PRADEEP CHAUBE
Senior Manager - IoT
Virar,MH
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented IoT Project Leader with over 15 years of experience in spearheading smart city initiatives, industrial automation, and large-scale digital transformation projects across domestic and international landscapes. Proven expertise in IoT products, NB-IoT/WB-IoT deployment, presales, and comprehensive project lifecycle management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to optimize operations and ensure seamless end-to-end solution delivery that aligns with client objectives and adheres to industry standards. Strong capability to translate complex business needs into innovative, technology-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager – Presales & Projects
Jio Platforms Limited
12.2022 - Current
- Lead presales and execution for large-scale IoT projects using NB-IoT/WB-IoT technologies across Smart City and infrastructure domains, smart lighting, smart feeder, CCMS, and integration of edge-level devices on the cloud platform.
- Develop technical proposals, RFP responses, and compliance documentation aligned to customer and government specifications. Software compliance customization as per R.F.P.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams – Sales, Engineering, NPD, and Infosec – to ensure seamless solution design and delivery. Software compliance customization as per R.F.P. Commissioning of IoT devices with a cloud platform.
- Spearheaded smart streetlight and feeder automation integration with national LED OEMs, enhancing scalability and performance.
- Drive client engagement, solution demonstrations, and post-deployment support, ensuring adherence to SLAs and satisfaction metrics.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Managed over 50 projects across PAN India by deploying NB-IoT Smart Lighting Solutions.
Project Manager – IoT
Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Directed IoT-based smart city projects, including smart parking, ATCS, smart street lighting, and ITMS.
- Managed project design, certification, and prototyping for embedded solutions, ensuring successful integration with IoT platforms.
- Delivered Smart Parking and Smart Dairy automation projects (Adani, Banas Dairy), enhancing operational efficiency and real-time control.
- Oversaw in-house production, QA processes, and vendor coordination for timely execution and delivery.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects for mining, smart city, ATCS, ITMS, ITS, SWM, vehicle tracking, CCTV, etc.
Senior Manager – Service & Support
BioEnable Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed nationwide service operations for biometric, surveillance, and access control systems across BFSI, and industrial clients.
- Delivered multi-site integration for major clients (Mercedes, Kirloskar, and Canara Bank), maintaining 95%+ uptime and compliance.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Implemented AMC service protocols and customer feedback systems, improving service resolution time by 30%.
- Coordinated with OEMs and clients to align hardware/software performance with contractual obligations.
- Led international smart ticketing projects (Senegal, Tanzania), ensuring interoperability, and centralized monitoring.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Technical Team Lead
cloud Io Cloud Solution
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Integrated retail outlet automation software with existing enterprise data systems for IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL, enabling statewide synchronization, centralized monitoring, and improved operational visibility across multiple fuel stations.
- Spearheaded large-scale integration of retail fuel for modernizing legacy systems to achieve unified data visibility, operational efficiency, and real-time decision support across multiple states.
- Enhanced software quality by conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness.
Senior Automation Engineer
Waaree MM Petro Tech Pvt. Ltd.
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Executed nationwide automation for IOCL retail outlets (Phases IV), implementing Data Acquisition Systems for real-time monitoring of the Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) System.
- Integrated dispensing units (DUs), probes, and FPOS terminals via RS485/RS232 protocols improve system connectivity and safety with the IOCL FTP Server.
- Conducted international training and technology transfer in Poland on automation systems and instrumentation.
- Provided technical support to service teams during critical machine breakdowns, restoring operations with minimal disruption to schedules.
- Managed budgets for automation projects, ensuring resource allocation aligned with company objectives while minimizing overhead costs.
Senior Automation Engineer
Roseman Engineering Ltd.
12.2009 - 06.2013
- Executed nationwide automation for IOCL retail outlets (Phases I & II), implementing Data Acquisition Systems for real-time monitoring.
- Integrated dispensing units, probes, and FPOS terminals via RS485/RS232 protocols, improving system connectivity and safety.
- Conducted international training and technology transfer in Israel and South Korea on automation systems and instrumentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for process improvements, resulting in increased productivity.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
B.Tech – Electronics & Telecommunication - Electronics &
Singhania University
07-2024
Diploma – Electronics & Telecommunication -
PRP Polytechnic, MSBTE Mumbai
Mumbai, India07-2008
SSC -
MGM Academy’s High School, Mumbai Board
Mumbai, India06-2005
Skills
IoT Product & Solution Design
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 29 October 1989
- Passport: AL228941
Timeline
Senior Manager – Presales & Projects
Jio Platforms Limited
12.2022 - Current
Project Manager – IoT
Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 12.2022
Senior Manager – Service & Support
BioEnable Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 11.2018
Technical Team Lead
cloud Io Cloud Solution
11.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Automation Engineer
Waaree MM Petro Tech Pvt. Ltd.
10.2013 - 10.2014
Senior Automation Engineer
Roseman Engineering Ltd.
12.2009 - 06.2013
MBA - Business Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
04.2001 -
B.Tech – Electronics & Telecommunication - Electronics &
Singhania University
Diploma – Electronics & Telecommunication -
PRP Polytechnic, MSBTE Mumbai
SSC -
MGM Academy’s High School, Mumbai Board