Headline

Engineer | Explorer | Entrepreneur

About

I’ve spent the last 8+ years running dual-entity engineering and manufacturing firms, but my perspective is a bit different than most. With an M.Tech. in Nanotechnology, I look at industrial problems through a scientific lens, focusing on how technical precision drives commercial results. As an Executive Managing Director, I oversee complex EPC projects and turnkey industrial systems. My work involves bridging the gap between deep-tech research and the practical realities of the manufacturing floor—ensuring that technical R&D actually translates into P&L success. My approach to leadership: • Strategic Governance: I use Agile and Procore to keep large-scale projects transparent and moving fast. • Negotiation: I prioritize clear, strategic negotiation to move past bottlenecks and build lasting partnerships. • Modern Tools: I integrate Generative AI and data analytics into our workflows to find efficiencies that traditional engineering often misses. I’m particularly interested in the future of energy and sustainable manufacturing. If you’re building future-ready industrial systems or navigating complex technical transitions, let’s connect. Specialties: Strategic Negotiation, EPC Governance, Industrial Decarbonization, Agile Operations, Nanotechnology R&D.

Location

Haryana

AI stack

claude

gemini

grok

notebooklm

openai

perplexity

Work experience

Chair (Engineering & Technology) at InGRes Research, Jan 2026 - Present · 10 mos

Principal Engineer at InGRes Research, Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Strategic Counsel - R&D at ZellNano, Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos, Remote, Serving as a strategic advisor to the R&D division, focused on aligning technological innovation with long-term business goals. I guide the development of scalable, market-ready nanotech solutions by bridging the gap between scientific exploration and commercial viability. Key Areas of Focus: Innovation Roadmap: Advising on the long-term R&D trajectory to ensure product pipelines align with emerging market trends and industrial applications. Commercial Viability: Evaluating research initiatives for profitability and scalability, ensuring that technical breakthroughs translate into competitive market advantages. Process Optimization: streamlining R&D workflows to reduce time-to-market for complex nanotechnology developments. Strategic Mentorship: Providing high-level guidance to technical teams on product life-cycle management, from raw material selection to final application. Cross-Functional Alignment: Facilitating synergy between the R&D labs and procurement/sales teams to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability & assembly (DFMA) and supply chain efficiency.

Executive Managing Director at SMAS Equipments Private Limited, Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos, Faridabad, Leading comprehensive operations and business strategy with full P&L responsibility. I drive organizational growth by synchronizing product development with market demands, focusing on quality, reliability, and long-term customer value. Key Areas of Leadership: Strategic Innovation: Spearheading R&D initiatives to set new market benchmarks, including the recent launch of a flagship product featuring an industry-first 5-year extended warranty. Supply Chain & Procurement: Managing end-to-end sourcing of raw materials and components, optimizing vendor relationships to ensure the high quality required to support extended product lifecycles. Commercial Strategy: Leading sales and business development to expand market share, leveraging superior product reliability as a key differentiator. Customer Lifecycle: Championing a "service-first" culture, from initial client management to comprehensive after-sales support and warranty fulfillment. Operations Management: Orchestrating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution from the factory floor to the client site.

Founder (Pro-bono) at InGRes Research, Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos, India, InGRes (Independent Group of Research) Established and lead an independent, not-for-profit research collective dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge through rigorous methodology and collaborative innovation. I direct a team of voluntary researchers and academics to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical scientific application. Key Areas of Leadership: Research Strategy & Vision: Defining the group’s core objective to contribute high-quality, scientifically accurate research to the global scientific community. Knowledge Dissemination: Overseeing the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on quality-over-quantity and exhaustive literature surveys. Community Building & Mentorship: Fostering a collaborative environment for interim researchers and academics to engage in meaningful scientific inquiry and parametric design (FreeCAD). Technical Workshops: Initiating and directing educational programs, such as parametic 3D design and CAD modeling workshops, to empower the next generation of makers and engineers. Ethical Communication: Ensuring the effective and true communication of results, maintaining a focus on scientific conscientiousness and integrity in all outputs.

Proprietor at S.M.A.S.Enterprises, Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos, Directing a full-service engineering firm specialized in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Commissioning) of industrial-grade pneumatic systems. I lead the delivery of high-performance technical infrastructure across diverse manufacturing verticals, ensuring seamless integration into complex industrial environments. Key Areas of Leadership: Turnkey Project Delivery: Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of industrial projects, from initial design and engineering to final commissioning and site handover. Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Managing the execution of integrated solutions encompassing electrical systems, plumbing infrastructure, and advanced machinery automation. Pneumatic Systems Engineering: Delivering specialized pneumatic equipment tailored to specific manufacturing processes, optimizing for efficiency, pressure precision, and durability. Strategic Procurement: Leveraging a robust global and local supply chain to source high-specification components that meet rigorous industrial standards. Client Relationship Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for diverse industrial clients, translating complex operational requirements into scalable, automated engineering solutions.

Manager of Operations at S. M. Air Solutions, Nov 2016 - Nov 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo, Faridabad Area, India

Education

Dual Degree (B.TEch.+M.Tech.), Nanotechnology, amity University

PCMB, ryan international school