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PREETISH KANAGALI

Manager (Automation) at Glatt systems |Automation & Digital Manufacturing Leader | Industry 4.0 | Pharma & Process Manufacturing | Driving 30–35% Efficiency Gains |

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

6+ years of work experience

Glatt Systems Private Limited
Oct 20241 yr 10 mosPresent

Pune District

•      Lead Automation hardware design and software development for pharmaceutical automation projects end to end, from requirement scoping through delivery, ensuring alignment with Order Confirmation, P&ID, and master specifications. •      Own technical pre-sales support, including solution costing and customer-facing technical discussions, directly supporting order conversion. •      Manage vendor evaluation, development, and delivery coordination, holding suppliers accountable for quality and on-time delivery across concurrent projects. •      Drive project planning and scheduling across multiple simultaneous builds, coordinating cross-departmental teams to keep projects on track against deadlines and safety standards. •      Supervise and mentor the automation team and vendor partners, enforcing quality and compliance standards on every deliverable. •      Coordinate FAT scheduling with Manufacturing and Quality teams, ensuring on-time customer demonstrations and dispatch readiness. •      Drive timely CAPA closure across all active projects, reducing rework and protecting delivery timelines. •      Serve as escalation point for customer inquiries and complaints, partnering with the support team to resolve issues and protect account relationships.
Glatt Systems
Oct 20241 yr 10 mosPresent

Responsible for electrical hardware design, software development and delivery for turnkey pharmaceutical automation projects. Understand project requirements and support pre-sales by preparing technical offers and costing. Visit customer sites for technical discussions during presales and provide quality customer service and support. Evaluate and develop vendors; coordinate with vendors for quality and timely deliveries. Plan and schedule projects and facilitate cross-department collaboration to ensure successful completion. Ensure software development aligns with Order Confirmation, P&ID and masters; keep software and hardware updated to current technology. Oversee team members and vendors for quality and guideline compliance. Support documentation team in resolving technical queries and ensure CAPA points are closed timely. Support site service team when required and coordinate FAT with Manufacturing and Quality teams. Ensure timely dispatch of projects and coordinate installation support with service team as per scope.
DD Enterprises
Aug 20213 yrs 3 mosOct 2024

Pune, Maharashtra, India

1. Comparing TO and other design documents with customer requirements (URS). 2. Identifying and filing any discrepancies in the above documents. attending client kickoffs to develop the design mindset of the process 3. Examining control system designs that System Integrators have provided, speaking with SMEs, and completing a previous customer submittal. 4. Discussing cost with the vendor/ System Integrators and reviewing the final offer by the approved design (for software efforts) 5. Evaluating control systems and System Architectures. Contemplate data flows, higher-end-end solutions, and redundancies. 6. Close collaboration with System Integrators (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, etc.) to integrate and qualify higher-end automation systems. 7. Discussions about domain-related integrations, higher integration, and IT policies with the customer during kickoffs and occasionally. examining the system's compatibility with the same, and talking with SMEs about modification 8. Predicting the number of man-hours hours needed to complete the project, as well as job allocation, prioritization, and timelines (Project Planning) 9. Examining SOPs and making sure the release has QA clearances. Keep an eye on the system's ultimate release. 10. Ensuring the timely and high-quality fulfillment of domain-related tasks. 11. Recommending quality upgrades for the flaws found in the prior project. Educating the team on the customization used in each project and making sure any discoveries are noted in the checklist and documents to facilitate progress on future projects" 12. Vendor certification that meets all of the requirements. 13. Understanding of the implementation of high-end automation systems with Historians, Asset Management, Thin Client, and Virtualization on platforms like AB and Siemens. 14. Build and create third-party integration for processes and handshakes with equipment from third parties. 15. Clear knowledge of 21 CFR part 11.
DD Enterprises
Aug 20213 yrs 2 mosSep 2024

Compare technical orders and design documents with customer URS and identify discrepancies. Attend client kickoffs and liaise with SMEs to develop design mindset and complete customer submittals. Examine control system designs from system integrators and review costs and offers. Evaluate control systems and design system architectures considering data flows, redundancies and higher-end integrations. Collaborate closely with system integrators (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi) for integration and qualification of automation systems. Plan projects by estimating man-hours, allocating jobs, prioritising tasks and defining timelines. Ensure SOPs and releases have QA clearances and monitor final system release quality. Recommend quality upgrades, document learnings and ensure vendor certifications meet requirements. Work with historians, asset management, thin clients and virtualization; build third-party integrations and verify 21 CFR part 11 compliance. Assist technical sales in bid stage design, support pre-FAT/FAT and SAT, and manage ERP item codes and component procurement tracking. Handled reputed clients including Biocon, Dr. Reddy Laboratory, Mylan, Troikaa, Zoetis, Amneal and Caplin Sterile.
DD Enterprises
Aug 20218 mosMar 2022

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Delta controls FZCO
Aug 20191 yr 3 mosOct 2020

Pune, Maharashtra

Delta Controls
Aug 20191 yr 3 mosOct 2020

Performed PLC and HMI programming and conducted FAT on site with customers. Worked on projects in Dubai using S7-1500 redundant PLCs and Comfort HMI for boilers and HVAC systems. Developed PLC and HMI solutions (AB Micro850 and PanelView) for HVAC systems and prepared documentation including material submissions, BOM, FAT and SAT reports and FDS.

