SHRIKANT TIKAM
Ambernath
Summary
Dynamic engineering manager with extensive experience at Czar Metric System, excelling in product certifications and project management. Proven leadership in driving revenue recovery and enhancing client relationships. Skilled in vendor negotiation and compliance, successfully leading multiple high-stakes projects while ensuring regulatory adherence and product excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER: ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS
CZAR METRIC SYSTEM PRIVATE LIMITED
Mumbai
07.2020 - Current
- OPERATIONS
- Electronics Design, Product Development, Certification, Compliances, Sales
- Marketing, Service, Tender & Bid Management and Revenue Recovery
- APPROVALS, CERTIFICATIONS, and TESTING EXPERIENCE OIML R117 2019 Edition: Fossil Fuel LPG and LNG NSIC: Tender EMD Relaxation OIML R139 2019 Edition: CNG DEKRA ISO16923 Certification: CNG ATEX: Fossil Fuel and LPG Weights and Measures Licenses: Product CE QAN: Fossil Fuel and LPG Legal Metrology: Product PESO: Fossil Fuel and LPG IEC EX Certification Karandikar Lab: CNG ISO 9001:2015 TUV SUD EN13617 and EN14678 Compliance ARAI Compliance: Electronics and Environmental Test NBSM Nepal Compliance: Product EMI EMC IEC Compliance TUV NORD: Electronics Test CDAC Compliance: Software Security PKI Compliance: Software Security IRMRA Compliance: Rubber Component
- PROJECT EXPERIENCE Fossil Fuel Dispensers LPG Dispensers DEF/Ad Blue Dispensers DC Mobile Fuel Dispensers AC Stationary Fuel Dispensers Vapor Recovery System DEF/Ad Blue Skid Chemical Dispensers CNG Dispensers (Ongoing) LNG Dispensers (Ongoing)
PROJECT & PRODUCTION MANAGER
TATSUNO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2011 - 03.2020
- APPROVALS, CERTIFICATIONS and TESTING EXPERIENCE OIML R117 2019 Edition Certification: Fossil Fuel IEC Certification Karandikar Lab: Fossil Fuel ISO 9001:2015 Certification: IR Class CDAC Compliance: Software Security ARAI IEC Compliance: Electronics and Environmental Test EMI EMC IEC Compliance ERTL Lab: Electronics Test PKI Compliance: Software Security
- PROJECT LEAD EXPERIENCE Contemporary Universal Smart Fuel Dispensers with onboard IoT features in association with NEC India and
- RENESAS India comprising IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, Reliance, Total, and Shell Technical Specifications
- One Time Password (OTP) Management System Server Development for Family Integrity of Electronics Cards in association with NEC India
- One Time Password (OTP) Server Dashboard Development and Mobile App Development for Android and iOS platforms in association with NEC India
- PoS Automation Simulation Software for Service and Maintenance in association with NEC India
- Tamper-proofing fuel Dispensers electronics through 3-tier protection in association with NEC India, RENESAS
- India, and Tatsuno Corporation Japan
- PKI Key Generation Software console in association with NEC India
- IoT-based Remote Monitoring System for IOCL Mauritius with Tatsuno Corporation Japan
- Solar Energy Dispensers for Reliance Petroleum with Tatsuno Corporation Japan, ELNOR Motors NV Belgium and
- Omnipotent Power Technologies India OMNTEC Tank Gauging System integration with TATSUNO IoT RMS (Remote Monitoring System) and TATSUNO
- Dispensers
- Thermal Printers for TATSUNO Non-Space Dispensing System for SHELL in association with LEO Integrated
- Technologies
- Air to Liquid ratio analyzer for hydraulically driven VRS (Vapour Recovery System)
- EFD (Electronic Fiscal Device) in ROHÉ Automation at Bulgaria for GAPCO of Kenya
- Remote console integration of TATSUNO Dispensers with HECTRONIC Automation System.
