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Amar Prem K

SME - Digital Transformation Leader at ITC Infotech

Experienced professional adept in driving strategic initiatives and fostering growth through emerging technologies, specializing in business analysis and digital transformation within Industry 4.0. Effective in project management and cross-functional leadership.

Experience

Business Analyst | Functional Consultant

Consultant and Business Analyst with expertise in leading transformative initiatives across Europe and the US. Direct involvement in engaging global business teams and conducting factory visits to address shopfloor challenges firsthand. Specialization in end-to-end project delivery, focusing on crafting digital solutions for clients in various industries including pharma, tobacco, food, FMCG, and packaging. Collaborative work with design and architecture teams to ensure functional alignment of projects. Dedicated commitment to aligning organizational standards globally, contributing to revenue goals for a major tobacco company. Targeting a 2-5% increase in revenue, translating to a projected growth of 74 million USD to 186 million USD. Strategic pursuit of initiatives in line with sustainability-driven objectives.

Lead IoT Specialist

Led product development and AI/ML integration as IoT Specialist at Thoucentric Labs, focusing on predicting machine health deviations and proactive issue resolution. Shaped intelligent IoT solutions for manufacturing challenges, deploying them successfully in paper and automotive plants. Collaborated with AI/ML teams to bridge technology and shopfloor intricacies, driving impactful outcomes.

IoT Consultant & Project Manager

Spearheaded a project to resolve production loss with quality for the world's largest chocolate manufacturer, resulting in a forecasted quarterly increase in productivity and profit of $18 million. Additionally, introduced Smart manufacturing for the leading hot beverage manufacturer, overseeing the digitization of a wide array of equipment across the shop floor. Implemented real-time OEE and AU monitoring systems, enhancing production planning efficiency for the plant team. Developed and deployed multiple real-time dashboards to monitor plant operations, machinery, and operator performance at a minute level. Leveraged Azure services such as PowerBI, CosmoDB, AzureSQL, and PowerApps for cloud deployment, facilitating seamless data transmission and analysis. Achieved the implementation of a transformative digital journey for a key FMCG major, resulting in a targeted substantial 300 crore INR revenue improvement (approximately 40 million USD).

IoT Product Engineer

Developed and implemented a robust condition monitoring system for Diesel Generators, integrating multiple brand devices and additional sensors as needed. Established communication with machines via Modbus protocol and configured data streaming to the cloud. Designed intuitive dashboards for real-time data visualization. Deployed the solution across 300+ locations, generating monthly revenue of $60,000. Recognized as a Rising Star at Integration Wizard Solutions Limited.

Industry-Specific Freelance Experience

As a Freelancer at Integration Wizard, engineered an IoT device tailored for automotive vehicle monitoring, capturing crucial data such as temperature, humidity, pressure, fire and smoke detection, vibration, altitude, and other pertinent parameters to enhance workplace safety and bolster vehicle reliability.

Additionally, collaborated with CISCO-CoE in IoT-rvce, leading the development of an IoT syllabus for CISCO-certified courses, guiding their team in curriculum design. Conducted training sessions for industrial consultants on IoT, offering insights and solutions across various fields to enhance their product offerings. Created an innovative IoT-based voting system and provided training to engineering students on IoT concepts and applications.

Projects

workforce performance monitoring

  • IoT
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Quality Control

### Workforce Performance Monitoring

Optimized operator efficiency and performance in the shop floor environment. Components include efficiency monitoring, quality control, crew allocation, compliance monitoring, defects monitoring, and overall performance scoring. Aimed to enhance operational performance, improve product quality, and optimize workforce efficiency.

Optimized operator efficiency and performance in the shop floor environment. Enhanced operational performance, improved product quality, and optimized workforce efficiency.

utility monitoring solution

  • IoT
  • Sustainability
  • Resource Utilization

### Utility Monitoring Solution

Monitored and analyzed various utility parameters within manufacturing facilities. Components include energy and water usage monitoring, compressor and compressed air monitoring, waste treatment plant monitoring, and carbon footprint analysis. Aimed to enhance sustainability practices, optimize resource utilization, and reduce environmental impact.

Monitored and analyzed various utility parameters within manufacturing facilities. Aimed to enhance sustainability practices, optimize resource utilization, and reduce environmental impact.

factory visibility enhancement initiative

  • IoT
  • Digital Manufacturing
  • Operational Excellence

### Factory Visibility Enhancement Initiative

Implemented a comprehensive digital manufacturing platform. Includes real-time machine performance monitoring, micro-stop analysis, personas-based monitoring, machine centerline parameter monitoring, and automated alerts and notifications. Aimed to create a transparent and data-driven environment fostering operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Implemented a comprehensive digital manufacturing platform to create a transparent and data-driven environment fostering operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Implemented Loss Analysis & Tracking Solution

  • IoT
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Production Loss

### Implemented Loss Tracking Solution

Developed a solution to track losses and historical events. Reduced operator troubleshooting time by providing actionable insights derived from past incidents. Enabled swift issue identification and resolution through historical data analysis and standardized problem-solving procedures.

Developed a solution to track losses and historical events, aimed to enhance operational efficiency and minimize production losses.

beer manufacturing process monitoring

  • IoT
  • Manufacturing Process Optimization
  • Client Engagement

### Beer manufacturing process monitoring

Immersed in the brewing process to understand and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) at different stages. Conceptualized and developed a solution tailored to address client needs. Actively collaborated in the end-to-end development process to ensure seamless delivery of the solution.

Immersed in the brewing process to understand and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) at different stages. Conceptualized and developed a solution tailored to address client needs. Actively collaborated in the end-to-end development process to ensure seamless delivery of the solution.

Digital work instructions

  • Requirement Gathering
  • Problem Solving
  • Visual Communication
  • Interface design

Awards

Patent

Field of Innovation: Pharmaceuticals

Patent or application number: 202041011188

Filing Date: 10/10/2020

Rising Star

Recognized as a Rising Star at Integration Wizard Solutions Limited

Publications

Implementation of Production Planning using Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) for IIoT

Implementation of production planning using OEE focuses on optimizing the equipment performance and calibrating time constraints. Production planning is an essential element of an OEE-based manufacturing process, interpreting the equipment, and potentials of the machinery with the time constraints and limitations of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).