Vijay N. Ghagare
Pune
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior MES Engineer with 14+ years of expertise in IT, MES implementation, system upgrades, and eBRS designing. A strategic problem-solver with a proven track record in GSK eBRS designing, Sea Vision Serialization, and global MES support. Adept at driving process excellence, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and leading high-performing teams. Passionate about innovation, automation, and delivering high-impact solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior MES Engineer (Sea Vision Serialisation Support 24*7)
GSK
- Software Upgrade & Deployment: Upgraded SeaVision Serialization software to version v1.17.12 at the GSK Barnard Castle site, United Kingdom.
- Global Deployment & Support: Provided 24x7 global on-call support for SeaVision Serialization using GSK Remedy tools, ensuring smooth operation across GSK sites.
- Collaboration with Fingerprint Team: Coordinated with the GSK SeaVision Fingerprint team for deployment requests and implementation planning.
- Incident & Change Management: Handled incident, problem ticket, and change control management.
- Created workaround solutions and Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) for recurring issues.
- Application & Line Support: Supported SeaVision Application for Fingerprint Serialization on pharmaceutical packaging lines.
- Deployed SeaVision Serialization on online/offline HMI clients, OCVs, and additional lines across multiple GSK sites.
- System Troubleshooting: Resolved issues related to HMI Clients, OCV logs, and application errors.
- Validation & Handover: Executed change control and project handover processes to prepare for OQ/PQ testing.
- Created and managed SOPs, KBAs, and validation documentation including TIP, TIR, IQR, and PCS.
- Database Configuration: Maintained SVServer.conf and DBTable.xls files to configure packaging line counters.
- Connectivity Testing: Performed PIMMS and EPCIS connectivity tests for serialization systems.
- Project Ownership: Led serialization deployment at site level.
- Acted as change manager and coordinator for project execution.
- Defect Management: Monitored and resolved software defects related to serialization functionality.
- End-to-End Issue Resolution: Persistently worked on problem tickets until final resolution to ensure serialization system stability.
- ZENITH TECHNOLOGIES OVERSEAS ON-SITE PROJECT MES SERIALISATION UPGRADE as a Tech Lead (SeaVision Software Upgrade for Russia Track and Trace market)
- Client: GSK Pharmaceutical
- Location: Barnard Castle, United Kingdome (On Site Upgrade)
- Project Started from August 2019 to 2020
- On-Site: Jan 2020 to Jan2020
- ZENITH TECHNOLOGIES OVERSEAS ON-SITE PROJECT MES WMS (Warehouse Management System)
- Client: Socar Polymer, Baku at Azerbaijan Country
- Project Started from August 2017 to Till the Date
- On-Site: June-2018 to July-2018 at Republic of Azerbaijan
- Hardware procurement and management, like servers and client workstations
- Server configuration as application server, ODS SQL server, PDS SQL server, and FTPC server with RAID1 and RAID5
- Configuring and managing wi-fi infrastructure with switches and 24 Access Points was a requirement of this project.
- Setup a test lab at the Pune office location for FAT.
- Software deployed and configured in all servers as FTPC application software, live transfer, JOBOSS, ActiveMQ, and Apache.
- Setup the server cabinet with all the networking parts.
- Configured barcode scanner PDA Zebra TC75.
- Configuration of Barcode Label Printer SATO CL6NX for production area.
- Configured HP LaserJet Printer to get reports of production.
- I configured the SAN storage device and moved the database from the ODS and PDS servers.
- Configured tape drive and managed by Symantec Backup exec software to take backup of all production databases.
- Configured Scheduled incremental and full backup of database.
- I created a system architecture diagram, a system configuration diagram, and a network diagram as per the project requirements.
- Created HFAT documents to complete the FAT at Pune location.
- Actively involved in making documentation according to the project of WMS, such as HDS, Document Index, IOM (Installation Operation Manual), MDB, and Dossier Certificates from the vendor.
Sr MES Engineer
Cognizant Company
Pune
03.2013 - Current
- - Spearheaded end-to-end MES & eBRS deployment at GSK Pharma, optimizing production efficiency.