SENIOR OFFICER
MIRC ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Wada
09.2006 - 10.2011
- APPROVALS, CERTIFICATIONS and TESTING EXPERIENCE ISO 9001:2008 Certification EMI EMC IEC Compliance ERTL Lab: Electronics Test EMI EMC IEC Compliance IIT Bombay: Electronics Test
- PROJECT LEAD EXPERIENCE Engineered motherboard hardware integration for 14” to 29” FST Picture Tubes sourced from Chunghwa –
- Malaysia, Thomson - USA, Samsung - Malaysia, and LG Philips - Philippines
- Designed and developed a low-cost 14” Television for Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu, India, with evaluation conducted through IIT Bombay
- Established an LCD Manufacturing Line in collaboration with OMRON Japan.
SENIOR ENGINEER
R&D, SONODYNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Mumbai
01.2006 - 09.2006
- CERTIFICATIONS and TESTING EXPERIENCE ISO 9001:2005 Certification EMI EMC IEC Compliance ERTL Lab: Electronics Test MIL-STD 105D: Electronics Sample Test, Designed and developed the VSS1525 Variable Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) for VOLTCRAFT Inc
- Germany
- Engineered the Dolby Digital 7.1 Audio Receiver for Australian Monitor Australia.
SENIOR ENGINEER
LEO CIRCUIT BOARDS PRIVATE LIMITED
Mumbai
02.2005 - 01.2006
- APPROVALS, CERTIFICATIONS and TESTING EXPERIENCE EMI EMC IEC Compliance ERTL Lab: Electronics Test
- PROJECT EXPERIENCE Developed COROB Colour Dispensers for COROB Italy
- Developed Gas Detectors for EMERSON India
- Developed PLAYWIN Online Lottery Terminals for the ESSEL Group
- Developed commercial Weighing Scales for CONTECH Instruments.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER: TECHNICAL SUPPORT
HEMETEK INSTRUMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED, TVS Motor Company Johnson and Johnson India Limited, Nestle India Limited Crompton Greaves Limited
Frito Lay India Limited GE India Limited
ISRO Limited ASB India Limited
Mumbai
09.2004 - 02.2005
- Provided technical support to registered clients utilizing LLOYDS Universal Testing Machines
- Conducted demonstrations of newly installed universal testing machines at various locations nationwide in India
- Performed calibration of universal testing machines to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Offered on-site troubleshooting services for universal testing machines to address any issues
- Conducted repairs on Motherboards and Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) of universal testing machines
- Facilitated technical meetings with clients to discuss advancements in jigs and fixtures required for developing new testing setups within existing Universal Testing Machines (UTM)
- Managed on-site deployment of client application-based profiles for UTMs
- Provided continuous value-added support through periodic feedback to clients to enhance their experience with the UTMs.
SENIOR ENGINEER: QUALITY ASSURANCE
D-LINK INDIA LIMITED
Verna
05.2004 - 09.2004
- CERTIFICATIONS and TESTING EXPERIENCE MIL-STD 105D: Electronics Test
- PROJECT EXPERIENCE Developed test jigs and fixtures for GIGABYTE Motherboards on PCI Slots under factory automation for final QA
- Developed test jigs for CORNING fiber optics with pass-fail indications for final QA.
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Managed maintenance tasks for the automatic sensor belt in beer production
- Conducted repairs on electronic cards used in non-impact can and bottle printers from Markem Imaje Dover Co
- Performed repairs and maintenance on carton maker machines used for beer can packaging
- Oversaw the maintenance of remote pasteurization loggers.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering
University of Rajasthan
07.2013
Diploma in Engineering - Industrial Electronics Engineering
VPMs Polytechnic Thane, Mumbai
07.2001
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Client Relationship Management
- Project & Tender Submission & Bid Management
- Support Business Development and Marketing
- SME - NPD and Embedded Team
- Lead Certification and Regulatory Bodies
- Product Certifications
- Vendor Development and Value Engineering
- Professional Presentations and Communications
- Manufacturing and Test Setup
- Product Promotion and Technical Marketing
- Product After Sales Service & Revenue Recovery
- Vendor Negotiation & Stakeholder Communication
- Procurement & Contract Management
Accomplishments
- Received the APLAB Merit Scholarship from APLAB Limited for expertise in Electronics in 2001.
