Experience

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  Kernel technologies pvt. ltd. (erstwhile vishal computers)

  Jun 1988 - Jan 2009

  Entrepreneur

  (Entrepreneurship venture)Role: Entrepreneur, promoter of the company providing IT training solutions to customers on software applications and Network Operating Systems (NOS). Business development, execution planning & finance.SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS* Instrumental in developing profitable relationships with Corporate, Govt. and Semi - Govt., such as ITC Ltd, ONGC Ltd., BARC, HBCSE, BEST Undertaking, Air India, etc.* Actively involved in facilitating training for employees of large Govt., / Semi- Govt. & corporate companies. * Installation and commissioning of large IT networks for Corporations, Govt. and Semi Govt. organisations.* Designing and development of training programs for Office applications, NOSs like SCO Unix, Novell Netware, Linux, Windows NT.* Planning training calendar, Guidance to trainers, co-ordination with trainers.* Offered backend training support to many IT hardware integrators.* Provided leadership for marketing activities, HR and Finance functions.* Led the technical team in installations of Novell Netware / Windows Family Severs and UNIX platforms. Show less

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  Genius software consultants pvt. ltd.

  Sept 1991 - Mar 1998

  Entrepreneur

  (Partnership Venture)Role: Steering teams for marketing niche third party products such as E-Mail Solutions, Document Management Solutions, Corporate Mailing Solutions, linking between the end users and the application developersSIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS Led the marketing of E-mail on Unix Networks, Document Management Software, Mail Servers and Multi Lingual applications.  Successfully provided Product Marketing team in concept level marketing for E-mail. Product & company positioning and initial pitch creation. Actively participated in demonstration of these products to large spectrum of organizations like corporate, Govt. and Semi Govt. organizations.  Coordinated with End Users & Application Developers with feedback from customers to enrich the applications. Clients handled such as ITC Ltd., BEST Undertaking, ONGC Ltd., Rishi Packers Ltd., Rishi Laser Cutting Ltd. Show less

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  Rishi vocational education pvt ltd

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2014

  Business head

  Role: The Founding member of the company to develop and manage Multi-Skill Vocational training institutes for bottom of pyramid, industrial training to corporate workforce and eLearning solutions for global industry audience. Includes coceptualisation of training delivery models through out of the box thinking, planning and implementation with finance management in co-ordination with promoters of the company. SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTSSet up a first of it's kind welding institute, which incorporated "Welding Simulator", in training welders. Instrumental in developing vocational training business from concept level to multi location & multi skill vocational training activity - "Skills & Careers", at various locations in Gujarat. Executing training programs for various industrial trades. Apart from these customized training programs for other trades, depending upon client requirement.Developed first of it's kind eLearning portal (www.eversity.co) for "Bottom of Pyramid" . This portal has a repository of approx. 60 eLearning programs related to vocational training with LMS. Lead the team in development of contentBusiness development using tools SEO, social media marketing, blogging, etc.Operated out of six training centers in Gujarat for skill development.Worked on expansion plans for set up in other states of India with a support of NSDCIndustry Nominated, Chairman of Institute Management Committees of ITI - Tilakwada & ITI- Rajpipla (both Tribal ITIs) in PPP mode.Working closely with Industry organizations like CII, FICCI & VCCI for Skill Development Initiative. Developed relationships with Large Corporations like ONGC, HPCL, Railways, Tata Chemicals, ABB, TBEA for skill development through their CSR.Developed relationship with government at multiple levels - Municipal, State and National to executed various Government funded skill development projects. Show less

