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Certification
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Nikhil Karade

Ahmedabad

Summary

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Self driven, excellent team player and a good decision maker, looking forward to work and contribute to organizational sustainable growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate – Risk Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India
05.2024 - Current

• Develop audit methodologies for specific technical audit processes.
• Review and evaluate internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
• Conduct detailed risk assessment for Thermal power and Cement industries, Steel manufacturing (Clients) in the areas: Operation & Maintenance, Health Safety & Environment, Mining, Fuel Management, Inventory and Contract management.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of financial risk or non-compliance.
• Reported significant observations in the areas Operational Efficiency, Fuel Efficiency, Inventory Management, Process Safety Management and Statutory compliances.

Associate/Consultant

Randstad India Pvt. Ltd. (Deployed in PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India - Risk Assurance)
10.2022 - 04.2024

• Develop audit methodologies for specific technical audit processes.

• Review and evaluate internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.

• Conduct detailed risk assessment for Thermal power and Cement industries, Steel manufacturing (Clients) in the areas: Operation & Maintenance, Health Safety & Environment, Mining, Fuel Management, Inventory and Contract management.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of financial risk or non-compliance.


Senior Officer (Utility)

Harman Finochem Ltd.
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed plant utilities including Purified water generation plant, Screw & VAC (Vapor Absorption Machine) chillers, Compressed air generation, Nitrogen generation plant to ensure operational reliability and energy efficiency.
  • Demonstrated full compliance during regulatory audits by EDQM, USFDA, KFDA and FDA by ensuring end-to-end compliance with cGMP standards, robust QMS documentation, and validated maintenance protocols for critical utilities and equipment.
  • Led the preventive maintenance program across all utilities, reducing equipment downtime and improving asset longevity with safety compliance.
  • Maintained and authored Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including change controls, deviation reports, and SOP drafting to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Utility Engineer

Brichem Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed plant utilities including Screw & VAC (Vapor Absorption Machine) chillers, Compressed air generation, Nitrogen generation plant to ensure operational reliability and energy efficiency.
  • Led the preventive maintenance program across all utilities, reducing equipment downtime and improving asset longevity with safety compliance.
  • Maintained and authored Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including change controls, deviation reports, and SOP drafting to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Utility Engineer

Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd.
12.2016 - 11.2021
  • Maintenance Department

Apprenticeship Engineer

Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd.
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Maintenance Department

Education

Professional Certification / Honours Program - Software Engg.– Full Stack Developer With GenAI

NIIT
Pune, India
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Venus International College of Technology (GTU)
Gandhinagar
08-2015

H.S.C - Science Stream

Hebron Higher Sec. School
Ahmedabad
04-2011

S.S.C - General Studies

Hebron Sec. School
Ahmedabad
04-2008

Skills

  • Understanding of core web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
  • Financial and project management
  • Environment and sustainability
  • Data analytics
  • Fundamental understanding of HVAC systems
  • Familiar with QMS standards and practices
  • Proficient in SAP (PM, MM, QM, FI module)
  • Proficient in MS Office applications

Certification

  • SAP Plant Maintenance module (Online course) by Udemy on July 2024.
  • Six Sigma: White Belt (Online course) by LinkedIn Learning on July 2024.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 19 January 1993
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Associate – Risk Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India
05.2024 - Current

Associate/Consultant

Randstad India Pvt. Ltd. (Deployed in PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India - Risk Assurance)
10.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Officer (Utility)

Harman Finochem Ltd.
07.2022 - 10.2022

Utility Engineer

Brichem Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - 07.2022

Utility Engineer

Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd.
12.2016 - 11.2021

Apprenticeship Engineer

Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd.
12.2015 - 12.2016

Professional Certification / Honours Program - Software Engg.– Full Stack Developer With GenAI

NIIT

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Venus International College of Technology (GTU)

H.S.C - Science Stream

Hebron Higher Sec. School

S.S.C - General Studies

Hebron Sec. School
Nikhil Karade