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Dilip Kumar M

Regional Manager - Technical Support
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Overall, 16 years of experience in CATIA V5, 3Dvia and 3D EXPERIENCE and also handling 500+ customers with more than 5000+ licenses and currently working as a Regional Manager. Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams by creating a positive work culture, encouraging growth, and maintaining strong engagement for long-term team stability. I had been as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring to get maximum support value from EDS Technical team on DS products (CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA Composer) Technia Q- Checker, Technia X Compare and RAMSIS and services Understanding Customer needs, pain points and delivering them a tailored solution. Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion by effectively managing post-sale relationships and leading account growth strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop account growth strategies and efficiently Build and maintain strong relationships with key management sponsors and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Leverage account planning and data to uncover challenges and identify expansion opportunities, resulting in improved customer engagement and satisfaction. Conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for engaged accounts, ensuring timely follow-ups on tasks and deliverables. Expert in root-cause analysis and resolving complex CAD/PLM errors. Strong background in troubleshooting CATIA V5 modelling, surfacing, drafting, and assembly issues. Create and implement Customer Success Plans to drive engagement and value, consistently. Collaborate with internal experts and principal to address technical challenges and provide effective solutions, supporting renewal closures and business growth. Document success stories, case studies, and customer testimonials to showcase the impact of Dassault Systems, Technia & Ramsis products on business outcomes. The effectiveness of an Annual Maintenance Cost (AMC) largely depends on the quality of technical support provided. Escalate concerns immediately when a compliance deviation is detected, ensuring corrective action is taken promptly. customers' feedback, CSAT & appreciation letters ensuring their voices of customers speak to improve customer experiences. Skilled in project management, especially software upgrades and CAD/PLM migration initiatives. Identifying potential leads while addressing customer issues, providing effective solutions, and showcasing relevant offerings for upselling and cross-selling Used DIALux software to create, simulate, and analyse indoor and outdoor lighting layouts. Helped designers to calculate accurate lux levels, visualize lighting in 3D, choose real-world fixtures, ensure compliance with standards, and generate detailed reports. Widely used for architectural, commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting planning. Good knowledge of all the associated CATIA products from Dassault Systems. Administration activities on 3D EXPERIENCE On Premises/Cloud were done Working on SPEOS Software (Integrated with CATIA) for light analysis in Automotive, Aerospace and Product design. Trouble shooting on CATIA software and 3Dvia Composer tool. Supported on CATIA V5 R18 - R26, 3DEXPERIENCE and Enovia Installation, Administration Support, Environment Settings customization as per Customer requirement. Resolved Various Issues Related To 3D EXPERIENCE On Premises/Cloud, CATIA V5 (R18-R34), 3D VIA Composer, CATIA IBM LUM & DSLS, And CATIA V5 Installation In Companies Like MBRLI, Honeywell, Infosys, Tech, Tech Mahindra, HCL etc. Strong communication skills for delivering user support, guidance, and technical explanations.

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Work History

Regional Manager

EDS Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - Current
  • Regional Technical Manager with 4+ years of experience in presales and post sales technical support, specializing in CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA Composer, and Q-Checker.
  • Lead a regional support team providing technical assistance for Dassault Systems products (CATIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA) across multiple offices or client locations.
  • Understand and provide industry best practices, executive support and governance to project teams. Set complete direction and roadmap for the supporting team based on the client requirement with defining technical support hierarchy.
  • Delivered enterprise-wide 3DEXPERIENCE deployments, streamlining engineering and design operations.
  • Resolved complex post-sales issues with a 98% customer satisfaction rate and reduced resolution times by 40%.
  • Develop and implement support strategies and SLAs to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
  • Manage L2/L3 escalations, ensuring timely resolution of critical technical issues.
  • Act as the primary liaison between regional clients and Dassault Systems product teams for complex problem resolution.
  • Oversee ticketing systems, including prioritization, routing, and tracking of support requests.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
  • Ensure compliance with support processes, standards, and best practices across the region.
  • Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication, follow-ups, and regular review meetings.
  • Mentor, coach, and train support engineers to improve technical skills, product knowledge, and customer interaction.
  • Collaborated with Dassault Systems and R&D teams to resolve escalations and influence product roadmap.
  • Mentored and guided technical support engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with sales and account management teams to understand client needs and enhance the overall Dassault experience.
  • Monitor regional KPIs and performance metrics, providing reports to global leadership.
  • Coordinate with R&D/product development teams for software patches, updates, and feature requests.
  • Facilitate product adoption and upgrades by guiding clients on best practices and new feature implementation.
  • Prepare technical documentation, user guides, and knowledge base articles for regional clients.
  • Participate in regional client visits, workshops, and training sessions to strengthen customer relationships.
  • Manage budgets and resource allocation for the support team within the region.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance support efficiency, productivity, and quality.
  • Stay updated on Dassault Systems product updates and industry trends to provide expert guidance.
  • Oversee escalation protocols for high-impact issues to ensure minimal downtime for critical clients.
  • Represent the region in global support meetings, sharing insights, challenges, and success stories.

