Swapnil Jagannath Nikam
IIOT Engineer
Pune
Summary
To secure a challenging role as an Industrial IoT (IIoT) Engineer where I can design and implement scalable end-to-end data pipelines from PLCs to cloud systems, enabling real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and improved operational efficiency through seamless OT–IT integration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
IIOT & MES Automation Engineer
Control & Automation Systems ( Deployed at Mahindra & Mahindra)
01.2026 - Current
- Developing and deploying MES automation solutions by integrating shop floor machines with IT systems for real-time production monitoring and control.
- Designing data acquisition pipelines from PLCs using Kepware, and integrating with higher-level applications.
- Implementing industrial communication using OPC UA and MQTT for reliable data exchange.
- Building integration workflows using Node-RED for data processing, API connectivity, and system automation.
- Supporting digital transformation initiatives in automotive manufacturing environments.
IIoT & MES (GQS) Engineer
Apprenticeship at GKN Sinter Metals
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Integrated shop floor machines and inspection systems (IBRIT, CMM, roundness testers) with Manufacturing Execution System (GQS/PMMES) to enable automated data collection.
- Designed and implemented data flows from production systems to databases using MES, improving data availability and traceability.
- Improved MES adoption across processes (forming, machining, heat treatment) by driving system usage and reducing manual data entry.
- Analyzed manufacturing KPIs, and supported process optimization using real-time production data.
- Troubleshot OT–IT integration issues, and ensured stable system performance in a smart factory environment.
Internship
Emertxe Information Technologies
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed a foundation in Embedded C programming, C++, and Python (OOP concepts).
- Developed foundational skills in embedded systems, IoT architecture, IoT cloud infrastructure, and performance/security.
- IoT platforms: AWS: IoT cloud building blocks using AWS, usage of features like Lambda, REST APIs, and DynamoDB.
- Communication models such as Request–Response, Publish–Subscribe, Push–Pull, and Exclusive Pair.
- Application Protocols: HTTP, CoAP, MQTT.
- Communication APIs: RESTful Interfaces.
- IoT device programming using Arduino, including sensor interfacing, and device-to-cloud communication.
- Tools: Node-RED, MQTT Broker, Postman, Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, Arduino IDE.
Junior Engineer
Klassic Wheels Limited
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked closely with shop floor machines and production systems, gaining an understanding of industrial workflows.
- Handled production data tracking, enabling performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Exposure to manufacturing processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for process optimization and efficiency improvement.
Apprentice Trainee
Epitome Components
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked closely with shop floor machines and production systems, gaining an understanding of industrial workflows.
- Exposure to manufacturing processes.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India05-2020
Skills
Connectivity Tools: Kepware (OPC Server, Tag Configuration)
Industrial Protocols: OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet
Programming: Javascript (NODE-RED), Python (Basics)
IIOT Integration: NODE-RED, REST APIs
MES Systems: DRONA (M&M), PMMES (GKN)
Messaging: MQTT, HTTP
Database: SQL
Rest APIs
Cloud: AWS IoT (Basics)
Certification
Embedded System & IoT Programmer
Timeline
IIOT & MES Automation Engineer
Control & Automation Systems ( Deployed at Mahindra & Mahindra)
01.2026 - Current
IIoT & MES (GQS) Engineer
Apprenticeship at GKN Sinter Metals
11.2023 - 11.2025
Internship
Emertxe Information Technologies
01.2023 - 12.2023
Junior Engineer
Klassic Wheels Limited
12.2020 - 12.2021
Apprentice Trainee
Epitome Components
12.2020 - 12.2021
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical
Savitribai Phule Pune University