PREETISH’s AI Stack

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Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRONICS

PVPIT

20063 yrs2009

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Manager (Automation) at Glatt systems |Automation & Digital Manufacturing Leader | Industry 4.0 | Pharma & Process Manufacturing | Driving 30–35% Efficiency Gains |

About

With extensive experience in automation and control systems, I specialize in delivering end-to-end solutions that align with client requirements in the pharmaceutical sector. As Automation Manager at Glatt Systems, I lead hardware design and software development projects, ensuring seamless execution from scoping to delivery. Passionate about optimizing processes and ensuring quality, I thrive in environments that embrace innovation and teamwork to achieve impactful results. At Glatt Systems, I oversee technical pre-sales support, vendor coordination, and cross-departmental project planning. I contribute to solution design, cost estimation, and technical discussions that directly influence order conversion. My expertise in SCADA, PLC, and vendor management enables me to execute complex automation builds while ensuring alignment with specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.

Location

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

AI stack

openai

Work experience

Automation Manager at Glatt Systems Private Limited, Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos, Pune District, • Lead Automation hardware design and software development for pharmaceutical automation projects end to end, from requirement scoping through delivery, ensuring alignment with Order Confirmation, P&ID, and master specifications. • Own technical pre-sales support, including solution costing and customer-facing technical discussions, directly supporting order conversion. • Manage vendor evaluation, development, and delivery coordination, holding suppliers accountable for quality and on-time delivery across concurrent projects. • Drive project planning and scheduling across multiple simultaneous builds, coordinating cross-departmental teams to keep projects on track against deadlines and safety standards. • Supervise and mentor the automation team and vendor partners, enforcing quality and compliance standards on every deliverable. • Coordinate FAT scheduling with Manufacturing and Quality teams, ensuring on-time customer demonstrations and dispatch readiness. • Drive timely CAPA closure across all active projects, reducing rework and protecting delivery timelines. • Serve as escalation point for customer inquiries and complaints, partnering with the support team to resolve issues and protect account relationships.

Electrical Engineering Manager at Glatt Systems, Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos, Responsible for electrical hardware design, software development and delivery for turnkey pharmaceutical automation projects. Understand project requirements and support pre-sales by preparing technical offers and costing. Visit customer sites for technical discussions during presales and provide quality customer service and support. Evaluate and develop vendors; coordinate with vendors for quality and timely deliveries. Plan and schedule projects and facilitate cross-department collaboration to ensure successful completion. Ensure software development aligns with Order Confirmation, P&ID and masters; keep software and hardware updated to current technology. Oversee team members and vendors for quality and guideline compliance. Support documentation team in resolving technical queries and ensure CAPA points are closed timely. Support site service team when required and coordinate FAT with Manufacturing and Quality teams. Ensure timely dispatch of projects and coordinate installation support with service team as per scope.

Deputy Manager at DD Enterprises, Aug 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 1. Comparing TO and other design documents with customer requirements (URS). 2. Identifying and filing any discrepancies in the above documents. attending client kickoffs to develop the design mindset of the process 3. Examining control system designs that System Integrators have provided, speaking with SMEs, and completing a previous customer submittal. 4. Discussing cost with the vendor/ System Integrators and reviewing the final offer by the approved design (for software efforts) 5. Evaluating control systems and System Architectures. Contemplate data flows, higher-end-end solutions, and redundancies. 6. Close collaboration with System Integrators (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, etc.) to integrate and qualify higher-end automation systems. 7. Discussions about domain-related integrations, higher integration, and IT policies with the customer during kickoffs and occasionally. examining the system's compatibility with the same, and talking with SMEs about modification 8. Predicting the number of man-hours hours needed to complete the project, as well as job allocation, prioritization, and timelines (Project Planning) 9. Examining SOPs and making sure the release has QA clearances. Keep an eye on the system's ultimate release. 10. Ensuring the timely and high-quality fulfillment of domain-related tasks. 11. Recommending quality upgrades for the flaws found in the prior project. Educating the team on the customization used in each project and making sure any discoveries are noted in the checklist and documents to facilitate progress on future projects" 12. Vendor certification that meets all of the requirements. 13. Understanding of the implementation of high-end automation systems with Historians, Asset Management, Thin Client, and Virtualization on platforms like AB and Siemens. 14. Build and create third-party integration for processes and handshakes with equipment from third parties. 15. Clear knowledge of 21 CFR part 11.

Automation Manager at DD Enterprises, Aug 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Compare technical orders and design documents with customer URS and identify discrepancies. Attend client kickoffs and liaise with SMEs to develop design mindset and complete customer submittals. Examine control system designs from system integrators and review costs and offers. Evaluate control systems and design system architectures considering data flows, redundancies and higher-end integrations. Collaborate closely with system integrators (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi) for integration and qualification of automation systems. Plan projects by estimating man-hours, allocating jobs, prioritising tasks and defining timelines. Ensure SOPs and releases have QA clearances and monitor final system release quality. Recommend quality upgrades, document learnings and ensure vendor certifications meet requirements. Work with historians, asset management, thin clients and virtualization; build third-party integrations and verify 21 CFR part 11 compliance. Assist technical sales in bid stage design, support pre-FAT/FAT and SAT, and manage ERP item codes and component procurement tracking. Handled reputed clients including Biocon, Dr. Reddy Laboratory, Mylan, Troikaa, Zoetis, Amneal and Caplin Sterile.

Assistant Manager at DD Enterprises, Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 · 8 mos, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Assistant Manager at Delta controls FZCO, Aug 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos, Pune, Maharashtra

Automation Manager at Delta Controls, Aug 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos, Performed PLC and HMI programming and conducted FAT on site with customers. Worked on projects in Dubai using S7-1500 redundant PLCs and Comfort HMI for boilers and HVAC systems. Developed PLC and HMI solutions (AB Micro850 and PanelView) for HVAC systems and prepared documentation including material submissions, BOM, FAT and SAT reports and FDS.

Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRONICS, PVPIT