice President, Convansys Corp., USA
Contributed Rs.61,000 to NITIE Infrastructure Development Fund
(NITIE NEWS Oct-Dec 2007)
Currently (19.3.2008)
Vice President, Convansys Corp., USA
Contributed Rs.61,000 to NITIE Infrastructure Development Fund
(NITIE NEWS Oct-Dec 2007)
Dev Bhattacharya
NITIE PGDIE 10 batch alumnus
Currently (19.3.2008)
Group Executive President, Aditya Birla Group
Dev Bhattacharya is the Managing Director for Aditya Birla Minacs, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Nuvo and also serves as a member on the Board of Directors.
In his role as MD, Dev is responsible for Aditya Birla Minacs and its subsidiaries including overall strategic direction, performance, operations and execution. He is responsible to the Board of the Company.
Since joining the Aditya Birla Group in 1996 as Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Dev has played a pivotal role in three acquisitions and two JVs that have significantly broadened the portfolio of the Group. He has also played a key role in defining Strategy, Mergers and Acquisition’s apart from being responsible for the Energy and Power businesses of the Group.
Dev has over 25 years experience encompassing Manufacturing, Financial, Software and Media industries. He has worked for several global companies including Tata Engineering, ILO, and Bankers Trust, in various consulting, strategic and executive roles. He’s also had a successful stint as an entrepreneur, management consultant and a media producer during his career.
Dev was the recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award of the Aditya Birla Group in 2005.
In addition to his current responsibilities, Dev has worked with Action Aid, supported relief, rehabilitation efforts with local NGO’s in Mumbai and has helped rebuild schools in Orissa (State in India) after the super cyclone. Dev supports several social initiatives in India like Project Crayon, CRY and Ummeed. He is also a keen golfer.
Dev has earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Rourkela and a Post-Graduate degree in Industrial Engineering from NITIE, Mumbai.
Source:
http://www.transworks.com/about/board.html
He has contributed Rs.50,000 to Fund for Infrastructure Improvement at NITIE
(NITIE News Oct-Dec 2007 Page 19)
Currently (19.3.2008)
Group Executive President, Aditya Birla Group
Dev Bhattacharya is the Managing Director for Aditya Birla Minacs, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Nuvo and also serves as a member on the Board of Directors.
In his role as MD, Dev is responsible for Aditya Birla Minacs and its subsidiaries including overall strategic direction, performance, operations and execution. He is responsible to the Board of the Company.
Since joining the Aditya Birla Group in 1996 as Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Dev has played a pivotal role in three acquisitions and two JVs that have significantly broadened the portfolio of the Group. He has also played a key role in defining Strategy, Mergers and Acquisition’s apart from being responsible for the Energy and Power businesses of the Group.
Dev has over 25 years experience encompassing Manufacturing, Financial, Software and Media industries. He has worked for several global companies including Tata Engineering, ILO, and Bankers Trust, in various consulting, strategic and executive roles. He’s also had a successful stint as an entrepreneur, management consultant and a media producer during his career.
Dev was the recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award of the Aditya Birla Group in 2005.
In addition to his current responsibilities, Dev has worked with Action Aid, supported relief, rehabilitation efforts with local NGO’s in Mumbai and has helped rebuild schools in Orissa (State in India) after the super cyclone. Dev supports several social initiatives in India like Project Crayon, CRY and Ummeed. He is also a keen golfer.
Dev has earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Rourkela and a Post-Graduate degree in Industrial Engineering from NITIE, Mumbai.
Source:
http://www.transworks.com/about/board.html
He has contributed Rs.50,000 to Fund for Infrastructure Improvement at NITIE
(NITIE News Oct-Dec 2007 Page 19)
Monday, March 17, 2008
Akhilesh Tuteja
NITIE PGDIM
Akhilesh is an Executive Director with the Risk Advisory Services (RAS) practice of KPMG in India.
He has extensive experience in the area of information risk management. He has advised over 100 clients on matters relating to information risk assessment, design of information security architectures, development of business continuity plans and Sarbanes Oxley Act advisory. He has also helped many clients achieve compliance to ISO27001 standard and has conducted numerous SAS70 examinations.
Akhilesh has significant expertise in conducting audits of a variety of ERP systems including SAP, Oracle and Baan. He has extensive experience in financial services and IT industry and has been associated with a number of national and international industry forums. Akhilesh frequently contributes articles in the business and technology publications.
Akhilesh is an engineering graduate and PGDIM from NITIE. He also has CISA and CISSP certifications; and he is a trained BS7799 Lead Auditor. He also undertakes the responsibility of the KPMG India firm’s chief information security officer.
http://www.skoch.in/html/akhilesh_tuteja_profile_ft2007.html
Akhilesh is an Executive Director with the Risk Advisory Services (RAS) practice of KPMG in India.