- Earned VPMs Polytechnic's Merit Scholarship for securing the 2nd Rank in the Industrial Electronics branch in 2002.
- Recognized for achieving a 50% reduction in Bill of Materials (BOM) cost for electronics components used in fuel Dispensers for TATSUNO India Private Limited in 2019.
- Nominated as a Technical Investigator multiple times at customer sites, providing outstanding support for TATSUNO India Private Limited in 2019.
- Appreciated as the Most Efficient Employee for producing 1200 Dispensers for RELIANCE within a short span of 1 month for TATSUNO India Private Limited in 2018.
- Acknowledged for successfully achieving zero deviation on all technical specifications of the IOCL Tender (Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.) for fuel Dispensers, receiving approval from CDAC India Lab for TATSUNO India Private Limited in 2016.
- Received a Service Award for 5 years of continuous service from TATSUNO India Private Limited in 2016.
- Rewarded for completing the thermal printer project within 6 months and within budget, resulting in double the net profit per printer compared to the BoM cost for TATSUNO India Private Limited in 2012.
- Appreciated for efficient and productive performance as a trainee by Tatsuno Corporation in Japan in 2014.
- Recognized as a Certified Tatsuno Electronics Repair Engineer by Tatsuno Engineering Service Co. Ltd. (TESCO) in Thailand in 2014.
- Established a repair center for field failures of electronic PCBs after successful training in Japan and Thailand, reducing warranty costs by up to 50% for TATSUNO India Pvt. Ltd. in 2014.
- Appreciated for delivering optimized training on Tatsuno electronics for the development of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD) to ROHÉ Automation in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2016.
- Recognized for troubleshooting all functional faults for Dispensers installed in East Africa, providing exceptional service to GAPCO (Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation) in Kenya.
- Appreciated for being the Fastest Quality Tester of GIGABYTE Motherboards, testing 665 boards in a single shift for D-Link India Private Limited in Goa in 2014.
Languages
- Marathi
- Hindi
- English
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Music
- Food
- Native
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/16/82
Core Expertise
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Client Relationship Management
- Project & Tender Submission & Bid Management
- Support Business Development and Marketing
- SME - NPD and Embedded Team
- Lead Certification and Regulatory Bodies
- Product Certifications
- Vendor Development and Value Engineering
- Professional Presentations and Communications
- Manufacturing and Test Setup
- Product Promotion and Technical Marketing
- Product After Sales Service & Revenue Recovery
- Vendor Negotiation & Stakeholder Communication
- Procurement & Contract Management
Languages
Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MANAGER: ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS
CZAR METRIC SYSTEM PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2020 - Current
PROJECT & PRODUCTION MANAGER
TATSUNO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2011 - 03.2020
SENIOR OFFICER
MIRC ELECTRONICS LIMITED
09.2006 - 10.2011
SENIOR ENGINEER
R&D, SONODYNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
01.2006 - 09.2006
SENIOR ENGINEER
LEO CIRCUIT BOARDS PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2005 - 01.2006
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER: TECHNICAL SUPPORT
HEMETEK INSTRUMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED, TVS Motor Company Johnson and Johnson India Limited, Nestle India Limited Crompton Greaves Limited
Frito Lay India Limited GE India Limited
ISRO Limited ASB India Limited
09.2004 - 02.2005
SENIOR ENGINEER: QUALITY ASSURANCE
D-LINK INDIA LIMITED
05.2004 - 09.2004
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED
01.2004 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering
University of Rajasthan
Diploma in Engineering - Industrial Electronics Engineering
VPMs Polytechnic Thane, Mumbai
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