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Aakash Gehlot

Aakash Gehlot

Director - Skills & Corporate Relations
New Delhi

Summary

High-achieving senior executive bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offers 30 years of leadership in Manufacturing Industry along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of accomplishment. A persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations, skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Encompassed diverse sectors serving sustainable industrial solutions to spearheading cutting-edge technology applications and use cases in AIoT, AI-ML, Blockchain, Metaverse AR/VR, and Digital Twins. Leading initiatives in the intersection of technology and education, in fostering innovation and establishing Centers-of-Excellence at Universities and Institutes to bridge the Skill-Tech gap in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Metaverse, and IoT, and on launching collaborative projects with academia and industry, providing practical training for the next generation of tech enthusiasts.

As a seasoned professional, have years of dynamic experience in OEM surface engineering equipment manufacturing, industrial automation, digital transformation, and Skill-Tech entrepreneurship. Bring expertise in surface engineering technology and environmental solutions, served manufacturing, fabrication, and project management for various industrial applications including food processing plant setups, and have served for ISO quality management systems and other management system implementations in related applications. Beyond the professional realm, interests extend to writing blogs on life skills, spirituality, environmental sustainability, technology, health, and social entrepreneurship.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Director & VP- Skills & Corporate Relations

Mobiloitte
7 2022 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Leading Mobiloitte for Digital Transformation in executing over 20 projects on IoT,AI, and ML, integrating them with Blockchain security, embedded with sensors, devices, software, and other technologies; and backed by highly competent and experienced Full-stack IT, Blockchain, Metaverse team of Mobiloitte.
  • Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization

Director

KSBE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2016 - Current
  • Founded "KSBE (India) Private Limited" in 2016, as IoT & Industrial Automation Startup, with aim of working in industrial IoT and automation projects for industrial applications
  • Have hands-on experience working with diverse verticals related to industrial process automation
  • Undertaken projects on Plant and Machinery Setup, Project Management for wooden handicrafts, agro-food process, manufacturing of guar & cassia powders, and related products, etc
  • Having exposure working with advanced surface treatment technology applications, heavy engineering, infrastructure projects, and mining
  • Environment dust air pollution applications
  • Also done project fabrication job contracts, and management system requirements for ISO 9001, FSMS 22000, FSSC 22000.
  • Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships

Founder

Kushal Shot Blasting Equipments
04.2006 - Current
  • Founded Kushal Shot Blasting Equipments in 2006, started OEM manufacturing brand "KSBE" products for Abrasive Grit Sand Blasting, Shot Blasting Machines
  • Have designed, manufactured, and supplied various types of machines for Sand Blasting, Shot Blasting, and Shot Peening, especially executing special-purpose machine projects for Semi-Automatic & Fully Automatic Abrasive Blasting Machines, working with PLC, HMI, and Touch Panel logic
  • Have also been associated as Associate Manufacturer, Technical Director, Equipment Supplier, and Technical Expert Freelance for manufacturers like Surfex, NEBF, NE, etc
  • For marketing, sales, supply of Abrasive Grit & Shot Blasting Machines.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions

Technical Associate

Kushal Udhyog
07.2003 - 03.2006
  • Setting up small workshop for machine manufacturing vertical at Kushal Udhyog, working as Technical Partner, involving myself in key technical roles for machine design, development, procurement, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and after-sale services of Abrasive Blasting Machines, supply of spares, consumables, etc.

Management Representative - MEC Group Companies, Head- Systems

MEC Shot Blasting Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
07.1995 - 08.2003
  • Worked at 'MECSHOT' - MEC group company, as Group Head of Quality Management Systems, Lead Assessor, Management Representative ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 14000 EMS implementation, audit of systems at group companies, branch offices, having re-certification of quality system implementations by Bureau Veritas for three consecutive terms
  • Have been key team member in machine design, manufacturing, quality requirements, quality assurance, inspection & testing, process application R&D, customer services and trainings for surface preparation technology, while manufacturing quality equipment for Abrasive Sand Blasting, Shot Blasting, semi-automatic and fully automatic machines with PLC, Servo logics and related turnkey projects.

Quality Assurance Manager

Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd
06.1993 - 06.2003
  • Started career with 'MEC' as Assistant Engineer as a key team member in application R&D of Thermal Spray Coatings, involving surface preparation, coating experiments, lab testing on coating properties for various types of coatings and using respective type metallizing equipment, design, manufacturing of Thermal Spray, Abrasive Blasting and Allied Equipment, with on-site installation and commissioning of delivered projects
  • Get into setting up a Quality Assurance Department, and a series of professional trainings from CII, STQC, BIS, ASCI etc
  • For implementing, auditing ISO9001 Quality Management System, working as Manager - Quality Assurance, Management Representative QMS, in consultation with RITES, getting ISO 9001 certificate from Bureau Veritas
  • Certified Lead Accessor QMS from Cranfield University, UK and CII-North.

Education

M.B.M. Engineering College - Jodhpur
Jodhpur Rajasthan
07.2003 - 05.2006

Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

State Board of Technical Education And Training
07.1989 - 05.1992

High School, Senior Secondary - undefined

Bikaner Boys School
01.1988 - undefined

Skills

  • Machine Drawing and Design, Manufacturing, Fabrication
  • OEM and SPM Manufacturing, Machine Automation, Industrial Process Automation with VFDs, PLCs, HMI, Robotics
  • Internet of Things - IoT, IIoT, AIoT, AI/ML
  • Artificial Intelligence Prompt Engineering
  • Metaverse, AR/VR, Digital Twins,
  • Blockchain Technology,
  • Project Management, Operations Management, Team Management
  • Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategies and goals
  • Corporate Communications, Verbal and written communication, Partnerships and Alliances
  • Crisis Management, Issues Resolution
  • Talent Acquisition, Staff training/development
  • Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Self Motivation
  • Software

    Software Development Planning

    Software Development Life Cycle

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Certification

    Lead Assessor, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

    Timeline

    Director

    KSBE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
    08.2016 - Current

    Founder

    Kushal Shot Blasting Equipments
    04.2006 - Current

    Technical Associate

    Kushal Udhyog
    07.2003 - 03.2006

    M.B.M. Engineering College - Jodhpur
    07.2003 - 05.2006

    Lead Assessor, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

    04-1996

    Management Representative - MEC Group Companies, Head- Systems

    MEC Shot Blasting Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
    07.1995 - 08.2003

    Quality Assurance Manager

    Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd
    06.1993 - 06.2003

    Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

    State Board of Technical Education And Training
    07.1989 - 05.1992

    High School, Senior Secondary - undefined

    Bikaner Boys School
    01.1988 - undefined

    Director & VP- Skills & Corporate Relations

    Mobiloitte
    7 2022 - Current
    Aakash GehlotDirector - Skills & Corporate Relations