He has extensive experience in the area of information risk management. He has advised over 100 clients on matters relating to information risk assessment, design of information security architectures, development of business continuity plans and Sarbanes Oxley Act advisory. He has also helped many clients achieve compliance to ISO27001 standard and has conducted numerous SAS70 examinations.
Akhilesh has significant expertise in conducting audits of a variety of ERP systems including SAP, Oracle and Baan. He has extensive experience in financial services and IT industry and has been associated with a number of national and international industry forums. Akhilesh frequently contributes articles in the business and technology publications.
Akhilesh is an engineering graduate and PGDIM from NITIE. He also has CISA and CISSP certifications; and he is a trained BS7799 Lead Auditor. He also undertakes the responsibility of the KPMG India firm’s chief information security officer.
http://www.skoch.in/html/akhilesh_tuteja_profile_ft2007.html
R K Sinha
NITIE PGDIE 8th batch alumnus
Currently
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd
Currently
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd
Saturday, March 15, 2008
S.K. Sharma
Currently (16.3.2008)
Director Administration, ICFAI Business School, Central Administration, Hyderabad
Director Administration, ICFAI Business School, Central Administration, Hyderabad
Meer Abdulla
NITIE PGDIE 7th batch
SAP Platinum Consultant
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Information Technology and Services
One of his current pursuits is making the film Maro Sandhya Ragam
http://www.marosandhyaragam.com/msr_updates_200608.html
SAP Platinum Consultant
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Information Technology and Services
One of his current pursuits is making the film Maro Sandhya Ragam
http://www.marosandhyaragam.com/msr_updates_200608.html
S. T. Gondhalekar
NITIE PGDIE 8th batch alumnus
Currently
Dean-Operations
Welingkar Institute of Management
Prof. Dr. S. T. Gondhalekar, (Dean-Operations), only known PhD in the world in Kaizen, has been trained in Japan by Association of Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) and Asian Producitivity Organisation (APO). He is a Chemical Engineer and PhD from IIT Bombay and an Industrial Engineer from NITIE. After working for oleo chemical company, Godrej soaps for 15 years, he is currently the Director of Global Marketing at Kaizen Institute and has been Consultant in Asia-Pacific and Africa since 8 years.
http://www.welingkaronline.org/faculty_corner.html
Currently
Dean-Operations
Welingkar Institute of Management
Prof. Dr. S. T. Gondhalekar, (Dean-Operations), only known PhD in the world in Kaizen, has been trained in Japan by Association of Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) and Asian Producitivity Organisation (APO). He is a Chemical Engineer and PhD from IIT Bombay and an Industrial Engineer from NITIE. After working for oleo chemical company, Godrej soaps for 15 years, he is currently the Director of Global Marketing at Kaizen Institute and has been Consultant in Asia-Pacific and Africa since 8 years.
http://www.welingkaronline.org/faculty_corner.html
Friday, March 14, 2008
Sashi Chimala
7th batch alumnus
Currently a serial enterpreneur
See a report on his selling Interactive Media Technology, Inc., a US-headquartered company that owns online casual games portal Knibble.com for $3 million in stock.
http://www.vccircle.com/2007/12/17/fxlabs-acquires-sashi-chimalas-online-gaming-company-knibblecom-for-3m-in-stock/
One of his current enterprises
http://crictv.com/
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Sashi Chimala
Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor
San Francisco Bay Area
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Sashi about himself
I'm a serial entrepreneur and love the challenge of spotting technology and consumer trends and starting and growing businesses. I've focused on Technology, E-Commerce and Retail industries and have served in every capacity: Founder, Board Member, CEO, Business Development, and Sales. I've raised institutional financing, grown and sold businesses for 7-figure exits.
* Experienced entrepreneur -- multiple start-ups and successful exits.
* Successfully negotiated the acquisition of minority stake in a company I co-founded by a $2 Billion company.
* Was invited by a $40 Billion Asian group to conceive, develop, set-up and operate a large retail business.
* In less than six months, created and successfully sold Knibble.com, one of the largest aggregator of online casual games on the Internet.
* Currently developing and deploying an innovative 'ethnic behavioral targeting' digital ad network.
Sashi Chimala’s Specialties:
Strategy, ability to forecast trends and markets, building compelling brands and marketing.
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Sashi Chimala’s Experience
Principal, Founder
PayPod
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
November 2005 — Present (2 years 7 months)
PayPod specializes in interactive marketing solutions for advertisers targeting South Asian Consumers in the US, UK, Middle East and India. PayPod brings together a network of 'best of breed' South Asia focused publishers delivering millions of monthly impressions.
