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Overview
Work History
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Key Projects Undertaken
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Digant Goel

Digant Goel

Bangalore

Summary

A results-driven product strategy and program management expert with a proven track record in new-age business, new product launches, and cross-functional collaboration, boosting operational efficiency and increasing product launch success while reducing costs and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Founders Office

OLA Electric
Bangalore
04.2021 - Current

Startup to a successful IPO.

  • As part of the founder's office, I led key business initiatives for the Cell Business, reducing delivery timelines, and accelerating product launches to market.
  • Collaborated closely with leadership across R&D, finance, sourcing, legal, logistics, compliance, and administration.

Full Time PhD Student & RA

Old Dominion University
Norfolk
09.2020 - 03.2021

Novel technology exploration.

  • Research funding: Secured federal research funding from the U.S. government for a collaborative biofuel project.
  • Research work: Executed the graphitization of biochar to produce biocarbon, and obtained bio-oil and biochar coproducts through the hydrothermal liquefaction of hydrolyzed solids.
  • Project management and collaboration: Managed project activities in collaboration with team members from various universities, documenting and compiling results and findings.

Senior Product Engineer

Honeywell
Bangalore
01.2015 - 08.2020

Digital twin project implementation and consulting

  • Product ideation: Oversaw product implementation in a consulting environment, achieving a 30% increase in client satisfaction, and a 20% boost in product adoption.
  • Project execution: Drove product initiatives, coordinated sprints and daily stand-ups to enhance productivity by 25% and reduce project delivery times by 30%.
  • Project Implementation: Established backlog management processes, ensuring quality deliverables at each sprint and over 90% project hygiene and achieving a 20% increase in satisfaction.
  • Project Delivery: Delivered projects on time and within budget, achieving 98% on-time completion and maintaining Six Sigma quality standards, while serving as the technical point of contact during discussions and sign-offs.

Project Engineer

ONGC Mangalore Petrochemical Ltd
Mangalore
08.2011 - 01.2015

Green field project

  • Project coordination: Translated management requirements into daily tasks, assigning and supervising activities to improve project workflow efficiency by 25%.
  • Technical training and team management: Led a team of 4 engineers and 8 operators during plant start-up, achieving a successful launch within the scheduled timeline and contributing to a 20% reduction in operational downtime.

Education

MBA - EPGP

Indian Institute of Management
01.2023

BE - Chemical Engineering

BMS College of Engineering
Bangalore
01.2011

Skills

  • Certified Scrum Master, CSM®
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Generative AI Overview for Project Managers from Microsoft

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master, CSM
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Generative AI Overview for Project Managers, Microsoft

Key Projects Undertaken

KEY PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

IMPACT

Global Partnerships for R&D Innovation and Cost Reduction- Institutional & Industrial

Collaborated with institutions and startups to share R&D efforts, driving

sustainable growth in line with business goals in the energy and sustainability sectors.

Reduced development costs by 20% Accelerated innovation timelines by 15%.

Strategic Alignment with Government's PLI Scheme for Li-ion Battery Manufacturing

Spearheaded the alignment of battery manufacturing operations with the government’s PLI scheme for 20 GwH, planning production capacity expansion, R&D innovation, and supply chain localization.

Maximized potential financial incentives to Rs. 18,000 per unit Reduced reliance on imports for key raw materials by 60%.

Government certification for In-House Developed 4680 Li-ion cells

Led the certification process for in-house   developed batteries by researching regulatory requirements, coordinating product testing and validation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Successfully obtained certification for BIS, AIS & UN38.3\ Enhanced market credibility for the product.

Establishment of Hydrogen Generation Unit for Indian Government

Led the establishment of India’s   second-largest refinery unit within an aromatic complex producing 0.9 MMTA of para-xylene. Ensured regulatory compliance, and managed stakeholder engagement, resulting in a strategic initiative aligned with

government sustainability goals and advancements in clean energy.

Start-up of green field hydrogen unit from scratch.

Collaborative Biofuel Research and Development DoE Project (USA)

Secured federal research funding for a biofuel project converting corn Stover into biodiesel as a renewable energy source. Collaborated with 4 U.S. universities.

Achieved 60% corn Stover conversion into vehicle-grade biodiesel

Digitization of Global Hydrogen Generation Units for remote Monitoring and Optimization

Designed and implemented remote monitoring systems for 60 hydrogen generation units across 40 countries, delivering data-driven optimization

strategies

Improved operational efficiency by 20%. | Reduced energy consumption by 15% | Minimized downtime by 25%.

Strategic Product Road mapping for Li-ion cells

Developed strategic product roadmaps by analyzing market trends and competitor insights, aligning launches with business objectives and market

demands.

Improved time-to-market by 15% Boosted product adoption rates by 20%.

Supply Chain and Cost   Optimization for Li-ion battery development Spearheaded supply chain optimization strategies, by prioritizing vertical integration and leveraging relationships with reliable suppliers.

Reduced supply chain disruptions by 25% | Improved delivery reliability by 15% | Reduced procurement cost by 10% .

Operational Efficiency and Project Management

Led initiatives to optimize logistics and implement sustainable packaging solutions

Reduced transportation and material handling costs by 12% | Reduced packaging waste by 18% | Improved overall operational efficiency by 15%.

Risk Management and Business Continuity

Implemented robust risk management strategies to mitigate operational risks,

enhance continuity, and streamline workflows while maintaining Six Sigma quality standards.

Reduced project delivery timelines by 20% | Achieved 98% on-time project completion.

Timeline

Senior Manager, Founders Office

OLA Electric
04.2021 - Current

Full Time PhD Student & RA

Old Dominion University
09.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Product Engineer

Honeywell
01.2015 - 08.2020

Project Engineer

ONGC Mangalore Petrochemical Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2015

MBA - EPGP

Indian Institute of Management

BE - Chemical Engineering

BMS College of Engineering
Digant Goel