Assistant Manager - Senior Application Engineer - Application Engineer

EDS Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Worked on 3DEXPERIENCE application (CAD and PDM-PLM) support, administration and troubleshooting, server installation, defining the server and client hardware with proper infrastructure as per project demand.
  • Provided end-to-end technical support for 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA, ENOVIA, Q-Checker, and 3DVIA Composer.
  • Defined server and client hardware requirements and ensured proper infrastructure setup as per project needs.
  • Handled Level-3 escalations, coordinated with onsite teams, and provided expert technical resolutions.
  • Conducted user training, environment configuration, and application hand-holding post-implementation.
  • Identified customer pain points and aligned solutions to improve workflows and support business objectives.
  • Conducted detailed root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues and implemented permanent fixes to reduce downtime.
  • Coordinated with Dassault Systèmes support and internal engineering teams to resolve high-priority escalations.
  • Created and maintained SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation for internal and customer teams.
  • Monitored system performance, handled log analysis, and optimized server configuration for better stability.
  • Provided onsite and remote support, including environment validation, system health checks, and post-installation verification.
  • Conducted user training workshops on CATIA, ENOVIA, CATIA Composer, Q-Checker, and associated tools.
  • Assisted presales teams by preparing technical proposals, BOQs, presentations, and demo environments.
  • Designed custom configurations and environment variables, improving user productivity and reducing repetitive errors.
  • Supported data migration activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance during system upgrades or client transitions.
  • Managed customer expectations through regular review meetings, progress tracking, and SLA compliance.
  • Ensured software license management, installation, and compliance audits for CAD & PLM systems.
  • Collaborated with project teams to define system architecture and integration workflows with ERP/legacy tools.

Senior Design Engineer

Innovlite India Pvt Ltd
12.2009 - 05.2012
  • Have end-to-end experience in handling projects from concept to final product, including the creation of detailed design and manufacturing drawings.
  • Involved in developing innovative concepts based on ethnographic and market research, followed by prototyping and building functional samples.
  • Utilized DIALux software to analyse and optimize lux levels across various application areas.
  • Hands-on experience includes working with a range of lighting products such as street lights, downlights, and cove lights, ensuring both performance and design excellence.
  • Pre and Post Analysis Designing & Design Revision
  • Projects from concept to final product, including detailed design and manufacturing drawings.
  • Created and tested functional prototypes to validate and refine design concepts.
  • Innovative product concepts based on ethnographic studies and market research.
  • Worked extensively with lighting products such as street lights, downlights, and cove lights, ensuring performance, aesthetics, and compliance.
  • Preparation of CAD Drawings as per GD&T (CATIA TOOL)
  • Production Process Plan for Sub-Assembly & Assembly

Design Engineer

EMCON Technologies
06.2009 - 11.2009
  • Design engineer in Automobile Design
  • Worked on Tata Nano Exhaust Systems
  • Modelling and Drafting of Exhaust systems
  • Created and improved 2 D/3D designs using engineering software (CATIA).
  • Prepared design documentation, BOMs, and engineering change notes.
  • Developed 3D models and detailed 2D drawings with accurate dimensions and GD&T.
  • Ensured 2D drawings captured all necessary views, sections, and details for production.
  • Verified that 2D drawings matched the 3D geometry with zero mismatches.
  • Ensured drawings followed company drafting standards and symbols.

Education

Master of Science - Product Design

M.S. Ramaih School of Advanced Studies
Bangalore
04.2001 -

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Bharath Polytechnic
Karnataka

Skills

Overall, 16 years of experience in CATIA V5, 3Dvia and 3D EXPERIENCE and also handling 500 customers with more than 5000 licenses and currently working as a Regional Manager

Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams by creating a positive work culture, encouraging growth, and maintaining strong engagement for long-term team stability

I had been as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring to get maximum support value from EDS Technical team on DS products (CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA Composer) Technia Q- Checker, Technia X Compare and RAMSIS and services

Understanding Customer needs, pain points and delivering them a tailored solution

Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion by effectively managing post-sale relationships and leading account growth strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop account growth strategies and efficiently

Build and maintain strong relationships with key management sponsors and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer outcomes

Leverage account planning and data to uncover challenges and identify expansion opportunities, resulting in improved customer engagement and satisfaction

Conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for engaged accounts, ensuring timely follow-ups on tasks and deliverables

Expert in root-cause analysis and resolving complex CAD/PLM errors

Strong background in troubleshooting CATIA V5 modelling, surfacing, drafting, and assembly issues

Create and implement Customer Success Plans to drive engagement and value, consistently

Collaborate with internal experts and principal to address technical challenges and provide effective solutions, supporting renewal closures and business growth

Document success stories, case studies, and customer testimonials to showcase the impact of Dassault Systems, Technia & Ramsis products on business outcomes

The effectiveness of an Annual Maintenance Cost (AMC) largely depends on the quality of technical support provided

Certification

3DEXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS:

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

  • M.Sc. (Engineering) in Product Design from M.S. Ramaih School of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, affiliated with Coventry University, UK.
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Bharath Polytechnic, Karnataka

Timeline

Regional Manager

EDS Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager - Senior Application Engineer - Application Engineer

EDS Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 05.2021

Senior Design Engineer

Innovlite India Pvt Ltd
12.2009 - 05.2012

Design Engineer

EMCON Technologies
06.2009 - 11.2009

Master of Science - Product Design

M.S. Ramaih School of Advanced Studies
04.2001 -

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Bharath Polytechnic
Dilip Kumar MRegional Manager - Technical Support