Archit Bhatt

A technology enthusiast and thought leader with a zeal for Digital Transformation Technologies. Over 16 years of experience in building manufacturing solutions that drive revenue. Proven expertise in technical consulting, project delivery, presales, and business development in IT Software & Services, IIOT & Automation, and Manufacturing IT/MES/MOM Solutions. Adept at leveraging technical know-how, social media expertise, and sales abilities to support and drive substantial growth.

An accomplished professional with over 16 years of experience in project delivery, technical consulting, presales/pre-bid engagement, and business development for IT Software & Services, IIoT & Automation, and Manufacturing IT software products and solutions.

• Insightful Knowledge: Extensive expertise in Industry 4.0, IIoT, and Manufacturing IT/MES/MOM Solutions.
• Technical Evaluation: Skilled in the technical evaluation of product selection for system integration, including industrial-grade equipment analysis, PLC, SCADA, Historian, IoT Sensor, IoT Edge, and IoT/Generic Software Applications for core manufacturing segments.
• IoT Cloud Platform: Proficient in technical knowledge and implementation experience on IoT Cloud platforms.
• ISA Models: Implemented ISA 88 and 95 model concepts for Batch/MES product development and enterprise control system integration.
• Field Experience: Rich field experience in system assessment/audit on shop floors for discrete, batch, and continuous process manufacturing industries in India, the USA, and other countries.
• Consultant and Implementor: Advanced consultant and implementor for Industry 4.0 migration and shop floor integration.
• Electrical Control Systems: Experienced in designing electrical control systems for special-purpose machines and process/discrete industries.
• Process Domain Expertise: Deep domain knowledge in Tire, Automotive, Material Handling, Auto Components, Rubber, CPG, and FMCG industries.
• Digital Transformation: Successfully rolled out numerous point, modular, and full-stack solutions for digital transformation industrial initiatives.
• Shop Floor Experience: Extensive shop floor experience, from commissioning systems to full roll-out of complete, point, and stop-gap solutions.
• RFQ Evaluation and Bidding: Highly experienced in evaluating RFQs, estimating solutions, bidding, and technical negotiation with clients.
• Client Engagement: Played a vital role in client-side engagement from sales discovery through project delivery, focusing on technical and project management.
• Certified Scrum Master: Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master.
• Project Management: Highly qualified and experienced in technical requirement analysis, process validation, top-level client interaction on scope, cost management, project timeline, project review, and conflict management.
• Team Motivation: Excellent team motivator, eager to learn new tools and tackle challenges for effective project management.

• Designed automated distribution systems for Unilever's Chennai MEGA DC.
• Implemented process improvements leading to a 30% efficiency increase.
• Developed strategic sales approaches, adding 25 new logos in a few months.

• Automotive: Complete process flow knowledge from sheet to finished product, paint shop process, auto components.
• Rubber & Tire: MES/MIS implementation for tire genealogy tracking, process knowledge from raw material to finished goods.
• Pharmaceutical: FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance-based solutions and system design.
• Material Handling: Solutions using AGVs, conveyors, ASRS, and shuttles.

• MES Implementation for Global Pharmaceutical Company: Shopfloor visibility solution, OEE monitoring, and SAP integration.
• Automotive Supplier MES Implementation: Workorder management to invoicing, integration with SPMs, VIS, PLCs, and error-proofing solutions.
• Shopfloor Automation for Tier 1 Manufacturer: MES integration with Siemens robots, traceability, and WMS.
• Order Management System: JIT/JIS principles, integration with OEMs like FORD, TATA, and VW.
• Kitting Solution for Automotive OEM: Real-time line visibility, SAP integration, and labor reduction through pick-to-light solutions.

• Employee of the Year - Motherson Technology Services Limited, 2015
• Best Solution - Digital Transformation/Industry 4.0 - CII - Council of Institutional Investors
• Best Solution Provider National Level - CISCO NDTV for 'In line vehicle sequencing system'