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Ashutosh Potdar

Pune

Summary

An independent consultant with extensive experience in strategic planning and product development, previously at A.T.E. Enterprises. Proven track record in driving revenue growth through innovative market analysis and training initiatives. Skilled in adequacy audits and treatability studies, fostering client relationships, and delivering impactful solutions in the water and wastewater sectors.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Self employed
Pune
09.2018 - Current
  • Presently, working as an independent consultant, offering services in strategic business development, product roadmaps, water and wastewater adequacy audits, treatability studies, plant design, and revamp.

General Manager, Sales, Flow Technology

A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Pune
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Led sales, including the development and management of large accounts, pricing, and applications for pumps, mixers, packaged STPs, and wastewater accessories.
  • Formulated and implemented strategies for revenue targets and cash flow.
  • Training and new product development initiatives.

General Manager, Sales and Marketing

A.T.E. Envirotech Pvt Ltd
Pune
06.2008 - 12.2017
  • Headed sales, development of key accounts, pricing, and applications for wastewater projects.
  • Formulated and implemented strategies for developing the pharmaceutical, sugar and distillery, paper and pulp, dairy and food, and automotive segments.
  • Developed adequacy audit, revamp, and O&M proposal packages.
  • Training of regional sales for cross-selling initiatives, presentations at various forums, and seminars.

Consultant

Chiron Lasting Solutions
Pune
08.2004 - 05.2008
  • Identified areas and developed strategies for the clientele's foray in the CleanTech domain.
  • Identified and shortlisted potential businesses for investments in the water and wastewater domain.
  • Helped establish a Customer Services Group as a profit center by identifying need gaps, and developed service packages.
  • Compiled market potential reports for overseas clients.

Deputy Manager, Sales and Marketing

Thermax Limited
Pune
08.2000 - 07.2004
  • Overseas market expansion for oilfield chemicals.
  • Initiated contract manufacturing for overseas clientele.
  • Strategy and planning, pricing, to achieve revenue targets.

Assistant Manager, Science and Technology

Thermax Culligan Water Technologies
Pune
04.1995 - 07.2000
  • Worked with NCL for the development of UF membrane.
  • Developed water purification processes based on ozone and UV for products catering to residential and commercial applications.
  • Developed product packages for food service applications, water audits, point-of-entry treatment systems for industrial and commercial segments.
  • Designed test protocols and testing rigs based on USEPA for process and product validations, and certifications from external agencies.
  • Worked with external design agencies for product design and development.
  • Training of sales, services, and franchise teams on water treatment processes, installation and commissioning, and after-sales services.

Application Development Engineer

Thermax Limited
Pune
04.1989 - 03.1995
  • Developed electrodialysis modules of different capacities for water desalination, including a residential countertop model.
  • Developed treatment of tartrates, fatty acids, and heavy metals using ion exchange resins.
  • Developed an electrolysis-based process for spent wash treatment.
  • Commissioned RO and ED desalination plants.

Education

B.E. - Polymer Engineering

Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Pune
04-1989

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Market analysis
  • Product development
  • Process design
  • Adequacy audits and treatability
  • Training and development

Timeline

Consultant

Self employed
09.2018 - Current

General Manager, Sales, Flow Technology

A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2018

General Manager, Sales and Marketing

A.T.E. Envirotech Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 12.2017

Consultant

Chiron Lasting Solutions
08.2004 - 05.2008

Deputy Manager, Sales and Marketing

Thermax Limited
08.2000 - 07.2004

Assistant Manager, Science and Technology

Thermax Culligan Water Technologies
04.1995 - 07.2000

Application Development Engineer

Thermax Limited
04.1989 - 03.1995

B.E. - Polymer Engineering

Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Ashutosh Potdar