VENKATESH KUMAR DANGETI
Kalyan
Summary
Currently pursuing carrier in an e-commerce sector focusing on automation assets reliability, Man & machine safety and budgeting. In my past I have overseen warehouse facility operations including building maintenance, budgeting, compliance and day-to-day management. Additionally, I have work experience in managing HVAC systems for Tire-4 data center.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Flipkart India Pvt Ltd
Bhiwandi
07.2020 - Current
- High Availability: Consistently maintained >99.5% Uptime across Fulfillment Centers (FC) and Grocery supply chains. Successfully reduced total downtime from 20,200 mins (2021) to 8,355 mins (2022) through rigorous RCA and condition-based monitoring.
- Long-Term Planning: Developed and executed a comprehensive 3-Year Maintenance Plan for critical assets (Tote/Spiral Conveyors, Sorters), resulting in Zero Major Breakdowns during peak sales events (BBD 2022-2024).
- Performance Optimization: Improved Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) significantly (e.g., Grocery MTBF increased to 304 days in 2023) and reduced Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to <10 mins for critical automation.
- Greenfield Launches: Led the end-to-end engineering readiness for Surat and Pune projects. Achieved 4M readiness (Man, Machine, Material, Method) within N-7 days of go-live.
- Automation Integration: Successfully commissioned high-end automation including Cross Belt Sorters (CBS) at Surat, achieving 100% design throughput and stabilization within 15 days.
- Innovation: Designed and implemented multiple Low Cost Automation (LCA) projects (e.g., Bag Folding Machine, Myntra Tote Conveyor, Manual Sorters) resulting in a headcount reduction of 20+ Manpower and an ROI of <2 years.
- OPEX Reduction: Achieved 15% reduction in Maintenance OPEX (approx. ₹3.27 Cr target) in 2023 through spare parts localization, repair & reuse initiatives, and energy-saving measures.
- Savings Initiatives: Delivered verified cost savings of ₹33.88 Lakhs in 2022 and ₹19 Lakhs in 2024 by optimizing inventory (reducing stock from ₹95L to ₹87L) and developing local vendors for fast-moving spares.
- Energy Management: Implemented power management techniques and retrofits, achieving annual energy savings of ~₹9 Lakhs.
- Team Upskilling: Transformed the technical workforce by reducing vendor dependency; upskilled in-house teams to Level 4 in Mechanical/Electrical and Level 3 in Controls/PLC, enabling internal resolution of complex network and logic issues.
- Safety Culture: Maintained a Zero Accident record (2022-2024) by implementing rigorous safety protocols, identifying 800+ near misses, and ensuring 100% compliance with machine guarding and interlocks.
- Vendor Management: Successfully onboarded contractual manpower models to replace fixed-cost FTCs, unlocking operational flexibility and cost goodness without compromising reliability.
- Root Cause Analysis: Eliminated recurring downtime issues (e.g., reduced control-related downtime from 800 mins to 0) by deploying in-house PLC programmers and logic modifications.
- Future Readiness: Currently focusing on IoT-enabled Predictive Maintenance and AI-driven automation reliability for 2025 goals.
Assistant Manager
Tenon FM Pvt Ltd
Bhiwandi
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Facility Operations: Oversee total building maintenance and critical infrastructure (HT/LT Substations, DG Sets, UPS, HVAC, Fire Fighting) to ensure optimum warehouse functionality. Manage the upkeep of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including Battery Operated Pallet Trucks, Stackers, and Goods Lifts.
- Financial Management: Manage site budgeting, including OPEX forecasting, creation of Purchase Requests/Orders (PR/PO), and tracking Actuals vs. Accruals. Handle monthly utility payments and validate vendor invoicing to obtain quarterly No Dues Certificates.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure 100% regulatory compliance, including Annual Chief Electrical Inspections (CEIG), DG duty payments, and 3rd-party MHE certifications. Issue work permits (Hot Work/Height) and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents within 48 hours.
- Technical Audits: Personally execute semi-annual Thermography audits, generating detailed reports and implementing immediate corrective actions for identified hotspots to prevent electrical fires.
- Vendor Management: Monitor vendor performance against monthly Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Manage the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) tracker to ensure timely renewals for all site assets.
- Audit Readiness: Maintain audit-compliant records (PPM Calendar, Asset Trackers, Battery Logs) and lead the department during internal and external EHS/Financial audits.
HVAC Technician
CtrlS Data Center
Ghansoli
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Plant Operations: Managed a 2,900 TR plant capacity, operating 6 water-cooled chillers (Trane, Voltas, Carrier, Kirloskar) within a complex double-piping system to ensure continuous cooling availability.
- Precision Cooling & Efficiency: Adjusted Precision Air Handling Units (PAHUs) based on real-time Data Hall load variations, successfully maintaining a standard 21C at a 5-foot height in Cold Aisles while minimizing cooling loss.
- Energy Optimization: Monitored daily kWh consumption and utilized Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to modulate cooling tower fans and pumps, significantly reducing energy waste manually.
- Critical Maintenance & Redundancy: Executed complex change-overs using Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and ensured dual-power source redundancy for all HVAC equipment to maintain 99.99% uptime.
- Emergency Response: Led rapid recovery protocols during power failures to restore plant functions and troubleshoot VFD errors, ensuring minimal impact on data center operations.
- Project Commissioning: Collaborated with engineering teams to perform extreme load testing (Thermal & Electrical) on new data halls prior to client handover.
- Vendor Management: Coordinated with OEM vendors for scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency breakdown repairs.
HVAC Apprenticeship
Larsen & Toubro
Powai
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Plant Operations: Operated and maintained a 7-chiller water-cooled plant (2,100 TR combined) serving a mixed-use campus loop, including critical CNC manufacturing floors, server rooms, and corporate office spaces.
- System Monitoring: Utilized Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor high-side and low-side parameters, ensuring optimal water flow and temperature regulation across the facility.
- Preventive Maintenance: Executed hands-on maintenance tasks including bearing replacement, motor alignment, pulley/belt inspection, and Y-strainer cleaning to ensure equipment longevity.
- Major Overhauls: Assisted senior engineers in the complete overhauling of reciprocating compressors and pumps, gaining in-depth knowledge of internal mechanical components.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Mumbai01.2017
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning -
Directorate of Vocational Education & Training
Mumbai01.2013
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning -
Fr Agnel ITI
Navi Mumbai01.2012
SSC -
Model High School
Mumbai01.2010
Accomplishments
- Managed assets worth approximately ₹90 Crore, which has a combination of warehouse automation and material handling equipment, with the help of 31 technicians across five locations in the West region.
- Acquired commissioning knowledge and delivered a range of conveyor projects including high end automations i.e. Cross Belt Sortation systems and WCS/WMS integrated conveyor systems.
- Successfully forecasted annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial targets, with a focus on achieving a 5% RAV on asset value.
- My team got recognized for delivering 10+ Low Cost Automation projects worth 10M with an average ROI of 1.5 years. Furthermore, the team also achieved zero breakdowns and exceeded the design throughput target by 120% during the peak festive season within just 30 days after the project went live.
Personal Information
- Age: 31
- Date of Birth: 06/09/94
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Flipkart India Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Tenon FM Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 07.2020
HVAC Technician
CtrlS Data Center
02.2017 - 09.2018
HVAC Apprenticeship
Larsen & Toubro
09.2012 - 09.2013
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning -
Directorate of Vocational Education & Training
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning -
Fr Agnel ITI
SSC -
Model High School