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Automation Solution Design, project management and Execution professional with 16+ years of experience across warehouse automation, industrial/factory automation, machine building, material handling andtprocess optimization.
Experienced in designing and implementing ASRS, conveyors, sortation, robotics, PTL/GTP and automated material-flow solutions across FMCG, grocery, e-commerce, quick commerce and manufacturing environments.
Strong expertise in solution conceptualization, warehouse/factory layouts, throughput and capacity modelling, automation technology evaluation, ROI/business cases, techno-commercial proposals, vendor/OEM management, FAT, commissioning and project execution.
A Experienced in translating operational requirements into scalable automation solutions and working with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, IT/WMS/WCS and system integrators.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Demo3D, Sim3D, Emulate3D, Advanced Excel and Power BI.
Skills
Project
Conveyors+Put to Light guided unit sorting automation
- Designed and implemented scalable conveyor and Put-to-Light (PTL) automation solutions for Zepto across 10 warehouses pan-India.
- Secured DAP approvals and managed end-to-end program execution, including vendor selection, design finalization, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Coordinated infrastructure readiness, including electrification, UPS, network connectivity, and operational technology prerequisites.
- Ensured timely material delivery, installation, ramp-up, and stabilization for reliable operations.
- Improved picking and sorting productivity by 200%, achieving a 24-month ROI.
- Developed long-term maintenance strategies covering AMC/OSS addendums, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance SLAs, and ongoing SLA compliance monitoring.
Sr Manager - Automation
Sr Manager - Automation
Oct 2024 – till dateZepto LTD
- Led the design and execution of large-scale automation programs, including conveyors, sorters, and ASRS systems, for FMCG, groceries, electronics, and fashion warehouses from concept to go-live.
- Designed comprehensive warehouse infrastructure, MHE layouts, dock planning, and capacity models using Space Productivity Index (SPI) and Days on Hand (DOH) metrics.
- Utilized deep knowledge of end-to-end warehouse operations (IB, storage, replenishment, picking, sortation, packing, dispatch, returns) to establish accurate throughput models, optimize station sizing, and enhance labor deployment and automation ROI.
- Delivered data-driven insights to identify process bottlenecks and prioritize initiatives, optimizing manpower deployment and automation ROI across various sites.
- Managed execution and ramp-up phases for advanced automated systems, including conveyors, sorting systems, AS/RS, robotic picking pilots, and packaging automation, ensuring timely project delivery
Education
Btech Mechanical Engineering
IIE · Mechanical engineering