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Experience

Two decades of measurable impact.

From hands-on mining machinery engineering to building enterprise AI functions - a career that connects the plant floor to the boardroom.

$20M+
Annual value
$8M
Haulage savings
97.8%
Forecast accuracy
20+
Data scientists led
₹400 Cr
Peak tech budget

Industry experience

2001 - Present
Principal Consultant - Mining, Metals, AI & Digital Transformation
OreVal Strategy Consulting · India
Sep 2025 - Present Consulting
  • Designing AI/ML frameworks - MiningAnalytics (330+ KPIs), MineSDG, IndianMiningGPT, sdgverse - standardizing mining operational and ESG metrics.
  • Reduced unplanned machinery downtime 7% via AI-driven predictive maintenance; improved haulage efficiency 10% and daily throughput 5%.
  • Building analytics-maturity assessment frameworks that help leadership prioritize AI investments and quantify value assurance.
Associate General Manager - Analytics & Digital Transformation
Adani Group (Natural Resources) · India | Indonesia | Singapore | Australia
May 2021 - Jul 2025 Enterprise
  • Built the analytics function from scratch - ~20 data scientists within an 80-member AI & digital-transformation department - with top-tier retention.
  • Grew enterprise digital investment from ₹40 Cr to ₹400 Cr+; authored the 10-year AI & analytics roadmap and governance frameworks.
  • Delivered $20M+ annual value: $8M haulage cost reduction, 15% rake-turnaround improvement, and ML forecasting at 97.8% accuracy on 50M+ tonnes ($5M revenue uplift).
  • Promoted to AGM within 11 months - rare at Adani; selected as a Korn Ferry KF4D-certified leader.
Senior Manager · Manager - AI, ML & Business Analytics
EXL Services · Genpact · India | USA | Australia | Europe
Jul 2017 - May 2021 Products & IP
  • Led global teams of 20+ data scientists; commercialized the DIVA AI platform from concept to $2M revenue ($20M projected).
  • Built ProScore (proprietary IP) for Walmart; converted custom analytics into reusable IP worth ~$10M in new revenue, improving delivery consistency 20%.
  • Conducted AI/analytics due-diligence engagements shaping client investment decisions across three continents.
Data Scientist & Subject Matter Expert (Mining, Cement)
Cyient Ltd. · India | Europe (Finland, Sweden, Turkey, Netherlands)
Jan 2015 - Jun 2017 Industrial AI
  • Led ML-based predictive maintenance for global mining clients incl. Rio Tinto - 30% reduction in emergency maintenance for critical fleets.
  • Delivered 40+ decision-support systems for Global 500 clients (Philips, Siemens, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, VR Group); built MRI component-failure forecasting for Philips Healthcare.
Earlier career - Mining Operations, Projects & Systems
KCC Ltd. (with Sandvik) · Thiess Indonesia · Zuari Cement (Italcementi) · Bramco WLL Bahrain
Jun 2001 - Dec 2014 Operations
  • Delivered a ₹200 Cr iron-ore project two months ahead of schedule (KCC / Sandvik), leading 50+ O&M staff.
  • Established condition-based monitoring across HEMMs and rotary/stationary plant: +15–20% MTBF and 5–10% engine/transmission life extension.
  • Implemented SAP PM/MM and JD Edwards (EnTyre) systems; managed cross-cultural teams of 300+ across India, Indonesia and the Middle East.

Academic experience

2009 - 2014
Summer Faculty Research Fellow (SFRF), Dept. of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India
May 2014 - Jul 2014
  • Developed research protocols, conducted systematic literature reviews, and published a paper with Prof. Seema Sharma (DMS).
Associate Professor (International Trainer), Business Studies
Victoria University College (VUC), Yangon, Myanmar
Aug 2013 - May 2014
  • Spearheaded accreditation, governance and audit frameworks for UK BTEC/EdExcel HND programs - driving a 20% increase in admissions.
  • Core team member for tie-ups with University of Wolverhampton, CIMA (UK) and FPT (Vietnam); led FDPs on analytics using SPSS and R.
Assistant Professor - Operations, Finance & Research
Indus Business Academy (IBA) · Lovely Professional University (LPU), India
2009 - 2013
  • Taught & trained 1,000+ MBA students; guided 70+ capstone/live projects; trained 400+ students for NCFM certifications.
  • Published/communicated 7 research papers and an international book review; established analytics labs and industry-readiness frameworks.
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