Aniruddh Y. Kathavate. Head (Industrial Projects, IPR & Databank), Member Governing Council & Mentor (Diversity)
Known for 'Sustainable Proactive Innovation Initiative' & unique combination of clear fundamentals, problem solving attitude & ability to drive projects to successful completion along with the ability to hunt for new products with USPs. A hard core professional IIT alumnus mechanical engineer. Has been on the experts roster of UNIDO & CDC with experience ranging from R&D; in rotary fluid machinery with 3D design inclusive of CAD, CAE, CFD & 3D Rapid Prototyping to renewable energy, solar, wind, hydro, & biomass to leading professional business development teams with setting up of dealership networks for national & international clients for both engineering & non-engineering technologies (products, processes & services).Personal experience of undertaking projects, installation & commissioning of heavy machinery including creating Asia's largest fluid machinery prototype test set-up has led him to believe that companies can save a lot with preventive diagnostic maintenance.
Added to that is involvement as project in charge in introduction of ERP programmes in both small & large companies & direct experience of developing rotating equipment selection, sizing & engineering recommendation technical software. Experience of leading an industrial conglomerate in the Middle-East with interests ranging from controlled environment agro industrial enterprise to manufacture of construction machinery & high speed sea-crafts. First-hand experience of handling cross-border trade & collaboration, M&A; and licensing arrangements. His rich experience in, long range strategic planning, & formation of joint ventures & founding new companies lends a great strength to the venture. Attributes the successful introduction of many firsts in terms of product innovations in the country to the early exposure to the 'Design of Experiment Technique'. Firmly believes large corporations are good at in-house incremental innovation & small techpreneurs with venture funding are better suited for 'Disruptive- Innovation' & therefore 'Contracted Ultra Rapid Product Innovation' will be the next big game changer in the engineering industry. Brings in the 'Transformational Leadership' required to sustain a project from 'Concept to commissioning' be it 'Industrial' or 'Social' arena. Interest in languages made him do a professional course in German language. When not engaged in professional work the subject of evolution of mankind keeps him engrossed. An environmental enthusiast with a record one hundred thousand grown up trees plantation in a remote tribal district of the state & a practitioner of precision roof top urban farming. Extensive knowledge of blade aerodynamics & keen long standing interest in mobile robotics has earned him a place as panel member of a select international DIY- UAV forum. Known among the peer group as the 'Man with the Midas Touch'. His success mantra is belief in the 80-20 rule & 'Transformational Innovation Leadership through Collective Ideation'. Claims that the foundation of many of his successful designs has been the fact that the best product design are out there in 'Nature' around us you just have to search them & understand them.
Jay Kathavate - Head (Business Promotion)
Jay is a graduate in Physics with diploma in Computer studies from a UK institute. He has also done several levels of professional German Language & has done a course in French. He has extensive experience of German- English technical translation. Many Indian corporate houses are among his client list. He has also done a project report for IGEP. Jay happens to be a self driven individual with an inclination towards innovation. He also created & managed a computer hardware- software company which produced custom made computers. The company also specialized in CAD, restoration & digitization & large size scanning of engineering drawings with customers ranging from MNCs to Indian Railways & NPC. He has handled agency of high tech industrial products. He has been involved in exporting fresh fruits through APEDA & is well conversant with the intricacies of fresh produce export. Jay has spent some time in South Africa on an assignment. Jay is also an avid reader of world history. He has also done some ground breaking research traveling to remote places on the complex & controversial subject of past life influence. His knowledge of German & French & his varied experience is an asset to the leadership platform in terms of ease of dealing with different cultures & mindsets..
Aditya A. Kathavate Head (Social Projects & Communication)
Having spent several years at a young age in a French speaking country, Aditya continued his interest in the French language to get a Diploma along with other professional pursuits. Couple of years in Hardware & Networking, & Mechanical Manufacturing Industry, did not satisfy his urge to be in mass impact social projects that made him work in an Educational Institution at the start of its construction. Despite working as a physical training instructor & an attempt at starting a Karate School, the flame within did not extinguish. Few years in a Technical Business Consultancy Service & interaction with Institutions & companies overseas, further strengthened his intent to become a dedicated 'Social Entrepreneur'. Due to keen interest in clean energy, did a course in 'Solar Energy Entrepreneurship Development' under the Government sponsorship of Ministry of Medium & Small Scale Enterprises (MSME). A long-time critic & non believer of the educational system practised by most countries, says that it follows a straight jacketing process to trim & hammer out student brains to make them equal in shape, size & weight so that they can all pass through a pipe line known as 'School'. Interacts with a group of professionals dealing with depression which has become endemic to communities.