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Pratap Shitole

Pratap Shitole

Design & developpment manager

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  • About me

    A Startup Mentor at The Founder Institute,MassChallenge,Wadhwani Foundation!... A Judge In The International Business Stevie® Awards!.. An Edison Awards Expert Reviewer & Judy!...

  • Education

    • Acumen Academy

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      Finance and Financial Management Services

    • B.E. mechanical from V.I.T. Pune

      1993 - 1997
      B.E. Mechanical

    • Founder Institute

      2016 - 2016
      Startup_Founder 100% Scholarship

      Pratap, We are excited to announce that you have been nominated for the Technical Founder Fellowship to participate in the Mumbai program with 100% Scholarship.You have been nominated for this Fellowship because your application tells us that you have the talent and potential to be a strong entrepreneur. However, in order to qualify, we also need to verify that you are determined to graduate our program and build a meaningful company.06/15/2016Congratulations… Show more Pratap, We are excited to announce that you have been nominated for the Technical Founder Fellowship to participate in the Mumbai program with 100% Scholarship.You have been nominated for this Fellowship because your application tells us that you have the talent and potential to be a strong entrepreneur. However, in order to qualify, we also need to verify that you are determined to graduate our program and build a meaningful company.06/15/2016Congratulations, again!Your answers seem very reasonable, and you have been granted the Fellowship with 100 % Scholarship as nominated,Founder Institute Team!..06/17/2016 Show less

    • Savitribai Phule Pune University

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  • Experience

    • Invensys Controls

      Jun 2003 - Aug 2005
      Design & developpment manager

      Job Profile: Application Engineering,New product Design & development, modify Design and implement Product change.Define environmental,reliability tests, Interaction with design centers in Brazil, China ,Australia for design optimization, Jointly working with Major car cooling systems manufacturers to develop new electronics, electromechanical controls for next generation products & applications.Achievements Successfully Implemented Green Belt six sigma project. Lead teams for studying products & process capabilities, Implemented and validated changes to improve products & processes with zero defects goal. Show less

    • Behr India Ltd

      Sept 2005 - Jun 2007
      Asst Design Manager

      Job ProfileFormulate design specifications, Generate ideas & Concept design on CAD softwares,DFMEA , DV&R , Ensure cost optimized proposal submission to Customer for business acquisition,Proto design, co-ordinate with CFD analysis & proto manufacturing,testing teams, Innovation of existing products. Preparing BOM, revising & releasing documents in EDM system, Design Change Management.Achievements-Ensured Concept design optimization as per CFD analysis inputs, completed component detail design in stringent timeframe, ensured elimination of quality/field issues by means of CFT meetings, prepared DFMEA. Show less

    • Cummins Turbo Technologies

      Jun 2007 - May 2010
      Technical project leader

      Job Profile: Lead group of project leads, engineers. Identifying skill matrix gaps of team & developing the teamby continuous training, Lead & drive engineering Recruitment, team performance management, Lead Advanced Engineering projects, Concept design, Proto development, validation, lead DFMEA, design change management. Achievements  Executed product preceding technology work to meet customer expectation of timely delivery.Successfully led design teams from global technical centers. Resolved complex field failure issues of new product launches which resulted in customer satisfaction. Trained teams on presentation skills, six sigma tools,QMS TS-16949 awareness. Show less

    • GE-JFWTC

      Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
      Lead Engineer

      A Co-Inventor in US patents- 1) 93035522) 97260713) 92284884) 95990125) DE102013114981A1

    • Edison Awards

      Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
      Edison Awards Judge

      The Edison Awards are a globally respected leader in honoring the highest levels of new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation.It gave me great satisfaction helping technology companies build world class products,outstanding services & innovative business models thereby becoming scalable,sustainable & global.

    • Founder Institute

      Apr 2020 - now
      A Startup Mentor

      The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups and startups into global businesses. In order to mentor the next generation of Entrepreneurs, I joined the world's largest startup advisory network by signing the mentor agreement effective as of date 27 April 2020.

    • Edison Awards

      Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
      Edison Awards Judge

      Edison Awards are an exclusive way for flourishing businesses find creative ways to stand out from the crowd & get noticed.This recognition allows those businesses to create differentiated value propositions and have a strategic competitive advantage.I have been instrumental in value creation for global ecosystem.

    • Edison Awards

      Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
      Edison Awards Expert Reviewer

      Expert Reviewers are a vital piece of the Edison Awards judging process by helping to determine the most innovative products and services and providing valuable feedback to nominees.I have reviewed hundreds of global nominees in last three years.

    • MassChallenge

      Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

      United States Early Stage virtual Round 2 Judging for 2022 &2023 cohort..Startups in High-tech,AI having innovative business models across various industries pitched to our panel of expert Judges & were unanimously evaluated for the selection. .Judging is an important part of the selection process.Judges help select which high potential early-stage startups enter the accelerator by participating in virtual or in-person judging rounds.I played a critical role of supporting those founders from underrepresented communities and bridging that gap to access and resources.

      • A Panel Judge at MC accelerator

        Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

      • A judge for the IBM-MassChallenge Mentorship Program

        Apr 2022 - May 2022

    • The Stevie® Awards

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      A Judge in The International Business Stevie Awards®.

      Stevie Award judges include many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business educators. Each of the awards programs harnesses the insights and talents of more than 200 judges every year.The Stevie® Awards are the world's premier business awards.They were created in 2002 to honor and create public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and work professionals worldwide.In short order the Stevie has become one of the world's most coveted prizes. The International Business Awards® are open to all organizations worldwide, and include categories to honor accomplishments in all aspects of work life. All Stevie Awards entrants have access to all judges' comments about their nominations. Show less

    • Edison Awards

      Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
      An Edison Awards 2023 Expert Reviewer & a Judge!..

      Since 1987, the Edison Awards™ have recognized and honored some of the most innovative new products, services and business leaders in the world.The Edison Awards™ is an annual competition honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation. The competition is open to innovative organizations across the globe. The Edison Awards are focused on the innovators as much as the innovations – a unique distinction in the world of award programs. Award winners represent "game changing" products and services, as well as excellence and leadership in innovation. Show less

    • MassChallenge

      May 2023 - Jul 2023
      A_Startup_Mentor

      Headquartered in the United States with seven locations worldwide, MassChallenge equips bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and to create meaningful change.

    • The Stevie® Awards

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      A Judge In The International Business Stevie® Awards!..

      Stevie Award judges include many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business,mentors,educators.Each of the awards programs harnesses the insights and talents of more than 200 judges every year.The Stevie® Awards are the world's premier business awards.They were created in 2002 to honor and create public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and work professionals worldwide.In short order the Stevie has become one of the world's most coveted prizes. The International Business Awards® are open to all organizations worldwide and include categories to honor accomplishments in all aspects of work life. All Stevie Awards entrants have access to all judges' comments about their nominations. Show less

    • Business Intelligence Group

      Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
      A_Judge !..

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