Nilesh Oturkar

Nilesh Oturkar

Technical Officer (High Performance Coatings)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Paints & Coatings - Sales and Technology Integration Consultant

  • Education

    • NACE International Institute

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      Certification NACE CIP Lvl 3; Cert #9671

      Activities and Societies: https://naceinstitute.org/

    • University of Mumbai

      1991 - 1994
      B.Sc Chemistry
    • University of Mumbai

      1989 - 1991
      Diploma in Paint Technology Paints & Coatings
  • Experience

    • Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd.

      May 1995 - Sept 1998
      Technical Officer (High Performance Coatings)

      Developed range of Ameron products based on the technical know – how from Ameron – USA for anti – corrosive coatings and floor coatings.Evaluation of developed coatings based on ASTM standards.Technical services for various projects involving anti corrosive coatings & floor coatings.Coating Inspections for various projects involving Ameron range of protective coatings. Coating Inspections for container coatings involving Kansai Marine Paints.

    • Crompton Greaves Limited

      Sept 1998 - Sept 2004
      Executive - Technology

      Single handedly revamped CG’s coating specifications for Transformers, Machines, Motors, Pumps, Switch Gears, Fans & Luminaries division.Led projects related to organic and metallic coatings involving cross – functional teams including designing, planning, organizing and execution of projects within budgeted time and cost. Recommended and implemented effective coatings strategy for all CG products.Set – up of a coatings laboratory to evaluate coating performance from various suppliers.Handled training sessions & periodic audits on protective coatings, conversion coatings and powder coatings for CG & various CG vendors. Show less

    • Asian Paints Arabia

      Sept 2004 - Jul 2006
      Technical Executive

      Formulated and launched complete floor coatings range for Berger (UAE). Formulated, tested and implemented 2 coatings for the U.A.E markets addressing specific market needs in a span of less than 15 months.Developed epoxy coatings with hardeners based on polyamidoamines, mannich bases, imidazolines, amine adducts, cycloaliphatic amines, phenalkamines for various end-uses.Developed polyurethane topcoats based on acrylic and polyester resins with aromatic and aliphatic isocyanate hardeners.Developed anti – corrosive primers and top – coats based on Short – oil alkyds, styrenated alkyds, cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and cardanol resins.Monitored and standardized in-house production processes for modified and/or developed coatings including Ethyl SIlicate Zn primers. Show less

    • Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA)

      Jul 2006 - Aug 2020
      Sales Manager - Protective Coatings

      Worked with, managed and coached multi – cultural and multi – ethnicity work force in the area of high performance coatings in sales, technical sales and support function.Responsible for setting and achieving budget deliverable for Qatar, lead team to fulfill project goal/s in Oil & Gas, Off-Shore, Heavy Industrial and Infrastructure segment.Delivered presentations, effective solutions to facility owners and consultants on protective coatings and influenced their decision in selecting the right coating solution.Built and nurtured relationships across hierarchies with Clients, Consultants and EPC Contractor organizations by developing credibility in the protective coatings industry through the provision of effective value proposition.Drafted and implemented effective Balance Scorecards – as a performance management tool to implement protective coatings strategy for the Qatar market.Contributed effectively to Jotun’s innovation process by identifying market needs and product gaps. Show less

    • Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA)

      Mar 2022 - Nov 2023
      Business Development Manager - Floor Coatings
    • Cavasa Coatings LLP

      Apr 2024 - now
      Partner

      Manufacture, trade and market wide range of protective coatings. E.g.* Floor Coatings (Industrial, Decorative & Car-Park Floor Coatings)* Anti-Corrosive coatings (Ethyl Silicate Zn. Rich Primer, Epoxy Intermediates and Finishes, Epoxy & Polyurthane Topcoats, Tank Linings)* Heat Reflective Coatings, Waterproof Coatings, Anti-Fungal & Anti-Bacterial Coatings.Cold Galvanizing Coatings, Anti-Graffiti Coatings, Thermal Insulation Coatings, Glass Coatings, Etc.Importers of Architectural High - End Decorative finishes for interior and exterior walls. Consutations on protective coatings including formulations and customization.Consultations & inspections on protective coatings with respect to application, process development & standardization. Show less

    • Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, Mumbai

      Jul 2024 - now
      Visiting Faculty

      Visiting faculty - B.Sc (Paint Technology) & M.Sc (Paint Technology) courses.Design, deliver and present Protective Coatings as a course subject

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Senior Certified Coatings Inspector

      AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance
      Apr 2022