- - Designed and implemented eBRS (Electronic Batch Record) design on Aranda GSK Pharma site
- - Configured the reporting tools, managed and updated the batch reports.
- - Reviewing batch details from Aspen Production record manager and mMDM Configuration for Production line equipment.
- - Provided support for design finalization, UAT, PQ and Go-Live.
- - Managed high-impact change control processes, ensuring seamless system upgrades.
- - Led cross-functional teams in deploying additional serialization lines, HMI clients, and OCVs.
- - Pioneered database migration & AspenTech IP21 system deployment, boosting operational performance.
- - Developed robust technical documentation (PCS, IQR, SOPs, TIR) ensuring compliance and standardization.
- Ongoing Project: From Jan 2025
- Project Name: Smart Manufacturing 2030 Jurong (Singapore)
- Client Name: GSK Pharmaceutical
- Key Responsibility as a Tech Lead:
- - Design creation for Equipment Start, Sampling, Equipment End, Solid Charge, Solvent Charge, IPC/IPM sampling, Offload.
- - mMDM configuration for Equipment module and management.
- - IP21 Tags creation and configuration in Equipment to communicate with the eBRS Design.
- - Material Management Design creation.
- - Communication with Campaign Manager.
- - Changeover design creation.
- - Design testing with DCS and Historian Team.
- - Assigning the task to the resources and follow-up on the assigned tasks.
IT Technical Support Engineer
The Alchemists-Ark Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
12.2011 - 03.2013
- Installation and troubleshooting of Windows XP and Windows 7.
- Technical support to 155 company employees on the floor
- Configuration of the laptop and desktop for the company users
- Cognizant IT Administrator Roles and Responsibilities:
- Laptop and Desktop Management
- Vendor management
- Laptop and desktop configuration.
- Data management, data backup, server data backup using Symantec Backup Exec
- Managing NAS storage devices for data backup.
- Antivirus installation and manage the security status from the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
- Configuration of Firewall SonicWALL TZ210 on Windows Network
- Monitoring data backups and servers.
- Creation of virtual machine on the VMware server using the VMware converter.
- User management on VMServer for
- IT inventory management
- Support to the Singapore, US, and UK office users.
IT Helpdesk Support Engineer
ZS ASSOCIATES Behalf of Kelly Services
Pune
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Working on Active Directory (AD)
- Configuration & troubleshooting of IBM Lotus Notes 8.5
- Configuration Laptop of Lenovo T61, T400, T420, W500, W510 And W520
- Troubleshooting of the system software and operating system like as win xp, win vista and win.
Technical Support Executive (L2 Special Desk Support)
Ventura Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Troubleshooting outlook issues, Printer, Performance of OS, Internet Explorer Issues Etc...
- Troubleshooting all issues related to Windows Operating system as Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7.
- Windows Update, Driver update, Repair Operating System and installed.
Education
M.C.M. -
Nagpur
01.2009
B.A. - undefined
Amravati
01.2005
H.S.C. - undefined
Amravati Board
01.2002
S.S.C - undefined
Amravati Board
01.2000
Skills
- MES & eBRS Implementation Recipe & BPL Management UAT & Go-Live Execution
- Successfully completed the Design for MDI (Multidose inhaler) for GSK Pharma Aranda (Spain) site
- Change Control & Problem Management Incident Resolution
- Technical Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration Process Optimization
- Documentation & Compliance SOPs, KBAs, PCS, IQR, TIP, TIR
- Sea Vision Serialization Global Deployment & 24x7 Support Software Upgrades
- IT Systems & Infrastructure Database Management VMware
Languages Known
English
Hindi
Marathi
Timeline
Sr MES Engineer
Cognizant Company
03.2013 - Current
IT Technical Support Engineer
The Alchemists-Ark Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 03.2013
IT Helpdesk Support Engineer
ZS ASSOCIATES Behalf of Kelly Services
06.2011 - 09.2011
Technical Support Executive (L2 Special Desk Support)
Ventura Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
02.2010 - 04.2011
B.A. - undefined
Amravati
H.S.C. - undefined
Amravati Board
S.S.C - undefined
Amravati Board
Senior MES Engineer (Sea Vision Serialisation Support 24*7)
GSK
M.C.M. -
Nagpur