PayPod's proprietary categorization and learning engine automatically analyzes and profiles Publisher sites, Advertiser campaigns and Online consumers and uniquely matches to provide the best click-through ratios on Interactive campaigns.
Paypod - India's leading digital Ad network
http://www.paypod.com/welcome.action
http://www.paypod.com/corporate_view.action
Founder & CEO
Knibble.com
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Games industry)
April 2007 — December 2007 (9 months)
Knibble.com was the largest aggregator of online casual games with over 10,000 games. Within less than 6 months of its inception, Knibble.com was acquired for $3M in December 2007 by FX Labs Limited, one of the largest game development studios in Asia.
Founder
Qwiky's Coffee
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
October 1999 — October 2006 (7 years 1 month)
As the Founder of Qwiky's Coffee, Sashi is hailed by press and media in India as the 'one who started the coffee revolution in India".
Hindu, one of India's largest and most respected newspapers wrote "if and when somebody writes the history of the city as it has come to be, he will go down as the man who sold coffee to Chennai, something an average Chennaite will acknowledge is much like selling 'snow to an eskimo'"
Time Of India, the largest circulated news papers in India titled Sashi as the 'Coffee King" in one of its features.
Founder & CEO
Indigo Technologies
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 1991 — March 1999 (7 years 9 months)
Indigo Technologies based in Cupertino CA, specialized in Banking and Securities technologies and IT services. Indigo developed TESA, a securities automation softwate that powered several stock exchanges in Asia. It was hailed by NASD as extremely scalable and fault tolerant.
Based on the thought leadership and accomplishments of Indigo, Tandem Computers (acquired by Compaq) acquired a minority stake in Indigo in 1998.
Indigo was sold in 1999 to SSI Ltd., a publicly traded company in India.
Founding Member
Covansys (Formerly CBSI Inc.)
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; cvns; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 1986 — June 1991 (4 years 11 months)
As one of the founding members of this pioneering and successful IT services company, assisted the Founder in starting the company. Later joined him to set up West coast operations. Conceived and developed SIMPL one of the earliest software configuration management software that was successfully implemented at World Bank, SWIFT as well as GSA.
Manager
Petrolite
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 1981 — August 1986 (5 years 1 month)
Petrolite was s speciality chemicals company based out of St. Louis, MO. Sashi managed a Database group as well as built several end user applications.
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Sashi Chimala’s Education
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering(PGDIE), 1977 — 1979
JN Technological University, Kakinada, India
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, April 1972 — April 1977
Sashi Chimala’s Honors:
As an entrepreneur, was featured on CNN and BBC TV programmes. Appeared on the cover of Business World and Business Today magazines.
Currently a serial enterpreneur
See a report on his selling Interactive Media Technology, Inc., a US-headquartered company that owns online casual games portal Knibble.com for $3 million in stock.
http://www.vccircle.com/2007/12/17/fxlabs-acquires-sashi-chimalas-online-gaming-company-knibblecom-for-3m-in-stock/
One of his current enterprises
http://crictv.com/
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Sashi Chimala
Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor
San Francisco Bay Area
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Sashi about himself
I'm a serial entrepreneur and love the challenge of spotting technology and consumer trends and starting and growing businesses. I've focused on Technology, E-Commerce and Retail industries and have served in every capacity: Founder, Board Member, CEO, Business Development, and Sales. I've raised institutional financing, grown and sold businesses for 7-figure exits.
* Experienced entrepreneur -- multiple start-ups and successful exits.
* Successfully negotiated the acquisition of minority stake in a company I co-founded by a $2 Billion company.
* Was invited by a $40 Billion Asian group to conceive, develop, set-up and operate a large retail business.
* In less than six months, created and successfully sold Knibble.com, one of the largest aggregator of online casual games on the Internet.
* Currently developing and deploying an innovative 'ethnic behavioral targeting' digital ad network.
Sashi Chimala’s Specialties:
Strategy, ability to forecast trends and markets, building compelling brands and marketing.
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Sashi Chimala’s Experience
Principal, Founder
PayPod
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
November 2005 — Present (2 years 7 months)
PayPod specializes in interactive marketing solutions for advertisers targeting South Asian Consumers in the US, UK, Middle East and India. PayPod brings together a network of 'best of breed' South Asia focused publishers delivering millions of monthly impressions.
PayPod's proprietary categorization and learning engine automatically analyzes and profiles Publisher sites, Advertiser campaigns and Online consumers and uniquely matches to provide the best click-through ratios on Interactive campaigns.
