Nilesh Bandkar
IT Infrastructure Lead
Pune,MH
Summary
Self-starting, goal-oriented management professional with a successful track record of more than 20+yrs at renowned organizations in New Product Development, Program Management, and IT Infrastructure domains. Knowledgeable in all facets of new product development, consistently delivering successful projects with aggressive deadlines. Expertise in building strong working relationships with internal, external, and cross functional teams in global environment. Consistently honored for exceeding service expectations while maintaining the business benefits.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Infrastructure Lead
John Deere India Private Limited
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2016 - Current
- Expertly oversee IT Infrastructure & Operations of Enterprise Technology centre, Global IT and Corporate India Business units, managing IT contracts, budget of 8 Mil$, 5000+ user base.
- Wide experience of working regional & global teams to drive new technology solutions, upgrades, and automations to support Business needs and improve operational efficiency, effectiveness for IT infrastructure.
- Significant contribution setting up IT Financial management at India, IT process enhancement (IT service catalogue) to enhance user experience, setting up new facilities for ETEC growth – Supplier facilities, Agile workspace.
- Drive IT Governance / Compliance with various standards (Internal / External). BCP / DRP planning and coordination. Strong IS audit rating by IT awareness, controls.
- Explore opportunities on innovative, productivity-enabling technology solutions and develop business cases to propose high performance, cost effective opportunities to meet business requirements.
Product Program Manager
John Deere India Private Limited
Pune, Maharashtra
09.2008 - 05.2016
- Rich experience working as Product program Manager India utility tractor managing complete end to end product lifecycle managing cross functional team for several New product programs.
- Played very crucial role in Trem 3A Program failure turnaround introducing interim product in market to gain market share.
- Introduction of John Deere product for South East Asia market
New Product Development Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Mumbai, Maharashtra
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Pioneered in new product development productionising phase on assembly line developing plans to integrate processes, tools and quality systems to easy implementation of new product.
- Productionised 45+ new tractor models on tractor production assembly line, implemented Quality Systems, led Japan Quality Medal audit preparations and readiness, multiple cost reduction projects, satellite plant set up.
New Product Development Engineer
Eicher Engineering Solutions
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2004 - 05.2006
- Responsible for Gear manufacturing production cell, managing production targets, product quality to meet customer demand.
- Led various productivity improvements removing bottlenecks in various manufacturing operations.
New Product Development Engineer
Celetronix India Private Limited
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2003 - 11.2004
- Responsible to develop new assembly line for newly developed product to support organization vision of expansion.
New Product Development Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra Tractor Limited
Mumbai, Maharashtra
08.2000 - 11.2003
- Pioneered in new product development productionising phase on assembly line developing plans to integrate processes, tools and quality systems to easy implementation of new product.
- Productionised 45+ new tractor models on tractor production assembly line, implemented Quality Systems, led Japan Quality Medal audit preparations and readiness, multiple cost reduction projects, satellite plant set up.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Board Of Technical Examinations, Mumbai
SindhudurgGraduate Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Indian Institute Of Industrial Engineering
MumbaiMBA - Business Management
NMIMS University
MumbaiSkills
IT Infrastructure Planning
undefinedCertification
ITIL Foundation Certified in IT Service Management
Timeline
ITIL Foundation Certified in IT Service Management
07-2017
IT Infrastructure Lead
John Deere India Private Limited
06.2016 - Current
Product Program Manager
John Deere India Private Limited
09.2008 - 05.2016
New Product Development Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
06.2006 - 08.2008
New Product Development Engineer
Eicher Engineering Solutions
11.2004 - 05.2006
New Product Development Engineer
Celetronix India Private Limited
11.2003 - 11.2004
New Product Development Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra Tractor Limited
08.2000 - 11.2003
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Certified Licensed Scrum Master and Certified Scrum@Scale Practitioner
MBA - Business Management
NMIMS University
Graduate Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Indian Institute Of Industrial Engineering
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Board Of Technical Examinations, Mumbai
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