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  S r shroff aajivika trust

  Feb 2014 - May 2017

  Head - skill development

  Role : To develop & manage,chain of multi-skill livelihood centers to facilitate 'sustainable & incremental' livelihoods for underprivileged school dropouts between age 18-35. Mapping trained youth to Industry for jobs at 'bottom of pyramid'Responsibilities :Mobilization of school dropout youth to acquire vocational skillsVocational training with the help of experienced trainers & latest equipmentsCertification through NCVTMapping industrial livelihoods to youthSkill up-gradation of unskilled industry workforce for vertical mobilityScaling up operations Fund Raising through Government PartnershipPartnerships with CSR of other corporate. Achievements in 36 months :Mapped approx 10 Crs. worth of "Government Projects" to the organization through Strategic PartnershipsSecured "DDU-GKY"​ project from MoRD through GLPC (Gujarat) to train & place 1000 BPL candidates (Rs. 4.5 Crs)Developed partnership in PPP mode with ITI Surat(Women), ITI Amod (Govt Funding of Rs. 2 Crs for each ITI)Secured partnership with GIDC to operate 'Skill Upgradation Centers'​ in various GIDCs of Gujarat (with 1 Cr. worth of training machinery from government)Empaneled for NULM skill development programs in partnership with Municipal corporationsSecured Fees assistance project, from CED, for underprivileged candidates. Interfaced with NSDC for funding. Set up 4 skill development centres for vocational training to groom tradesmen in industrial trades, to map them to industries at bottom of pyramid.Built capacity to train & place more than 700 candidates annually and hostel capacity for 70 candidatesTrained more than 700 candidates and job offers to more than 500 candidates.Candidate mobilization using Conventional & Digital marketingGrew from 1 to 30 employee organisationBuilt presence of Organization on Social Media.Conceived & built brand "Skillman" Show less

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  Ridgelift labs

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2021

  Co-founder

  Ridgelift is co-founded by Udayan Modhe, having proven entrepreneurship for 3 decades through 4 startups, in 4 different sectors.Ridgelift Labs is developing (in stealth mode) "Touchstone"​ - a platform of trust on Blockchain Technology.Role ( Part time)Nurturing disruptive idea through strategic planning, corporate decisions, team management, investor management, cash-flow management and brand management. Corporate development in sync with startup vision, managing the overall operations and resources of Ridgelift. Point of communication with various stakeholders and media.Launching Soon - "www.touchstone.life" Show less

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  Kritilabs technologies

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

  Business developmentSales managementOperations management of large IoT implementationsCustomer relationship management Business DevelopmentSales pipeline development and managementOperations management for implementation of IoT solutions

  • Regional Manager

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  • State Manager

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2019
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  Transpek industry ltd

  Jan 2021 - now

  Consultant - skill development

  Transpek Industry Ltd is PPP partner for ITI Padra, Tal-Padra, Dist- Vadodara, Gujarat.RoleDevelopment of ITI in terms of new trades, advanced techniques of training delivery, capacity building, student development, faculty development programs and liaison with government departments for funded projects.AchievementsContributed in starting new trades - Solar Technician, Aditive Manufacturing Technology OperatorISO 9001:2015 certificationSetup a remote vocational training centre, under outreach programResumed skill training programs for jail inmates at Vadodara Central Jail Show less

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  Digital edge

  Jan 2021 - now

  Founder| industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation

  ### 🌟 Professional Experience in Technology Solutions for Manufacturing Sector 🌟**Leading the creation and growth of a leading provider of cutting-edge technology solutions for the manufacturing sector in India.** 🇮🇳**Empowered clients to:**- ✅ Enhance safety compliance and communication with **EHS Display & Management solutions**.- ⚙️ Optimize operations and reduce downtime through **IIoT solutions**.- 🔧 Improve equipment reliability with **predictive maintenance strategies**.- 📊 Streamline processes and increase efficiency with **data-driven optimization**.**Cultivating a team of highly skilled freelance specialists.** 👩‍💻👨‍💻**Growing annual revenue, **through a focus on customer success and innovation.** 🚀---### 🏆 Key Achievements:Successfully implemented **EHS Display & Management systems** in many manufacturing facilities across India, demonstrably improving safety compliance and communication. 🏭Deployed **IIoT solutions** that have resulted in **sizable reduction in downtime** for several major manufacturers. 📉Led the implementation of **data-driven predictive maintenance programs** that have helped clients through improved equipment reliability. 💰---### 📌 Additional Responsibilities:Advocating for the responsible use of technology and its potential to empower underprivileged communities. 🌍Actively participating in industry events and conferences, sharing expertise on **digital transformation in manufacturing**. 🎤 Show less