Paypod - India's leading digital Ad network
http://www.paypod.com/welcome.action
http://www.paypod.com/corporate_view.action
Founder & CEO
Knibble.com
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Games industry)
April 2007 — December 2007 (9 months)
Knibble.com was the largest aggregator of online casual games with over 10,000 games. Within less than 6 months of its inception, Knibble.com was acquired for $3M in December 2007 by FX Labs Limited, one of the largest game development studios in Asia.
Founder
Qwiky's Coffee
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
October 1999 — October 2006 (7 years 1 month)
As the Founder of Qwiky's Coffee, Sashi is hailed by press and media in India as the 'one who started the coffee revolution in India".
Hindu, one of India's largest and most respected newspapers wrote "if and when somebody writes the history of the city as it has come to be, he will go down as the man who sold coffee to Chennai, something an average Chennaite will acknowledge is much like selling 'snow to an eskimo'"
Time Of India, the largest circulated news papers in India titled Sashi as the 'Coffee King" in one of its features.
Founder & CEO
Indigo Technologies
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 1991 — March 1999 (7 years 9 months)
Indigo Technologies based in Cupertino CA, specialized in Banking and Securities technologies and IT services. Indigo developed TESA, a securities automation softwate that powered several stock exchanges in Asia. It was hailed by NASD as extremely scalable and fault tolerant.
Based on the thought leadership and accomplishments of Indigo, Tandem Computers (acquired by Compaq) acquired a minority stake in Indigo in 1998.
Indigo was sold in 1999 to SSI Ltd., a publicly traded company in India.
Founding Member
Covansys (Formerly CBSI Inc.)
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; cvns; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 1986 — June 1991 (4 years 11 months)
As one of the founding members of this pioneering and successful IT services company, assisted the Founder in starting the company. Later joined him to set up West coast operations. Conceived and developed SIMPL one of the earliest software configuration management software that was successfully implemented at World Bank, SWIFT as well as GSA.
Manager
Petrolite
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 1981 — August 1986 (5 years 1 month)
Petrolite was s speciality chemicals company based out of St. Louis, MO. Sashi managed a Database group as well as built several end user applications.
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Sashi Chimala’s Education
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering(PGDIE), 1977 — 1979
JN Technological University, Kakinada, India
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, April 1972 — April 1977
Sashi Chimala’s Honors:
As an entrepreneur, was featured on CNN and BBC TV programmes. Appeared on the cover of Business World and Business Today magazines.
Ravichandra Murthy Seethamraju
7th batch alumnus
Currently (16.3.2008)
Senior Lecturer
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
More details at
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/content.php?pageid=1399
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3267
Fax: +61 2 9351 7294
Currently (16.3.2008)
Senior Lecturer
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
More details at
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/content.php?pageid=1399
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9351 3267
Fax: +61 2 9351 7294
Ganesh Natarajan
His blogganeshnatarajan.blogspot.com
http://ganeshnatarajan.rediffiland.com/iland/ganeshnatarajan.html
Currently
Deputy chairman & MD of Zensar Technologies
(16.3.2008)
Elected as chairman, NASSCOM for 2008-09
(8.4.2008)
An interesting article by him in Dataquest on Productivity dt. 15 Nov 2007
http://dqindia.ciol.com/content/guest/2007/107111601.asp
In the article he put up a question
Are people from my alma mater NITIE taking note?
http://ganeshnatarajan.rediffiland.com/iland/ganeshnatarajan.html
Currently
Deputy chairman & MD of Zensar Technologies
(16.3.2008)
Elected as chairman, NASSCOM for 2008-09
(8.4.2008)
An interesting article by him in Dataquest on Productivity dt. 15 Nov 2007
http://dqindia.ciol.com/content/guest/2007/107111601.asp
In the article he put up a question
Are people from my alma mater NITIE taking note?
Dr. Thomas Mathew Director - SFIMAR
First batch alumnus
Dr. Thomas Mathew
Currently
Director - SFIMAR
(16.3.2008)
Former Director NITIE
St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMAR)
Mt. Poinsur, S.V.P Road, Borivali(W), Mumbai 400 103.
Phone No. 022-2891 7089/2895 8403. Fax: 022-2890 6567.
E-mail: sfimar@rediffmail.com
Dr. Thomas Mathew
Currently
Director - SFIMAR
(16.3.2008)
Former Director NITIE
St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMAR)
Mt. Poinsur, S.V.P Road, Borivali(W), Mumbai 400 103.
Phone No. 022-2891 7089/2895 8403. Fax: 022-2890 6567.
E-mail: sfimar@rediffmail.com
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